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Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 08:17 AM

I just slapped this together while having my morning coffee,... I do not claim to know it all, so is there anything I can add? As usual, I follow my golden rule: K.I.S.S. so I kept it as short as possible and did not get technical...

http://www.fletchxxx.com/buying-porn-safely.html

Why did I make this page? Because I am in the process of removing links from my sites of those who practice these methods.

I started doing my own tours to get away from certain lack of control over clicks, and I will certainly continue to send traffic to my own stuff and educate surfers on how to not get tricked by this stuff. I am not directing this at any one sponsor, but I know I have a lot of link s up to this prechecked crosssale shit thats hitting cards for $100 after they join. Not cool.

Your thoughts?

ps I do my text fast and there may be errors lol

RenegadeCash Mark · 11-08-2008, 08:23 AM

Really cool idea Fletch.

Good going dude.

12clicks · 11-08-2008, 08:27 AM

yes, you're an idiot.
Explaining how to "be safe" implies that it is unsafe.

cherrylula · 11-08-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

yes, you're an idiot.
Explaining how to "be safe" implies that it is unsafe.

nice constructive criticism there.

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

yes, you're an idiot.
Explaining how to "be safe" implies that it is unsafe.

as if I didnt expect the vipers to come out

you are one of those who practice these mthods, your opinion is worthless in this thread, run along.

Machete_ · 11-08-2008, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

yes, you're an idiot.
Explaining how to "be safe" implies that it is unsafe.

.. you should know..

12clicks · 11-08-2008, 08:51 AM

dear idiots, it's not the cross sells you see that hurt this biz, it's the ones you don't.

But what do I know compared to the mighty fletch and his alter ego, cherrygulag?

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 08:53 AM

ty for your opinion, now if i dont matter, run along. all you do is attack, no input. go ahead name call the wife, it is cool.

cherrylula · 11-08-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 12clicks

dear idiots, it's not the cross sells you see that hurt this biz, it's the ones you don't.

But what do I know compared to the mighty fletch and his alter ego, cherrygulag?

Really, sometimes you act so junior high.

Glad we could bring out the best in you like this!

fuzebox · 11-08-2008, 09:13 AM

Err that's a pretty full disclosure xsell setup, I don't see anything deceptive or "unsafe" about it... Nor for the epoch join page you used in the writeup. IMO you should be focussing on companies that hide the xsells or charge the cc with no notifaction.

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Originally Posted by Fletch XXX

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 09:16 AM

i am not focusing on anyone and on the page i even say "trials are not bad" I specifically refer to those you have to scroll down for...

and AGAIN, this is why i am ASKING FOR INPUT.

geez you guys get so rattled easily. I am seeking input.

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fuzebox

Err that's a pretty full disclosure xsell setup, I don't see anything deceptive or "unsafe" about it... Nor for the epoch join page you used in the writeup. IMO you should be focussing on companies that hide the xsells or charge the cc with no notifaction.

I was not using the sample pic as saying "this is the bad stuff" I just needed a generic signup page to use and grabbed the first one i hit with prechecked bonus access.

aagain, the thread title said "anything i can add?"

and I am certain i made it clear i am seeking input about it, so feel free to offer advice, but this is not an attack on a single sponsor or singling out anyone.

MaDalton · 11-08-2008, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Fletch XXX

as if I didnt expect the vipers to come out

you are one of those who practice these mthods, your opinion is worthless in this thread, run along.

i am by far not a friend of x-sells - but these are at least fully clear and understandable, even with a preview of the sites - something i have rarely seen before. Godaddys x-sells are much worse than those - lol

i general i'd wish the pre-checking would be forbidden - let the people choose themselves. but that would probably cost 70% of the sales since i assume that speculating that people misread or do not notice the extra charges is part of the process

cherrylula · 11-08-2008, 09:32 AM

some of those sites they x-sell too sound like that is the only way they can get signups.

MaDalton · 11-08-2008, 09:32 AM

but for extra input: what about trials that convert into full memberships as soon as you click on anything? there are fair trials - and unfair

EscortBiz · 11-08-2008, 09:34 AM

In addition I think the page can offer some tips on figuring out if there will be surprises in the members area (as in they wont find what the tour promised) if you look at the sites that shoot and offer real content the trend is almost always at least 25 sets of content on display on the tour related to the niche they push.

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MaDalton

but for extra input: what about trials that convert into full memberships as soon as you click on anything? there are fair trials - and unfair

I understand this, but this is what I meant by "i didnt get too technical" - no offense but you start going into this type of talk with a surfer, maybe i am wrong, its too spooky for them. "i shouldnt click anything in here during trial" - I wanted to make this page as less spooky as possible.

you start telling a surfer about click type of trials and that will scare them a bit more than i am trying to ease their fears, am i wrong? I just didnt want to go too deep into the multitude of practices.

ty for the input

i really appreciate any you guys may have... i admitted in the original post " i dont claim to know everything" and there are methods I am sure I am clueless about, so thanks for bringing up any others too

I was just trying to make an "awareness" page i guess, I did not want it to come across as scary, which is why i started it out with lines like "there is no reason to be scared to buy online porn"

ease the surfer, not bog him down with methods he can get fucked, make him feel he learned something and send him on to a site.

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by EscortBiz

In addition I think the page can offer some tips on figuring out if there will be surprises in the members area (as in they wont find what the tour promised) if you look at the sites that shoot and offer real content the trend is almost always at least 25 sets of content on display on the tour related to the niche they push.

this is a good one,.. hmmm i may need to elaborate slightly on this one... a "make sure you get what you are buying" bit of advice doesnt sound like it will scare them too much... i wonder how I could word it though...

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 09:55 AM

i mean, i tried to KEEP IT SIMPLE, as simple as i can, always do.

the page basically has 2 warnings.

1. Read the sign up page carefully (duh!)
2. Look for prechecked bonus access

what could possibly be wrong with that type of warning? Nothing.

i am trying to restore confidence in the surfer, not educate them to the adult industry underground lol

i expected many to say its a good idea, and i expect the sour/negative replies too. i am not new to GFY, i always get shit for the things i do, but i have never let it stop me.

notime · 11-08-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by EscortBiz

In addition I think the page can offer some tips on figuring out if there will be surprises in the members area (as in they wont find what the tour promised) if you look at the sites that shoot and offer real content the trend is almost always at least 25 sets of content on display on the tour related to the niche they push.

I don't have any member sites but if I did, this would be how I would do it:
Sounds fair to "take away" the last bit of doubt the surfer might have. For example give the surfer a 60 seconds download clock in the member area to get an impression and then give a small pop-up "preview time expired, do you want you membership to start now; click yes or no to cancel". This might seem to scare people away at first but I think it will gain more trust to click the "yes" with utmost confidence by beeing honest to the surfer and prevent these expensive chargebacks at the same time as a side effect.

That's about the same strategy as a showing trailers & thumbs on a VOD site.

Just my

DannysReviews|com · 11-08-2008, 10:07 AM

Fletch you definitely have your heart in the right place, trying to keep people aware. I agree with you on that level. I've checked out quite a few signup pages and the ones that trouble me the most were the ones with the check boxes AFTER the signup button. That's just plain sneaky, but cross sales before the submission I don't get too upset over. Thanks for caring.

Fletch XXX · 11-08-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DannysReviews|com

Fletch you definitely have your heart in the right place, trying to keep people aware. I agree with you on that level. I've checked out quite a few signup pages and the ones that trouble me the most were the ones with the check boxes AFTER the signup button. That's just plain sneaky, but cross sales before the submission I don't get too upset over. Thanks for caring.

ty and i agree regarding the "bonus access below the signup button"

however, i dont think i push any sponsor who does it that way and i dont know any off the top of my head... as i said, i grabbed the first signup page with prechecked sales that i could find.

can you link one that does the scroll down method?? i will add a second image comparing it to the first example signup... maybe that will help differentiate from the two methods.

11-08-2008, 08:17 AM	#1
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	Learn To Buy Online Porn Safely - anything I can add? I just slapped this together while having my morning coffee,... I do not claim to know it all, so is there anything I can add? As usual, I follow my golden rule: K.I.S.S. so I kept it as short as possible and did not get technical... http://www.fletchxxx.com/buying-porn-safely.html Why did I make this page? Because I am in the process of removing links from my sites of those who practice these methods. I started doing my own tours to get away from certain lack of control over clicks, and I will certainly continue to send traffic to my own stuff and educate surfers on how to not get tricked by this stuff. I am not directing this at any one sponsor, but I know I have a lot of link s up to this prechecked crosssale shit thats hitting cards for $100 after they join. Not cool. Your thoughts? ps I do my text fast and there may be errors lol __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

11-08-2008, 08:23 AM	#2
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11-08-2008, 08:27 AM	#3
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11-08-2008, 08:51 AM	#7
12clicks Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: God's right hand Posts: 19,788	dear idiots, it's not the cross sells you see that hurt this biz, it's the ones you don't. But what do I know compared to the mighty fletch and his alter ego, cherrygulag? __________________ I'm not a dinosaur, I'm a crocodile. I've seen dinosaurs come and go and I'm left unimpressed.

11-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#8
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	ty for your opinion, now if i dont matter, run along. all you do is attack, no input. go ahead name call the wife, it is cool. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

11-08-2008, 09:16 AM	#11
Fletch XXX GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: that 504 Posts: 60,840	i am not focusing on anyone and on the page i even say "trials are not bad" I specifically refer to those you have to scroll down for... and AGAIN, this is why i am ASKING FOR INPUT. geez you guys get so rattled easily. I am seeking input. __________________ Want an Android App for your tube, membership, or free site? Need banners or promo material? Hit us up (ICQ Fletch: 148841377) or email me fletchxxx at gmail.com - recent work - About me

11-08-2008, 09:32 AM	#14
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	some of those sites they x-sell too sound like that is the only way they can get signups.

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11-08-2008, 10:07 AM	#21
DannysReviews\|com Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 402	Fletch you definitely have your heart in the right place, trying to keep people aware. I agree with you on that level. I've checked out quite a few signup pages and the ones that trouble me the most were the ones with the check boxes AFTER the signup button. That's just plain sneaky, but cross sales before the submission I don't get too upset over. Thanks for caring. __________________ ADULT / MAINSTREAM - LOOKING FOR LINK TRADES! ICQ: 438-336-726 Solo Girls \| Porn Sites