How will a recession affect online adult? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 01-14-2008, 05:26 AM

I am hearing the 'r' word tossed around on both sides of the Atlantic more frequently over the past few weeks. What knock on effects, if any, do you think we will see in our sector of the industry?

stereolab · 01-14-2008, 05:28 AM

if an industry relies on credit cards for its revenue, a major credit crunch (happening now) is bad. Very bad.

After Shock Media · 01-14-2008, 05:34 AM

People do claim porn is recession proof. I think it was playboy who had its highest subscription numbers during the last one. I also know assorted forms of cheap entertainment typically burlesque and other naughty types did well during the great depression.

However today it is much different. People really do not have to pay to play anymore so paying for it is a luxury now and not an escape or even close to mandatory. There is enough free porn floating about to keep one man and his hand busy for a decade long recession.

Not sure if you caught the little news story about the Wal Mart that opened up. They placed two obscure print ads. Much to their surprise they got well over 10,000 applications for 350 jobs. Those little unemployment numbers people throw around have been altered so much they have nothing at all to do with reality either so do not buy the whole 5% crap or whatever number they are claiming right now.

Shaze · 01-14-2008, 05:53 AM

less sales

CyberHustler · 01-14-2008, 06:03 AM

As long as people get smart and get rid of all this free porn and maybe drop the prices a little we should be OK...

Tat2Jr · 01-14-2008, 07:01 AM

Concentrate on your sub-niches that aren't on the TGPs. (and yes... they're out there, and no... I'm not saying what they are).

PornDiscounts-R · 01-14-2008, 07:22 AM

Sure there will be some sales lost. But time has thought us, that people still spend money on the "fun" things in life.
Most need something to brighten up the day or life in tough times, and will in many cases cut down of quality food for one to still have money for entertainment

Sarah_Jayne · 01-14-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tat2Jr

Concentrate on your sub-niches that aren't on the TGPs. (and yes... they're out there, and no... I'm not saying what they are).

Another one of the reasons that I work a lot with 'true' fetishes because for somebody with a real fetish it isn't a luxury to satisfy their fetish urges, it is a requirement to their happiness. I love fetish and micro-niche within fetish for this reason..and no I am not telling either ;)

Axzar · 01-14-2008, 08:14 AM

Porn can be cheaper than dating a real girl. Less Dates = Morn Porn?

PornDiscounts-R · 01-14-2008, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Axzar

Porn can be cheaper than dating a real girl. Less Dates = Morn Porn?

haha good point. Can cost a shotload of money to be on the dating scene

pornguy · 01-14-2008, 08:19 AM

The only thing in adult that is recession proof, is prostitution. Or that is the most recession proof.

ChefJeff · 01-14-2008, 09:48 AM

Porn, alcohol and drugs always sell more during a recession. It makes people feel better about having very little money. If you're broke, may as well, drink, smoke pot and spank your monkey.

Scott McD · 01-14-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefJeff

Porn, alcohol and drugs always sell more during a recession. It makes people feel better about having very little money. If you're broke, may as well, drink, smoke pot and spank your monkey.

Exactly ! Bring on the recession !!

ninavain · 01-14-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ChefJeff

Porn, alcohol and drugs always sell more during a recession. It makes people feel better about having very little money. If you're broke, may as well, drink, smoke pot and spank your monkey.

out of the 3 things you mentioned, PORN is the only thing you can get for free everyday 24 hours a day

Sarah_Jayne · 01-15-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

Exactly ! Bring on the recession !!

I hope so but I am always careful to ask for things like that.

Manowar · 01-15-2008, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefJeff

Porn, alcohol and drugs always sell more during a recession. It makes people feel better about having very little money. If you're broke, may as well, drink, smoke pot and spank your monkey.

Porn Farmer · 01-15-2008, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefJeff

Porn, alcohol and drugs always sell more during a recession. It makes people feel better about having very little money. If you're broke, may as well, drink, smoke pot and spank your monkey.

As Freewheelin' Franklin sez:

"Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope."

pocketkangaroo · 01-15-2008, 05:59 AM

Historically the entertainment industry has done better during recessions. Whether that translates to adult entertainment is another story.

ADL Colin · 01-15-2008, 06:07 AM

Depends on how long and deep any recession actually is. Online porn did fine in 2001 but that was a short and shallow recession and there was a background of massive growth for the industry already.

2001/2002 were actually the worst revenue numbers for Playboy in the past 10 years and very poor profitability for the company also. I don't think there is much to conclude there though because there is the difficulty of separating the new online competition Playboy has been facing.

Given high energy and food prices, the drop in home values, maxed out credit cards and the credit crunch I think a protracted recession (IF longer than 8 months) could hit us pretty hard. Maybe a loss of sales of as much as 10%.

RedShoe · 01-15-2008, 06:23 AM

I don't know about y'all, but I'm packin up all my shit and movin' my family to the deep south where none of that shit's gonna git us.

They can take my gun when they pry it from my dead cold hands. I aint gonna let no recession people or any other commies come up in here and take my house and stuff.

Barefootsies · 01-15-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

I am hearing the 'r' word tossed around on both sides of the Atlantic more frequently over the past few weeks. What knock on effects, if any, do you think we will see in our sector of the industry?

There have been recession(s) between 96 and now. We did just fine.

SayWhut · 01-15-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Porn Farmer

As Freewheelin' Franklin sez:

"Dope will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no dope."

A very valid post indeed ....

notoldschool · 01-15-2008, 08:01 AM

I think it will have more of an effect on the affiliate than program owners so I look forward to a recession. Alot of the affiliates will not be able to afford to keep thier sites going and that means more free traffic for me. Yaaaaaa

SpeedWacker · 01-15-2008, 08:31 AM

"aint got no cash, aint got no style,
aint got no gal to make you smile
but don't worry, be happy"

-Bob Marley, Don't Worry Be Happy!

ajrocks · 01-15-2008, 09:55 AM

This is the first "r" for online porn. Its all an unknown from here on in. I don't think its the end of the world, but people will need to get much smarter in order to make a living.

tony286 · 01-15-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies

There have been recession(s) between 96 and now. We did just fine.

There hasnt been any recessions between 96 and now.This would be the first true recession the adult online would get hit with. Also people forget to jack off you dont need porn just a big bottle of $1.99 lotion. Im working on doubling our efforts so the numbers can stay close to prerecession numbers.If gets really bad actually it creates a thinning of the heard which isnt bad.
The dot com bust was different, it went to shit alone. Where now you the house bust,the credit bust, gas goes to 4 bucks a gal. The combo isnt a good one for spending on bullshit items.
Where are all those defenders of the W presidency? lol

SleazyDream · 01-15-2008, 10:07 AM

recessions help industries like booze, fast food and porn.

people in hard times look for and buy more quick fixes

ADL Colin · 01-15-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tony404

There hasnt been any recessions between 96 and now.

2001. Weak but a recession nonetheless.

01-14-2008, 05:26 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	How will a recession affect online adult? I am hearing the 'r' word tossed around on both sides of the Atlantic more frequently over the past few weeks. What knock on effects, if any, do you think we will see in our sector of the industry?

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stereolab Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 798	if an industry relies on credit cards for its revenue, a major credit crunch (happening now) is bad. Very bad. __________________

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After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	People do claim porn is recession proof. I think it was playboy who had its highest subscription numbers during the last one. I also know assorted forms of cheap entertainment typically burlesque and other naughty types did well during the great depression. However today it is much different. People really do not have to pay to play anymore so paying for it is a luxury now and not an escape or even close to mandatory. There is enough free porn floating about to keep one man and his hand busy for a decade long recession. Not sure if you caught the little news story about the Wal Mart that opened up. They placed two obscure print ads. Much to their surprise they got well over 10,000 applications for 350 jobs. Those little unemployment numbers people throw around have been altered so much they have nothing at all to do with reality either so do not buy the whole 5% crap or whatever number they are claiming right now. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

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