Slashdot picks up on Zango Drama

gonzo · 10-14-2006

"Over the past few days, adult webmasters have been accusing adware maker Zango of 'stealing sales' by means of the following method: Computer users with Zango's adware on board will pop open a window containing the affiliate merchant's site they happen to be on at the time, except with Zango's own affiliate code in the window. By doing this, Zango claims credit for the sale and the original, rule-following merchant, the one who referred the user there, loses out. Despite this practice having been around since at least 2004, it seems the adult webmasters are only just realizing this takes place — surprising, considering how deeply connected the worlds of adware and porn are. It seems pornographers pushing adware is acceptable only as long as they aren't the ones getting burnt. Part of me doesn't care, and part of me hopes they carry the financial clout to force Zango to change their current practices."--------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you havent seen the drama over at the Zoo ... basically you have Legendary Lars saying he was forced into using adware as a form of advertising.

I dont know whats funnier. Lars trying to say that they didnt know, they were forced and playing innocent or Pete KT sucking up to him.

Read Lars comical statement here

Hammer · 10-14-2006

Lars is an ass. I have a copy of an ICQ transcript where he told a friend of mine that it was basically tough shit.

Hell Puppy · 10-14-2006

It's sad, but we've known for a long time that in this business the level of loyalty one has to someone is directly proportional to the size of the check they are receiving from them.

The business inherently draws the type of personality that is prone to take short cuts and perhaps even has a lower moral fiber than average. Should be no surprise that most think stealing is ok as long as you're stealing from someone else.

gonzo · 10-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Lars is an ass. I have a copy of an ICQ transcript where he told a friend of mine that it was basically tough shit.

Ive offered to help Lars but he cant quite say who forced him into this....

Hammer · 10-14-2006

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Ive offered to help Lars but he cant quite say who forced him into this....

But you're on crack.

gonzo · 10-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Hammer

But you're on crack.

As I told Pete KT... Id rather be a crackhead....than a crack kisser.

10-14-2006	#1
gonzo Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta,Ga. Posts: 17,795 Blog Entries: 11	Slashdot picks up on Zango Drama "Over the past few days, adult webmasters have been accusing adware maker Zango of 'stealing sales' by means of the following method: Computer users with Zango's adware on board will pop open a window containing the affiliate merchant's site they happen to be on at the time, except with Zango's own affiliate code in the window. By doing this, Zango claims credit for the sale and the original, rule-following merchant, the one who referred the user there, loses out. Despite this practice having been around since at least 2004, it seems the adult webmasters are only just realizing this takes place — surprising, considering how deeply connected the worlds of adware and porn are. It seems pornographers pushing adware is acceptable only as long as they aren't the ones getting burnt. Part of me doesn't care, and part of me hopes they carry the financial clout to force Zango to change their current practices."-------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you havent seen the drama over at the Zoo ... basically you have Legendary Lars saying he was forced into using adware as a form of advertising. I dont know whats funnier. Lars trying to say that they didnt know, they were forced and playing innocent or Pete KT sucking up to him. Read Lars comical statement here __________________ We are putting the bastards of this world on notice; greed and corruption will always be met with "a voice made of ink and rage." "Never try and be like anyone else" - Hunter S. Thompson "The truth is the truth no matter how you try and package a lie" - Shellee Hale Last edited by gonzo; 10-14-2006 at 06:13 PM.

10-14-2006	#2
Hammer Master of My Domains Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,701	Re: Slashdot picks up on Zango Drama Lars is an ass. I have a copy of an ICQ transcript where he told a friend of mine that it was basically tough shit. __________________ Porn Site Pros - Custom Website Design, Turnkey Webcam and Pay Sites, SEO, and Consulting

10-14-2006	#3
Hell Puppy Fat Fucking Nobody Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 6,523	Re: Slashdot picks up on Zango Drama It's sad, but we've known for a long time that in this business the level of loyalty one has to someone is directly proportional to the size of the check they are receiving from them. The business inherently draws the type of personality that is prone to take short cuts and perhaps even has a lower moral fiber than average. Should be no surprise that most think stealing is ok as long as you're stealing from someone else.