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Dax · 07-18-2003, 02:58 PM

http://www.msnbc.com/news/940928.asp?0cv=KA01

gornyhuy · 07-18-2003, 03:01 PM

What the hell is wrong with this picture? Its freaky looking.

gornyhuy · 07-18-2003, 03:01 PM

I think he is undead.

pornJester · 07-18-2003, 03:02 PM

lol, more like an alien

Daymare · 07-18-2003, 03:05 PM

LOL, and they just raised webmaster payouts. Are they seperate companies, or is hustler digital and all that going down the crapper as well?

Dax · 07-18-2003, 03:06 PM

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Originally posted by Daymare
LOL, and they just raised webmaster payouts. Are they seperate companies, or is hustler digital and all that going down the crapper as well?

Hustler is Flynt.. Penthouse is not.. duh!

skrog · 07-18-2003, 03:09 PM

Out the fucking window. That sucks to build all that up. And then have it come crashing down.

hottoddy · 07-18-2003, 03:10 PM

Penthouse has shown zero business savvy since the mid-80s.

candyflip · 07-18-2003, 03:11 PM

Internet killed the publishing star.

07-18-2003, 03:11 PM

Another sign that the internet is the end of the world as we know it.

liquidmoe · 07-18-2003, 03:13 PM

They failed to adapt and went down the wrong road, oh well, more money for the rest of us.. or did we take it all already?

MattO · 07-18-2003, 03:13 PM

Maybe he should do a remake of Caligula, that'd save his ass.

TheEnforcer · 07-18-2003, 03:14 PM

If they were smart they would have followed Flynt's lead and now Playboy's as well. Their name could sell quite well on the web if done right.

candyflip · 07-18-2003, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by MattO
Maybe he should do a remake of Caligula, that'd save his ass.

pheal · 07-18-2003, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by gornyhuy
I think he is undead.

Freaky! It looks like it's photoshoped.

SetTheWorldonFire · 07-18-2003, 03:27 PM

too much free porn

Drake · 07-18-2003, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by candyflip
Internet killed the publishing star.

I agree

MadCap · 07-18-2003, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by candyflip
Internet killed the publishing star.

PenetratinP · 07-18-2003, 03:35 PM

I guess www.penthouse.com didn't make enough money...they should have pumped out an affiliate program....

Vox · 07-18-2003, 04:08 PM

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Originally posted by PenetratinP
I guess www.penthouse.com didn't make enough money...they should have pumped out an affiliate program....

They did have an affiliate program, but closed it down.

pornguy · 07-18-2003, 04:14 PM

playboy will probably be right behind them.. I read not long ago that they are also having problems!

benthompson · 07-18-2003, 04:20 PM

They couldn't compete with Hustler and Playboy I think

C_U_Next_Tuesday · 07-18-2003, 04:20 PM

oh damn, my hubby will be devastated

TheFLY · 07-18-2003, 04:23 PM

Excellent news for this biz. Goodbye Penthouse -- hello Boneprone Family.

Donny · 07-18-2003, 04:52 PM

That SERIOUSLY sucks, because one of my models (Chantelle on my free tour) is supposed to be the September Pet of the Month.

Shit!

Zorgman · 07-18-2003, 04:54 PM

Good news for those that have domains with the word "penthouse" in it.

BradShaw · 07-18-2003, 04:58 PM

Playboy will die within next 5 years. Vivid, and alike will take over.

No offense, Lens about the net stuff. But people want hardcore porn on the net, I can not see people paying $30 a month for playboy material.

jimmyf · 07-18-2003, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by PenetratinP
I guess www.penthouse.com didn't make enough money...they should have pumped out an affiliate program....

they had one at 1 time, I use to make pretty good money from it.

Olivier · 07-18-2003, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by MattO
Maybe he should do a remake of Caligula, that'd save his ass.

Donny · 07-18-2003, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BradShaw
Playboy will die within next 5 years. Vivid, and alike will take over.

No offense, Lens about the net stuff. But people want hardcore porn on the net, I can not see people paying $30 a month for playboy material.

You're very wrong there. I do very well without hardcore, and also sell content to sites that do 7 figures a month, with 90% softcore content.

I think people in this industry get jaded and stop thinking like a surfer. When you're around porn every day it needs to get harder and harder in order to keep your interests.

But many surfers aren't like that. They like to look at naked, attractive girls.

I'm not saying there's not a lot of them that love hardcore... but there are many that prefer softcore solo girl spreading.

Mr.Fiction · 07-18-2003, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Vox

They did have an affiliate program, but closed it down.

Yeah, and all the affiliate recurring money died with it.

dirtysouth · 07-18-2003, 05:24 PM

They should hire Boneprone to take over.

BradShaw · 07-18-2003, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by DonovanPhillips

You're very wrong there. I do very well without hardcore, and also sell content to sites that do 7 figures a month, with 90% softcore content.

I think people in this industry get jaded and stop thinking like a surfer. When you're around porn every day it needs to get harder and harder in order to keep your interests.

But many surfers aren't like that. They like to look at naked, attractive girls.

I'm not saying there's not a lot of them that love hardcore... but there are many that prefer softcore solo girl spreading.

Playboys financial problems are no secret. Not to mention lack of circulation, I heard it was at a 20 year low.

Joesho · 07-18-2003, 05:49 PM

Penthouse won't Die ...they will Restructure...Gucione is not in good health... but I am sure they have operators in the wings...

Who thinks news stands will actually not carry penthouse?

and as far as the Hustler comparison...they only have a 500,000 print circulation also....(for Hustler proper) the other publications that Flyntt owns, and his video, online, etc ... help to strengthen his dynasty..... a good old chapter 11 will save the mansion! Vote Bob out...move in some hitters...

What? You actually think the Penthouse name will go down and out like that...cause the news says so?

Mr. Jim · 07-18-2003, 06:18 PM

If you look at what Larry Flynt has done over the course of the last four years you will see he has actually grown substantially.

With the recent acquisiton of VCa, Distribution for Vivid, the retail that keeps growing every year, and teaming up with Harry Mohney of Deja Vu to franchise Hustler clubs, and the booming success of the Hustler Video line.......

Hustler is making a play to become the Microsoft of adult

LadyMischief · 07-18-2003, 06:20 PM

I will look back in fondness on such Penthouse productions as Caligula. Hail!

Greg B · 07-18-2003, 08:16 PM

Gadzooks!

Here's my Penthouse story:

Years ago a guy would follow me around Manhattan praising my cartoons and writing. At the time he was a newbie writer for Marvel Comics.

This dude nagged me for years and sang my praises.

Then during the 90s the same dude used some of my toons to help start Penthouse Comics which in it's hey day was selling like 5 million copies at over $5. Very revolutionary. Yet of course when I went to visit on a request visit I was given the cold shoulder. I knew something was wrong and no sooner said than done this guy's staff started fighting with him and leaving and calling me up to tell me what a jerk he was.

Time went on and lo and behold I'm in the store buying a newspaper and this same dude's name appears in the headlines as a publisher for Penthouse who jumped off the Marriott Hotel in midtown Manhattan!

I was shocked cause the dude weighed over 400 lbs and somehow mysteriously climed over a big ass railing at the top of a 40+ story building and did thousands of dollars in damage as his body tore through an elevator and glass structure.

The fur really flew then and mystery still surrounds it.

One thing about Penthouse that was great was OMNI Magazine. Guccione should at least be proud that that magazine introduced great viewpoints on science, religion, politics that other magazines were too pussy to cover.

slackologist · 07-18-2003, 08:26 PM

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Originally posted by pheal

Freaky! It looks like it's photoshoped.

either that or he's wearing alot of make-up to cover up some pretty damn scary shit underneath.

MattK · 07-18-2003, 08:27 PM

mags like Maxim and FHM are hurting playboy's numbers.

Webby · 07-18-2003, 08:42 PM

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Penthouse has shown zero business savvy since the mid-80s.

100% correct! Early 80's I dealt with Penthouse owners and even then it was evident there was a lacking in management.

Follies ranged from opening casinos and having legislation limit these premises to "daytime restaurants" to mismanagement of mail order operations.

You either have it, or you don't.

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Joesho want to get in shape Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: on the lake Posts: 12,329	Penthouse won't Die ...they will Restructure...Gucione is not in good health... but I am sure they have operators in the wings... Who thinks news stands will actually not carry penthouse? and as far as the Hustler comparison...they only have a 500,000 print circulation also....(for Hustler proper) the other publications that Flyntt owns, and his video, online, etc ... help to strengthen his dynasty..... a good old chapter 11 will save the mansion! Vote Bob out...move in some hitters... What? You actually think the Penthouse name will go down and out like that...cause the news says so? __________________ Got any domains to sell? I proudly host all my stuff at www.rackco.com Last edited by Joesho; 07-18-2003 at 05:54 PM..

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Mr. Jim Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,372	If you look at what Larry Flynt has done over the course of the last four years you will see he has actually grown substantially. With the recent acquisiton of VCa, Distribution for Vivid, the retail that keeps growing every year, and teaming up with Harry Mohney of Deja Vu to franchise Hustler clubs, and the booming success of the Hustler Video line....... Hustler is making a play to become the Microsoft of adult

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Greg B So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: EARTH (for the time being) Posts: 7,014	Gadzooks! Here's my Penthouse story: Years ago a guy would follow me around Manhattan praising my cartoons and writing. At the time he was a newbie writer for Marvel Comics. This dude nagged me for years and sang my praises. Then during the 90s the same dude used some of my toons to help start Penthouse Comics which in it's hey day was selling like 5 million copies at over $5. Very revolutionary. Yet of course when I went to visit on a request visit I was given the cold shoulder. I knew something was wrong and no sooner said than done this guy's staff started fighting with him and leaving and calling me up to tell me what a jerk he was. Time went on and lo and behold I'm in the store buying a newspaper and this same dude's name appears in the headlines as a publisher for Penthouse who jumped off the Marriott Hotel in midtown Manhattan! I was shocked cause the dude weighed over 400 lbs and somehow mysteriously climed over a big ass railing at the top of a 40+ story building and did thousands of dollars in damage as his body tore through an elevator and glass structure. The fur really flew then and mystery still surrounds it. One thing about Penthouse that was great was OMNI Magazine. Guccione should at least be proud that that magazine introduced great viewpoints on science, religion, politics that other magazines were too pussy to cover.

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MattK Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 492	mags like Maxim and FHM are hurting playboy's numbers.