Originally Posted by tony404 (Post 16099686)

I met Steve and he struck me as a very warm and kind soul. It was very touching what you wrote but billing practices and tubes are killing this industry.

Originally Posted by tony404 (Post 16099686)

Because no one was using porn as a lost leader for their other agendas.

Originally Posted by baddog (Post 16099810)

Lost me.

Originally Posted by CrkMStanz (Post 16099816)

giving away massive amounts of porn to generate traffic for an alternate product (dating, toys, etc)


you know....

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed (Post 16099169)

The adult industry is in trouble. We have all been affected by the global recession, new credit card rules, and the general lack of consumer confidence. Many of us look for someone to blame besides ourselves. After all, we WERE making money, and WE didn?t change anything, so it must be someone else?s fault, right? Tube sites and aggressive billing practices are obvious and easy targets, but I think we need to look again at ourselves.

In 1999, it felt like everyone and everything was new. Even though no one knew each other, and the best ways to earn money online were still undefined, we were all willing to meet and work together to figure it out. No one knew from where the next great idea was going to come. A handful of pioneers were leading the way, and the rest of us took notes when they spoke. The industry was young and hungry, and mostly HUMBLE.

But then the worst thing happened. We all started making lots of money. Along came lavish parties, and the ?Industry RockStars? were created. Immediately, the industry divided into two camps. The ?Haves? and the ?Wants?. The ?Haves? became less humble, and the ?Wants? were not welcome anymore. Parties and conventions became exclusive and invite-only. The ?Haves? power grew while the ?Wants? were left out. But the industry stopped growing because the people with new ideas were effectively shut out.

Along the way, the ?Haves? tried to work together, but clashing egos and poor business skills doomed many of their projects to failure. Eventually, petty bickering forced everyone apart, and the industry started sliding.

Now, the ?Haves? are finding with the poor economy, and lack of new ideas, their businesses are actually shrinking. But how can they go back? Many of the ?Wants? with innovative ideas are now resentful, and unwilling to share. And the RockStars of the past find it difficult to let go of their egos.

So I say the circle is broken, and the only way to fix it is for everyone to change. Let go of resentment and petty disagreements and start working together again. All of us. Most of all, we need to learn from our own history and avoid making the same mistakes.

I want to be the first to start. I want to apologize to everyone. Events in my life have reminded me where I came from. Some of you will laugh at me, or revel in my misfortune, but I?m going to learn from my mistakes and be humble again. I?m ready to let my ego go, stop acting like a RockStar, and return to taking notes when people speak. I'm ready to listen and learn, and party like it's 1999.

Steve Lightspeed

Originally Posted by Due (Post 16099766)

I really can't say I agree to that. Lack of initiative to develop new functionality that makes you stand out is killing a lot of peoples businesses.

If you wanna get somewhere in this business then you can only rely on yourself to make that happen, most online ventures last 2 years, 4 if you are good and tweak them. After that you better have the "next big thing" ready as you will loose probably about 1/3 of the revenues each year thereafter. (there's always the exception of the rule)
A few examples could be: CJ's, TGPs, MGPs, Blogs, Tubes as far as traffic goes

Originally Posted by Vexes (Post 16099888)

This may go down as the lamest threat ever on GFY!

Steve are you apologizing to use for no longer being a success? Did you think you were a player? You were exposed when you posted your pontiac convertible. ( It will be a classic one day since the company won't be around soon :thumbsup )

Do not worry Steve, you were not really a big player anyway. You confuse being popular on a message board of sociopaths with being a player. Real players are still making bank, still innovating, do not attend shows, or throw parties to stroke their egos.

Steve, you are conning the good folks at GFY or you need to take your meds. Either way it will be fun to watch. :1orglaugh

Originally Posted by Vexes (Post 16099888)

Real players are still making bank, still innovating, do not attend shows, or throw parties to stroke their egos.

Originally Posted by lazycash (Post 16099638)

In a thread filled with humility, honesty and a calling to unite as an industry whole, you post the most egotistical garbage spam possible, congrats.

Originally Posted by TheAmericanCannibal (Post 16099928)

What and simply put a "Sig Spot" here post?

You have to admit, I am consistent.

Originally Posted by Mutt (Post 16099851)

i don't get it - what are you aplogizing for? for not being one of the shitheads who have dragged this industry down? for not being a hypocrite like many in this thread? for not 'adapting' by being a scumbag whose moral compass changes in accordance with what's in their bank account?