Bad Economy = Good For Porn? - GoFuckYourself.com

notoldschool · 03-07-2008, 01:18 PM

Do people stay home and spend more at home on the computer instead of going out and wasting more money on gas and such? What do you think?

Evil Chris · 03-07-2008, 01:19 PM

of course...

Horny Dude · 03-07-2008, 01:19 PM

Only thing is they're credit cards are maxed out from buying gas and food.

Klen · 03-07-2008, 01:20 PM

I doubt,beacuse bad economy affect all economy fields.

kane · 03-07-2008, 01:45 PM

Many experts say that the entertainment world (we are included in that) really are not effected by a poor economy and often actually thrive during recessions. People will still spend money and want entertainment. They are willing to spend $20-$30 for a couple of DVDs, a book or CD or a porn membership, they just don't new plasma screen TVs, cars and stuff like that.

Zuss · 03-07-2008, 02:14 PM

The reason is: Folks don't have money to spend on potential girlfriends, or their wifes decide to leave for the money of a rich man. So they're left alone with the interwebs and lots of good ol' pornography.

DaddyHalbucks · 03-07-2008, 02:25 PM

If you can't afford mortgages and real estate and diamonds and furs --and you are depressed about it--how about a $30 porn membership and some cheer?

tony286 · 03-07-2008, 02:27 PM

I read that cc companies could start lowering credit lines to protect themselves. That could hurt us.

needlive · 03-07-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kane

Many experts say that the entertainment world (we are included in that) really are not effected by a poor economy and often actually thrive during recessions. People will still spend money and want entertainment. They are willing to spend $20-$30 for a couple of DVDs, a book or CD or a porn membership, they just don't new plasma screen TVs, cars and stuff like that.

You're right people want entertainment even in lower circumstances, just on a different level. Porn itself will always be loved by people and this is an advantage against technical stuffs or cars or anything people might get bored of.

D · 03-07-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuss

The reason is: Folks don't have money to spend on potential girlfriends, or their wifes decide to leave for the money of a rich man. So they're left alone with the interwebs and lots of good ol' pornography.

Good points there. Never thought of that.

The Judge · 03-07-2008, 03:25 PM

that was true BEFORE the tubes/rapidshare era

tiger · 03-07-2008, 03:26 PM

People will buy food or pay the rent before they pay for porn.

Good economy will always be better.

Fap · 03-07-2008, 03:46 PM

Economy doesnt effect porn, do your research

Barefootsies · 03-07-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by banthis

Economy doesnt effect porn, do your research

Exactly.

Matt_WildCash · 03-07-2008, 04:26 PM

If your having a real bad day and life sucks, your job sucks and your underpaid, it sure does feel great to whack off to some super hot porn clip of your favorite niche.

Good economy will certainly be better than a bad one, but the Internet is not a luxury to most these days its another Utility that people NEED.

We'll see though, the Net porn industry hasn't gone through a real big recession yet.

Matt

bdld · 03-07-2008, 05:28 PM

i doubt online adult revenues would increase during a recession, but i think they wouldnt drop as fast as other industries.

Fap · 03-07-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bdld

i doubt online adult revenues would increase during a recession, but i think they wouldnt drop as fast as other industries.

Once again do your research it has no effect on the industry

brandonstills · 03-07-2008, 07:46 PM

Not sure. Would be interesting to see some REAL statistical data rather than just hunches.

In my experience bad economy doesn't change anything. In some ways it makes for more opportunities. You can hire people cheaper and be more selective. Less traffic when commuting. I never had a problem with down economies. I made most of my money in the market during the dot com crash and I was long on all my positions.

tony286 · 03-07-2008, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Judge

that was true BEFORE the tubes/rapidshare era

A very good point.

Spunky · 03-07-2008, 08:12 PM

A lot less disposable income

snaker · 03-08-2008, 12:13 AM

pron is a commodity!..id say so

Iron Fist · 03-08-2008, 12:36 AM

Porn is good for depression

Jensen · 03-08-2008, 12:59 AM

Anyone actually have some real sources on this? I see a lot of "do your research" when people say no, but no sources from their side.

Why would people buy porn if they less disposable income? Porn and entertainment would be the first thing I stopped buying if I had less cash. There are stuff you need to have like food and gas, but porn nah. It would have to wait..

Antonio · 03-08-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by banthis

Economy doesnt effect porn, do your research

right, that's why countries where people get $300 per month buy porn like crazy

its quite simple - better economy -> higher purchasing power (in most cases) -> the more people will spend on non-essentials like porn

theking · 03-08-2008, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by notoldschool

Do people stay home and spend more at home on the computer instead of going out and wasting more money on gas and such? What do you think?

Bad economy is never good for any industry. I know a couple of people that have already dropped their internet connection because they are now unemployed.

helic0pter · 03-08-2008, 03:24 AM

During the Great Depression in the United States movie sales went up because people wanted entertainment to get out of their depressive lives.

Based on that it could be a good time for porn. There are so many other factors though that you never know.

Eman - PG · 03-08-2008, 06:33 AM

With prices and inflation going up, home equity plumetting and the stock market in the crapper, people have less money to spend on disretionary items. Porn is one of those discretionary items.

nikki99 · 03-08-2008, 09:47 AM

good news then

payd2purv · 03-08-2008, 10:04 AM

The real question is with all of the media hype about how bad the economy is doing.

Is the average surfer really feeling the crunch?

And you should really not be focusing on ONLY the US market. Lots of surfers outside of the USA.

signupdamnit · 03-08-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Horny Dude

Only thing is they're credit cards are maxed out from buying gas and food.

Maybe redtube will start putting up banners for credit cards in order to help?

signupdamnit · 03-08-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jensen

Anyone actually have some real sources on this? I see a lot of "do your research" when people say no, but no sources from their side.

Why would people buy porn if they less disposable income? Porn and entertainment would be the first thing I stopped buying if I had less cash. There are stuff you need to have like food and gas, but porn nah. It would have to wait..

Declines and Refunds/chargebacks seem to be a up a bit in the last 90 days.

tony286 · 03-08-2008, 10:25 AM

I think people that say porn is recession proof are basing it on the old bricks and mortar porn model. Back then it was mostly a cash business which is very different.First off you didnt have any free sources of porn unless you had some old porn hanging out in the house.When credit card companies start upping min payments and lowering open credit to protect themselves that will hit us.
Also we have the double whammy not only the economy sucks but gas is going thru the roof.The last big recession in the eighties gas wasnt going thru the roof. If its a choice of filling the car with gas to go to work or buying porn. Porn will lose.

Mistah Charlie · 03-08-2008, 10:27 AM

Yes, it is much cheaper to buy online.

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Klen Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Little Vienna Posts: 32,235	I doubt,beacuse bad economy affect all economy fields.

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kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	Many experts say that the entertainment world (we are included in that) really are not effected by a poor economy and often actually thrive during recessions. People will still spend money and want entertainment. They are willing to spend $20-$30 for a couple of DVDs, a book or CD or a porn membership, they just don't new plasma screen TVs, cars and stuff like that.

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Matt_WildCash Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,699	If your having a real bad day and life sucks, your job sucks and your underpaid, it sure does feel great to whack off to some super hot porn clip of your favorite niche. Good economy will certainly be better than a bad one, but the Internet is not a luxury to most these days its another Utility that people NEED. We'll see though, the Net porn industry hasn't gone through a real big recession yet. Matt __________________ Try the New XMovies.com and make more $$$ with your Traffic

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bdld $100,000 Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 11,452	i doubt online adult revenues would increase during a recession, but i think they wouldnt drop as fast as other industries.

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brandonstills Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 1,964	Not sure. Would be interesting to see some REAL statistical data rather than just hunches. In my experience bad economy doesn't change anything. In some ways it makes for more opportunities. You can hire people cheaper and be more selective. Less traffic when commuting. I never had a problem with down economies. I made most of my money in the market during the dot com crash and I was long on all my positions. __________________ Brandon Stills Industry and programming veteran [email protected] \| skype: brandonstills \| ICQ #495-171-318

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Jensen Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Norway Posts: 3,790	Anyone actually have some real sources on this? I see a lot of "do your research" when people say no, but no sources from their side. Why would people buy porn if they less disposable income? Porn and entertainment would be the first thing I stopped buying if I had less cash. There are stuff you need to have like food and gas, but porn nah. It would have to wait..

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helic0pter Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 155	During the Great Depression in the United States movie sales went up because people wanted entertainment to get out of their depressive lives. Based on that it could be a good time for porn. There are so many other factors though that you never know. __________________ Looking To Buy A Website And Flip It For Cash? Trying To Sell A Website For Some Quick Money? Check Out BuyEstablishedWebsites.com To Buy and Sell Websites. Plus A Forum For Discussion.

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payd2purv Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,727	The real question is with all of the media hype about how bad the economy is doing. Is the average surfer really feeling the crunch? And you should really not be focusing on ONLY the US market. Lots of surfers outside of the USA. Last edited by payd2purv; 03-08-2008 at 10:05 AM..

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I think people that say porn is recession proof are basing it on the old bricks and mortar porn model. Back then it was mostly a cash business which is very different.First off you didnt have any free sources of porn unless you had some old porn hanging out in the house.When credit card companies start upping min payments and lowering open credit to protect themselves that will hit us. Also we have the double whammy not only the economy sucks but gas is going thru the roof.The last big recession in the eighties gas wasnt going thru the roof. If its a choice of filling the car with gas to go to work or buying porn. Porn will lose. Last edited by tony299; 03-08-2008 at 10:26 AM..

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