I have sold Shemp.com - GoFuckYourself.com

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:23 AM

Hi everyone,

I want to announce the sale of my largest site, Shemp.com to adultwebmasternet.com

Shemp.com went online in November of 1998 and we have rarely missed a daily update since that time.
We hit the billion mark of unique visitors a few years ago and i stopped counting after that.
Some 1660 webmasters have had private submit accounts with us and a very diverse group it is,
from Luc Lonley (that's my one namedrop) to some of todays top players in our business.

Shemp.com stills turns a profit, not like the glory years, but a decent amount considering todays business environment.

I would like to thank my submitters, advertisers, trading partners,
hosts, former employees and contract workers, for their support and loyalty.
We set the bar pretty high for a free site.

There will be some loose ends to clean up:

Traffic Trades -
Please contact the new owners as the site will continue to trade traffic.

Prepaid Gallery Submitters and Advertisers -
I will be refunding money to you on a pro-rated basis, so you get paid back for the days left unused in your accounts. The same system will be used to refund prepaid advertisers.

Email -
The "*@shemp.com" emails, can no longer be used to reach me, so please use "shemp/at\usa.net"

As for me personally, I am not leaving the business. I still have many sites and
i just may acquire some new ones in the very near future. In the past, i have turned down offers to work for programs, maybe this time I will be a little more open to them. I certainly will have more time on my hands now.

I wish the new owners much success with Shemp.com

best regards,

Rob

baddog · 09-05-2012, 09:24 AM

Congrats Rob, that must have been like having your kid move out.

nikki99 · 09-05-2012, 09:25 AM

tears ......... good days with shemp.com

EddyTheDog · 09-05-2012, 09:25 AM

Why did I think you sold it ages ago?

Ross · 09-05-2012, 09:26 AM

All the best, Rob. Adultwebmasternet are buying up everything these days.

fris · 09-05-2012, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross

All the best, Rob. Adultwebmasternet are buying up everything these days.

yep have bought a lot of sites, too many to count, did bike sell it or does he still run it?

ps. i always converted great on shemp traffic.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baddog

Congrats Rob, that must have been like having your kid move out.

for sure, its kind of like selling your identity ...

Yo Adrian · 09-05-2012, 09:32 AM

I'm sure that had to have been a very big decision for you to make. I remember submitting galleries to you over 10 years ago. Time really flies.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikki99

tears ......... good days with shemp.com

i'll miss your galleries ;)

Barefootsies · 09-05-2012, 09:35 AM

It's a changing of the guard.

Old Vegas type pioneers selling out to deep pocket corporate interests. I guess we'll see where this takes the industry.

seeandsee · 09-05-2012, 09:35 AM

Congrats on sale i guess!

Jey p · 09-05-2012, 09:35 AM

You are a Legend ! Congrats!

CarlosTheGaucho · 09-05-2012, 09:37 AM

Wishing the best!

robwod · 09-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Shemp, congrats on the sale.

I have a question though, what about the archives and the current partner accounts?

Or are these guys going to delete everyone's archive submits and turn off partner account submits like they seem to do with every other decent site they buy?

CDSmith · 09-05-2012, 09:39 AM

One of my favorite sites to submit to back in my gallery slinging days.

Ah the memories.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddyTheDog

Why did I think you sold it ages ago?

no, but looking back, 2004 would have been the best year to sell it..at least for revenue ...

SiMpLe · 09-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Heavy sigh - Grats on the sale, the site will live on in great hands.... But of course this makes me sad.

escorpio · 09-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Another sign of the times.

Thanks for the traffic and best wishes.

Oracle Porn · 09-05-2012, 09:40 AM

damn everyone is selling out. (sleazy, video-post, shemp)

that sucks

davethedope · 09-05-2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robwod

Shemp, congrats on the sale.

I have a question though, what about the archives and the current partner accounts?

Or are these guys going to delete everyone's archive submits and turn off partner account submits like they seem to do with every other decent site they buy?

Who cares? Those style sites are finished.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross

All the best, Rob. Adultwebmasternet are buying up everything these days.

thanks Ross

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fris

yep have bought a lot of sites, too many to count, did bike sell it or does he still run it?

ps. i always converted great on shemp traffic.

thanks bro, it was always good working with you ...

digitalfantasies · 09-05-2012, 09:43 AM

congrats!

DamageX · 09-05-2012, 09:45 AM

Congrats to the winners!

Wow, weird that no one beat me to it...

Luscious Media · 09-05-2012, 09:47 AM

It's been ages since I've submitted galleries but when I did Shemp was a mainstay. Thanks for being there Shemp (Rob) and best of luck going forward.

davethedope · 09-05-2012, 09:47 AM

Why sell? I mean, you don't have any money?

SpicyM · 09-05-2012, 09:48 AM

Wow, big news!

Shemp tube comming soon

Remember the good old times of gallery submitting, getting 150k daily to my video galls, massive traffic. Getting traffic was so easy back then.. shame.

Any clues on how much was it sold for?

robwod · 09-05-2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davethedope

Who cares? Those style sites are finished.

If you are looking at it from the point of view of direct TGP sales, then I agree. But there's a LOT of value with sites like this beyond a tgp gallery listed.

I'm guessing that is one reason AdultWebmasterNet is buying sites like Shemp's... they realize the value of such sites beyond the obvious that most folks see.

DamageX · 09-05-2012, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robwod

If you are looking at it from the point of view of direct TGP sales, then I agree. But there's a LOT of value with sites like this beyond a tgp gallery listed.

I'm guessing that is one reason AdultWebmasterNet is buying sites like Shemp's... they realize the value of such sites beyond the obvious that most folks see.

And most folks see fuck all. ;)

davethedope · 09-05-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DamageX

And most folks see fuck all. ;)

I must admit I see fuck all. If Spencer Pratt has nearly a million followers on Twitter, what kind of difference will Shemp.com make in product awareness?

BIGTYMER · 09-05-2012, 09:53 AM

Congrats on the sale! Good luck on your future projects.

SpicyM · 09-05-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oracle Porn

damn everyone is selling out. (sleazy, video-post, shemp)

that sucks

No, its actually good. It helps the sites a lot!

I will rather see those old abandoned TGPs get sold and turned to a tube instead of die slowly.

PinkWorld, Tommys Bookmark, Richards Realm, Library of Thumbs.. jesus, those are fucking old sites with the same shitty design and their owners seem to not care anymore.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yo Adrian

I'm sure that had to have been a very big decision for you to make. I remember submitting galleries to you over 10 years ago. Time really flies.

awesome bro, i remember those glory years very well...

brassmonkey · 09-05-2012, 09:56 AM

ok good for you.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barefootsies

It's a changing of the guard.

Old Vegas type pioneers selling out to deep pocket corporate interests. I guess we'll see where this takes the industry.

pretty accurate, bro ...

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seeandsee

Congrats on sale i guess!

im getting pretty old and this was going to happen eventually ...

Spunky · 09-05-2012, 09:59 AM

Congrats on the sale Shemp

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jey p

You are a Legend ! Congrats!

thank you, Jey

Theo · 09-05-2012, 09:59 AM

Congatulations Rob!

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlosTheGaucho

Wishing the best!

thanks Carlos, you're the only Gaucho i know

Theo · 09-05-2012, 10:01 AM

Shemp had always quality traffic

Miguel T · 09-05-2012, 10:02 AM

The Shemp traffic was gold when I used to submit there!
The most worth submit account I have ever had!

All the best buddy!

Roald · 09-05-2012, 10:10 AM

Congrats on the sale, the end of an era....

Tube site in 3 . 2 . 1....

Tam · 09-05-2012, 10:11 AM

To say that you are a legend is putting it mildly, you are one of the single most classy people I've known in my 13 years in this industry. To anyone that's had even a second to talk with you, they know what I mean by that. You say what's on your mind but without putting people down to do it, this is class act to me. I don't know what your future holds for you, but whatever it is, enjoy it, have fun with it and most of all, I hope it makes you happy.

I absolutely adore you and have for many many years... just be happy.

Karupted Charles · 09-05-2012, 10:12 AM

Wow Shemp congrats. I had accounts with you before I even worked at Karups way way back

Best of luck in whatever you roll that money into.

bns666 · 09-05-2012, 10:13 AM

congrats

care to reveal the price range?

LeRoy · 09-05-2012, 10:13 AM

Congrats on the sale Shemp!

Hope you got a good price for it

Relentless · 09-05-2012, 10:13 AM

Wow... congrats on a long and very reputable run.
Hopefully the new owners will continue to honor the brand as well.

the Shemp · 09-05-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robwod

Shemp, congrats on the sale.

I have a question though, what about the archives and the current partner accounts?

Or are these guys going to delete everyone's archive submits and turn off partner account submits like they seem to do with every other decent site they buy?

thanks Rob,
im pretty sure they dont use the partner account submit system ..

djroof · 09-05-2012, 10:15 AM

Congrats mate!!!!

09-05-2012, 09:23 AM	#1
the Shemp congrats to the winners Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Echo Beach Posts: 10,891	I have sold Shemp.com Hi everyone, I want to announce the sale of my largest site, Shemp.com to adultwebmasternet.com Shemp.com went online in November of 1998 and we have rarely missed a daily update since that time. We hit the billion mark of unique visitors a few years ago and i stopped counting after that. Some 1660 webmasters have had private submit accounts with us and a very diverse group it is, from Luc Lonley (that's my one namedrop) to some of todays top players in our business. Shemp.com stills turns a profit, not like the glory years, but a decent amount considering todays business environment. I would like to thank my submitters, advertisers, trading partners, hosts, former employees and contract workers, for their support and loyalty. We set the bar pretty high for a free site. There will be some loose ends to clean up: Traffic Trades - Please contact the new owners as the site will continue to trade traffic. Prepaid Gallery Submitters and Advertisers - I will be refunding money to you on a pro-rated basis, so you get paid back for the days left unused in your accounts. The same system will be used to refund prepaid advertisers. Email - The "*@shemp.com" emails, can no longer be used to reach me, so please use "shemp/at\usa.net" As for me personally, I am not leaving the business. I still have many sites and i just may acquire some new ones in the very near future. In the past, i have turned down offers to work for programs, maybe this time I will be a little more open to them. I certainly will have more time on my hands now. I wish the new owners much success with Shemp.com best regards, Rob

09-05-2012, 09:25 AM	#3
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09-05-2012, 09:25 AM	#4
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09-05-2012, 09:32 AM	#8
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09-05-2012, 09:35 AM	#10
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09-05-2012, 09:24 AM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Congrats Rob, that must have been like having your kid move out.

09-05-2012, 09:26 AM	#5
Ross Ik ben een aap Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Traffic Force Towers, Canada! Posts: 18,874	All the best, Rob. Adultwebmasternet are buying up everything these days.

09-05-2012, 09:35 AM	#11
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09-05-2012, 09:35 AM	#12
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09-05-2012, 09:39 AM	#14
robwod Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,539	Shemp, congrats on the sale. I have a question though, what about the archives and the current partner accounts? Or are these guys going to delete everyone's archive submits and turn off partner account submits like they seem to do with every other decent site they buy? __________________ NSFW

09-05-2012, 09:39 AM	#15
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09-05-2012, 09:39 AM	#17
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09-05-2012, 09:39 AM	#18
escorpio I love to racism, bro! Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA! USA! USA! Posts: 22,873	Another sign of the times. Thanks for the traffic and best wishes.

09-05-2012, 09:40 AM	#19
Oracle Porn Affiliate Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Icq: 94-399-723 Posts: 24,433	damn everyone is selling out. (sleazy, video-post, shemp) that sucks __________________

09-05-2012, 09:43 AM	#23
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09-05-2012, 09:45 AM	#24
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09-05-2012, 09:47 AM	#25
Luscious Media Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Foxwoods Posts: 785	It's been ages since I've submitted galleries but when I did Shemp was a mainstay. Thanks for being there Shemp (Rob) and best of luck going forward. __________________ Luscious Media ICQ: 293-550-859 CFNM Cash

09-05-2012, 09:47 AM	#26
davethedope Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 532	Why sell? I mean, you don't have any money?

09-05-2012, 09:48 AM	#27
SpicyM Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,540	Wow, big news! Shemp tube comming soon Remember the good old times of gallery submitting, getting 150k daily to my video galls, massive traffic. Getting traffic was so easy back then.. shame. Any clues on how much was it sold for?

09-05-2012, 09:53 AM	#31
BIGTYMER Junior Achiever Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Walled Garden Posts: 17,066	Congrats on the sale! Good luck on your future projects.

09-05-2012, 09:56 AM	#34
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09-05-2012, 09:59 AM	#37
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09-05-2012, 09:59 AM	#39
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Congatulations Rob!

09-05-2012, 10:01 AM	#41
Theo HAL 9000 Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 34,515	Shemp had always quality traffic

09-05-2012, 10:02 AM	#42
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09-05-2012, 10:10 AM	#43
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09-05-2012, 10:11 AM	#44
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09-05-2012, 10:12 AM	#45
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09-05-2012, 10:13 AM	#46
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09-05-2012, 10:13 AM	#48
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09-05-2012, 10:15 AM	#50
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