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polish_aristocrat · 04-16-2007, 12:52 PM

and today barely anyone talks about them anymore

funny how times change....

Roald · 04-16-2007, 01:31 PM

I made my first sale with them in 99, good times!

04-16-2007, 01:32 PM

I think MarcDe is mainly focusing on mainstream these days.

KingK7 · 04-16-2007, 01:32 PM

Hehe I thought about that this morning actually

Roald · 04-16-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equinox

I think MarcDe is mainly focusing on mainstream these days.

Didn't he got out of ARS and isn't his sister running it now?

mailman · 04-16-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by QuaShe

Didn't he got out of ARS and isn't his sister running it now?

this is correct.

jact · 04-16-2007, 01:38 PM

ARS was a behemoth in its day, as was MaxCash, as was CE.. Now they're just kinda there...

FreeHugeMovies · 04-16-2007, 01:38 PM

When companies don't move with the times, this is what happens. I'm sure they still do pretty good.

Roald · 04-16-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jact

ARS was a behemoth in its day, as was MaxCash, as was CE.. Now they're just kinda there...

IMO Cecash is doing pretty well atm with their Xratedbucks sites. The others are just...yeah..there ;)))

HadesPass · 04-16-2007, 01:52 PM

ARS took a dive when they canned all their sites and tried to convinced everyone to promote their 4-5 new sites with different payout structure. At least that's when they lost me and those I talked to.

GatorB · 04-16-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HadesPass

ARS took a dive when they canned all their sites and tried to convinced everyone to promote their 4-5 new sites with different payout structure. At least that's when they lost me and those I talked to.

Yep. That ARS For Real, CHAMPS and other stuff is when it started to go down. Home Sex Network did great until they decided to tie into Ifriends. Shame really.

prezzz · 04-16-2007, 02:21 PM

So, in your opinion, who's the biggest now when it comes to having active affiliate base?

Sosa · 04-16-2007, 02:41 PM

ARS was my best sponsor 4 years ago. They rocked back then.

Nicky · 04-16-2007, 03:48 PM

Yea ARS sold good for me, when they started the 4real stuff it went downhill though. I still have a nice load of reward points I should spend there though

Vendot · 04-16-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by prezzz

So, in your opinion, who's the biggest now when it comes to having active affiliate base?

for me it looks like as ARS went downhill, AFF gained ground

not because of each other, i just mean at around the same time gradual decrease in ARS and gradual increase in AFF

Wizzo · 04-16-2007, 04:09 PM

I bet they still do 10s of 1000s of rebills daily though...

woj · 04-16-2007, 04:39 PM

I'm sure they are pretty much retired, and don't really care anymore...

$5 submissions · 04-16-2007, 04:41 PM

Anytime I think about the LaZy boy executive chair, 2 PS2s, 1 17" LCD screen, 1 Sony Mavica digital camera, 1 George Foreman grill, 2 Dell Inspiron 2650s and 1 cheap ass offbrand laptop (not their fault) I got from ARS Rewards, I am always reminded of how great and cool ARS was/is. People had differing opinions about them but all I know is, for the type of adult traffic I had, ARS converted best for me. Although Oxcash came close, for the type of traffic I had, ARS was best. Plus, their BYOT program kicked ass

Thank goodness (now), mainstream conversions have changed dramatically for the better since the bad old version of CJ.com

Here's to memories!

Cheers

Farang · 04-16-2007, 04:47 PM

I like MarcDe garage heheh

StarkReality · 04-16-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by prezzz

So, in your opinion, who's the biggest now when it comes to having active affiliate base?

Nastydollars, Bangbros and AFF would be my guess...and there is a huge gap to #4

trix · 04-16-2007, 05:03 PM

Yep, ARS was one of my first sponsors back in 1999. I got a Sony Mavica as well as the other poster mentioned, a home theater system, a big tv, and some other stuff and I am a smalltime webmaster compared to most. Love the ARS rewards.

They still have good support and really prompt response on the webmaster board and I use the RSS feeds but they really are crappy....two or three word titles that have nothing to do with the content and no text.

C'mon ARS, get back with the program. I have been very happy with you for many years.

Ryan · 04-16-2007, 05:27 PM

I think they had a monthly budget around 20,000 to spend on design and I got about 60% of that every month back in 2001/2002.

I bought a brand new car with all the work they gave me.

Thanks ARS!!

$5 submissions · 04-16-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan

I bought a brand new car with all the work they gave me.

Thanks ARS!!

Right on! Bump for ARS

Catalyst · 04-16-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AAK

I like MarcDe garage heheh

yea.. where is that post..

i remember that..

bdeforest · 04-16-2007, 06:09 PM

This thread was a surprise read. Thanks to everyone for the memories

ARS did slow down a bit the last couple of years. MarcDe finally decided he had enough and sold it to me last summer. I have been concentrating quite a bit on the member's areas side of things to improve member values, but now I am really putting some time, effort and money into a new and improved site portfolio. This is definitely the area ARS lacks in most, but in a few months it will be much, much better!!

Thanks to everyone who stayed with us, I certainly appreciate it. Be on the lookout for a some nice promos when the new ARS is launched

JohnV · 04-16-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by woj

I'm sure they are pretty much retired, and don't really care anymore...

no time for retirement yet with Becky in charge again as she was when we were the biggest....she has us working on NEW NEW NEW....anyway, we`re sponsoring the upcoming Cybernet Expo in Tampa & I would love to talk to all of you there or prior to.....email or icq me anytime....johnv at stormmedia.....oh, we still care!!!

Mutt · 04-16-2007, 07:21 PM

CE --> MaxCash ---> ARS ---> and then the Revolution - the revolution of people with traffic realizing they could do a better job of it for themselves. Up until then it was just big boy programs with crappy paysites and true amateur sites. Bangbros showed people the light.

Drake · 04-16-2007, 08:08 PM

Everything has a lifespan I guess.

You're right Mutt, those networks were very much a product of their time in the online evolution.

bdld · 04-16-2007, 08:14 PM

their rewards store still kicks ass, i still have a bunch of pts left over.

Ryan · 04-16-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

Up until then it was just big boy programs with crappy paysites

Yeah, back in the day when you could design a bunch of nice frontends and just have all the members areas the exact same filled up with leased feeds and nothing else.

Add a decent looking affiliate site to manage them and you were ready to roll.

tony286 · 04-16-2007, 08:27 PM

times change, who remembers Pan am?

amateurcanada · 04-16-2007, 08:50 PM

Who remembers getting paid 20 cents a unique lol

Rochard · 04-16-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jact

ARS was a behemoth in its day, as was MaxCash, as was CE.. Now they're just kinda there...

Are you kidding me? They made their money and continue to make their money and will for decades to come - think of the millions of links that are out there that have long since been forgotten about.

Yeah, they don't need to do any marketing. You've all seen MarcD's cars...... He's set for life.

jact · 04-17-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Are you kidding me? They made their money and continue to make their money and will for decades to come - think of the millions of links that are out there that have long since been forgotten about.

Yeah, they don't need to do any marketing. You've all seen MarcD's cars...... He's set for life.

I do believe you've just regurgitated my point in different words...

SomeCreep · 04-17-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

and today barely anyone talks about them anymore

funny how times change....

Back in the day, ARS and Maxcash were the biggest sponsors. They were probably 50x times bigger back then, than they are today.

ARS Bryan · 04-17-2007, 07:37 AM

Thanks to polish_aristocrat for kicking up this thread and thanks to everyone that had something interesting to say or reminisce about. This thread is a reminder how easily people forget or don't pay attention. It's also a reminder how ARS hasn't been in the minds of webmasters old and new for the last few years.

Since 1997 ARS has provided webmasters with:

A quarter BILLION dollars paid out
5 million dollars in rewards
FREE health insurance
WEEKLY payouts with 5 different payment options
1,000 sites
10,000 FHG's
500 HFS
The BEST webmaster tools in the biz including FHG builder, BYOT's, RSS feeds, tons of promo tools and free content, and 8 different trial pricing points
Top-notch customer service and webmaster support

Becky owns ARS now and has since June '06. This summer we're all going to be very busy rolling out some exciting new products we have planned so keep your eyes open. Also expect to see a large industry show presence from ARS. Like JohnV said we're sponsoring Cybernet Expo in Tampa and we'll be at every show from then through September. We look forward to hanging out with any of you this summer!

If anyone has any questions feel free to contact me on ICQ 25-120-534

Sarah_Jayne · 04-17-2007, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jact

ARS was a behemoth in its day, as was MaxCash, as was CE.. Now they're just kinda there...

Those that we send big checks to would hardly think that we are 'just there'.

Phoenix · 04-17-2007, 07:53 AM

not trying to raise drama...but why would anyone in their right mind shut down so many sites like that?
Did they lose their merhcant accounts? if you remember it was when the new regulations came into effect.

Kudos on them for suriviving though and im quite sure they have the money and backing to make it to the top again.

bdeforest · 04-17-2007, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix

not trying to raise drama...but why would anyone in their right mind shut down so many sites like that?
Did they lose their merhcant accounts? if you remember it was when the new regulations came into effect.

Kudos on them for suriviving though and im quite sure they have the money and backing to make it to the top again.

The problem was a combination of high chargebacks and low member values. Remember that was when all the drama over chargeback limits was first starting to play out and there was a real fear of losing the entire recurring database. On top of that, member values were very low and with the high payouts per signup, we were losing money with every signup that came in the door.

It took a long time to get the foundation rebuilt under ARS, but I'm confident that has been accomplished, so now it's time to grow again

AK · 04-17-2007, 10:20 AM

go ARS and MaxCash!!!

candyflip · 04-17-2007, 10:32 AM

We spent 2 weeks building 25 BYOT tours when they launched the revamped version of that program. I still get deposits each week, usually over $200.

DaddyHalbucks · 04-17-2007, 11:23 AM

ARS still makes money.

Mefo · 04-17-2007, 11:25 AM

I made my first sales with them

born · 04-17-2007, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdld

their rewards store still kicks ass, i still have a bunch of pts left over.

Ya, I had a good amount of points.. never cashed any in.. I'll have to login and see if I still have points..

b-

greenlab · 04-17-2007, 04:12 PM

bump for the good old times !!

ARS Bryan · 04-17-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenlab

bump for the good old times !!

roger that

Yngwie · 04-17-2007, 07:18 PM

I still have my original account with ARS.. one of the lower account #'s: 73026

vvq · 04-17-2007, 08:58 PM

We've done business with ARS recently. They're still rolling in traffic. People keep quiet about good things sometimes. Less competition. ;)

GatorB · 04-17-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

I still have my original account with ARS.. one of the lower account #'s: 73026

Mine is lower than that. It starts out 72...

jact · 04-17-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatorB

Mine is lower than that. It starts out 72...

I have a 70xxx account with them.

04-16-2007, 12:52 PM	#1
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04-16-2007, 01:31 PM	#2
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04-16-2007, 01:38 PM	#7
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04-16-2007, 01:52 PM	#10
HadesPass Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: GA Posts: 932	ARS took a dive when they canned all their sites and tried to convinced everyone to promote their 4-5 new sites with different payout structure. At least that's when they lost me and those I talked to. __________________ Email: [email protected] ICQ: 467-750-068

04-16-2007, 03:48 PM	#14
Nicky Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 30,070	Yea ARS sold good for me, when they started the 4real stuff it went downhill though. I still have a nice load of reward points I should spend there though __________________ gfynicky @ gmail.com

04-16-2007, 01:32 PM	#3
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	I think MarcDe is mainly focusing on mainstream these days.

04-16-2007, 01:32 PM	#4
KingK7 Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 6,372	Hehe I thought about that this morning actually

04-16-2007, 01:38 PM	#8
FreeHugeMovies Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 14,137	When companies don't move with the times, this is what happens. I'm sure they still do pretty good.

04-16-2007, 02:21 PM	#12
prezzz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 959	So, in your opinion, who's the biggest now when it comes to having active affiliate base?

04-16-2007, 02:41 PM	#13
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	ARS was my best sponsor 4 years ago. They rocked back then.

04-16-2007, 04:09 PM	#16
Wizzo 2011 GFY Hall of Fame! Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Back in Texas! Posts: 15,224	I bet they still do 10s of 1000s of rebills daily though... __________________ Looking for Opportunity!

04-16-2007, 04:39 PM	#17
woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	I'm sure they are pretty much retired, and don't really care anymore... __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager

04-16-2007, 04:41 PM	#18
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Anytime I think about the LaZy boy executive chair, 2 PS2s, 1 17" LCD screen, 1 Sony Mavica digital camera, 1 George Foreman grill, 2 Dell Inspiron 2650s and 1 cheap ass offbrand laptop (not their fault) I got from ARS Rewards, I am always reminded of how great and cool ARS was/is. People had differing opinions about them but all I know is, for the type of adult traffic I had, ARS converted best for me. Although Oxcash came close, for the type of traffic I had, ARS was best. Plus, their BYOT program kicked ass Thank goodness (now), mainstream conversions have changed dramatically for the better since the bad old version of CJ.com Here's to memories! Cheers __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

04-16-2007, 04:47 PM	#19
Farang one sick puppy Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Where the worst of the West meets the worst of the East Posts: 11,601	I like MarcDe garage heheh __________________ i sale uncensored chatbots

04-16-2007, 05:03 PM	#21
trix Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 335	Yep, ARS was one of my first sponsors back in 1999. I got a Sony Mavica as well as the other poster mentioned, a home theater system, a big tv, and some other stuff and I am a smalltime webmaster compared to most. Love the ARS rewards. They still have good support and really prompt response on the webmaster board and I use the RSS feeds but they really are crappy....two or three word titles that have nothing to do with the content and no text. C'mon ARS, get back with the program. I have been very happy with you for many years.

04-16-2007, 05:27 PM	#22
Ryan Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 32	I think they had a monthly budget around 20,000 to spend on design and I got about 60% of that every month back in 2001/2002. I bought a brand new car with all the work they gave me. Thanks ARS!!

04-16-2007, 06:09 PM	#25
bdeforest Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 212	This thread was a surprise read. Thanks to everyone for the memories ARS did slow down a bit the last couple of years. MarcDe finally decided he had enough and sold it to me last summer. I have been concentrating quite a bit on the member's areas side of things to improve member values, but now I am really putting some time, effort and money into a new and improved site portfolio. This is definitely the area ARS lacks in most, but in a few months it will be much, much better!! Thanks to everyone who stayed with us, I certainly appreciate it. Be on the lookout for a some nice promos when the new ARS is launched

04-16-2007, 07:21 PM	#27
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	CE --> MaxCash ---> ARS ---> and then the Revolution - the revolution of people with traffic realizing they could do a better job of it for themselves. Up until then it was just big boy programs with crappy paysites and true amateur sites. Bangbros showed people the light. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

04-16-2007, 08:08 PM	#28
Drake Hello world! Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 12,508	Everything has a lifespan I guess. You're right Mutt, those networks were very much a product of their time in the online evolution.

04-16-2007, 08:14 PM	#29
bdld $100,000 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,452	their rewards store still kicks ass, i still have a bunch of pts left over.

04-16-2007, 08:27 PM	#31
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	times change, who remembers Pan am?

04-16-2007, 08:50 PM	#32
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04-17-2007, 07:37 AM	#36
ARS Bryan Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 875	Thanks to polish_aristocrat for kicking up this thread and thanks to everyone that had something interesting to say or reminisce about. This thread is a reminder how easily people forget or don't pay attention. It's also a reminder how ARS hasn't been in the minds of webmasters old and new for the last few years. Since 1997 ARS has provided webmasters with: A quarter BILLION dollars paid out 5 million dollars in rewards FREE health insurance WEEKLY payouts with 5 different payment options 1,000 sites 10,000 FHG's 500 HFS The BEST webmaster tools in the biz including FHG builder, BYOT's, RSS feeds, tons of promo tools and free content, and 8 different trial pricing points Top-notch customer service and webmaster support Becky owns ARS now and has since June '06. This summer we're all going to be very busy rolling out some exciting new products we have planned so keep your eyes open. Also expect to see a large industry show presence from ARS. Like JohnV said we're sponsoring Cybernet Expo in Tampa and we'll be at every show from then through September. We look forward to hanging out with any of you this summer! If anyone has any questions feel free to contact me on ICQ 25-120-534 __________________ ///ARS - Adult Revenue Service ICQ me 25120534

04-17-2007, 07:53 AM	#38
Phoenix BACON BACON BACON Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poems everybody, the laddie fancies himself a poet Posts: 35,465	not trying to raise drama...but why would anyone in their right mind shut down so many sites like that? Did they lose their merhcant accounts? if you remember it was when the new regulations came into effect. Kudos on them for suriviving though and im quite sure they have the money and backing to make it to the top again. __________________ Skype Phoenixskype1 Telegram PhoenixBrad https://quantads.io

04-17-2007, 10:20 AM	#40
AK MadZuma Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 6,436	go ARS and MaxCash!!! __________________ Alfonsus Kusuma (AK) ak at madzuma.com skype me - alfonsus.com

04-17-2007, 10:32 AM	#41
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	We spent 2 weeks building 25 BYOT tours when they launched the revamped version of that program. I still get deposits each week, usually over $200. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

04-17-2007, 11:23 AM	#42
DaddyHalbucks A freakin' legend! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada USA Posts: 18,975	ARS still makes money. __________________ Boner Money

04-17-2007, 11:25 AM	#43
Mefo Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 6,169	I made my first sales with them __________________

04-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#45
greenlab Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 252	bump for the good old times !!

04-17-2007, 07:18 PM	#47
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	I still have my original account with ARS.. one of the lower account #'s: 73026 __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

04-17-2007, 08:58 PM	#48
vvq Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TrafficGigolos.com Posts: 2,732	We've done business with ARS recently. They're still rolling in traffic. People keep quiet about good things sometimes. Less competition. ;) __________________ SQUIRTING - LESBIAN SPANKING - TITTY FUCKING - WET PANTIES - MORE We offer free hosting, your own designer (works for free), and unsaturated content for gallery and free site submitters. Just contact me! E-mail: [email protected]