Who is getting out of the business this year? - GoFuckYourself.com

HighRoller · 07-25-2003, 09:56 PM

I am just curious how many people are

For sure leaving this week?
Leaving over the next few months?
Depending on how things go will probably leave by years end?

I am just curious I know people are upset with what's going on, but how many are actually just leaving all together.

hybrid · 07-25-2003, 09:57 PM

90% of people here at GFY are here out of denial.

There's no Adult Industry left, there was an infection that broke 28 days ago.

Spunky · 07-25-2003, 09:57 PM

Its a stampede to sell,sell,sell..

Mr.Fiction · 07-25-2003, 09:57 PM

It's probably a bad time to sell.

Oracle Porn · 07-25-2003, 09:58 PM

I dont see many old timers giving up.... people will get over all the visa BS....

HighRoller · 07-25-2003, 09:59 PM

Well I guess I hear a lot of people saying "people will probably leave and sell" I am looking to hear first hand from people on this thread, what is everyone's plan, will anything make you leave this biz?

KCat · 07-25-2003, 10:09 PM

I think if you can hang in there, next year will be great. It's terrible to say, but this will kick a lot of folks out of the biz & will prevent new ones from starting. The thinning of the herd may end up being a good thing - less competition.

*trying to be positive*

p00p · 07-25-2003, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by KCat
I think if you can hang in there, next year will be great. It's terrible to say, but this will kick a lot of folks out of the biz & will prevent new ones from starting. The thinning of the herd may end up being a good thing - less competition.

*trying to be positive*

I agree! I will tip you well when you are serving me at Dante's!

KRL · 07-25-2003, 10:12 PM

I'm buying and staying, though now putting more focus on mainstream ideas since those have been working out pretty well recently.

p00p · 07-25-2003, 10:12 PM

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Originally posted by HighRoller
Well I guess I hear a lot of people saying "people will probably leave and sell" I am looking to hear first hand from people on this thread, what is everyone's plan, will anything make you leave this biz?

We're expanding, building more sites actually. Ain't goin' nowhere. This is nothing compared to some of the shit we have been through, and survived.

p00p · 07-25-2003, 10:12 PM

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Originally posted by KRL
I'm buying and staying, though now putting more focus on mainstream ideas since those have been working out pretty well recently.

Would you hire me if I lost everything?

07-25-2003, 10:13 PM

Im just getting fucking started

HighRoller · 07-25-2003, 10:13 PM

poop what kind of shit in the past was worse than all of this?

neuromancer · 07-25-2003, 10:14 PM

There was nothing worse than all of this.

Not all at one time, one thing after another. No way.

Spunky · 07-25-2003, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by p00p

Would you hire me if I lost everything?

No..I wouldn't even piss on you if you were on fire

BigFrog · 07-25-2003, 10:18 PM

im staying for a number of reasons....but the main one is the fact that i love what i do....this has been a dream of mine for many years, and i wont give it up easily just because of a few setbacks.

HighRoller · 07-25-2003, 10:18 PM

KRL what are these mainstream sites that are so great?

p00p · 07-25-2003, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by HighRoller
poop what kind of shit in the past was worse than all of this?

We have been through several processor meltdowns.
Had problems with hosting in the past, too.
We are probably in the 6 digits as far as processers owing us money we will never see. So Globill, MC, Visa, etc. is nothing compared to some of the shit that has happened. And I think it will get worse before it gets better.

p00p · 07-25-2003, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by spunky1

No..I wouldn't even piss on you if you were on fire

I think you would relish the opportunity to urinate on me.

Spunky · 07-25-2003, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by p00p

I think you would relish the opportunity to urinate on me.

Naw I would hold you down and let Tub girl crap all over ya

KRL · 07-25-2003, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by HighRoller
KRL what are these mainstream sites that are so great?

tech, healthcare, stock market info. serious real world stuff.

p00p · 07-25-2003, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by spunky1

Naw I would hold you down and let Tub girl crap all over ya

Scat aside, she is a cute girl. And obviously open minded. My kind of chick!

SykkBoy · 07-25-2003, 10:32 PM

*fingers crossed* ACACIA

SykkBoy · 07-25-2003, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by p00p

Scat aside, she is a cute girl. And obviously open minded. My kind of chick!

yup and hey, there are uglier girls who could crap all over you...if you're going to get shit on, it may as well be by a hot chick......

Mr.Fiction · 07-25-2003, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by SykkBoy2
*fingers crossed* ACACIA

Hopefully they will be leaving this business as soon as possible.

Flow · 07-25-2003, 10:46 PM

I will be gone by the end of the year if things go well, if not I will be here until at least next June or July then I am gone forever.

Just a hobby for me, not even close to being my income - just play money. I would like to save up a shit load of money as long as I can to pay off some bills and get a bigger house. Other than that I am a happy camper and make enough from my real job to live very nicely if this industry would go bye bye tomorrow, would just have to wait another year to get that bigger house is all.

Flow

BlueDesignStudios · 07-25-2003, 10:49 PM

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Originally posted by BigFrog
im staying for a number of reasons....but the main one is the fact that i love what i do....this has been a dream of mine for many years, and i wont give it up easily just because of a few setbacks.

Has the dream been for you to be in the adult industry?

dav555add · 07-25-2003, 10:55 PM

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
When the dust settles from the cactus and credit card bullshit, a lot of people will be gone from the biz, making it more "interesting" for the one that survived...

jennycards · 07-25-2003, 11:02 PM

As we all know the current economic downturn of our industry is not driven by low demand but by rules changing every other day, suppliers going chapter 11 and so on.

Such downturn has always been a great opportunity for those who are financially healthy enough to exploit these opportunities. I.e. acquiring competing companies for very cheap money.

At the end this process will lead to an industry with much less, but bigger players. My guess is in one or maybe two years from now there won't be such thing as a newbie adult webmaster running a paysite.

Just my

So for myself: I hate all the VISA hassle but at the end of the day I see this this shit as a BIG opportunity. That's why I am just incorporating offshore ... not for creditcard processing but for acquiring other websites ... stay tuned

p00p · 07-25-2003, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by dav555add
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
When the dust settles from the cactus and credit card bullshit, a lot of people will be gone from the biz, making it more "interesting" for the one that survived...

Thank you!

I have been waiting for this meltdown for years. It is happening now, which is why I am probably so ecstatic! And pissing people off in the process!

Wait till one of the major billers goes down!

BradShaw · 07-25-2003, 11:07 PM

My personal goal is to maintain profits with 20% through 2004. At that point, have my biz off the net built up, and go out with dual birds flying;-)

Not that I would turn my back on the biz $$$$$$, by then Greg should be able to handle things and I will let him do it 100%.

MAGNET · 07-25-2003, 11:10 PM

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Originally posted by hybrid
90% of people here at GFY are here out of denial.

There's no Adult Industry left, there was an infection that broke 28 days ago.

hi man did you see the 28 days later movie also?? how fucked up was that movie i liked it

07-25-2003, 09:56 PM	#1
HighRoller Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MN Posts: 1,037	Who is getting out of the business this year? I am just curious how many people are For sure leaving this week? Leaving over the next few months? Depending on how things go will probably leave by years end? I am just curious I know people are upset with what's going on, but how many are actually just leaving all together.

07-25-2003, 09:57 PM	#3
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07-25-2003, 09:57 PM	#2
hybrid So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Backseat of a Ford Escort Hatchback Posts: 3,253	90% of people here at GFY are here out of denial. There's no Adult Industry left, there was an infection that broke 28 days ago.

07-25-2003, 09:58 PM	#5
Oracle Porn Affiliate Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Icq: 94-399-723 Posts: 24,433	I dont see many old timers giving up.... people will get over all the visa BS....

07-25-2003, 09:59 PM	#6
HighRoller Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: MN Posts: 1,037	Well I guess I hear a lot of people saying "people will probably leave and sell" I am looking to hear first hand from people on this thread, what is everyone's plan, will anything make you leave this biz?

07-25-2003, 10:09 PM	#7
KCat Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: PNW Posts: 2,204	I think if you can hang in there, next year will be great. It's terrible to say, but this will kick a lot of folks out of the biz & will prevent new ones from starting. The thinning of the herd may end up being a good thing - less competition. trying to be positive

07-25-2003, 10:13 PM	#12
buddyjuf Guest Posts: n/a	Im just getting fucking started

07-25-2003, 10:14 PM	#14
neuromancer Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 281	There was nothing worse than all of this. Not all at one time, one thing after another. No way.

07-25-2003, 10:18 PM	#16
BigFrog Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,057	im staying for a number of reasons....but the main one is the fact that i love what i do....this has been a dream of mine for many years, and i wont give it up easily just because of a few setbacks.

07-25-2003, 10:46 PM	#26
Flow Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 518	I will be gone by the end of the year if things go well, if not I will be here until at least next June or July then I am gone forever. Just a hobby for me, not even close to being my income - just play money. I would like to save up a shit load of money as long as I can to pay off some bills and get a bigger house. Other than that I am a happy camper and make enough from my real job to live very nicely if this industry would go bye bye tomorrow, would just have to wait another year to get that bigger house is all. Flow

07-25-2003, 10:55 PM	#28
dav555add Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,427	SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST When the dust settles from the cactus and credit card bullshit, a lot of people will be gone from the biz, making it more "interesting" for the one that survived... __________________ ...

07-25-2003, 11:02 PM	#29
jennycards Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: European Union Posts: 1,124	As we all know the current economic downturn of our industry is not driven by low demand but by rules changing every other day, suppliers going chapter 11 and so on. Such downturn has always been a great opportunity for those who are financially healthy enough to exploit these opportunities. I.e. acquiring competing companies for very cheap money. At the end this process will lead to an industry with much less, but bigger players. My guess is in one or maybe two years from now there won't be such thing as a newbie adult webmaster running a paysite. Just my So for myself: I hate all the VISA hassle but at the end of the day I see this this shit as a BIG opportunity. That's why I am just incorporating offshore ... not for creditcard processing but for acquiring other websites ... stay tuned __________________ Make Money with true niche programs like Adult ECards - Pantyhose Fetish - Men in Pantyhose

07-25-2003, 11:07 PM	#31
BradShaw Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: KB's trailer Posts: 7,840	My personal goal is to maintain profits with 20% through 2004. At that point, have my biz off the net built up, and go out with dual birds flying;-) Not that I would turn my back on the biz $$$$$$, by then Greg should be able to handle things and I will let him do it 100%. __________________ Sig too big http://www.gofuckyourself.com/gfy_faqs.html Want to use a large banner in your sig??? Contact Eric about getting on as an advertiser - eric AT adult.com