Originally Posted by Linguist

Yeah. Really. Some people are making a shitload of money in the background, without mouthing off about it on GFY.

Mentality has changed, porn consumer has changed, the approach has changed, but the money is still there. Not as much as in the hayday, but the business is still profitable.

Some niche production houses, including several local to me, are killing it right now.

Like Dave said, most people don't do anything with the advice. And if they ever do, they are the type of friend that WILL help you in the long run, no matter how shit the business is. 'Cause if the business is shit, they will find a different business and tell you about it because you helped them out in the past.