Warning about BLACKLABELADS / AdBrite - GoFuckYourself.com

opulence · 07-08-2008, 02:26 PM

About 8 months ago I moved and unfortunately some of the checks I was receiving got mixed up. Around the same time there was that fiasco with AVNAds/BlackLabelAds/Adbrite/etc.

There was a good amount of time where you couldn't even login to your account.

Finally logged into AdBrite (because I didn't even know if I could still login through AVNAds or BlackLabelAds) and remembered that I had about 1,000$ worth of outstanding checks that had been issued to my old address since it takes them 3 months before they even send you payments.

I wrote them an email, asking for a stop to be put on the checks and to reissue them to my new address, as I have moved and wouldn't have any way of getting them at my old address - and there response?

THEY ARE JUST GOING TO KEEP THE 1,000$.

Here is their official response:

"Hi Brent,

Thanks for writing in.

Unfortunately at this time we only make payments by check via standard mail. We are exploring other payment options however there is no set time line as to when these may be implemented. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We are sorry to inform you that checks that are outstanding after 180 days from the date of issue will be voided and ineligible for re-deposit or reissue. You can find our Check Reissue Policy in our searchable FAQ section "Rules & Policies", or you can visit the following link:

http://help.adbrite.com/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=2&id=233&artlang=en"

I understand that I could have contacted them after they sorted out their bullshit between AVNAds and BlackLabelAds, but I had other things to take care of as well, and even if it is completely my fault I still think it's ridiculous that they are simply going to keep 1,000$ because I didn't manage to collect the checks they sent me.

The bottom 3 amounts of this screenshot is what they are keeping:

opulence · 07-08-2008, 02:28 PM

That being said, since I am going to be doing some advertising again, if anyone knows any other companys that do FPA (Full Page Ads) please let me know so I can use them instead.

Tanker · 07-08-2008, 02:30 PM

wow thats pretty fucked up!

PlugRush Sascha · 07-08-2008, 02:30 PM

Wow, that sucks.

nosey · 07-08-2008, 02:32 PM

damn, thats fucked

Jakez · 07-08-2008, 02:34 PM

They send you your payments 3 months later? Why the fuck do so many people use this program?

Adult Banner Exchange · 07-08-2008, 02:35 PM

I have recently stopped using these cocksuckers too.

BAKO · 07-08-2008, 02:37 PM

I will never use them even if they give me free traffic

DatingGameExpert · 07-08-2008, 02:37 PM

Sucks man.

opulence · 07-08-2008, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakez

They send you your payments 3 months later? Why the fuck do so many people use this program?

Yes... 3 months later... which is bullshit to begin with

fris · 07-08-2008, 04:04 PM

stay away from these guys

Zorgman · 07-08-2008, 06:49 PM

Is there an alt player like them but better?

Mutt · 07-09-2008, 12:54 AM

that is pretty pathetic - shady fuckers

here's a *bump*

2012 · 07-09-2008, 12:57 AM

I think I might be switching up after reading this shit ... W T F ?

Iron Fist · 07-09-2008, 12:57 AM

Was using them for a while.. traffic is shit and stopped altogether.

The Duck · 07-09-2008, 01:18 AM

its not news they suck

opulence · 07-09-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fartfly

I think I might be switching up after reading this shit ... W T F ?

Know any other companies that do FPA's?

Karupted Charles · 07-09-2008, 11:46 AM

We also dropped them after false advertising rate displays. We contacted them to work it out got a bullshit response and they never replied back to our further questioning it.

pornguy · 07-09-2008, 12:01 PM

A fried just put them on a blog that gets good traffic and not a single paying ad on it in a month.

They suck ass.

Walrus · 07-09-2008, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opulence

... if anyone knows any other companys that do FPA (Full Page Ads) please let me know so I can use them instead.

I would like to know this too.

Turboface · 07-09-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorgman

Is there an alt player like them but better?

AdDistributor

xxxdesign-net · 07-09-2008, 12:28 PM

They dont reissue void checks??! thats bs... That money was earned.. All sposnors i have dealt with reissued outdated void checks...

fusionx · 07-09-2008, 12:37 PM

This is just plain robbery. When there is a reasonably valid reason someone can't get their checks, they should have no problem doing a reissue. Policy or not.. If the reason is rediculous, hell - charge them a small fee to cover your costs.. but I can't see ANY reason to not pay a person what they are owed.

I'm dropping them completely..

cykoe6 · 07-09-2008, 12:49 PM

Juicy Ads is a good ad distributor which handles adult and is very trustworthy.

yahoo-xxx-girls.com · 07-09-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opulence

About 8 months ago I moved and unfortunately some of the checks I was receiving got mixed up. Around the same time there was that fiasco with AVNAds/BlackLabelAds/Adbrite/etc.

There was a good amount of time where you couldn't even login to your account.

Finally logged into AdBrite (because I didn't even know if I could still login through AVNAds or BlackLabelAds) and remembered that I had about 1,000$ worth of outstanding checks that had been issued to my old address since it takes them 3 months before they even send you payments.

I wrote them an email, asking for a stop to be put on the checks and to reissue them to my new address, as I have moved and wouldn't have any way of getting them at my old address - and there response?

THEY ARE JUST GOING TO KEEP THE 1,000$.

Here is their official response:

"Hi Brent,

Thanks for writing in.

Unfortunately at this time we only make payments by check via standard mail. We are exploring other payment options however there is no set time line as to when these may be implemented. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We are sorry to inform you that checks that are outstanding after 180 days from the date of issue will be voided and ineligible for re-deposit or reissue. You can find our Check Reissue Policy in our searchable FAQ section "Rules & Policies", or you can visit the following link:

http://help.adbrite.com/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=2&id=233&artlang=en"

I understand that I could have contacted them after they sorted out their bullshit between AVNAds and BlackLabelAds, but I had other things to take care of as well, and even if it is completely my fault I still think it's ridiculous that they are simply going to keep 1,000$ because I didn't manage to collect the checks they sent me.

The bottom 3 amounts of this screenshot is what they are keeping:

Their terms does not negate the legal requirement as to make good on what they owe you.

You should take them to small claims court.

opulence · 07-09-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cykoe6

Juicy Ads is a good ad distributor which handles adult and is very trustworthy.

Familiar with them, but do they do Full Page Ads?

mattz · 07-09-2008, 04:47 PM

That sucks to hear, I've never had any problems with AdBrite though, but I haven't had a campaign going with them in quite some time.

tupakball · 07-09-2008, 09:52 PM

is it time to avoid them?

tony286 · 07-09-2008, 10:01 PM

That's messed up,its your money.

GAMEFINEST · 07-09-2008, 10:02 PM

hmmmmmmmmm

Antonio · 07-09-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balalsubturfyooj

Their terms does not negate the legal requirement as to make good on what they owe you.

You should take them to small claims court.

that's what I was thinking too

V_RocKs · 07-09-2008, 10:27 PM

Even bigger than your fiasco,

AdBrite is NOT compatible with Firefox 3. It will hang your surfers browser and/or cause the page to load in about 1 minute while making Firefox 3 use 100% of the computers resources... Those with dual CPU's can still use their computer though.. but even for them it is noticeably slower. Most surfers will think you are installing spyware or something and never come back.

Markul · 07-10-2008, 02:15 AM

So today's project, pull adbrite ads ><

tranza · 07-10-2008, 06:59 AM

That sucks

geedub · 07-10-2008, 07:20 AM

they jacked me once i guess i had something in my shopping cart from 12/07 and i bought some ads off a few sites, nothing i didn't currently add was in my cart, i put in my cc info and check out i got all this other bullshit from last year it automatically paid for! so then i was sending traffic to a site i didn't even own anymore lol had to have my bank fix the problems..

TheSenator · 07-10-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

Even bigger than your fiasco,

AdBrite is NOT compatible with Firefox 3. It will hang your surfers browser and/or cause the page to load in about 1 minute while making Firefox 3 use 100% of the computers resources... Those with dual CPU's can still use their computer though.. but even for them it is noticeably slower. Most surfers will think you are installing spyware or something and never come back.

I notice the same thing and dropped their ads from my network.

DarkJedi · 07-10-2008, 07:26 AM

AdBright was started by a jew named Pud Kaplan

surprise! not.

18teens · 07-10-2008, 08:13 AM

A bump for you to get paid. I have started pulling their ads anyway because of the Firefox 3 issue.

Xniphobe · 07-10-2008, 10:29 AM

I had a very bad experience with Adbrite / Black Label Ads myself. I paid for a text link ad, but they never ran it. When I asked for my money back, they said no, despite the fact that when I made the purchase, I was plainly promised a "refund" if the ad didn't run.

As with this case, they kept talking about their "policy"...as if putting fraudulent, misleading or unfair business practices in one's "policy" somehow makes them less fraudulent, misleading or unfair.

I'll never have anything to do with them again, and I strongly advise others to stay away.

adult-help · 07-10-2008, 12:11 PM

hm, really pathetic. they seems to be market leaders to me. unfortunately shaving and other tricks are immortal all we can do is to report them in public to warn others and spoil their reputations.

opulence · 07-11-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balalsubturfyooj

Their terms does not negate the legal requirement as to make good on what they owe you.

You should take them to small claims court.

Is there any practical way to take a company to small claims court when you do not live in the same country?

07-08-2008, 02:26 PM	#1
opulence Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 273	Warning about BLACKLABELADS / AdBrite About 8 months ago I moved and unfortunately some of the checks I was receiving got mixed up. Around the same time there was that fiasco with AVNAds/BlackLabelAds/Adbrite/etc. There was a good amount of time where you couldn't even login to your account. Finally logged into AdBrite (because I didn't even know if I could still login through AVNAds or BlackLabelAds) and remembered that I had about 1,000$ worth of outstanding checks that had been issued to my old address since it takes them 3 months before they even send you payments. I wrote them an email, asking for a stop to be put on the checks and to reissue them to my new address, as I have moved and wouldn't have any way of getting them at my old address - and there response? THEY ARE JUST GOING TO KEEP THE 1,000$. Here is their official response: "Hi Brent, Thanks for writing in. Unfortunately at this time we only make payments by check via standard mail. We are exploring other payment options however there is no set time line as to when these may be implemented. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are sorry to inform you that checks that are outstanding after 180 days from the date of issue will be voided and ineligible for re-deposit or reissue. You can find our Check Reissue Policy in our searchable FAQ section "Rules & Policies", or you can visit the following link: http://help.adbrite.com/faq/index.php?action=artikel&cat=2&id=233&artlang=en" I understand that I could have contacted them after they sorted out their bullshit between AVNAds and BlackLabelAds, but I had other things to take care of as well, and even if it is completely my fault I still think it's ridiculous that they are simply going to keep 1,000$ because I didn't manage to collect the checks they sent me. The bottom 3 amounts of this screenshot is what they are keeping:

07-08-2008, 02:30 PM	#3
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07-08-2008, 02:30 PM	#4
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07-08-2008, 02:32 PM	#5
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07-08-2008, 02:34 PM	#6
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07-08-2008, 02:28 PM	#2
opulence Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 273	That being said, since I am going to be doing some advertising again, if anyone knows any other companys that do FPA (Full Page Ads) please let me know so I can use them instead.

07-08-2008, 02:35 PM	#7
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07-08-2008, 02:37 PM	#8
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07-08-2008, 02:37 PM	#9
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07-08-2008, 04:04 PM	#11
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07-09-2008, 12:54 AM	#13
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07-09-2008, 12:57 AM	#14
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07-09-2008, 12:57 AM	#15
Iron Fist Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 23,400	Was using them for a while.. traffic is shit and stopped altogether.

07-09-2008, 01:18 AM	#16
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07-09-2008, 11:46 AM	#18
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07-09-2008, 12:01 PM	#19
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07-09-2008, 12:28 PM	#22
xxxdesign-net My hips don't lie Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 10,129	They dont reissue void checks??! thats bs... That money was earned.. All sposnors i have dealt with reissued outdated void checks...

07-09-2008, 12:37 PM	#23
fusionx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olongapo City, Philippines Posts: 4,618	This is just plain robbery. When there is a reasonably valid reason someone can't get their checks, they should have no problem doing a reissue. Policy or not.. If the reason is rediculous, hell - charge them a small fee to cover your costs.. but I can't see ANY reason to not pay a person what they are owed. I'm dropping them completely..

07-09-2008, 12:49 PM	#24
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07-09-2008, 04:47 PM	#27
mattz Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: AZ Posts: 7,697	That sucks to hear, I've never had any problems with AdBrite though, but I haven't had a campaign going with them in quite some time.

07-09-2008, 09:52 PM	#28
tupakball Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 198	is it time to avoid them?

07-09-2008, 10:01 PM	#29
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	That's messed up,its your money.

07-09-2008, 10:02 PM	#30
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07-09-2008, 10:27 PM	#32
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,421	Even bigger than your fiasco, AdBrite is NOT compatible with Firefox 3. It will hang your surfers browser and/or cause the page to load in about 1 minute while making Firefox 3 use 100% of the computers resources... Those with dual CPU's can still use their computer though.. but even for them it is noticeably slower. Most surfers will think you are installing spyware or something and never come back.

07-10-2008, 02:15 AM	#33
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07-10-2008, 06:59 AM	#34
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07-10-2008, 07:20 AM	#35
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07-10-2008, 07:26 AM	#37
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07-10-2008, 08:13 AM	#38
18teens Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,605	A bump for you to get paid. I have started pulling their ads anyway because of the Firefox 3 issue.

07-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#39
Xniphobe Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I forget Posts: 295	I had a very bad experience with Adbrite / Black Label Ads myself. I paid for a text link ad, but they never ran it. When I asked for my money back, they said no, despite the fact that when I made the purchase, I was plainly promised a "refund" if the ad didn't run. As with this case, they kept talking about their "policy"...as if putting fraudulent, misleading or unfair business practices in one's "policy" somehow makes them less fraudulent, misleading or unfair. I'll never have anything to do with them again, and I strongly advise others to stay away. Last edited by Xniphobe; 07-10-2008 at 10:31 AM.. Reason: typo

07-10-2008, 12:11 PM	#40
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