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Originally Posted by kBizzle
Misinformation is what is killing this industry
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actually, lack of public release of information is what is killing the industry.
Being a mover and shaker that you are, you were probably privy to many early .XXX type discussions, in knowing who was/is doing the "selling out".
Alot of other people know the inside scoop as well, and this information will hardly see the light of day publically, since many do business with the players that provided some influential support for .XXX (the big 10 want to stay the big 10 and everyone else can be affiliates), and would rather keep quiet to keep up their biz relationships, then to step up to expose those that are contributors to the problem.
It's understandable... it's business, but it is these kinds of secrets and backroom deals that lead to the killing of the industry. it's hard as it is for groups like FSC to get people to circle the wagons to protect from outside attacks, and then to have insiders come in and assist in the small dismantling of the industry when co-operating with the likes of ICM/IFFOR.
There were ALOT of questionable marketing things going on in the "party like it was 1999" days, and those tactics created new laws and lots more heat on businesses today that have still survived and new ones coming in, who are running their businesses responsibly and as a business, rather than as a personal checking account.
So if there is misinformation, please help to correct it. Alot of the 'misinformation' probably stems from lack of information, and therefore relying on extrapolation or hearsay to piece things together.
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