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baddog · 10-24-2003, 09:25 PM

your number is?

BradShaw · 10-24-2003, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WiredGuy

You've been pretty quiet the last few days Brad... no comments on Acacia lately?

WG

I am in Cabo on my bachelor party, so hard to keep up with everything going on.

chri$tian · 10-24-2003, 09:52 PM

The truth is out there............

BrentD · 10-24-2003, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by LadyMischief

I wouldn' tbe so quick to yell liar, if I was you. Norman has a solid reputation in this biz, and I personally haven't seen him say a single word that was bullshit so far. It is entirely possible that Matrix was sold up the creek just like the rest of everyone. Hell, it wouldn't be the firsttime a customer database was stolen or sold from within, either.

Thats understandable, but you gotta understand that NicheMVS (MVS = Membership Validation Service) was only an idea and never went past registering the domains and buying the content for the design from Matrix, the name nor the emails were ever registered anywhere else, so the letter today came from the Matrix DB somehow, if it wasn't from Matrix themselves then I apologise, but I have never been to a convention and have no plans on going to one (except for maybe the one in Chicago when GFY announces it).

So I do believe that I have solid grounds here for suspecting Matrix wouldn't you think?

BrentD · 10-24-2003, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by NLB

Wow, I have come to the relazation our database might have been compromised. If you want to talk shit do it some where else. I created this thread to get to the bottom of this and not for you to sling your shit. So please be respectful and helpful or just go away. I'm really shutting down now!
For all the kind posts, thank you! It means more to me that you will ever know.

Until you prove yourself I have all the rights in the world to be an asshole and to consider your company a sellout, I don't even make close to the fucking money you guys make off selling content, but I will not sell out and I damn fucking sure would not give out anyone elses name, if you did this that makes your company a bunch of scared little pussies with no balls, if you didn't do this then prove it so I can shut up and go back to business and focus more on who did this, because I assure you that if it was your company that did this I will make sure the word gets out to over 6800+ webmasters on our newsletter.

Two words for you....PROVE IT!!!

BrentD · 10-24-2003, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KRL

Are you US based? Check your mailbox in the next few days.

Norm its from your database without a doubt. I've talked to several people with unique addresses and the only common link is your company.

MATRIX OWNED!!!!!

BrentD · 10-24-2003, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goBigtime

I started getting a ton of spam to my [email protected] email addresses, so I confronted Norman & matrix about it.

MATRIX OWNED AGAIN!!!!

Bladewire · 10-24-2003, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BradShaw

I am in Cabo on my bachelor party, so hard to keep up with everything going on.

Just to keep you up to speed... I posted this to you a while back in this thread..... answer when you get a chance:

quote:
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Originally posted by BradShaw
damage control? I know that nobody could get their hands on our customer databases, without anyone knowing......
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and you've never lent or sold your data to anyone? Ever?

Oracle Porn · 10-24-2003, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by Squirtit

and you've never lent or sold your data to anyone? Ever?

Im pretty sure he didn't...

chri$tian · 10-24-2003, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BrentD

MATRIX OWNED AGAIN!!!!

Read the whole post you quoted.....

"He just never got back to me and said "Yes, it sucks, but it turns out we got hacked and our information was compromised." as he had said he would."

His system got hacked..... Not Matrix's

kristin · 10-24-2003, 10:24 PM

I'd be interested to see what address you have on file for one company as it came to my house and only two companies have that address. One I have confronted and both companies haven't settled...

adrenalinedef · 10-24-2003, 10:32 PM

I know for a fact that it was Matrix that sold the list.

I have 2 addresses, one is for all my affiliate checks to come to, and one is for a paysite I am creating. No one has the address to the paysite I am creating but GoDaddy (where my domains are registered) and Matrix Content, where I *WAS* planning on buying my content. Well of course it was sent to the 2nd address, so the only person it could have been is Matrix Content, unless Godaddy did it, which I highly doubt that.

media · 10-24-2003, 10:37 PM

I got a letter today as well Im a web designer who works with different companies.. I look for alot of content for clients, and purchase some for design work and such..

Address matched the same used at matrix.. The account at ce cash has a totally different company name.. the info at flynt digital is different.. So to me that only leaves one assumption of who the info came from... Matrix.. I hope this gets straightened out.. Would hate to see this get uglier..

Media

SureFire · 10-24-2003, 10:41 PM

I am a little disturbed by this post. You talked with your lawyers and post ?cry? to help to solve your problem and turn your computer off until Monday. You have great content and I refer my clients to your company without a commission.

Under your company?s terms, the client buys the content to his/her domains and I do the design. Seems very simple, unless client gets a ?letter? and then screams at me. I have not received the letter as of yet, however I did get an angry call tonight.

I may or may not have lost the client but if you are serious about your security leaks, you may want to shut down your online store while you are trying to figure out the flaws.

Damn, if could have said the store is closed because of some hackers, it would have made my Friday night much nicer.

tical · 10-24-2003, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by media
I got a letter today as well Im a web designer who works with different companies.. I look for alot of content for clients, and purchase some for design work and such..

Address matched the same used at matrix.. The account at ce cash has a totally different company name.. the info at flynt digital is different.. So to me that only leaves one assumption of who the info came from... Matrix.. I hope this gets straightened out.. Would hate to see this get uglier..

Media

I got a letter too... same addy info I signed up and used w/ matrix a long time ago...

Flow · 10-24-2003, 10:51 PM

From what I have read in this thread and other, sounds like Matrix is pretty fucking guilty.

If I was those that felt wronged, I would read my Terms of Service and/or privacy policy agreement with them and if either states that your info will be kept completely confidential and not sold or given to any other compnay, you have grounds for a breach of contract lawsuit, especially if you can prove that they are the only ones that have the address you recieved your packets from.

Not a lawyer, but I am sure you would have a nice case and probably make enough to cover your patent fees for years to come

Flow

Oedipus · 10-24-2003, 10:52 PM

I received my Acacia letter today thanks to Matrix Content rolling over like a 2 dollar whore. Because of the way that the letter was addressed, I know that the information came from Matrix Content. I attempted to log into my Matrix account today, and I could not get into it. I requested that the password to the account be emailed to me, twice, and Matrix Content has yet to forward the info. Seems awfully convenient to me.

I seriously doubt that Matrix Content's database was compromised in some manner. Even though Acacia is arguably the largest collective asshole in corporate America for this hour, I doubt that they are ignorant enough to compromise what they are trying to accomplish by engaging in some sort of industrial espionage and illegally obtain another company's database.

As for the Matrix owner shutting down his computer for the weekend ... I say get your ass back in the office and forward my password to me.

Mutt · 10-24-2003, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by goBigtime
The most recent spam we've received to matrix emails were promoting the following:

PieCash V2 pcashv2.com - Webmaster ID 100191
---------------------------------------------

"Lose weight while you sleep"

Who is piecash?

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH................ well what a shocker. PieCash aka BABENET frontend, just happens to have the Matrix Content webmaster database?!?! That couldn't be the same BABENET that goes back years and years with CECASH, that soon after CECASH rolled over like a cheap whore for ACACIA quickly followed suit? Nah - that's crazy, a fine upstanding company like Matrix Content wouldn't be involved in such unseemly things. It's not like they ran one of those front end programs for the BABENET scam machine themselves . HAHAHAHHAAHAHAAA.................

some of you people are such rubes ......... 'oh gee willikers, Normie took such good care of me when I bought them sexy pictures from him a ways back, that feller wouldn't do such a thing'. you make the O.J. Simpson jurors look like Einsteins.

chri$tian · 10-24-2003, 11:09 PM

Nice to see some support... I agree..

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...hreadid=189794

chri$tian · 10-24-2003, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Oedipus
I received my Acacia letter today thanks to Matrix Content rolling over like a 2 dollar whore. Because of the way that the letter was addressed, I know that the information came from Matrix Content. I attempted to log into my Matrix account today, and I could not get into it. I requested that the password to the account be emailed to me, twice, and Matrix Content has yet to forward the info. Seems awfully convenient to me.

I seriously doubt that Matrix Content's database was compromised in some manner. Even though Acacia is arguably the largest collective asshole in corporate America for this hour, I doubt that they are ignorant enough to compromise what they are trying to accomplish by engaging in some sort of industrial espionage and illegally obtain another company's database.

As for the Matrix owner shutting down his computer for the weekend ... I say get your ass back in the office and forward my password to me.

Call Norman Monday like he posted... I'm pretty sure there forgotten password stuff is automated, if your not getting your info it must be the wrong email or somthing...

My 2cents..

HS-Trixxxia · 10-24-2003, 11:19 PM

Norman, if in fact your systems were hacked before and you were aware of it, I personally would have liked to be advised. If your present or ex-employees have leaked out the lists to make a buck and ACACIA has paid someone for the lists, I'd really like to know who it was. I don't appreciate my information being given out to any Tom Dick or Harry - bought, sold out, or for whatever reason........if they don't have a warrant or subpoena or whatever it is they need in the States authorized by a judge, my info should be safely on your computers with honest people protecting my privacy.

This is not a cheap shot to yourself or your company - I was always more than satisfied with your company's product & service - but my info is mine and whoever compromised it has to be dealt with.

I haven't received a letter but I'm thinking it's going to take a few days to get here. If I have my info straight, yours would be the only company I have an account with.

siccmade · 10-25-2003, 02:01 AM

I am pissed about this bullshit.

Acacia

sexeducation · 10-25-2003, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by NLB
the first post in this thread ...

...text deleted ...

We need to prove, without a doubt, it was my database it came from. Since we did not give permission of its use, this is a serious problem.

....text deleted ...

So what you are saying is - "you did give them the information" ...
but you "did NOT give them permission to use it" ...

So I predict Acacia will say a "clerical error" or "over zealous" employee made a mistake ...

But to be clear on this ...
you gave them the information ...
but did NOT give them the right to use it?

<H3>I WILL NOT REPORT TO ACACIA!</H3>

Next Acacia will be saying - "they're not really your customers because they owe us 2%" ...

I'm watching this thread ...
as are many others..

Please answer whether or not you had to report this information to Acacia.

quiet · 10-25-2003, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sexeducation

So what you are saying is - "you did give them the information" ...
but you "did NOT give them permission to use it" ...

So I predict Acacia will say a "clerical error" or "over zealous" employee made a mistake ...

But to be clear on this ...
you gave them the information ...
but did NOT give them the right to use it?

<H3>I WILL NOT REPORT TO ACACIA!</H3>

Next Acacia will be saying - "they're not really your customers because they owe us 2%" ...

I'm watching this thread ...
as are many others..

Please answer whether or not you had to report this information to Acacia.

if i paypaled you 1000 dollars, tonight, would you agree to never again post on gfy, under this nick, or any others?

serious offer.

Theo · 10-25-2003, 02:32 AM

hahaha

siccmade · 10-25-2003, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet

if i paypaled you 1000 dollars, tonight, would you agree to never again post on gfy, under this nick, or any others?

serious offer.

getting on your bad side is fucking valuable.

where do I sign up?

sexeducation · 10-25-2003, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet

if i paypaled you 1000 dollars, tonight, would you agree to never again post on gfy, under this nick, or any others?

serious offer.

hmmm ...
nope

why don't you just buy me out ...
you wouldn't even know who I was if I used an alias ...

I can post in many "styles" and "syntaxes" and do ...
currently I have been requested not to be so "confrontational" ...
hence the [gentle john] ...
I have been posting lately.

Mr.Fiction · 10-25-2003, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by quiet

if i paypaled you 1000 dollars, tonight, would you agree to never again post on gfy, under this nick, or any others?

serious offer.

You should offer Lensman $1000 to unban Labret and Joe.

davidpornboi · 10-25-2003, 06:27 AM

Hey folks,

I didn't want to be dragged into this, but thought I'd add my info. to the pot... I just received the letter from ACACIA at my personal, home address, and Matrix was one of maybe 2 or 3 companies that had that info. combined with my real name and business name... the only difference was that the letter used "Apt." instead of "Ste." for the apartment number, not sure if that means anything or not... and my site uses no video -- just a bit of flash -- so I'm obviously on their broad "catch all" list of targets. I just got the following email for video from Matrix -- thought the timing was interesting -- not sure if it means shit, but wanted to pass it along...

P.S. Given the past AND recent connections people have made between Matrix and ACACIA, it's tougher for me to believe it was hacked -- if so it was hacked more than once, even just a few weeks ago... seems more like ongoing list distribution to SOME third party, whoever that might be...

Dear Webmaster

How's it goin'?

I wanted to take a moment and drop you a line because I wanted to let you know about a cool deal we are running right now over here at Matrix Content.

We have been releasing some Gay Hardcore videos recently.

Right now we are running a package deal on all 25 of them.

Retail on these Videos 25 x 80= $2000.00

We are extending a 20% discount on this Gay Video buy all offer.

That means you can get all 25 Gay Hardcore Videos for just $1600.00

That is a $400.00 Savings.

Here is a sample of the videos that I am talking about.

http://webmasters.matrixcontent.com/...contentid=4193

If you would like to take advantage of this offer, simply reply to this email or contact me at any of the numbers below and I will be delighted to help you.

Warmest Regards,

Danny

brand0n · 10-25-2003, 07:41 AM

this is getting good

triumph · 10-25-2003, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by klik
i missed this... what happened?

Where have you been, the world is turning.

LadyMischief · 10-25-2003, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sexeducation

So what you are saying is - "you did give them the information" ...
but you "did NOT give them permission to use it" ...

So I predict Acacia will say a "clerical error" or "over zealous" employee made a mistake ...

But to be clear on this ...
you gave them the information ...
but did NOT give them the right to use it?

<H3>I WILL NOT REPORT TO ACACIA!</H3>

Next Acacia will be saying - "they're not really your customers because they owe us 2%" ...

I'm watching this thread ...
as are many others..

Please answer whether or not you had to report this information to Acacia.

Shut the fuck up you idiot. Do the world a favor.

oracle · 10-25-2003, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by davidpornboi
P.S. Given the past AND recent connections people have made between Matrix and ACACIA, it's tougher for me to believe it was hacked -- if so it was hacked more than once, even just a few weeks ago... seems more like ongoing list distribution to SOME third party, whoever that might be...

yup i'm not believing the hacked hogwash either

webair · 10-25-2003, 11:06 AM

pass the popcorn

theking · 10-25-2003, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LadyMischief

Shut the fuck up you idiot. Do the world a favor.

He made a very good point..."we did not give permission of its use" opposed to "we did not provide".

bjs24 · 10-25-2003, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by theking

He made a very good point..."we did not give permission of its use" opposed to "we did not provide".

I was thinking the exact same thing.

I also got the letter and it was addressed to two different company names on the same envelope. Both were mine but Matrix was the only one that had both. The old name hasnt been used in a long time.

basschick · 10-25-2003, 12:48 PM

as i look over all my sponsors and content provider accounts, matrix is one of the few that have my full real name as patti cake, which is the name that acacia sent the letter to me as.

i don't claim that matrix did it, but they are one of very few that could have using that name. i haven't found another yet, but there may be one or two more.

Sexzity · 10-25-2003, 04:19 PM

I will bumb this for you.

But if you did't sign that licens, you would not have to fight for your companies reputation.

Can you tell me, did you make any other deals with Acacia than pay 2% ?
What i want to hear you to say is: There is nothing in that paper from Acacia, there is forcing you to give you buyers info to Acacia and that you did't get a better deal, than every other webmaster.

goBigtime · 10-25-2003, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goBigtime
The most recent spam we've received to matrix emails were promoting the following:

PieCash V2 pcashv2.com - Webmaster ID 100191
---------------------------------------------

"Lose weight while you sleep"

Links to youngerfasternow.biz w/o affiliate programs.

---------------------------------------------
"GRow young"

links to hormonesh-g-h.biz w/o affiliate programs.

---------------------------------------------
"YOU HAVE A WON A F-R-E-E P-O-R-N SITE MEMBERSHIP!"

links to naughty-anal-whores.com/plotto/bnce/plotto.html

Who is piecash?

I'll guess I'll say it again in case it was missed.

The people above have Matrix's client list... in the very least their email databases.

Mr.Fiction · 10-25-2003, 05:36 PM

Has it been established if Acacia also got Matrix's list of URL's that the content was licensed on?

If you got a letter, did they list the URL's that Matrix had licensed for the content?

With it, Acacia would be able to connect websites and companies together who they might not be able to otherwise.

I don't see why Matrix or anyone else would sell or give away a list of the specific URL's where people licensed content on. Even if they sold email lists of webmasters, or addresses, did the list of license URL's get out too?

JSA Matt · 10-25-2003, 07:54 PM

Let's keep this on the first page

oracle · 10-25-2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by theking

He made a very good point..."we did not give permission of its use" opposed to "we did not provide".

i was thinking same too actually. i think she just a matrix ass kisser anyway blah. but he makes a VERY good point.

Adulter · 10-25-2003, 08:43 PM

Here's my situation:

I've got the package from Acacia for the old even non-registered company name & for old address which I probably left at Matrix content. What's interesting: the site I've got the package for had only 2 videos at all. It was babe site & there were just 2 bonus videos, 1 from FocusContent & the second one from Matrix.

So I really think, Norman, that you database has been stolen somehow. I know that you're honest & respectable person & would never sell or share this base with anyone. I hope this will help.

Thank you.

Adulter · 10-26-2003, 12:46 AM

*bump*

4Pics · 10-26-2003, 01:16 AM

Not sure if this helps but I got the letter and I did signup for Matrix but it was recent in the last 5 months.

But alot of companies have the same information. So I can't pinpoint who sent it.

Doctor Dre · 10-26-2003, 01:24 AM

Business is dirt . he can say all he want but I won't buy anything from there until he PROVEN he's not given it . Last week a webmaster asked me where too buy content and I told him matrix . Today I had to tell him not too buy anything . How am I supposed to look like ? Anyways no doubt for me until you prove youre innocent

Adulter · 10-26-2003, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Doctor Dre
Business is dirt . he can say all he want but I won't buy anything from there until he PROVEN he's not given it . Last week a webmaster asked me where too buy content and I told him matrix . Today I had to tell him not too buy anything . How am I supposed to look like ? Anyways no doubt for me until you prove youre innocent

how can he prove it ? only starting to sue them ?

how can he do that ? only if we'll help

at least with the info

bena1975ca · 10-26-2003, 03:18 AM

Well this is the first I've heard of the Matrix/Acacia debacle. Looks like you have a lot of people rooting for you Norman. Now, I don't know you from Adam, but I wanted to say good luck! Sounds like it's going to be a tough week ahead for you, and I just wanted to say that I just read the whole thread and I'm rooting for you to!

goBigtime · 10-26-2003, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AtlasChris

Read the whole post you quoted.....

"He just never got back to me and said "Yes, it sucks, but it turns out we got hacked and our information was compromised." as he had said he would."

His system got hacked..... Not Matrix's

No, I did not mean my system got hacked.

Sorry, my post might have been a little confusing.

What I meant was, Norman never followed up about the emails like he said he would.

I assumed he would follow up with info that they were hacked, or an ex-employee leaked the db's or whatever. That quote was an example of what I expected he might have followed up with.

But since he didn't follow up, I just added the emails (that were registered and tagged with matrix) to the spam blacklist.

Bladewire · 10-26-2003, 03:49 AM

Quick reminder - though the focus of this thread is Matrix.. Matrix is not the only company who's settled with Acacia, or who's considering settling with them. Nor should just those who have settled be the focus. Those who have remained silent through this are saying a lot by not addressing these issues.

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adrenalinedef Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 518	I know for a fact that it was Matrix that sold the list. I have 2 addresses, one is for all my affiliate checks to come to, and one is for a paysite I am creating. No one has the address to the paysite I am creating but GoDaddy (where my domains are registered) and Matrix Content, where I WAS planning on buying my content. Well of course it was sent to the 2nd address, so the only person it could have been is Matrix Content, unless Godaddy did it, which I highly doubt that. __________________ what?!

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media Confirmed Moneymaker Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Eugene, OR It's Like Jail, Only with Trees! Posts: 9,852	I got a letter today as well Im a web designer who works with different companies.. I look for alot of content for clients, and purchase some for design work and such.. Address matched the same used at matrix.. The account at ce cash has a totally different company name.. the info at flynt digital is different.. So to me that only leaves one assumption of who the info came from... Matrix.. I hope this gets straightened out.. Would hate to see this get uglier.. Media __________________ I'm here for the violence!

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baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	your number is?

10-24-2003, 10:41 PM	#64
SureFire Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: internet Posts: 4,398	I am a little disturbed by this post. You talked with your lawyers and post ?cry? to help to solve your problem and turn your computer off until Monday. You have great content and I refer my clients to your company without a commission. Under your company?s terms, the client buys the content to his/her domains and I do the design. Seems very simple, unless client gets a ?letter? and then screams at me. I have not received the letter as of yet, however I did get an angry call tonight. I may or may not have lost the client but if you are serious about your security leaks, you may want to shut down your online store while you are trying to figure out the flaws. Damn, if could have said the store is closed because of some hackers, it would have made my Friday night much nicer.

10-24-2003, 10:51 PM	#66
Flow Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 518	From what I have read in this thread and other, sounds like Matrix is pretty fucking guilty. If I was those that felt wronged, I would read my Terms of Service and/or privacy policy agreement with them and if either states that your info will be kept completely confidential and not sold or given to any other compnay, you have grounds for a breach of contract lawsuit, especially if you can prove that they are the only ones that have the address you recieved your packets from. Not a lawyer, but I am sure you would have a nice case and probably make enough to cover your patent fees for years to come Flow

10-24-2003, 10:52 PM	#67
Oedipus Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 190	I received my Acacia letter today thanks to Matrix Content rolling over like a 2 dollar whore. Because of the way that the letter was addressed, I know that the information came from Matrix Content. I attempted to log into my Matrix account today, and I could not get into it. I requested that the password to the account be emailed to me, twice, and Matrix Content has yet to forward the info. Seems awfully convenient to me. I seriously doubt that Matrix Content's database was compromised in some manner. Even though Acacia is arguably the largest collective asshole in corporate America for this hour, I doubt that they are ignorant enough to compromise what they are trying to accomplish by engaging in some sort of industrial espionage and illegally obtain another company's database. As for the Matrix owner shutting down his computer for the weekend ... I say get your ass back in the office and forward my password to me.

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HS-Trixxxia Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 2,946	Norman, if in fact your systems were hacked before and you were aware of it, I personally would have liked to be advised. If your present or ex-employees have leaked out the lists to make a buck and ACACIA has paid someone for the lists, I'd really like to know who it was. I don't appreciate my information being given out to any Tom Dick or Harry - bought, sold out, or for whatever reason........if they don't have a warrant or subpoena or whatever it is they need in the States authorized by a judge, my info should be safely on your computers with honest people protecting my privacy. This is not a cheap shot to yourself or your company - I was always more than satisfied with your company's product & service - but my info is mine and whoever compromised it has to be dealt with. I haven't received a letter but I'm thinking it's going to take a few days to get here. If I have my info straight, yours would be the only company I have an account with.

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Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	hahaha

10-25-2003, 06:27 AM	#79
davidpornboi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 22	Hey folks, I didn't want to be dragged into this, but thought I'd add my info. to the pot... I just received the letter from ACACIA at my personal, home address, and Matrix was one of maybe 2 or 3 companies that had that info. combined with my real name and business name... the only difference was that the letter used "Apt." instead of "Ste." for the apartment number, not sure if that means anything or not... and my site uses no video -- just a bit of flash -- so I'm obviously on their broad "catch all" list of targets. I just got the following email for video from Matrix -- thought the timing was interesting -- not sure if it means shit, but wanted to pass it along... P.S. Given the past AND recent connections people have made between Matrix and ACACIA, it's tougher for me to believe it was hacked -- if so it was hacked more than once, even just a few weeks ago... seems more like ongoing list distribution to SOME third party, whoever that might be... Dear Webmaster How's it goin'? I wanted to take a moment and drop you a line because I wanted to let you know about a cool deal we are running right now over here at Matrix Content. We have been releasing some Gay Hardcore videos recently. Right now we are running a package deal on all 25 of them. Retail on these Videos 25 x 80= $2000.00 We are extending a 20% discount on this Gay Video buy all offer. That means you can get all 25 Gay Hardcore Videos for just $1600.00 That is a $400.00 Savings. Here is a sample of the videos that I am talking about. http://webmasters.matrixcontent.com/...contentid=4193 If you would like to take advantage of this offer, simply reply to this email or contact me at any of the numbers below and I will be delighted to help you. Warmest Regards, Danny

10-25-2003, 07:41 AM	#80
brand0n been very busy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: the queen city Posts: 26,983	this is getting good __________________ want to buy this spot for cheap? it is of course for sale. long term deals are always the best bet. brand0n/ at/ a o l dot commies.

10-25-2003, 11:06 AM	#84
webair Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NYC, NY Posts: 8,531	pass the popcorn __________________ ~ Webair Dedicated Cloud Servers™ ~ WEBAIR VSYS™ Virtual Hosting Platform ~ Superior CDN Network ~ ~ Managed Dedicated hosting Specialists ~ DISCOUNT DOMAIN NAMES! ~ WEBAIR FUSION IO MANAGED CLOUD SERVERS! ~ *ICQ:* 243116321 - *TWITTER* - @WEBAIRINC - E-Mail: [email protected]

10-25-2003, 12:48 PM	#87
basschick Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: el lay, ca usa Posts: 2,540	as i look over all my sponsors and content provider accounts, matrix is one of the few that have my full real name as patti cake, which is the name that acacia sent the letter to me as. i don't claim that matrix did it, but they are one of very few that could have using that name. i haven't found another yet, but there may be one or two more. __________________ Got Gay and For Women Traffic?

10-25-2003, 04:19 PM	#88
Sexzity Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cyperspaces! Posts: 1,329	I will bumb this for you. But if you did't sign that licens, you would not have to fight for your companies reputation. Can you tell me, did you make any other deals with Acacia than pay 2% ? What i want to hear you to say is: There is nothing in that paper from Acacia, there is forcing you to give you buyers info to Acacia and that you did't get a better deal, than every other webmaster.

10-25-2003, 05:36 PM	#90
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	Has it been established if Acacia also got Matrix's list of URL's that the content was licensed on? If you got a letter, did they list the URL's that Matrix had licensed for the content? With it, Acacia would be able to connect websites and companies together who they might not be able to otherwise. I don't see why Matrix or anyone else would sell or give away a list of the specific URL's where people licensed content on. Even if they sold email lists of webmasters, or addresses, did the list of license URL's get out too?

10-25-2003, 07:54 PM	#91
JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	Let's keep this on the first page

10-25-2003, 08:43 PM	#93
Adulter Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: EU Posts: 1,252	Here's my situation: I've got the package from Acacia for the old even non-registered company name & for old address which I probably left at Matrix content. What's interesting: the site I've got the package for had only 2 videos at all. It was babe site & there were just 2 bonus videos, 1 from FocusContent & the second one from Matrix. So I really think, Norman, that you database has been stolen somehow. I know that you're honest & respectable person & would never sell or share this base with anyone. I hope this will help. Thank you. __________________

10-26-2003, 12:46 AM	#94
Adulter Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: EU Posts: 1,252	bump __________________

10-26-2003, 01:16 AM	#95
4Pics Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 7,952	Not sure if this helps but I got the letter and I did signup for Matrix but it was recent in the last 5 months. But alot of companies have the same information. So I can't pinpoint who sent it.

10-26-2003, 03:18 AM	#98
bena1975ca Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 157	Well this is the first I've heard of the Matrix/Acacia debacle. Looks like you have a lot of people rooting for you Norman. Now, I don't know you from Adam, but I wanted to say good luck! Sounds like it's going to be a tough week ahead for you, and I just wanted to say that I just read the whole thread and I'm rooting for you to! __________________ Brad is a bitch he's a big fat bitch he's the biggest bitch in the whole wide world...

10-26-2003, 03:49 AM	#100
Bladewire StraightBro Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monarch Beach, CA USA Posts: 56,229	Quick reminder - though the focus of this thread is Matrix.. Matrix is not the only company who's settled with Acacia, or who's considering settling with them. Nor should just those who have settled be the focus. Those who have remained silent through this are saying a lot by not addressing these issues. __________________ Skype: CallTomNow