Playboy latching onto Adult.com - GoFuckYourself.com

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 09:45 PM

Pretty lame methinks. Everybody knows Playboy is a defunct online enterprise. Pathetic member signup numbers and retention. Now they're using Adult.com as a vehicle to push there unwanted product.

Nice going fucking up daddy's legendary business Mrs Hefner jr.

On that note bigger and better collaberation will be announced in the upcoming weeks: Adult.com & BoboCash

Sly_RJ · 09-18-2002, 09:48 PM

I'm assuming they'll be changing things to become a better package?

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 09:49 PM

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ
I'm assuming they'll be changing things to become a better package?

For the Playboy political commentary section I hope, lol.

BrettJ · 09-18-2002, 09:50 PM

me thinks it rocks.

playboy needs somebody that understands the web to revamp them.

congrats Lens and Team - I'd love to hear the story sometime of how the deal came about - but til then - congrats and thanks for forging ahead - and cutting a path for those of us that still consider the web a legitimate place to earn a living =)

~brett

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by BrettJ
me thinks it rocks.

playboy needs somebody that understands the web to revamp them.

congrats Lens and Team - I'd love to hear the story sometime of how the deal came about - but til then - congrats and thanks for forging ahead - and cutting a path for those of us that still consider the web a legitimate place to earn a living =)

~brett

Should I provide the pooper scooper or do you already have one? I've heard Lens suffers from anal incontinence so watch your nose and face.

chodadog · 09-18-2002, 09:53 PM

I agree with BrettJ. Playboy could have had a huge hold of things on the web if they knew what they were doing. Adult.com obviously know what they're doing. Combine the branding of Playboy and the expertise of adult.com and you've got a winning combination in my opinion.

*cough*Lensman, where's my bonus?*cough*

Sly_RJ · 09-18-2002, 09:54 PM

I don't understand your problem. To me, it looks like they're making steps towards creating a better online presence. What's your deal?

FATPad · 09-18-2002, 09:56 PM

Playboy would be much smarter to just ignore the web. All the big, smart companies are doing that.

Smegma · 09-18-2002, 09:56 PM

You are underestimating the playboy brand.

payrollpete · 09-18-2002, 09:57 PM

"Playboy would be much smarter to just ignore the web. All the big, smart companies are doing that"

he is quite right.

although, i think lensman is in the deal just for the chix / parties

quiet · 09-18-2002, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by FATPad
Playboy would be much smarter to just ignore the web. All the big, smart companies are doing that.

hustler is doing okay online.

BrettJ · 09-18-2002, 09:58 PM

at least i know who's ass to kiss.

and it doesn't change that it's brilliant fuck'n move for both parties... as chodadog points out - Playboy has an amazing brand name - if people want porn online and don't know where to go - that's going to be one of the first things they type in.

playboy hasn't taken advantage of that.

a nother thing - with all those newbies typing in playboy just to find porn - playboy.com was in a unique position to pop these fumbling surfers out to a ton of other niches - serving as a porn gateway - (mostly in the adult.com empire) but that's a helluva thing to get to leverage =)

FATPad · 09-18-2002, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by quiet

hustler is doing okay online.

IGNORE THE WEB!

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 09:59 PM

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Originally posted by payrollpete
[Balthough, i think lensman is in the deal just for the chix / parties

[/B]

Agreed......agreed

hottshot · 09-18-2002, 10:00 PM

With Playboys trade name and Lensmens marketing genius's it's a win win situation for all parties

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:01 PM

Hustler, Playboy, whatever...all of them amount to scrap compared to what's online. Their time is over. Kick out the old bring in the new. G-bye

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:01 PM

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Originally posted by hottshot
With Playboys trade name and Lensmens marketing genius's it's a win win situation for all parties

WTF? What's next, Playgirl?

FATPad · 09-18-2002, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by Bobo
Hustler, Playboy, whatever...all of them amount to scrap compared to what's online. Their time is over. Kick out the old bring in the new. G-bye

U R VERRY SMRT.

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:05 PM

Any mainstream articles written about those sites will support what I say.

FATPad · 09-18-2002, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by Bobo
Any mainstream articles written about those sites will support what I say.

All you've said is that the current Playboy site sucks. It probably does. I'm assuming that Adult.com will be making changes to the Playboy site and that there was more to this partnering than just two bored companies who felt like announcing a partnership between them with no plans to change anything anywhere.

If you can't see the potential in the Playboy namebrand alone, you really should find something else to do.

FATPad · 09-18-2002, 10:09 PM

Oops. I mean: IGNORE THE WEB!

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by FATPad

All you've said is that the current Playboy site sucks. It probably does. I'm assuming that Adult.com will be making changes to the Playboy site and that there was more to this partnering than just two bored companies who felt like announcing a partnership between them with no plans to change anything anywhere.

If you can't see the potential in the Playboy namebrand alone, you really should find something else to do.

You're right. I can't see it. Maybe I'm a jealous bitter person or maybe the brand isn't what it use to be and can never be, again.

chodadog · 09-18-2002, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by Bobo

You're right. I can't see it. Maybe I'm a jealous bitter person or maybe the brand isn't what it use to be and can never be, again.

Don't be so hard on yourself. You're just stupid, that's all.

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:16 PM

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Originally posted by chodadog

Don't be so hard on yourself. You're just stupid, that's all.

I've been through this with you before....say something comprehensible!

chodadog · 09-18-2002, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by Bobo

I've been through this with you before....say something comprehensible!

.. I did.

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by chodadog

.. I did.

Now go wax your ear-holes.

Amputate Your Head · 09-18-2002, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by Bobo
Pretty lame methinks. Everybody knows Playboy is a defunct online enterprise. Pathetic member signup numbers and retention. Now they're using Adult.com as a vehicle to push there unwanted product.

Playboy as a whole is not defunct.... in fact, they kick ass. And who better to get into bed with than one of the best in online adult?

I think it's a pretty sweet deal personally.

Sounds like you're bitter.

chodadog · 09-18-2002, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by Bobo

Now go wax your ear-holes.

You're a strange man.

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head

Playboy as a whole is not defunct.... in fact, they kick ass. And who better to get into bed with than one of the best in online adult?

I think it's a pretty sweet deal personally.

Sounds like you're bitter.

Truthfully, I would love to attend a Hefner party, who wouldn't?

But if you're looking to the future, it's not a good idea. You don't need vision to see that.

You think the young porn subscriber of today gives a second look at something that reads Playboy? No, he thinks it's a gay mag.

The only people remotely interested in Playboy are the currently pathetic middle-aged loners....in other words a dying breed.

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by chodadog

You're a strange man.

Is that supposed to be an insult?

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:27 PM

....whomever said Playboy is not defunct is dead wrong. Do your research...

quiet · 09-18-2002, 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by Bobo
Hustler, Playboy, whatever

uh, hustler is doing better than ever. simple fact.

theking · 09-18-2002, 10:31 PM

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Originally posted by quiet

uh, hustler is doing better than ever. simple fact.

Wasn't Penthouse on its last legs recently. Has it survived?

TheFLY · 09-18-2002, 10:33 PM

The Playboy brand has been wasted...

Think of the possibilities -- cams all over the Playboy Masion...

PlayboyMansionCam.com
PlayboyMansionPoolCam.com
PlayboyTryouts.com
PlayboyRejects.com
PlayboyMansionDungeon.com
PlayboyBunnyFacials.com
PlayboyParty.com
PlayboyBunnyTailAnalVirgins.com

Ok well Playboy will probably never agree to use their name for hardcore... or will they?

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by theking

Wasn't Penthouse on its last legs recently. Has it survived?

Gone...

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:34 PM

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Originally posted by TheFLY
The Playboy brand has been wasted...

Think of the possibilities -- cams all over the Playboy Masion...

PlayboyMansionCam.com
PlayboyMansionPoolCam.com
PlayboyTryouts.com
PlayboyRejects.com
PlayboyMansionDungeon.com
PlayboyBunnyFacials.com
PlayboyParty.com
PlayboyBunnyTailAnalVirgins.com

Ok well Playboy will probably never agree to use their name for hardcore... or will they?

When you're not making dollars you gotta try just about everything.

quiet · 09-18-2002, 10:35 PM

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Originally posted by theking

Wasn't Penthouse on its last legs recently. Has it survived?

toast. what does that have to do with hustler?

Quote:

According to Flynt, Hustler's enterprise -a conglomerate of movies, strip clubs, sex shops, and the Internet - is worth over $400 million

from frontline (pbs).

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:37 PM

Flynt is doing a lot more than mags and satellite porn now isn't he, perhaps that's why he's been successful....Playboy hasn't.

Pornwolf · 09-18-2002, 10:44 PM

Hopefully Lens is successful with this affilliate task. I'm sure if he does as well as I think he will they will give him the reigns to do everything mentioned above.

I think Playboy's online arm has the ability to generate more revenue than the publishing unit.

Right now they need it too, Maxim, FHM, Stuff & Details have lowered newstand circulation dramatically. Playboy just brought in a new editor which is the same guy who's been running Maxim to breathe a little life into the zine. I don't think they realize that the people who are looking for porn are no longer looking for it in a magazine and bush shots don't do it for anyone under 45. Unless the new editor does some INCREDIBLE covers and gimmicks no one will care about the mag in 5 years, especially if Hef passes (heaven forbid). Online & TV domination is the only real way of passing the torch.

Good luck Lens, this could be really big for you.

theking · 09-18-2002, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pornwolf
Hopefully Lens is successful with this affilliate task. I'm sure if he does as well as I think he will they will give him the reigns to do everything mentioned above.

I think Playboy's online arm has the ability to generate more revenue than the publishing unit.

Right now they need it too, Maxim, FHM, Stuff & Details have lowered newstand circulation dramatically. Playboy just brought in a new editor which is the same guy who's been running Maxim to breathe a little life into the zine. I don't think they realize that the people who are looking for porn are no longer looking for it in a magazine and bush shots don't do it for anyone under 45. Unless the new editor does some INCREDIBLE covers and gimmicks no one will care about the mag in 5 years, especially if Hef passes (heaven forbid). Online & TV domination is the only real way of passing the torch.

Good luck Lens, this could be really big for you.

Do people look for porn in Playboy? The pictures are pleasing to the eye, but the magazine itself, without the pics, I think, is a great mag.

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by Pornwolf
Hopefully Lens is successful with this affilliate task. I'm sure if he does as well as I think he will they will give him the reigns to do everything mentioned above.

I think Playboy's online arm has the ability to generate more revenue than the publishing unit.

Right now they need it too, Maxim, FHM, Stuff & Details have lowered newstand circulation dramatically. Playboy just brought in a new editor which is the same guy who's been running Maxim to breathe a little life into the zine. I don't think they realize that the people who are looking for porn are no longer looking for it in a magazine and bush shots don't do it for anyone under 45. Unless the new editor does some INCREDIBLE covers and gimmicks no one will care about the mag in 5 years, especially if Hef passes (heaven forbid). Online & TV domination is the only real way of passing the torch.

Good luck Lens, this could be really big for you.

Now you're being sensible. Good post.

Oh yeah, and for Chodalicker...don't take my opinions or constructive critiscm the wrong way. We can all learn something from a discussion like this.

I'm not downplaying Lens...I wish him the best in the new venture...It's definitely a new horizon.

I'm merely offering some opposing views to the 'Lens your the best let me suck your cock congratulations' all the conventional boot lickers on here post.

Some words of advice for you. Try not to be so typical, it's boring.

Pornwolf · 09-18-2002, 10:53 PM

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Originally posted by theking

Do people look for porn in Playboy? The pictures are pleasing to the eye, but the magazine itself, without the pics, I think, is a great mag.

Definitely, but it's subscriber base is dropping steadily. Playboy hasn't effectively bridged the gap. It's having the same problem Esquire is having.

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 10:53 PM

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Originally posted by Pornwolf
Definitely, but it's subscriber base is dropping steadily. Playboy hasn't effectively bridged the gap. It's having the same problem Esquire is having.

...and GQ. Who the fuck is going to read that lame 'Men's Magazine' when you've got FMH and the like.

I believe Maxims the largest right now. circulation something like 2 million.

Amputate Your Head · 09-18-2002, 10:55 PM

it is... Maxim is on top of the heap right now.

Mr.Fiction · 09-18-2002, 10:55 PM

I find it interesting that some of the online "brands" are now more branded online than Playboy, Penthouse, and Hustler.

Here are some overture search numbers from last month:

658416 playboy
113985 penthouse
75002 hustler

798418 huns yellow page
650656 the hun
616110 sublime directory
514017 amp land
363609 thumbzilla
363039 world sex
375677 voyeur web
261515 persian kitty

Of course, the web sites above are free sites.

SpeakEasy · 09-18-2002, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by FATPad
Playboy would be much smarter to just ignore the web. All the big, smart companies are doing that.

What Like penthouse did??...

Lensman · 09-18-2002, 11:09 PM

Note to myself:

Topic: Playboy latching onto Adult.com

change to

Topic: Adult.com latching onto Playboy

Bobo · 09-18-2002, 11:11 PM

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Originally posted by Lensman
Note to myself:

Topic: Playboy latching onto Adult.com

change to

Topic: Adult.com latching onto Playboy

Lens...not to worry. I don't think Hef is going to be reading this, but you probably know more than I do...

jimmyf · 09-18-2002, 11:39 PM

I wish you good luck Lensman.... and i hope you do not need any...

TrashTalk · 09-19-2002, 12:06 AM

Good luck Lensman!
I wish you all the best

Just don't forget to chat with us on the board when you are in the Mansion.

09-18-2002, 09:45 PM	#1
Bobo Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,253	Playboy latching onto Adult.com Pretty lame methinks. Everybody knows Playboy is a defunct online enterprise. Pathetic member signup numbers and retention. Now they're using Adult.com as a vehicle to push there unwanted product. Nice going fucking up daddy's legendary business Mrs Hefner jr. On that note bigger and better collaberation will be announced in the upcoming weeks: Adult.com & BoboCash

09-18-2002, 09:48 PM	#2
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09-18-2002, 09:50 PM	#4
BrettJ ol' timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4,715	me thinks it rocks. playboy needs somebody that understands the web to revamp them. congrats Lens and Team - I'd love to hear the story sometime of how the deal came about - but til then - congrats and thanks for forging ahead - and cutting a path for those of us that still consider the web a legitimate place to earn a living =) ~brett

09-18-2002, 09:53 PM	#6
chodadog Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 9,736	I agree with BrettJ. Playboy could have had a huge hold of things on the web if they knew what they were doing. Adult.com obviously know what they're doing. Combine the branding of Playboy and the expertise of adult.com and you've got a winning combination in my opinion. coughLensman, where's my bonus?cough

09-18-2002, 09:57 PM	#10
payrollpete Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,527	"Playboy would be much smarter to just ignore the web. All the big, smart companies are doing that" he is quite right. although, i think lensman is in the deal just for the chix / parties __________________ <a href="http://www.techiemedia.com"><img src="http://banners.techiemedia.net/techie120.gif">

09-18-2002, 09:58 PM	#12
BrettJ ol' timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 4,715	at least i know who's ass to kiss. and it doesn't change that it's brilliant fuck'n move for both parties... as chodadog points out - Playboy has an amazing brand name - if people want porn online and don't know where to go - that's going to be one of the first things they type in. playboy hasn't taken advantage of that. a nother thing - with all those newbies typing in playboy just to find porn - playboy.com was in a unique position to pop these fumbling surfers out to a ton of other niches - serving as a porn gateway - (mostly in the adult.com empire) but that's a helluva thing to get to leverage =)

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09-18-2002, 10:01 PM	#16
Bobo Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,253	Hustler, Playboy, whatever...all of them amount to scrap compared to what's online. Their time is over. Kick out the old bring in the new. G-bye

09-18-2002, 10:05 PM	#19
Bobo Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,253	Any mainstream articles written about those sites will support what I say.

09-18-2002, 10:09 PM	#21
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09-18-2002, 10:27 PM	#31
Bobo Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,253	....whomever said Playboy is not defunct is dead wrong. Do your research...

09-18-2002, 10:33 PM	#34
TheFLY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: http://www.thefly.net/ --- Quit your job and live off steady traffic. Posts: 11,856	The Playboy brand has been wasted... Think of the possibilities -- cams all over the Playboy Masion... PlayboyMansionCam.com PlayboyMansionPoolCam.com PlayboyTryouts.com PlayboyRejects.com PlayboyMansionDungeon.com PlayboyBunnyFacials.com PlayboyParty.com PlayboyBunnyTailAnalVirgins.com Ok well Playboy will probably never agree to use their name for hardcore... or will they?

09-18-2002, 10:37 PM	#38
Bobo Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,253	Flynt is doing a lot more than mags and satellite porn now isn't he, perhaps that's why he's been successful....Playboy hasn't.

09-18-2002, 10:44 PM	#39
Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Hopefully Lens is successful with this affilliate task. I'm sure if he does as well as I think he will they will give him the reigns to do everything mentioned above. I think Playboy's online arm has the ability to generate more revenue than the publishing unit. Right now they need it too, Maxim, FHM, Stuff & Details have lowered newstand circulation dramatically. Playboy just brought in a new editor which is the same guy who's been running Maxim to breathe a little life into the zine. I don't think they realize that the people who are looking for porn are no longer looking for it in a magazine and bush shots don't do it for anyone under 45. Unless the new editor does some INCREDIBLE covers and gimmicks no one will care about the mag in 5 years, especially if Hef passes (heaven forbid). Online & TV domination is the only real way of passing the torch. Good luck Lens, this could be really big for you. __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

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09-18-2002, 10:55 PM	#45
Mr.Fiction Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Free Speech Land Posts: 9,484	I find it interesting that some of the online "brands" are now more branded online than Playboy, Penthouse, and Hustler. Here are some overture search numbers from last month: 658416 playboy 113985 penthouse 75002 hustler 798418 huns yellow page 650656 the hun 616110 sublime directory 514017 amp land 363609 thumbzilla 363039 world sex 375677 voyeur web 261515 persian kitty Of course, the web sites above are free sites. Last edited by Mr.Fiction; 09-18-2002 at 10:56 PM..

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