Let's boycot GUBA! - GoFuckYourself.com

Libertine · 02-20-2006, 03:50 PM

GUBA are content thieves, that's a simple fact. In fact, they even go so far as to transcode videos to different formats, for example for easy viewing on the PSP (source), etc. Clearly, that goes beyond simply providing Usenet access.

So what can we do? Simple, let's boycot them - and their affiliates.

2 easy steps:
#1 - don't use them yourself
#2 - send those trades, affiliates, etc. that you have that you know are using them a notice that GUBA steal content, and, possibly, that you may stop doing business with those using them

Harmon · 02-20-2006, 03:51 PM

Let's not and say we did

Brujah · 02-20-2006, 03:52 PM

Good luck with that. Steal content from Guba supporters, they don't seem to mind

Libertine · 02-20-2006, 03:57 PM

I know it sounds like a rather wild plan, but seriously, what else can we do? Stand by and watch as we get stolen from?

The only other alternative would be a class action lawsuit, which excludes non-US companies and requires far more effort.

Dagwolf · 02-20-2006, 04:00 PM

I've been boycotting them ever since I signed up for their program and saw how it worked.

Brujah · 02-20-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punkworld

I know it sounds like a rather wild plan, but seriously, what else can we do? Stand by and watch as we get stolen from?

The only other alternative would be a class action lawsuit, which excludes non-US companies and requires far more effort.

Alert Norm Zadeh to another potentially profitable lawsuit ?

Babaganoosh · 02-20-2006, 04:02 PM

Just for grins add guba to your banned text list for your TGPs. I'm sure there will be a few morons trying to promote guba with galleries this week.

Forkbeard · 02-20-2006, 04:02 PM

Somebody's got to speak up for GUBA, since nobody here seems to understand it. I guess I'm a good somebody to speak up, since GUBA sends me a huge check every two weeks.

Long story short: Don't believe all these folks who slam GUBA. The "stolen content" rap is total bullshit; in the niches I promote, the *vast* majority of the content in the newsgroups is actually put there by the content owners to drive traffic to their websites.

Remember, GUBA is just a friendly interface to the paleolithic part of the internet. Usenet newsgroups, the uncensorable built-to-survive-nuclear-war part. GUBA sells no content and thus is in no position to steal any. It's just an easy way to get at the newsgroups for folks who aren't techie wizards.

I've had dinner with GUBA's head lawyer, and I'll tell you what: they have the legal shit covered. There's nothing illegal in what they are doing; if there were, some of the rich loudmouths here on GFY would have already sued them back to the stone age.

Now for the good part: As an affiliate, GUBA is simply awesome to deal with. GUBA has been very very good to me. Their recurring billings are particularly sweet -- they recur at much higher percentages than anything else I've ever promoted. As for service, they are always johnny-on-the-spot for me by email or phone whenever I have a question or issue.

Quality folks to deal with, great conversions, and the best rebills I've ever encountered. What's not to like?

My advice: Ignore the haters, and give GUBA a try.

Screaming · 02-20-2006, 04:03 PM

wow.. serious stuff..

polish_aristocrat · 02-20-2006, 04:03 PM

dont you guys realize that the GUBA hating threads will be closed soon?

they paid $20k or so for the skin, they dont want to be bashed

Babaganoosh · 02-20-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

dont you guys realize that the GUBA hating threads will be closed soon?

they paid $20k or so for the skin, they dont want to be bashed

Tough shit. If threads start getting locked I'll bet the drama kings of GFY (yes, including me) will get fired up and start some real bashing.

u-Bob · 02-20-2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

dont you guys realize that the GUBA hating threads will be closed soon?

they paid $20k or so for the skin, they dont want to be bashed

did they pay for the skin or also to control "the flow of information on GFY"?

polish_aristocrat · 02-20-2006, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u-Bob

did they pay for the skin or also to control "the flow of information on GFY"?

thats how it is...

not saying that i support that, but i'd think everyone would realize that spending money on GFY ( especially huge money ) gets you special treatment

mikeyddddd · 02-20-2006, 04:09 PM

So there's no problem if I head over to GUBA, download the shit there, upload it to my sites and charge people to access it?

Sweeeeet

Libertine · 02-20-2006, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forkbeard

[...]Long story short: Don't believe all these folks who slam GUBA. The "stolen content" rap is total bullshit; in the niches I promote, the *vast* majority of the content in the newsgroups is actually put there by the content owners to drive traffic to their websites.[...]

Even if the *vast* majority of content was put there by content owners (which is doubtful), that would still imply that there is stolen content. Furthermore, even using that content which is submitted by content owners is theft, since they didn't give permission for the content to be re-used on other sites.

Also, since content is indeed filtered, they don't provide "an interface to" usenet, they provide "a selection of" content on the usenet.

Not much different than registering www.highlightsoftheusenet.com and putting the highest quality pictures and videos you find on newsgroups online for all eternity.

Manowar · 02-20-2006, 04:36 PM

Bumpppppp

Pornwolf · 02-20-2006, 04:36 PM

GUBA is not a primary producer of Usenet content and is therefore exempt from the provisions of 18 U.S.C. hahaha167;2257

SmokeyTheBear · 02-20-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forkbeard

The "stolen content" rap is total bullshit; in the niches I promote, the *vast* majority of the content in the newsgroups is actually put there by the content owners to drive traffic to their websites..

bwahaha bullshit what niche are you promoting .. "sponsor posted content niche "

SilentKnight · 02-20-2006, 04:57 PM

Corleone · 02-20-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SilentKnight

beerptrol · 02-20-2006, 06:40 PM

I'm going to boycot them until they add more newsgroups with playboy and adult.com member's area content

reynold · 02-21-2006, 12:36 AM

hope this boycott will really work. may it teach Guba a lesson.

The Sultan Of Smut · 02-21-2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forkbeard

Somebody's got to speak up for GUBA, since nobody here seems to understand it. I guess I'm a good somebody to speak up, since GUBA sends me a huge check every two weeks.

Long story short: Don't believe all these folks who slam GUBA. The "stolen content" rap is total bullshit; in the niches I promote, the *vast* majority of the content in the newsgroups is actually put there by the content owners to drive traffic to their websites.

Remember, GUBA is just a friendly interface to the paleolithic part of the internet. Usenet newsgroups, the uncensorable built-to-survive-nuclear-war part. GUBA sells no content and thus is in no position to steal any. It's just an easy way to get at the newsgroups for folks who aren't techie wizards.

I've had dinner with GUBA's head lawyer, and I'll tell you what: they have the legal shit covered. There's nothing illegal in what they are doing; if there were, some of the rich loudmouths here on GFY would have already sued them back to the stone age.

Now for the good part: As an affiliate, GUBA is simply awesome to deal with. GUBA has been very very good to me. Their recurring billings are particularly sweet -- they recur at much higher percentages than anything else I've ever promoted. As for service, they are always johnny-on-the-spot for me by email or phone whenever I have a question or issue.

Quality folks to deal with, great conversions, and the best rebills I've ever encountered. What's not to like?

My advice: Ignore the haters, and give GUBA a try.

This is like the 5th time I've seen this canned response today...

reed_4 · 02-21-2006, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

this is the best demonstration of boycotting GUBA.

BusterBunny · 02-21-2006, 03:08 AM

....who?

Zarathustra · 02-21-2006, 03:34 PM

this is a great idea

02-20-2006, 03:52 PM	#3
Brujah Beer Money Baron Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: brujah / gmail Posts: 22,157	Good luck with that. Steal content from Guba supporters, they don't seem to mind __________________ Free Premium Domain Lists and Tools at Clickmojo.com For Sale: Obscenity.com

02-20-2006, 03:57 PM	#4
Libertine sex dwarf Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17,860	I know it sounds like a rather wild plan, but seriously, what else can we do? Stand by and watch as we get stolen from? The only other alternative would be a class action lawsuit, which excludes non-US companies and requires far more effort. __________________ /(bb\|[^b]{2})/

02-20-2006, 04:00 PM	#5
Dagwolf President of Canada Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leaving Hell, Entering Limbo Posts: 23,141	I've been boycotting them ever since I signed up for their program and saw how it worked. __________________ Sleep well, and dream of large women.

02-20-2006, 04:02 PM	#7
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	Just for grins add guba to your banned text list for your TGPs. I'm sure there will be a few morons trying to promote guba with galleries this week. __________________ I like pie.

02-20-2006, 04:02 PM	#8
Forkbeard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: I Roam Around Posts: 2,236	Somebody's got to speak up for GUBA, since nobody here seems to understand it. I guess I'm a good somebody to speak up, since GUBA sends me a huge check every two weeks. Long story short: Don't believe all these folks who slam GUBA. The "stolen content" rap is total bullshit; in the niches I promote, the vast majority of the content in the newsgroups is actually put there by the content owners to drive traffic to their websites. Remember, GUBA is just a friendly interface to the paleolithic part of the internet. Usenet newsgroups, the uncensorable built-to-survive-nuclear-war part. GUBA sells no content and thus is in no position to steal any. It's just an easy way to get at the newsgroups for folks who aren't techie wizards. I've had dinner with GUBA's head lawyer, and I'll tell you what: they have the legal shit covered. There's nothing illegal in what they are doing; if there were, some of the rich loudmouths here on GFY would have already sued them back to the stone age. Now for the good part: As an affiliate, GUBA is simply awesome to deal with. GUBA has been very very good to me. Their recurring billings are particularly sweet -- they recur at much higher percentages than anything else I've ever promoted. As for service, they are always johnny-on-the-spot for me by email or phone whenever I have a question or issue. Quality folks to deal with, great conversions, and the best rebills I've ever encountered. What's not to like? My advice: Ignore the haters, and give GUBA a try. __________________ Offering sponsored blog posts and custom writing services.

02-20-2006, 03:50 PM	#1
Libertine sex dwarf Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17,860	Let's boycot GUBA! GUBA are content thieves, that's a simple fact. In fact, they even go so far as to transcode videos to different formats, for example for easy viewing on the PSP (source), etc. Clearly, that goes beyond simply providing Usenet access. So what can we do? Simple, let's boycot them - and their affiliates. 2 easy steps: #1 - don't use them yourself #2 - send those trades, affiliates, etc. that you have that you know are using them a notice that GUBA steal content, and, possibly, that you may stop doing business with those using them __________________ /(bb\|[^b]{2})/

02-20-2006, 03:51 PM	#2
Harmon ( ͡ʘ╭͜ʖ╮͡ʘ) Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20,010	Let's not and say we did __________________ [email protected]

02-20-2006, 04:03 PM	#9
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02-20-2006, 04:03 PM	#10
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02-20-2006, 04:09 PM	#14
mikeyddddd Viva la vulva! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself Posts: 16,557	So there's no problem if I head over to GUBA, download the shit there, upload it to my sites and charge people to access it? Sweeeeet __________________ AdultStarProfits AmbyaCash AnilosCash AzianiGold ColdHardCash FlashTheMoney IdolBucks MediumPimpin NSCash Nubiles PussyCash ScoreCash Sextronix SpunkyCash TubeTitans Twistys

02-20-2006, 04:36 PM	#16
Manowar jellyfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 71,528	Bumpppppp

02-20-2006, 04:36 PM	#17
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	GUBA is not a primary producer of Usenet content and is therefore exempt from the provisions of 18 U.S.C. hahaha167;2257 __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

02-20-2006, 04:57 PM	#19
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02-20-2006, 06:40 PM	#21
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02-21-2006, 12:36 AM	#22
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	hope this boycott will really work. may it teach Guba a lesson.

02-21-2006, 03:08 AM	#25
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02-21-2006, 03:34 PM	#26
Zarathustra Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,094	this is a great idea