Welcome to the GoFuckYourself.com - Adult Webmaster Forum forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Post New Thread Reply

Register GFY Rules Calendar
Go Back   GoFuckYourself.com - Adult Webmaster Forum > >
Name the biggest fiascos in this industry Name the biggest fiascos in this industry
Discuss what's fucking going on, and which programs are best and worst. One-time "program" announcements from "established" webmasters are allowed.

 
Thread Tools
Old 05-04-2006, 06:58 PM   #1
AkiraSS
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: ICQ: 17630227
Posts: 2,988
Name the biggest fiascos in this industry
First thing that comes to mind is "StudioCash"
It was hyped for 2 years lol as the next big thing
launched and was sold heh
AkiraSS is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 07:00 PM   #2
pussyluver
Clueless OleMan
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: ICQ - 169903487
Posts: 11,009
The sell price of sex.com
pussyluver is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 07:00 PM   #3
sonofsam
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 18,638
webmaster boxing?

danza vs kimbo?
__________________
I like turtles.
sonofsam is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 07:03 PM   #4
DaLord
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Denmark
Posts: 3,318
Swoit or something... Can't remember the name but the concept was odd.
DaLord is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 07:08 PM   #5
xNetworx
So Fucking What
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Whore Island
Posts: 14,445
ibill, globill, busty-amatuers, dollars.com, The last AVN show in Vegas... should I go on?
xNetworx is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 07:50 PM   #6
FreeHugeMovies
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 14,137
Of course Like Who!
FreeHugeMovies is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 07:52 PM   #7
XPays
Team Player
 
XPays's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Inside the most accurately counting and reporting affiliate system in the world at XPays.com
Posts: 13,002
hanco entertainment.
XPays is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 08:59 PM   #8
Bansheelinks
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 6,023
cyberthrill

dialerprogram
Bansheelinks is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 09:00 PM   #9
European Lee
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Daytona Beach
Posts: 7,133
Xpic
Maxcash / FTC / FM debacle
GFY launch
ARS BYOT closing
ARS FMAO screwup
Visa
Insite closing
Globill closing
2257
Ibill processing

Think thats most of the big ones you newbs will remember

Regards,

Lee
European Lee is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 09:20 PM   #10
Pleasurepays
BANNED - SUPPORTING TUBES
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: I live in a pile of boogers
Posts: 11,913
i would say IEG is up there. not a lot of companies in the history of online adult bounced tons of .03 checks... especially during the most profitable years.
Pleasurepays is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 09:27 PM   #11
iBanker
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: San Diego, moving to Portland.
Posts: 2,758
Glad to see Ibill here.
__________________
www.JasonandAlex.com
Christopher's ICQ: 268-843-170
iBanker is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 09:29 PM   #12
European Lee
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Daytona Beach
Posts: 7,133
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bansheelinks
cyberthrill
Whoa shit, theres a name from the past.... The very, distant past at that

Regards,

Lee
European Lee is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 09:29 PM   #13
spunkmaster
Confirmed User
 
spunkmaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,052
IEG
Xpics
DMR
Maxcash/FTC
__________________
spunkmaster is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 09:38 PM   #14
Dirty Dane
Sick Fuck
 
Dirty Dane's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: www
Posts: 9,491
Also
- Globosale closing without payout
- The Verotel 6-months holdback
Dirty Dane is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 10:12 PM   #15
4Pics
Confirmed User
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Dec 2001
Posts: 7,952
Validate
Epoch payment problems in 2000 (before they changed names to Paycom)
4Pics is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2006, 10:14 PM   #16
Peaches
Old broad
 
Peaches's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Away
Posts: 13,933
What was the name of the MLM thing CE had way back when?

And Lee, don't forget, you stealing email databases and spamming non-compliant 2257 content is pretty much a fiasco too, lol!
Peaches is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 12:18 AM   #17
quantum-x
Confirmed User
 
quantum-x's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ICQ: 251425 Fr/Au/Ca
Posts: 6,863
Can't beleive it's taken this many posts to say
GUBA!
quantum-x is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 12:24 AM   #18
chupachups
Confirmed User
 
chupachups's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Sweden/Spain you sum bitch!
Posts: 6,576
Likewhoa
Studiocash wasnt very good either (I am sorry to say)
and yeah, Swoitttt
__________________
chupachups is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 03:27 AM   #19
darkwood
Confirmed User
 
darkwood's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 363
I know that ibill has been mentioned but let me put it out there as the biggest
__________________
40,000 Google Clicks per month
FOR SALE
http://nr1girls.com
darkwood is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:18 AM   #20
European Lee
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Daytona Beach
Posts: 7,133
Quote:
Originally Posted by Peaches
What was the name of the MLM thing CE had way back when?

And Lee, don't forget, you stealing email databases and spamming non-compliant 2257 content is pretty much a fiasco too, lol!
True, lets not forget family deaths either.

Regards,

Lee
European Lee is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:23 AM   #21
TheSenator
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
TheSenator's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NJ
Posts: 13,336
Talking banner ads from MTREE.
__________________
ISeekGirls.com since 2005
TheSenator is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:23 AM   #22
Chris
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
Chris's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: May 2003
Location: icq: 71462500 Skype: Jupzchris
Posts: 27,880
Quote:
Originally Posted by pussyluver
The sell price of sex.com
what about the great plan for men.com?
__________________
[email protected]
Chris is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:24 AM   #23
X37375787
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
ohh good one, men.com
  Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:24 AM   #24
More Booze
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,116
Quote:
Originally Posted by pimpporn
ibill, globill, busty-amatuers, dollars.com, The last AVN show in Vegas... should I go on?
you're so right man...
More Booze is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:27 AM   #25
More Booze
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,116
Quote:
Originally Posted by quantum-x
Can't beleive it's taken this many posts to say
GUBA!
well, they're still online and does probably making much money so I don't agree with your opinion.
More Booze is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:28 AM   #26
Verbal Kint
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,013
Quote:
Originally Posted by European Lee
True, lets not forget family deaths either.

Regards,

Lee
Thats a new low even for you, you little thieving scumbag.
Verbal Kint is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:28 AM   #27
CDSmith
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
CDSmith's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: May 2001
Location: My network is hosted at TECHIEMEDIA.net ...Wait, you meant where am *I* located at? Oh... okay, I'm in Winnipeg, Canada. Oops. :)
Posts: 51,460
Quote:
Originally Posted by European Lee
True, lets not forget family deaths either.

Regards,

Lee
Your comment: uncalled for, and in very poor shitty taste as usual Lee.

Peaches' comment to you: Priceless. (and right on the money)
__________________
Promote Wildmatch, ImLive, Sexier.com, and more!!

ALWAYS THE HIGHEST PAYOUTS: Big Bux/ImLive SIGNUP ON NOW!!!
Put some PUSSYCA$H in your pocket. ICQ me at: 31024634
CDSmith is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:34 AM   #28
The Duck
Adult Content Provider
 
The Duck's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Europe
Posts: 18,243
Ibill for sure
__________________
Skype Horusmaia
ICQ 41555245
Email [email protected]
The Duck is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:35 AM   #29
StuartD
Sofa King Band
 
StuartD's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Outside the box
Posts: 29,903
Quote:
Originally Posted by spunkmaster
DMR
DMR gets my vote.
StuartD is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:36 AM   #30
headless ghost
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 893
fiascos????????????????

this could be one of the longest posts in gfy history
headless ghost is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 06:40 AM   #31
Anthony
Keyboard Warrior
 
Anthony's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: One of the outer rings of Hell
Posts: 9,653
Quote:
Originally Posted by European Lee
True, lets not forget family deaths either.

Regards,

Lee
This response was expected from a scumbag.

European Lee is a liar, thief, and scumbag.

http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...t=european+lee
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...t=european+lee
http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showth...t=european+lee
__________________
Anthony is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 07:27 AM   #32
polish_aristocrat
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,377
Quote:
Originally Posted by pussyluver
The sell price of sex.com
too high
__________________
I don't use ICQ anymore.
polish_aristocrat is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 07:28 AM   #33
polish_aristocrat
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,377
and how about tgp2?
__________________
I don't use ICQ anymore.
polish_aristocrat is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 07:28 AM   #34
KRL
Entrepreneur
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: USA
Posts: 31,429
Quote:
Originally Posted by pussyluver
The sell price of sex.com
Sex.net just sold too. And quite a bargain price.
__________________
If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor
from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION!
*** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains
KRL is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 07:35 AM   #35
v4 media
Confirmed User
 
v4 media's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Spain
Posts: 2,934
Quote:
Originally Posted by European Lee
True, lets not forget family deaths either.

Regards,

Lee

You truely are a cunt, one day someone will batter the shite out of you.. and we all shall laugh.
v4 media is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 08:23 AM   #36
wiggitywack
Confirmed User
 
wiggitywack's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 561
DMR takes the gold cause it happened pretty suddenly from what I can remember

Ibill takes silver, only b/c the writing was on the wall for so long

Bronze...maybe Maxcash / FTC ? They never re gained the mountaintop after that
wiggitywack is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 08:31 AM   #37
ServerGenius
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Amsterdam
Posts: 9,377
DMR, RJB telecom
__________________
| http://www.sinnerscash.com/ | ICQ: 370820 | Skype: SinnersCash | AdultWhosWho |
ServerGenius is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 08:55 AM   #38
Peaches
Old broad
 
Peaches's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Away
Posts: 13,933
Lee continues to show what a total piece if shit he is. I didn't expect anything different.
Peaches is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 09:01 AM   #39
Damian_Maxcash
So Fucking Banned
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: MaxCash.com
Posts: 12,745
Swoit has to take it hands down.

By the time it was launched they could have done almost anything with the hype. Anything that is - except what they did.
Damian_Maxcash is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 09:27 AM   #40
MaDalton
I am Amazing Content!
 
MaDalton's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 39,829
Quote:
Originally Posted by European Lee
True, lets not forget family deaths either.

Regards,

Lee

i think it's not possible to be a bigger asshole and scumbag than you are - rott in hell, fag!
MaDalton is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 09:38 AM   #41
lazycash
Troll Patrol
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Local Socal
Posts: 15,214
Another couple, Pibcash, Perfection Jeff

Speaking of Studiocash, anyone know the real story on why Metaformx left the biz so suddenly?
lazycash is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:00 AM   #42
FUCKED_BY_IBILL
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 30
Ibill/etelegate
FUCKED_BY_IBILL is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:19 AM   #43
Pornwolf
Drunk and Unruly
 
Pornwolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hollywood
Posts: 22,712
By importance:

DMR
IBill
Globill

Then the rest...
__________________
I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade...

Webair, bitches.
Pornwolf is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:20 AM   #44
Pornwolf
Drunk and Unruly
 
Pornwolf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Hollywood
Posts: 22,712
Quote:
Originally Posted by lazycash
Another couple, Pibcash, Perfection Jeff

Speaking of Studiocash, anyone know the real story on why Metaformx left the biz so suddenly?
I think he's still here with a different nick.
__________________
I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade...

Webair, bitches.
Pornwolf is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:21 AM   #45
pornguy
Too lazy to set a custom title
 
pornguy's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Homeless
Posts: 62,911
AVN in general.
__________________
PornGuy skype me pornguy_epic

AmateurDough The Hottes Shemales online!
TChicks.com | Angeles Cid | Mariana Cordoba | MAILERS WELCOME!
pornguy is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:22 AM   #46
SilentKnight
Megan Fox's fluffer
 
SilentKnight's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: shooting pool in Elysium
Posts: 24,818
ibull tops my list.

But I'd also go back in time and say Traci Lords and the whole underage fiasco. The notoriety sent shockwaves through the industry like no other scandal for years.
SilentKnight is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:27 AM   #47
quantum-x
Confirmed User
 
quantum-x's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: ICQ: 251425 Fr/Au/Ca
Posts: 6,863
Quote:
Originally Posted by More Booze
well, they're still online and does probably making much money so I don't agree with your opinion.
So are most of the other companies listed. Fiasco hahahaha drama. Guba was drama.
quantum-x is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:33 AM   #48
jjjay
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,813
Quote:
Originally Posted by lazycash
Another couple, Pibcash, Perfection Jeff

Speaking of Studiocash, anyone know the real story on why Metaformx left the biz so suddenly?
embarassment
jjjay is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:33 AM   #49
CaptainWolfy
Playa
 
CaptainWolfy's Avatar
 
Industry Role:
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Somewhere on the Earth
Posts: 8,439
ohh good one
CaptainWolfy is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Old 05-05-2006, 10:35 AM   #50
European Lee
Confirmed User
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Daytona Beach
Posts: 7,133
51

Regards,

Lee
European Lee is offline   Share thread on Digg Share thread on Twitter Share thread on Reddit Share thread on Facebook Reply With Quote
Page 1 of 2 1 2 >
Post New Thread Reply
Go Back   GoFuckYourself.com - Adult Webmaster Forum > >
Name the biggest fiascos in this industry Name the biggest fiascos in this industry
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Bookmarks



Advertising inquiries - marketing at gfy dot com

Contact Admin - Advertise - GFY Rules - Top

©2000-, AI Media Network Inc



Powered by vBulletin
Copyright © 2000- Jelsoft Enterprises Limited.