Should this type of marketing be illegal? - GoFuckYourself.com

Rob · 01-20-2016, 04:40 AM

I think it's misleading and borderline fraud. To most people, they'll think this is actually an ESPN sports article, but in reality, it's an ad for a workout supplement. I was even led there by a link on a popular news website's sports page. Even the FB comments below are completely fabricated. I don't know how to feel about it. On one hand I think it's clever, but the ethical side of me says it's wrong.

ESPN NEWS - JJ WATT FACES 8 GAME SUSPENSION FOR BANNED SUBSTANCE

Rob · 01-20-2016, 04:43 AM

Here's the full link with affiliate ID.

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PornDude · 01-20-2016, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

I don't know how to feel about it.

Feel good. Move on

beerptrol · 01-20-2016, 05:59 AM

I see those all the time on yahoo page! I wonder why companies like espn doesn't sue the affiliate and sponsor I'm guessing these are probably the same people who use stolen content on banners to promote shit

woj · 01-20-2016, 07:00 AM

there is nothing "clever" about it, it's shadiness and fraud from 5 different angles...

davidclickpapa · 01-20-2016, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by woj

there is nothing "clever" about it, it's shadiness and fraud from 5 different angles...

Barry-xlovecam · 01-20-2016, 07:38 AM

It is trademark and copyright infringement. Civil and not criminal. ESPN has to C&D then file suit if necessary.

Search engines are not that bright (yet).

From a consumer's POV: Don't believe everything you read on the Interwebs ...

MetaMan · 01-20-2016, 07:41 AM

Holy fuck that supplement looks good! JJ Watt uses it and its on ESPN? Has anyone tried it?

astronaut x · 01-20-2016, 07:42 AM

That shit surely has to raise some fucking eyebrows.

Rob · 01-20-2016, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by woj

there is nothing "clever" about it, it's shadiness and fraud from 5 different angles...

I agree.

CDSmith · 01-20-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan

Holy fuck that supplement looks good! JJ Watt uses it and its on ESPN? Has anyone tried it?

Nope, but I just bought 4 cases of it through rob's link.

If it's ESPN-endorsed it has to be good.

Ferus · 01-20-2016, 08:22 AM

I robbed my cock with it and now its 12"
I dont know why it shrunk 3" so fast
.... I feel so dirty and cheated

MetaMan · 01-20-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CDSmith

Nope, but I just bought 4 cases of it through rob's link.

If it's ESPN-endorsed it has to be good.

Wooooooooooooo!

Coup · 01-20-2016, 08:34 AM

I hope it's not illegal or all that work I just did for my Oprah.com penis supplement page will be all for naught.

pimpmaster9000 · 01-20-2016, 08:39 AM

its just a case of "stupid tax"...people who believe they will get ripped from supplements deserve to be ripped off...

BoomBoomBenoit · 01-20-2016, 08:43 AM

I gotta say, some nutraceutical companies are the dirtiest shadiest marketers online - they make some of the worst things porn did look downright angelic lol. Nutraceuticals are responsible for the FTC taking a harder stance on recurring billing, deceptive practices and some of the more significant changes to the billing industry have come as a result.

Search "nutraceuticals ftc" you'll see some insane cases. My favourite is the one about Colotox being a cure for cancer - just shit it out!

The FTC even created a video to educate consumers specifically calling out Free Trials and nutraceutical products:

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01-20-2016, 04:40 AM	#1
Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	Should this type of marketing be illegal? I think it's misleading and borderline fraud. To most people, they'll think this is actually an ESPN sports article, but in reality, it's an ad for a workout supplement. I was even led there by a link on a popular news website's sports page. Even the FB comments below are completely fabricated. I don't know how to feel about it. On one hand I think it's clever, but the ethical side of me says it's wrong. ESPN NEWS - JJ WATT FACES 8 GAME SUSPENSION FOR BANNED SUBSTANCE

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BoomBoomBenoit Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 204	I gotta say, some nutraceutical companies are the dirtiest shadiest marketers online - they make some of the worst things porn did look downright angelic lol. Nutraceuticals are responsible for the FTC taking a harder stance on recurring billing, deceptive practices and some of the more significant changes to the billing industry have come as a result. Search "nutraceuticals ftc" you'll see some insane cases. My favourite is the one about Colotox being a cure for cancer - just shit it out! The FTC even created a video to educate consumers specifically calling out Free Trials and nutraceutical products: __________________ skype: boomboombenoit

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Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	Here's the full link with affiliate ID. Crevalor

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Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	It is trademark and copyright infringement. Civil and not criminal. ESPN has to C&D then file suit if necessary. Search engines are not that bright (yet). From a consumer's POV: Don't believe everything you read on the Interwebs ...

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MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	Holy fuck that supplement looks good! JJ Watt uses it and its on ESPN? Has anyone tried it?

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astronaut x Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: May 2011 Location: From this www and beyond! Posts: 4,844	That shit surely has to raise some fucking eyebrows.

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Coup 🚨 PBBC International 🚨 Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: /👁\ Posts: 9,931	I hope it's not illegal or all that work I just did for my Oprah.com penis supplement page will be all for naught.

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