Pussycash hit by FTC - GoFuckYourself.com

Eservices2k3 · 02-03-2005, 02:17 PM

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/02/sobonito.htm

It appears they received a slap on the wrist and nothing more.

Spunky · 02-03-2005, 02:18 PM

Intresting read...

Kevsh · 02-03-2005, 02:21 PM

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Sobonito is incorporated in Cyprus

I didn't know that. Learn something new every day...

GatorB · 02-03-2005, 02:25 PM

Explain why Pimproll sent this to it's affiliates

New FTC Can-Spam Rule Reminder

As you know, the United States Congress recently enacted the CAN-SPAM Act ("the Act"). As directed by the Act, the FTC has issued its final Rule to prescribe a mark to be included in all commercial electronic mail that contains sexually oriented materials.

The Rule became effective May 19, 2004.

AGAIN: ALL AFFILIATES MUST COMPLY WITH THE ACT when promoting any PIMPROLL program.
YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE CLOSED, NO QUESTIONS ASKED, IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY.

Following are the requirements of the final FTC Rule that you must comply with when sending sexually oriented email to promote our products:

1. The exact phrase "SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT:" must be contained in capital letters as the first 19 characters at the beginning of the subject line. This phrase in the subject line must be in ASCII format.

2. The exact phrase "SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT:" must be in capital letters as the first 19 characters in the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message. The Brown Paper Wrapper refers to the opening portion of the e-mail that is immediately visible to the recipient, without scrolling down or taking any other affirmative steps to view the message. Sexually explicit material can be displayed beneath the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message or accessible by clicking on a link.

3. A valid postal address must be displayed in the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message. You must include the following:

This offer was sent on behalf of:

MDM / PimpRoll
Suite 29 - 1st Floor
Beckwith Mall
Lower Broad Street
Bridgetown, Barbados BWI

In addition, the "brown paper wrapper" area must indicate that the message itself is an advertisement or solicitation, and contain an e-mail address that the recipient can reply to declining any further commercial e-mail messages from the sender.

4. As CAN SPAM covers both visual images as well as the written word, the subject line must not contain text with written descriptions of Sexually Explicit Conduct. Also the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message must not contain Materials with Sexually Explicit Conduct. Sexually Explicit Conduct means actual or simulated sexual intercourse [including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether heterosexual or homosexual]; bestiality; masturbation; sadistic or masochistic abuse; or lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of a human being.

5. Violation of the CAN-SPAM ACT may lead to civil and criminal penalties. You should seek proper advice from a qualified legal specialist. All violators will be terminated from the program in accordance with the terms and conditions and we reserve the right to report violations of the Act.

BRISK · 02-03-2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eservices2k3

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/02/sobonito.htm

It appears they received a slap on the wrist and nothing more.

It could be because they're incorporated in Cyprus and the FTC can't be bothered to pursue legal action in another country where they might just end up losing anyway?

kmanrox · 02-03-2005, 02:29 PM

how does the FTC have any jurisdiction over a Cyprus corporation?

axelcat · 02-03-2005, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevsh

I didn't know that. Learn something new every day...

yes you do

BRISK · 02-03-2005, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanrox

how does the FTC have any jurisdiction over a Cyprus corporation?

maybe the servers are in the US? maybe the owners are American?

SpeakEasy · 02-03-2005, 02:31 PM

This is only the beginning, The "Tip Of The Iceberg". Can Spam is going to start being enforced in a major way and many many people are about to get nailed. Those smart ass peope that say "yeah right it will never happen" are simply idiots. It IS happening right now and about to get worse, much much worse.

GatorB · 02-03-2005, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanrox

how does the FTC have any jurisdiction over a Cyprus corporation?

They do business in America. Some of thier affilaites( most of them I would assume ) are American.

BRISK · 02-03-2005, 02:33 PM

also, they might be incorporated in Cyprus, but have their office in the US

mardigras · 02-03-2005, 02:36 PM

Tip: Don't send out e-mails such as :
?Payment declined,? and ?I thought you called?

Jayo · 02-03-2005, 02:50 PM

Thanks for the post

kmanrox · 02-03-2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorB

They do business in America. Some of thier affilaites( most of them I would assume ) are American.

ok, so, they are based in Cyprus and the owners (at least on paper, are not american)... FTC cant do shit, or am i wrong?

SpeakEasy · 02-03-2005, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmanrox

ok, so, they are based in Cyprus and the owners (at least on paper, are not american)... FTC cant do shit, or am i wrong?

Yes , you are wrong.

Rui · 02-03-2005, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Tens of Thousands of Affiliates? Spam Ads

shiiiitttttttttttt :/

Kimmykim · 02-03-2005, 02:59 PM

.com web addresses are administered by ICANN, which is a US entity. Processing is done for some of their stuff in the states as well.

Two points of pain, so to speak.

hydro · 02-03-2005, 03:00 PM

Direct mail server : $800 per month
bp from domains: $20 a year
bp hosting: $300 a month
offshore mailing address: $50 a month

Just go Can Spam complaint suckas!

Manowar · 02-03-2005, 03:16 PM

I guess everyone wants in on the imlive $100 signups

ytcracker · 02-03-2005, 03:18 PM

"the ftc got our number on lock" - spamtec, suicide

download the album www.spamtec.com

02-03-2005, 02:17 PM	#1
Eservices2k3 Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 361	Pussycash hit by FTC http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/02/sobonito.htm It appears they received a slap on the wrist and nothing more. __________________ "Every man think that his burden is the heaviest" "Whosoever diggeth the pit, shall fall in it" -Bob Marley

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02-03-2005, 02:25 PM	#4
GatorB The Demon & 12clicks Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SallyRand is a FAGGOT Posts: 18,208	Explain why Pimproll sent this to it's affiliates New FTC Can-Spam Rule Reminder As you know, the United States Congress recently enacted the CAN-SPAM Act ("the Act"). As directed by the Act, the FTC has issued its final Rule to prescribe a mark to be included in all commercial electronic mail that contains sexually oriented materials. The Rule became effective May 19, 2004. AGAIN: ALL AFFILIATES MUST COMPLY WITH THE ACT when promoting any PIMPROLL program. YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE CLOSED, NO QUESTIONS ASKED, IF YOU DO NOT COMPLY. Following are the requirements of the final FTC Rule that you must comply with when sending sexually oriented email to promote our products: 1. The exact phrase "SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT:" must be contained in capital letters as the first 19 characters at the beginning of the subject line. This phrase in the subject line must be in ASCII format. 2. The exact phrase "SEXUALLY-EXPLICIT:" must be in capital letters as the first 19 characters in the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message. The Brown Paper Wrapper refers to the opening portion of the e-mail that is immediately visible to the recipient, without scrolling down or taking any other affirmative steps to view the message. Sexually explicit material can be displayed beneath the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message or accessible by clicking on a link. 3. A valid postal address must be displayed in the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message. You must include the following: This offer was sent on behalf of: MDM / PimpRoll Suite 29 - 1st Floor Beckwith Mall Lower Broad Street Bridgetown, Barbados BWI In addition, the "brown paper wrapper" area must indicate that the message itself is an advertisement or solicitation, and contain an e-mail address that the recipient can reply to declining any further commercial e-mail messages from the sender. 4. As CAN SPAM covers both visual images as well as the written word, the subject line must not contain text with written descriptions of Sexually Explicit Conduct. Also the "brown paper wrapper" area of the email message must not contain Materials with Sexually Explicit Conduct. Sexually Explicit Conduct means actual or simulated sexual intercourse [including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether heterosexual or homosexual]; bestiality; masturbation; sadistic or masochistic abuse; or lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of a human being. 5. Violation of the CAN-SPAM ACT may lead to civil and criminal penalties. You should seek proper advice from a qualified legal specialist. All violators will be terminated from the program in accordance with the terms and conditions and we reserve the right to report violations of the Act.

02-03-2005, 02:31 PM	#9
SpeakEasy Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The Internet Posts: 2,681	This is only the beginning, The "Tip Of The Iceberg". Can Spam is going to start being enforced in a major way and many many people are about to get nailed. Those smart ass peope that say "yeah right it will never happen" are simply idiots. It IS happening right now and about to get worse, much much worse.

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Kimmykim bitchslapping zebras!!!!! Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: In a shack by the beach Posts: 16,015	.com web addresses are administered by ICANN, which is a US entity. Processing is done for some of their stuff in the states as well. Two points of pain, so to speak.

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