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Get Money Quick · 09-30-2005, 09:34 AM

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Ecksent · 09-30-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Get Money Quick

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You gotta be kidding me.

dynastoned · 09-30-2005, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by A1R3K

LOL

im on do not call. i can just imagine the adult companies that will go down if they start doing this. spam is different. calling someone at dinner or when they are lying in bed with their wife is gonna get someones ass in a sling. to me telemarketers aren't a problem. the best thing you can do to a telemarketer is act competely ecsatic and tell them that you are 100000% interested and to hang on a second, you need to answer the door real quick. put down the phone and just go do something. doesn't matter what. don't come back for like 3-5 mnutes. when you come back make another excuse to put the phone down. repeat. this is a great game. the most valuable thing to a telemarketer is their time, wasting a whole lot of theirs will teach them a lesson.

i just ask the telemarketer if i can call them at they're house at a later time. but, they never seem to want to give out they're home number.. hmm wonder why..

tony286 · 09-30-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dynastoned

i just ask the telemarketer if i can call them at they're house at a later time. but, they never seem to want to give out they're home number.. hmm wonder why..

i like that

09-30-2005, 10:13 AM

Just because Mandy Blake's dinner time lasts a good 3 hours...how were our operators supposed to know?

Seriously though, why don't you fix mandyblake.com in firefox, i can't see any of your images...Then post what an awesome job our telemarketers are doing.

tony286 · 09-30-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Just because Mandy Blake's dinner time lasts a good 3 hours...how were our operators supposed to know?

Seriously though, why don't you fix mandyblake.com in firefox, i can't see any of your images...Then post what an awesome job our telemarketers are doing.

Why are you attack my wife asshole ,when your company is being irresponsible and duping people into a recurring situation?

MandyBlake · 09-30-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Just because Mandy Blake's dinner time lasts a good 3 hours...how were our operators supposed to know?

Seriously though, why don't you fix mandyblake.com in firefox, i can't see any of your images...Then post what an awesome job our telemarketers are doing.

ouch. that's rough.

09-30-2005, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MandyBlake

ouch. that's rough.

hehe sorry, haven't had my coffee yet

EroticySteve · 09-30-2005, 10:21 AM

I appreciate good telemarketing. It's an art and a gold mine for anyone that can do it well. Too often though they put a $7/hr bonehead on the phone reading from a script totally unaware of how to sell.

Raven · 09-30-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hardlinks

What lesson is that?

They are just people trying to make a buck to feed there families. "Telemarketers" are just employees man, you got problems its with the companies, not the people making $10-15$ an hour to call people all day. Also., you think it really bothers them to have you unhook them for 4-5 minutes...they still get paid, your just wasting the bosses time.

There is cities across North America where the only opportunity for many is to work in call centers. Im not saying its adequate for adult programs to call people but to blatently fuck around with people who are trying their best to feed the families BY WORKING is retarded. Atleast they have enough work ethic to get a job, they could just as easily be on welfare and not calling you.

You make a very good point. And, when some stranger comes walking up my driveway, dropping off a flyer or wanting to give me a spiel, I ask for a phone number.

And, then I call their employer and tell them they have been warned, since it is not legal to shoot them or have them arrested for just walking up my driveway. I have to tell the door to door sales person to desist from stepping onto my property and if they fail to leave....THAT is when I can call the police and have them arrested for trespassing.

I understand people have to work and I give credit to everyone for trying to carve out a living. No, it's not their responsibility. It's the companies for whom they work and that is who I target.

But, damned if it doesn't piss me off when, out of the corner of my eye, I see some stranger walking up my driveway. Where are MY rights to privacy. This is MY property. I didn't invite them to come to my door at 9 p.m. or 7 a.m. or on Saturday or Sunday or any damned time, for that matter.

I resent these little intrusions, regardless of the reason.

09-30-2005, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tony404

Why are you attack my wife asshole ,when your company is being irresponsible and duping people into a recurring situation?

1 DVD a month until they cancel?

Wow, that's a scheme if I've ever seen one...

tony286 · 09-30-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

1 DVD a month until they cancel?

Wow, that's a scheme if I've ever seen one...

my wifes first post the girl was not up front about that. Also the climate we live in now its so responsible cold calling peoples home for porn. Keep feeding the fire then people wonder why they come after us. lol Also attacking my wife, your company called us we didnt call them but you must be a example of the vivid attitude lol.

wdsguy · 09-30-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Raven

You make a very good point. And, when some stranger comes walking up my driveway, dropping off a flyer or wanting to give me a spiel, I ask for a phone number.

And, then I call their employer and tell them they have been warned, since it is not legal to shoot them or have them arrested for just walking up my driveway. I have to tell the door to door sales person to desist from stepping onto my property and if they fail to leave....THAT is when I can call the police and have them arrested for trespassing.

I understand people have to work and I give credit to everyone for trying to carve out a living. No, it's not their responsibility. It's the companies for whom they work and that is who I target.

But, damned if it doesn't piss me off when, out of the corner of my eye, I see some stranger walking up my driveway. Where are MY rights to privacy. This is MY property. I didn't invite them to come to my door at 9 p.m. or 7 a.m. or on Saturday or Sunday or any damned time, for that matter.

I resent these little intrusions, regardless of the reason.

Thats why u get a guard dog, duh

Pete-KT · 09-30-2005, 10:37 AM

spam calls

MandyBlake · 09-30-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

hehe sorry, haven't had my coffee yet

i think you better get some quick.

Furious_Male · 09-30-2005, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Just because Mandy Blake's dinner time lasts a good 3 hours...how were our operators supposed to know?

Seriously though, why don't you fix mandyblake.com in firefox, i can't see any of your images...Then post what an awesome job our telemarketers are doing.

Ahh The director of marketing has posted. Excellent response to a concerned individual. Real smooth.

Ecksent · 09-30-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Just because Mandy Blake's dinner time lasts a good 3 hours...how were our operators supposed to know?

Seriously though, why don't you fix mandyblake.com in firefox, i can't see any of your images...Then post what an awesome job our telemarketers are doing.

I've heard of being a smartass, but I think that went a tad bit over the line. Is that how Vivid treats complaints by attacking the person? Hmmmm....kinda shitty if ya ask me.

09-30-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tony404

my wifes first post the girl was not up front about that. Also the climate we live in now its so responsible cold calling peoples home for porn. Keep feeding the fire then people wonder why they come after us. lol Also attacking my wife, your company called us we didnt call them but you must be a example of the vivid attitude lol.

They're not flipping through the white pages here, these are prior adult company lists that are acquired and merged and filtered beyond your comprehension. I'm assuming either you or your wife have purchased adult products in the past? If so, I'd say they did a good job in targetting you to sell the product.

MandyBlake · 09-30-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

They're not flipping through the white pages here, these are prior adult company lists that are acquired and merged and filtered beyond your comprehension. I'm assuming either you or your wife have purchased adult products in the past? If so, I'd say they did a good job in targetting you to sell the product.

ok...they didn't do a good job considering we're in the industry.
she asked for my husband and when i said he wasn't here she asked if i wanted to take part in a survey and asked if i was over 18. i said yeah..like anyone age 2+ could have.
then some of the questions she proceeded to ask....would you prefer girl anal? girl/girl? interracial sex?
come on!

wdsguy · 09-30-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MandyBlake

ok...they didn't do a good job considering we're in the industry.
she asked for my husband and when i said he wasn't here she asked if i wanted to take part in a survey and asked if i was over 18. i said yeah..like anyone age 2+ could have.
then some of the questions she proceeded to ask....would you prefer girl anal? girl/girl? interracial sex?
come on!

so tell us what do you prefer?

MandyBlake · 09-30-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wdsguy

so tell us what do you prefer?

well of course i said interracial!

tony286 · 09-30-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

They're not flipping through the white pages here, these are prior adult company lists that are acquired and merged and filtered beyond your comprehension. I'm assuming either you or your wife have purchased adult products in the past? If so, I'd say they did a good job in targetting you to sell the product.

Also ever think people may not want their family to know about their porn purchases, I know thats hard to imagine when blinded by greed..Dad vivid video called for you lol

Raven · 09-30-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wdsguy

Thats why u get a guard dog, duh

If a dog bites the guy, I get sued.

09-30-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MandyBlake

ok...they didn't do a good job considering we're in the industry.
she asked for my husband and when i said he wasn't here she asked if i wanted to take part in a survey and asked if i was over 18. i said yeah..like anyone age 2+ could have.
then some of the questions she proceeded to ask....would you prefer girl anal? girl/girl? interracial sex?
come on!

You know nothing about marketing lists. Sorry if they didn't include an isWebmaster field in the database. You're "in the industry", congratulations.

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 10:57 AM

Want the prick who was giving models info out also from New Jersey?

MandyBlake · 09-30-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

You know nothing about marketing lists. Sorry if they didn't include an isWebmaster field in the database. You're "in the industry", congratulations.

why are you being such a jerk to me?

09-30-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Head_Hunter

Want the prick who was giving models info out also from New Jersey?

Actually I just changed that in my profile, I'm in CA now...

So what does that have to do with anything?

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Actually I just changed that in my profile, I'm in CA now...

So what does that have to do with anything?

hum interesting he floated between nj cali and texas.......

09-30-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MandyBlake

why are you being such a jerk to me?

Because it's GFY

Actually, the way they are marketing this whole thing is insanely targetted and they're not cold calling up random households. As for the recurring billing issue you brought up, you're a webmaster and you're complaining about a recurring billing model??? That just makes no sense to me. Anyway, sorry if I blasted you in my first post.

CynthiaB · 09-30-2005, 11:03 AM

One of my first jobs was calling up Playboy subscribers to get renewals! We had this tag team thing going because they found that men more often subscribed if a woman called but wives wouldn't let women talk to their husbands. So we'd have a guy call, get the husband on the phone and then I'd talk in this sexy voice - "Hi, I'm Corrinna Donut calling from Playboy and I want you!" - It was an interesting job. . . .

Cyn

09-30-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Head_Hunter

hum interesting he floated between nj cali and texas.......

I've never been to Texas in my life. Who the fuck are you?

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

I've never been to Texas in my life. Who the fuck are you?

Just a guy who watches things very closey.. Why you geting upset ?

MandyBlake · 09-30-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Because it's GFY

Actually, the way they are marketing this whole thing is insanely targetted and they're not cold calling up random households. As for the recurring billing issue you brought up, you're a webmaster and you're complaining about a recurring billing model??? That just makes no sense to me. Anyway, sorry if I blasted you in my first post.

well i let my potential members know before they click the "buy now" button that they will be purchasing a recurring membership.
this telemarketer only mentioned i could cancel it at anytime, AFTER i told her TWICE i wasn't interested in paying.

09-30-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Head_Hunter

Just a guy who watches things very closey.. Why you geting upset ?

I'm from NJ, I curse a lot...I'm not upset, you just have no idea what you're talking about.

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

I'm from NJ, I curse a lot...I'm not upset, you just have no idea what you're talking about.

I know your from jersey so am i. I also noticed you changed your profile real quick too. If you have no idea what i am talking about then no need to worry.

Now on the other hand i think you owe this mandy chick a apology. This biz has enough eye sores and your comment was totally uncalled for

09-30-2005, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Head_Hunter

I know your from jersey so am i. I also noticed you changed your profile real quick too. If you have no idea what i am talking about then no need to worry.

Now on the other hand i think you owe this mandy chick a apology. This biz has enough eye sores and your comment was totally uncalled for

I already told her sorry for blasting her in my first post. You are a nobody, I did it because I meant it, not because you told me to. Please fuck off.

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

I already told her sorry for blasting her in my first post. You are a nobody, I did it because I meant it, not because you told me to. Please fuck off.

How do you know im a nobody? Do you know me? Are your curse words suppose to make me tremble? If you wanna play role as business man act like a business. Dont come across as a snot nose young punk .

09-30-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Head_Hunter

How do you know im a nobody? Do you know me? Are your curse words suppose to make me tremble? If you wanna play role as business man act like a business. Dont come across as a snot nose young punk .

Thanks for the advice. Welcome to GFY.

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Thanks for the advice. Welcome to GFY.

Your welcome Atomic punk

Furious_Male · 09-30-2005, 11:28 AM

How the hell can a business model be built around attacking people when they question it?

Not to mention the marketing plan is flawed. Your calling houses to discuss porn. Regardless of how targeted the call lists are most households have more than 1 family member. Anyone can be taking the initial call. A majority of people that enjoy porn do it without their significant other knowing about it. This will just open up a can of worms.

It will take a few calls to underage individuals, or perhaps an influential politicians family (or friends) to put this into the mainstream media.

Just another black eye for the industry.

09-30-2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Head_Hunter

Your welcome Atomic punk

You have no idea what you're talking about or who you're talking to.

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

You have no idea what you're talking about or who you're talking to.

Personaly i think you are a pompus ass and dont care who you are. But thats just my

09-30-2005, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Head_Hunter

Personaly i think you are a pompus ass and dont care who you are. But thats just my

Go play in traffic, wait, you don't have any

tapatio · 09-30-2005, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Just because Mandy Blake's dinner time lasts a good 3 hours...how were our operators supposed to know?

YOU are a prick. I have no problem with Vivid calling people or selling dvd's via recurring billing but you attacking her weight is just fucked up.

Head_Hunter · 09-30-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by esnem

Go play in traffic, wait, you don't have any

oh my feelings are so hurt

Your lame dude and a bad marketing manager on top of that

RRRED · 09-30-2005, 12:08 PM

I have this gut feeling that this thread is about to drastically change direction

webair · 09-30-2005, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MandyBlake

they asked for tony. he's not here so they did a very short survey with me. What kind of porn do you like, favorite pornstar, etc. all they did was ask if i was over 18. i said i was (but so could a 12 yr old). then they said for doing the survey they would send me 4 xxx videos in the mail. all they needed was $1 to cover s/h. i said no thanks. then she said actually it wasn't to cover s/h, it was to verify my age so they could actually send me the movies...therefore charge $1 to my credit card. then she proceeded to tell me that after i got those 4 movies i could call them to cancel whenever i wanted, cuz they would be sending me more each month.
now if i wouldn't have said that i would not pay the $1 fee, she never would have told me this was a recurring thing.
has anyone else experienced this?

you should shoot with them!

dirtydesignz · 09-30-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by esnem

You have no idea what you're talking about or who you're talking to.

Who the fuck do you think you are? A business man? Well, you suck at it. You have not only been an asshole to one of the nicest women on GFY, you then seem to think you can say and do whatever you want based on who you think you are because it is GFY? Fuck you and fuck your phone spamming company. You have shown that you are a bottom feeder and that your business persona is that of a nobody fucktard. I don't care who the fuck you think you are or what company you are with.

Theo · 09-30-2005, 12:28 PM

im gonna test this shit now

loading Skype and calling random US numbers. Don't worry I'll pimp the board too

Theo · 09-30-2005, 12:31 PM

anyone got pimpdog's phone number? That bastard will buy all the beast range I have to offer.

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Furious_Male Doing the grind since 99 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 16,883	How the hell can a business model be built around attacking people when they question it? Not to mention the marketing plan is flawed. Your calling houses to discuss porn. Regardless of how targeted the call lists are most households have more than 1 family member. Anyone can be taking the initial call. A majority of people that enjoy porn do it without their significant other knowing about it. This will just open up a can of worms. It will take a few calls to underage individuals, or perhaps an influential politicians family (or friends) to put this into the mainstream media. Just another black eye for the industry. __________________ Living in Virtual Reality Contact: Email (preferred): furiousmale .at. gmail - Skype: live:shanedws

09-30-2005, 10:13 AM	#55
esnem Guest Posts: n/a	Just because Mandy Blake's dinner time lasts a good 3 hours...how were our operators supposed to know? Seriously though, why don't you fix mandyblake.com in firefox, i can't see any of your images...Then post what an awesome job our telemarketers are doing.

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Head_Hunter So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 907	Want the prick who was giving models info out also from New Jersey?

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CynthiaB Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The OC Posts: 1,274	One of my first jobs was calling up Playboy subscribers to get renewals! We had this tag team thing going because they found that men more often subscribed if a woman called but wives wouldn't let women talk to their husbands. So we'd have a guy call, get the husband on the phone and then I'd talk in this sexy voice - "Hi, I'm Corrinna Donut calling from Playboy and I want you!" - It was an interesting job. . . . Cyn

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RRRED Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WA Posts: 6,754	I have this gut feeling that this thread is about to drastically change direction

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Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	im gonna test this shit now loading Skype and calling random US numbers. Don't worry I'll pimp the board too

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Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	anyone got pimpdog's phone number? That bastard will buy all the beast range I have to offer.