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tungsten 03-02-2005 05:50 PM

i agree, more people need to take this biz more seriously

Cory W 03-02-2005 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronaldo
I'm not in Raffi's head, so I can't say exactly what he was thinking, and wouldn't speak for him even if I could.

However, I HIGHLY doubt that he was being malicious in his intentions. The WORST case scenario I can imagine is he was maybe misinformed. Again, I don't know, so I can't say.

Looking beyond that, his posts may be "Spammy", but they're also usually business related...something sorely lacking on GFY. He started a thread that ended up with some good information in it from other posters. If I don't like someone or something they do regularly, I'll look past their posts in the hopes that maybe there's something else useful inside that thread. Threads like this are a hell of a lot more useful than the daily "Would you hit it" threads. Take it for what it's worth.

We've all made posts where our chosen words were perhaps not the best. Thankfully, I can say I was drunk whenever I made mine :winkwink:

I don't care if he spams. I am the last one to care. I have things to do other than care about the context of his threads. If I cared, I would complain. Weg, although not on Raffi's list, does advertise here. Our complaints are taken serious.

His post was timely as it closely followed our Purecash announcement. It created a thread with misinformation, something we (I) strive not to allow to happen. Sure, it is "ok" to start a thread, but sometimes paying attention to the surrounding environment benefits everyone.

If a program makes a change on Monday, you go make a thread about the context of it on Tuesday without naming the company, it is logical to assume what will unfold.

Kimmykim 03-02-2005 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEG Cory
I don't care if he spams. I am the last one to care. I have things to do other than care about the context of his threads. If I cared, I would complain. Weg, although not on Raffi's list, does advertise here. Our complaints are taken serious.

His post was timely as it closely followed our Purecash announcement. It created a thread with misinformation, something we (I) strive not to allow to happen. Sure, it is "ok" to start a thread, but sometimes paying attention to the surrounding environment benefits everyone.

If a program makes a change on Monday, you go make a thread about the context of it on Tuesday without naming the company, it is logical to assume what will unfold.

Well put.

Regardless of the intention, the timing was unfortunate at best.

I don't think that Raffi meant to misalign anyone, and I don't really give a shit if he spams or not, hell everyone does at some point. I can also see very easily how it could have been taken as a stab at Purecash, especially if someone didn't realize who they were talking about.

Mutt's been around since before I started and has definite opinions on things. He's not afraid to speak his mind either, and since he's got a rather ascerbic wit, he sometimes freaks people out a bit. I like his directness, personally, even when the barbs have sometimes been aimed at me ;)

WWC 03-02-2005 06:26 PM

Oh wow...i just realized that some of you think i posted this thread because of Purecash???? Wow...i dont know Purecash and i havent spoken with Wegcash and didnt know they are some how related or were?

I honestly and truthfully did not start this thread because of Purecash...i honestly never knew until this thread that they closed?

I wanted to start this thread just to have overall discussion about why affiliate can close doors and help friends and everyone who run affiliate programs to get some ideas and see the light on things....

martyVP 03-02-2005 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEG Cory
The unbelievable portion of this thread is that I posted kind words about Raffi on another board yesterday.

And I too hope this thread was not directed at Purecash.

But even if it wasn't, the obvious disregard for our announcement shows a real lack of class.

Purecash was a profitable model. It was an issue of resources.

Purecash did not come into the hands of Weg as a failed program, but as a profitable and succesful one.


I don't think so and I hope not either because you guys are great people.

imafuckingaussie 03-02-2005 06:39 PM

Fuck, didnt even know Stupid cash was closed. I remember them cos of that stupid ugly dude that was on the banners, LOL, bummer.

I think most sponsors close down because they either make some good cash and dont bother continuing to work at their business, or they take the wrong road with paying too much for affiliates and they break bank because of this.

Anyone have good experience and want to make a small affiliate program for me?

MikeHawk 03-02-2005 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt
ahahaha - you arrogant delusional spamming sack of crap - putting your flea bitten program and your friend's program in the same sentence as Silvercash, PlantinumBucks, Lightspeed etc - u ain't shit, you are nothing but a revshare program, you don't do pay per signup - get it straight finally - u are NO better than anybody else with a revshare program - which is about 5,000 webmasters. So get off your high horse and talk to the hand my man - don't be telling anybody whether they should be running a paysite or an affiliate program until you can walk the walk and not just talk the talk.

and i presume this ridiculously pompous post is regarding WEG's announcement that Purecash is being shut down. You ain't fit to shine the shoes of either WEG or Purecash. Purecash shut down because one of the partners who could buy and sell you 100 times over wanted out of adult altogether. that's the end of that story.

if i were Lensman i'd ban you - you and your content company do nothing but spam this board day and night. buy a fucking banner - if you're such a hot program where's your banner? Hmmm..........Silvecash skinned this board, Platinum Bucks skinned this board, Lightspeed has had a banner as long as I've been here, TopBucks the same - oh gee I wonder who's missing from that list of top notch programs you refer to - could it be - oh .......Adult Lounge?

Mutt...you just like to come and pull your pants down anywhere and take a shit don?t you? I have heard about from people who know you, don?t have many friends do you? And a little bitter I can see.

Be careful what and who you say it to, that is some friendly advice from me to you. I don?t generally like calling people names especially those who I have not met and don?t know personally.

I would assume you don?t go to shows ever, because if you did you would get to meet and teach who these people you are that you are trying to bash. You seem to be such an expert in who is who and programs, maybe you can meet us down in Phoenix and teach us something huh?

Been to almost every show this year and I don?t think I have ever met you, I have only seen what you throw up onto this board with your always negative shitty posts.

Take a look at this Mutt-boy the programs that XXXJay posts who convert best for him out of all the programs in the world, not because they skin boards, or buy banners or suck dicks?just cause the sites converts. You will see Top Bucks, Platinum Bucks and Smashbucks.

http://www.jays-xxx-links.com/links/webmasters.html

:321GFY

tony286 03-02-2005 06:58 PM

Purecash really isnt closing the name purecash is but they have the other programs if I read correctly. I dont understand how programs work , to pay so much for a signup and have expenses and make a profit. I cant see it , something is missing.

Kevin2 03-02-2005 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyVP
Ya but, how long will you last w/out new sales?

how long will you live without air ;) We don't need the sales from affiliates. Affiliate sales are the cherry on top. I have never had a problem getting enough of my own sales to be profitable. Before the pay sites I ran AVS sites and they are still earning sales today as well.

BergyK 03-02-2005 09:00 PM

BUMP for Raffi :thumbsup :thumbsup

Nader 03-02-2005 09:25 PM

Looks like a misunderstanding with threads. I'm so sure that Raffi just posted
this Biz thread at the wrong time. :2 cents:

I've been seeing many programs sold, shut down, and just a response of
moving on to other ventures.

So Raffi's topic might be valid. One of the main reasons his company name
was mention with other bigger companies was for the fact that he's here
to stay and they are in the same boat as his company.. for the long haul

Peace out all :pimp

venus 03-03-2005 12:17 AM

I didn't think you directed this at purecash, I took it for what you posted about, just a discussion on why programs close - not about anyone in general.


Quote:

Originally Posted by AdultLoungeRaffi
Oh wow...i just realized that some of you think i posted this thread because of Purecash???? Wow...i dont know Purecash and i havent spoken with Wegcash and didnt know they are some how related or were?

I wanted to start this thread just to have overall discussion about why affiliate can close doors and help friends and everyone who run affiliate programs to get some ideas and see the light on things....


WWC 03-03-2005 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyVP
I don't think so and I hope not either because you guys are great people.

Marty, you've known me for half your life...and when i told this post was NOT again NOT because of 1 particular company closing, it was an overall view i wanted to discuss...man, what timing i posted about closing...we have talking more about bashing or being bashed that i almost forgot the true reason of this thread....what a waste of posts...can we get back and talk about what do you think are some of the reasons affiliate programs close? I really would like to hear everyones opinions and there are some interesting ones on this thread already...

come on everyone, lets stick to the topic....

interesting what imafuckingaussie said :

" I think most sponsors close down because they either make some good cash and dont bother continuing to work at their business, or they take the wrong road with paying too much for affiliates and they break bank because of this."

venus 03-03-2005 12:31 AM

There is no reason to re-think something that works for me - I have been using my merchant account since 1998 or 99, cant remember, but personally I trust my merchant bank over third party billing services any day, you may not and thats fine. This is just my personal opinion and not ment to say third party is bad, I just do not trust using them. I also like the total control I have over my money and how I process.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimmykim
You can't move if there aren't banks available. Having your own merchant account is no guarantee that you'll have banking, if you think that, then you need to re-think your business model.


venus 03-03-2005 12:40 AM

I agree back on topic, its kinda interesting to see what people think reasons are behind programs shutting down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdultLoungeRaffi
come on everyone, lets stick to the topic....


MikeHawk 03-03-2005 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venus
I didn't think you directed this at purecash, I took it for what you posted about, just a discussion on why programs close - not about anyone in general.


Of course he didnt direct this at Purecash or anyone in particular...Everyone lighten the fuck up. :1orglaugh

Nader 03-03-2005 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHawk
Of course he didnt direct this at Purecash or anyone in particular...Everyone lighten the fuck up. :1orglaugh

Mike i love your straight up style man. I'm the same way. Say it
like it is. Yo let's do lunch man all of us :thumbsup

Hit me up when your around

WWC 03-03-2005 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NichePay_Nader
Mike i love your straight up style man. I'm the same way. Say it
like it is. Yo let's do lunch man all of us :thumbsup

Hit me up when your around

Ya, lets all go to lunch...next week...i will buy :-)

Lets go eat Pho ! Its addicting!

MikeHawk 03-03-2005 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdultLoungeRaffi
Ya, lets all go to lunch...next week...i will buy :-)

Lets go eat Pho ! Its addicting!

Raffi....hell yeah buddy,

Hey also remember most people on this board and in general are socialy retarded and never had a job outside sitting behind there computer screen, and lack the very important skills with it comes down to doing real biz. Next time at the upcoming show, just stand back and watch :1orglaugh


Being direct is the only way, right? Dont like to beat around the bush...lol

Nader 03-03-2005 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdultLoungeRaffi
Ya, lets all go to lunch...next week...i will buy :-)

Lets go eat Pho ! Its addicting!


Your on! Make sure Mike comes :thumbsup

Nader 03-03-2005 01:35 AM

And who ever else you want to invite.. make it a happy hour type of thing

MikeHawk 03-03-2005 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NichePay_Nader
Your on! Make sure Mike comes :thumbsup

Nader... I am so there....Monday or Tuesday, you guys name the day, I am there.

Also thank you Nadar! 17 years in the nightclub biz dealing with over 75 club owners from the Sunset Strip to Beverly Hills will make it so you can "cut to the chase" dealing with people one on one is my favorite part or any biz, good or bad. I of course would rather it be good than bad, but sometimes you just dont have control over some of that.

:thumbsup

BV 03-03-2005 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mutt
ahahaha - you arrogant delusional spamming sack of crap - putting your flea bitten program and your friend's program in the same sentence as Silvercash, PlantinumBucks, Lightspeed etc - u ain't shit, you are nothing but a revshare program, you don't do pay per signup - get it straight finally - u are NO better than anybody else with a revshare program - which is about 5,000 webmasters. So get off your high horse and talk to the hand my man - don't be telling anybody whether they should be running a paysite or an affiliate program until you can walk the walk and not just talk the talk.

and i presume this ridiculously pompous post is regarding WEG's announcement that Purecash is being shut down. You ain't fit to shine the shoes of either WEG or Purecash. Purecash shut down because one of the partners who could buy and sell you 100 times over wanted out of adult altogether. that's the end of that story.

if i were Lensman i'd ban you - you and your content company do nothing but spam this board day and night. buy a fucking banner - if you're such a hot program where's your banner? Hmmm..........Silvecash skinned this board, Platinum Bucks skinned this board, Lightspeed has had a banner as long as I've been here, TopBucks the same - oh gee I wonder who's missing from that list of top notch programs you refer to - could it be - oh .......Adult Lounge?

WORD

What's so funny is Raffis thread a few days ago bashing 50/50 revshare programs. http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=435080

MikeHawk 03-03-2005 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BV
WORD

What's so funny is Raffis thread a few days ago bashing 50/50 revshare programs. http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=435080

http://www.mikehawkmovies.com/pics/smallpp.jpg

BV 03-03-2005 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHawk

www.fastsize.com

Phoenix 03-03-2005 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LionDollars
fraud can kill a program.

L$

whats up pimp..i never thought to see you post here

Phoenix 03-03-2005 02:55 AM

ah..now that all the thugs and gangsters have threatened everyone with whatever they were implying,i have something to say


Rafi..can you tell us the story when you fell into the sewage ditch? and hid in the bushes so no one would see you.

love you man..lol

xclusive 03-03-2005 03:59 AM

great fucking post

BastarD 03-03-2005 04:02 AM

Nice thread :thumbsup :thumbsup

Rui 03-03-2005 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shoplifter
4) Expecting suckers to buy into the PPS bigger payout is better scam.

So true..

Anyway for most people revshare with good programs (like NDC in my sig :winkwink: ) is the way to go long term.

Most people think its all fine and easy but many expenses and trouble are in the path of those willing to have solid programs :2 cents:

Pretty_Lara 03-03-2005 05:28 AM

I think protect from spammers or testing program, I add affil programm after 4 month testing.......

$5 submissions 03-03-2005 06:28 AM

My impression of the ones that fail lead to one general observation:

Many RELY TOO MUCH and TOO EARLY on affiliate traffic to make their program succeed. The programs with longevity (in the case of programs that started fairly recently) are ones formed by guys who have their own independent sources of traffic.

abyss_al 03-03-2005 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $5 submissions
My impression of the ones that fail lead to one general observation:

Many RELY TOO MUCH and TOO EARLY on affiliate traffic to make their program succeed. The programs with longevity (in the case of programs that started fairly recently) are ones formed by guys who have their own independent sources of traffic.

on the dot gene :thumbsup i keep saying you have to make ur own money/signups before adding affiliates.. without ur own traffic, its very difficult to stick around

Just_Dave 03-03-2005 09:43 AM

Pho sounds good guys

Cory W 03-03-2005 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHawk
Raffi....hell yeah buddy,

Hey also remember most people on this board and in general are socialy retarded and never had a job outside sitting behind there computer screen, and lack the very important skills with it comes down to doing real biz. Next time at the upcoming show, just stand back and watch :1orglaugh


Being direct is the only way, right? Dont like to beat around the bush...lol

You really are missing the point. I said I felt that posting this the day after was inappropriate.

I assure you, I am far from socially retarded. In fact, I have a bit of class as I would never do anything like that. Shall we call it social awareness?

When Raffi was banned from another board, I came on and stated that I liked the guy and he should not be banned. If you want to label me "retarded" for interpretting situations poorly, use that as fuel.

Rest assured, I am probably a lot more intelligent then some may assume.

lopez 03-03-2005 12:30 PM

Name some programs that closed down, none i worked with or even know about did.

JFPdude 03-03-2005 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lopez
Name some programs that closed down, none i worked with or even know about did.

Stupidcash :Oh crap

MikeHawk 03-03-2005 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEG Cory
You really are missing the point. I said I felt that posting this the day after was inappropriate.

I assure you, I am far from socially retarded. In fact, I have a bit of class as I would never do anything like that. Shall we call it social awareness?

When Raffi was banned from another board, I came on and stated that I liked the guy and he should not be banned. If you want to label me "retarded" for interpretting situations poorly, use that as fuel.

Rest assured, I am probably a lot more intelligent then some may assume.

Cory you silly man...
You must be kidding? If you read the way I posted what I said and how I said it: "most people on this board " I dont think you fall into the "most people" catagory do you?

You must agree with me there are those out there that fit that discription for sure! Look forward to seeing you in Phoenix!!!!

:pimp

BVF 03-03-2005 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venus
There is no reason to re-think something that works for me - I have been using my merchant account since 1998 or 99, cant remember, but personally I trust my merchant bank over third party billing services any day, you may not and thats fine. This is just my personal opinion and not ment to say third party is bad, I just do not trust using them. I also like the total control I have over my money and how I process.

Why don't you use some of that money and get some new realistic saline boobs slapped up in your chest? They don't have saline in Russia?

BergyK 03-03-2005 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_Dave
Pho sounds good guys

lmao! You and the damn PHO Dave. Whenever there is a PHO topic your in it. :1orglaugh :1orglaugh


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