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kane · 09-05-2012, 12:44 PM

Congrats on the sale. I haven't submitted in a long time, but over the years I have gotten a lot of great traffic from you.

Good luck on everything going forward. You have always been one of the guys I admired in this business so it is good to see you are going to be sticking around.

VenusBlogger · 09-05-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Matyko

Shemp, I am a bit disturbed and sad, but hey, this is how life is going on, congrats for the sale, and I really hope you will be around and not going anywhere. You were always kind to me and in my book you are the Gandalf of this industry.

No need to ask who is Saruman then: Paul Markham!

-=- Peace, Love -=-

you won't be able to submit anymore there...

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Relentless

Wow... congrats on a long and very reputable run.
Hopefully the new owners will continue to honor the brand as well.

thanks my friend, ya the brand and the logo were hard to let go of...

gabe100 · 09-05-2012, 12:48 PM

Congrats Shemp. Long time submitter here. Always dug your style.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by djroof

Congrats mate!!!!

thanks, roofie

PornoStar69 · 09-05-2012, 12:48 PM

How much did you sell it for ??

davethedope · 09-05-2012, 12:49 PM

stop screaming.

Lace · 09-05-2012, 12:49 PM

Congrats, Rob!!!

It's been awhile since we've spoke (probably 5+ years now!), but hope all is well!!

Lace · 09-05-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PornoStar69

How much did you sell it for ??

If you read the thread, you'd see he's in a contract which says he cannot state the purchase price.

Dumbass.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Elli

Oh wow, this was unexpected! I wish you the best of luck and good fortune in everything you do, Sir Shemp.

Elli, thank you for adding some extra glamour to the shempgroup a few years ago

AmeliaG · 09-05-2012, 12:51 PM

Wow, that is kind of a shocker. I bet a lot of folks asking about the price are thinking, "ouch, I wonder what such a great site was available for"

Congrats on the sale and best wishes on whatever you decide to do next.

Paul Markham · 09-05-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SpicyM

Wow, big news!

Shemp tube comming soon

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Harmon

Wow, the end of an era. I wish you well, Shemp.

thanks buddy

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Itchy

Congrats on the sale

thanks Itchy, ive got time for lunch now...

peterk · 09-05-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tam

To say that you are a legend is putting it mildly, you are one of the single most classy people I've known in my 13 years in this industry. To anyone that's had even a second to talk with you, they know what I mean by that. You say what's on your mind but without putting people down to do it, this is class act to me. I don't know what your future holds for you, but whatever it is, enjoy it, have fun with it and most of all, I hope it makes you happy.

I absolutely adore you and have for many many years... just be happy.

he is the type of person you should work for.

Poppy · 09-05-2012, 12:54 PM

Congrats Rob! Good luck in your next chapter my friend.

peterk · 09-05-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AmeliaG

Wow, that is kind of a shocker. I bet a lot of folks asking about the price are thinking, "ouch, I wonder what such a great site was available for"

Congrats on the sale and best wishes on whatever you decide to do next.

it is only worth what it generates and like he said, it's nothing compared to what it use to make and I am sure the sales were in a constant decline. I wouldn't have bought it for more than 4-6 months of previous revenue because that would equal 12-16 months of future revenue.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by robwod

Shemp, dropped you an email to usa.net

One of the first guys to move past 2001 and list something that wasn't an old style tgp gallery, which opened the doors for other old school TGP's to sort of follow suit.

i remember we used your blog style galleries as a test for a few months, before we went public...it worked out well, so thank you for helping me move into the future..

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RyuLion

Congratz man..times did change..

they did, ive heard you cut back on the ass biting..?

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SGS

Congratulations Shemp

Thanks and please say hi to Sonia for me..

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

Say it isn't so...

Congrats on the sell, and good luck with your future endeavors.

ADG

thanks bro, much appreciated..

Itchy · 09-05-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by the Shemp

thanks Itchy, ive got time for lunch now...

I'll hit you up Sat then

Brad Mitchell · 09-05-2012, 01:06 PM

Congratulations Shemp! Happy Retirement

All the best,

Brad

Scott McD · 09-05-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad Mitchell

Congratulations Shemp! Happy Retirement

He's not retiring just yet

All the best Shemp !!

robwod · 09-05-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by the Shemp

i remember we used your blog style galleries as a test for a few months, before we went public...it worked out well, so thank you for helping me move into the future..

No problem. It was certainly a case of mutual benefit.

Who knows, maybe another old school type site would like to slip in as your replacement (though not holding my breath... some people are pretty stubborn with regards to anything outside their norm over the last decade.)

Best wishes for whatever you do in the future. And if it's something adult related, let me know and I'll be happy to assist in getting you re-linked.

Drake · 09-05-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Oracle Porn

damn everyone is selling out. (sleazy, video-post, shemp)

that sucks

Congrats Shemp!

When did video-post sell and to whom?

RebelR · 09-05-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

When did video-post sell and to whom?

Back in May and to the same buyers.

Johny Traffic · 09-05-2012, 01:32 PM

we have been trading traffic for I guess 10 years, I had partner accounts for years. You wont remember me but I remember you as one of the nice guys of the industry, who took time to answer emails.

Good luck. End of an era, or end of the end of that era

Dead · 09-05-2012, 02:22 PM

Nicely Played Old Man!!!
I look forward to reading the next Shemp/ ???/ started thread about "One door closes and another opens, or something along those lines"

Enjoy the break, but know, it will be short lived....you have been hammering out updates and submissions for so long, the mind will only begin to think of other ways to keep the hands busy! On to the next great thing.

Much RESPECT to one of the BEST! I am truly happy for your decision, and like wise, thankful for all you have done.

SleazyDream · 09-05-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by the Shemp

for sure, its kind of like selling your identity ...

congratulations, and I KNOW that feeling well....

Shap · 09-05-2012, 02:25 PM

Congrats Shemp! You had an absolutely amazing run. I've always admired how you ran your business!

peterk · 09-05-2012, 02:26 PM

question to everyone who said the traffic was great and they use to post galleries there, why did you stop?

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbie

Good luck in the future Rob. Al and I always tried to link over to you and help in every way we could. You're one of the good guys

quoted for truth and it was much appreciated

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

What you will do now?Retirement?I remember when you said how if no adult how you would be walmart greeter

i wont be retiring ...

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jman

Congrats Shemp on the sale

thanks Jean

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by VenusBlogger

wow, 14 years amazing.. I remember buying paid spots there back in the day.

and what happened with all the other sites, smaller TGPs that were like satellites of the shemp? I remember some Julia Vids or something like that... all using the same Cartoon style as logo.

Definitely a good move, since this business has been DESTROYED for long time. SHAP SOLD, SHEMP SELLS... and many others too.

Hi Venus,
that was one of Nina's sites...
http://www.ninaknowsmovies.com/
its a hosted tube right now ...

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Ray

congrats shemp. hope your feeling well.

~Ray

thanks Ray,
my health is pretty good these days

robwod · 09-05-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by peterk

question to everyone who said the traffic was great and they use to post galleries there, why did you stop?

I cannot speak for anyone else, but in our case, we did not submit your typical TGP gallery. I'm not sure we ever really stopped except for the last couple of months while we rolled out a series of niche specific sites in preparation for the fall. Shemp **was** in our budget for this Fall, so this kind of came as a surprise

Shemp was one of the very few forward thinking, old school TGP site owners who understood the value in a relationship that went beyond your standard submitter/tgp owner one. He realized the value of working with those of us with solid footholds in search engines and social networks as it ultimately trickled back to him (and others with whom we work).

The value of Shemp's site, at least in our perspective, transcended that of his actual traffic years ago. You just had to think outside the box and be forward thinking, as he was, and is.

One positive that has come from Shemp's thinking was, as mentioned earlier, several old school sites have since realized there is value beyond the partner account renewal. Some are starting to come around, albeit I think the ones who held out, or are continuing to hold out, have missed the boat somewhat.

anexsia · 09-05-2012, 02:54 PM

Congrats Shemp! Used to visit your site all the time before I became a webmaster

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzana Designs

Congratulations on the sale Shemp. You are and always will be a legend in this industry. Will you change your gfy nic now? ;)

thanks Zuzana...i can still use it (thanks to the new owners)...

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by London Banker

There always comes a time to move on. Congrats on the sale.

yes, change is good, shakes thinks up a little ..

Emma · 09-05-2012, 02:57 PM

Congrats and good luck!

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ecchi22

Congrats & all the best

thanks Ecchi

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Minte

Helluva good run Mr.Shemp.. It's getting close to that time for me too. 14 years and it seems like yesterday.

Thanks Minte, a few of us remember your Haywood days

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Fungus

DAMN never thought this would happen!! But congrats brother.

Thanks Tom, hope you and the boys are well

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by grzepa

Wow congrats on the sale

thanks bro ...

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matyko

Shemp, I am a bit disturbed and sad, but hey, this is how life is going on, congrats for the sale, and I really hope you will be around and not going anywhere. You were always kind to me and in my book you are the Gandalf of this industry.

No need to ask who is Saruman then: Paul Markham!

-=- Peace, Love -=-

thanks for buying spots off me, Matyko
it was much appreciated.
and i will still be in the business

signupdamnit · 09-05-2012, 03:08 PM

Best of Luck. You've been one of the people in this business who I consider to be in a higher level of class than most. If only everyone were like you.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mineistaken

how much traffic was the site getting these days?

it was over 50K uniques yesterday ...

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki_Licks

Congratulations and we wish you all the best in the future....where ever it takes you ;)

It seems like ages since we met through a mutual friend....Raven....good times sliding on by....

Thank you Nikki, yes that was a while ago...ive noticed that time speeds up as you get older..

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AmeliaG Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,533	Wow, that is kind of a shocker. I bet a lot of folks asking about the price are thinking, "ouch, I wonder what such a great site was available for" Congrats on the sale and best wishes on whatever you decide to do next. __________________ GFY Hall of Famer AltStar Hall of Famer Blue Blood's SpookyCash.com Babe photography portfolio

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Poppy Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: O H I O Posts: 6,254	Congrats Rob! Good luck in your next chapter my friend. __________________ VP Sales, Peak5Payments [email protected] Skype: consultpoppy In adult since 98'

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Brad Mitchell Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southfield, MI Posts: 9,812	Congratulations Shemp! Happy Retirement All the best, Brad __________________ President at MojoHost \| brad at mojohost dot com \| Skype MojoHostBrad 71 industry awards for hosting and professional excellence since 1999

09-05-2012, 12:44 PM	#101
kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	Congrats on the sale. I haven't submitted in a long time, but over the years I have gotten a lot of great traffic from you. Good luck on everything going forward. You have always been one of the guys I admired in this business so it is good to see you are going to be sticking around.

09-05-2012, 12:48 PM	#104
gabe100 Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 459	Congrats Shemp. Long time submitter here. Always dug your style.

09-05-2012, 12:49 PM	#107
davethedope Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 532	stop screaming.

09-05-2012, 01:32 PM	#128
Johny Traffic Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,461	we have been trading traffic for I guess 10 years, I had partner accounts for years. You wont remember me but I remember you as one of the nice guys of the industry, who took time to answer emails. Good luck. End of an era, or end of the end of that era __________________ hosted flv's, hosted galleries, morphing rss feeds, free content, free sites, hosted blog

09-05-2012, 02:22 PM	#129
Dead They left the door open Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,456	Nicely Played Old Man!!! I look forward to reading the next Shemp/ ???/ started thread about "One door closes and another opens, or something along those lines" Enjoy the break, but know, it will be short lived....you have been hammering out updates and submissions for so long, the mind will only begin to think of other ways to keep the hands busy! On to the next great thing. Much RESPECT to one of the BEST! I am truly happy for your decision, and like wise, thankful for all you have done.

09-05-2012, 02:25 PM	#131
Shap Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,313	Congrats Shemp! You had an absolutely amazing run. I've always admired how you ran your business!

09-05-2012, 02:26 PM	#132
peterk Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3,529	question to everyone who said the traffic was great and they use to post galleries there, why did you stop?

09-05-2012, 02:54 PM	#139
anexsia Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,735	Congrats Shemp! Used to visit your site all the time before I became a webmaster

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Emma Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,288	Congrats and good luck! __________________ $250 welcome bonus!

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signupdamnit Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,697	Best of Luck. You've been one of the people in this business who I consider to be in a higher level of class than most. If only everyone were like you. __________________ You don't like my posts? Put me on ignore or fuck right off. I'll say what I want.