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AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 10-01-2009, 02:52 AM

When the people on that board actually unite and take real action against content piracy, instead of simply paying lip service to the issue, then I might sign up.

I attended one of the first anti-piracy (content theft) conferences a few years ago, convened by a1r3k. DWB and I were among the most outspoken on the issue. I still respect both of them as righteous dudes with good ideas and principles.

I was disappointed when the big players in the industry stood idle on the sidelines. I was even more disappointed when they did little to nothing to initiate action on behalf of the industry, and was somewhat shocked when many of them were co-opted and even developed their own tube sites based upon stolen content.

Nothing shocks me much anymore.

I see big programs betting the farm that short term market share/traffic is more important than actual profits (ask Adult Friend Finder how their IPO is going, and you'll see the disaster in store for most of those programs betting their money on that), and no existing coherent industry strategy for turning the tide against content thieves.

If the big players in the industry can't see that their current course is imploding upon them (and by extension, us all), then they are truly oblivious to what is going on.

As an independent, I have always been more of a small ball player...

All I can advise during these bleak times is to stay the course, stick to your core business and principles, get those base hits, and score runs (sells), according to your own strategy.

The time is past due for the big hitters to step up to the plate. If they take down even a few of the thieves, I believe the tide could still be turned to the advantage of honest programs and the adult industry as a whole.

They can either continue to do nothing and slowly bleed to death, or be co-opted, and ultimately discover that the business model underlying the loss-leader style of most current piracy sites is unsustainable, or they can spearhead a concerted drive by the companies that play by the rules, and are unafraid of competition on a level playing field, and help bring the industry back from the precipice.

I hope that they will make the correct decision...

ADG

10-01-2009, 02:52 AM
AsianDivaGirlsWebDude Purveyor, Fine Asian Porn Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 38,323	When the people on that board actually unite and take real action against content piracy, instead of simply paying lip service to the issue, then I might sign up. I attended one of the first anti-piracy (content theft) conferences a few years ago, convened by a1r3k. DWB and I were among the most outspoken on the issue. I still respect both of them as righteous dudes with good ideas and principles. I was disappointed when the big players in the industry stood idle on the sidelines. I was even more disappointed when they did little to nothing to initiate action on behalf of the industry, and was somewhat shocked when many of them were co-opted and even developed their own tube sites based upon stolen content. Nothing shocks me much anymore. I see big programs betting the farm that short term market share/traffic is more important than actual profits (ask Adult Friend Finder how their IPO is going, and you'll see the disaster in store for most of those programs betting their money on that), and no existing coherent industry strategy for turning the tide against content thieves. If the big players in the industry can't see that their current course is imploding upon them (and by extension, us all), then they are truly oblivious to what is going on. As an independent, I have always been more of a small ball player... All I can advise during these bleak times is to stay the course, stick to your core business and principles, get those base hits, and score runs (sells), according to your own strategy. The time is past due for the big hitters to step up to the plate. If they take down even a few of the thieves, I believe the tide could still be turned to the advantage of honest programs and the adult industry as a whole. They can either continue to do nothing and slowly bleed to death, or be co-opted, and ultimately discover that the business model underlying the loss-leader style of most current piracy sites is unsustainable, or they can spearhead a concerted drive by the companies that play by the rules, and are unafraid of competition on a level playing field, and help bring the industry back from the precipice. I hope that they will make the correct decision... ADG __________________ Asian Diva Girls - Exclusive Photos and Videos Asian Diva Girls Affiliate Program (50% ccBill Revshare) Last edited by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude; 10-01-2009 at 02:55 AM..