Its Nostalgia Week at Oprano!

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by Peaches

You need a trip to the Awful Waffle!

BTW, you couldn't quote a thread on the non-threaded boards - methinks there's some cheating and using of new technology running around. Not to mention the cute smilies now

Sadly there are no Waffle Houses in WI!!

[Bhelliom]

http://www.beerfestival.ca/

[TheEnforcer]

http://news.com.com/Bush+administrat...l?tag=nefd.top

Bush administration objects to .xxx domains
Published: August 15, 2005, 4:15 PM PDT
Last modified: August 15, 2005, 5:25 PM PDT
By Declan McCullagh
Staff Writer, CNET News.com

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The Bush administration is objecting to the creation of a .xxx domain, saying it has concerns about a virtual red-light district reserved exclusively for Internet pornography.

Michael Gallagher, assistant secretary at the Commerce Department, has asked for a hold to be placed on the contract to run the new top-level domain until the .xxx suffix can receive further scrutiny. The domain was scheduled to receive final approval Tuesday.

"The Department of Commerce has received nearly 6,000 letters and e-mails from individuals expressing concern about the impact of pornography on families and children," Gallagher said in a letter that was made public on Monday.

The sudden high-level interest in what has historically been an obscure process has placed the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in an uncomfortable position. ICANN approved the concept of an .xxx domain in June and approval of ICM Registry's contract to run the suffix was expected this week.

Other governments also have been applying pressure to ICANN in a last-minute bid to head off .xxx. A letter from ICANN's government advisory group sent Friday asks for a halt to "allow time for additional governmental and public policy concerns to be expressed before reaching a final decision."


ICM Registry--the for-profit company in Florida that plans to operate the .xxx registry--has told ICANN it would agree to a month's delay in the approval process to permit it to "address the concerns" raised by the Bush administration and other governments.

"We're focusing our attention on the Department of Commerce and ensuring that we're building this as a voluntary (top-level domain) for responsible companies," Jason Hendeles, founder of ICM Registry, said in a telephone interview on Monday.

Hendeles said that although the .xxx application is "already approved," his company is willing to try to allay fears about legitimizing pornography. "The industry has existed for a long time and is growing internationally and is doing what it can to fight child porn and to be a responsible industry," he said. "This is an opportunity for all the different voices to come together."

ICANN's delicate position
The multinational pressure, unprecedented in ICANN's seven-year history, places the organization in a delicate position. If it backs down, ICANN could be perceived as bowing to political interference--but if not, it could alienate government officials just as the United Nations is becoming more interested in taking over key Internet functions.

ICANN has not said what will happen next. John Jeffrey, ICANN's general counsel, said in an e-mail that "all of this correspondence and any other correspondence received will be given to the board for their consideration relating to this matter."

After ICANN's vote to approve .xxx, conservative groups in the United States called on their supporters to ask the Commerce Department to block the new suffix. The Family Research Council, for instance, warned that "pornographers will be given even more opportunities to flood our homes, libraries and society with pornography through the .xxx domain."

"The volume of correspondence opposed to creation of a .xxx (domain) is unprecedented," according to the Commerce Department's Gallagher. "Given the extent of the negative reaction, I request that the board (provide) adequate additional time for these concerns to be voiced and addressed before any additional action takes place."

Michael Froomkin, a law professor at the University of Miami, said it's not surprising ICANN's board has found itself in a pickle. "They're supposed to be picked for technical competence," Froomkin said. "They're not elected. They're not representative of anything much. Who would pick this group of people to make decisions about how we feel about (domains) with sexual connotations?"

At a recent United Nations summit on the Internet, Brazil's representative charged that ICANN was not responsive enough to the needs of developing countries: "For those that are still wondering what triple-X means, let's be specific, Mr. Chairman. They are talking about pornography. These are things that go very deep in our values in many of our countries. In my country, Brazil, we are very worried about this kind of decision-making process where they simply decide upon creating such new top-level generic domain names."

ICM Registry has proposed that it would handle the technical aspects of running the master database of .xxx sex sites. A second, nonprofit organization called the International Foundation for Online Responsibility would be in charge of setting the rules for .xxx.






Previous Next ICANN's vote this year represents an abrupt turnabout from the group's earlier stance. In November 2000, the ICANN staff objected to the .xxx domain and rejected ICM Registry's first application.

At the time, politicians lambasted ICANN's move. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., demanded to know why ICANN didn't approve .xxx "as a means of protecting our kids from the awful, awful filth, which is sometimes widespread on the Internet." Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., told (click for PDF) a federal commission that .xxx was necessary to force adult Webmasters to "abide by the same standard as the proprietor of an X-rated movie theater."

A government report from a few years ago hints that the Bush administration could choose unilaterally to block .xxx from being added to the Internet's master database of domains. The report notes that the Commerce Department has "reserved final policy control over the authoritative root server."

[Newton]

TE just dont think about it churning in your stomach and the assorted acids .. a steaming hot bowl of tomato soup with some hot crusty cheese burning on top might be better lol

I will be in vegas all things being well lol

[DrGuile]

Originally Posted by Bhelliom

that is indeed the one I meant.. Too dark for me....

on a serious note... I have been trying a lot of new beers lately... anything that's lighter that is interesting?

Well, if you want something from Quebec:

http://www.unibroue.com/products/bieres.cfm

[Bhelliom]

Cool thanks Doc

[Bhelliom]

I've tried blanche de chambly not too bad... some of the others look interesting as well

[Newton]

Interesting .. no mention of ASACP in any of that ..

[Forest]

There is in interesting thread on the zoo about the potential housing bubble

What do the great minds of oprano think. Are we going to see a major correction in the housing market?

I hope we see one down here cause prices have gone completely out of wack

[Newton]

Dr guile how would you rate these Quebecois beers against say Danish and Belgian ones?

[Newton]

You should see the prices here in the UK Forest .. fucking seaside shed, YES a shed .. goes for about £25k

[Nickatilynx]

Originally Posted by Forest

There is in interesting thread on the zoo about the potential housing bubble

What do the great minds of oprano think. Are we going to see a major correction in the housing market?

I hope we see one down here cause prices have gone completely out of wack

I hope not up here in Canada as I just bought a 7 bedrromed houe. LOL

[Nickatilynx]

Originally Posted by TheEnforcer

Sadly there are no Waffle Houses in WI!!

What actually is there in WI?

Well , in addition ,to the world reknown University. ;-)))

Isn't WI one of the states that everyone moves from as soon as they can?

LOL

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

No never did get the fish as i sold it to meat and aga.

The change was because I wanted to concentrate it on NON adult.

Therefore at one point of time it was actually very hard to find the adult section of Netpond from the index page.

So we were basically trying to place ourselves in a position ot go public with it , probably by way of RTO.

It went really well until we had to complete resume thingys on all senior management....and literally Kaiser left it til the last moment to tell me that he had a felony conviction for pandering...

Now that ties up that story from end to finsh!
Kaiser... that guy was a piece of work. The inside rumors over at the big surprise was that he left there on no such good terms as well.

Its interesting to see that when ANS opened up they also were putting an emphasis on mainstream as well.

An idea too tasty not to swipe?

[MorganGrayson]

Originally Posted by DrGuile

Morgan, Bhelliom, you both have France and Quebec confused.

And to someone from Quebec, that's a terrible insult.

Dr. Guile...you made a post a while back and referred to yourself, facetiously, as a "dumb Frenchie." Hence, I made the assumption that you were French, as in, from France. As webmasters are from all over the world, it was definitely a possiblity.

This really sucks because when I found out what holiday it was, I went through that whole thread and .midi page thing to please you.

I offer my deepest apologies.

Once in school I had to explain to someone why wearing orange on St. Patrick's Day wasn't a good idea. This might be the same sort of thing.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Peaches

You need a trip to the Awful Waffle!

Peaches missed the breakfast bell.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by MorganGrayson

Dr. Guile...you made a post a while back and referred to yourself, facetiously, as a "dumb Frenchie." Hence, I made the assumption that you were French, as in, from France. As webmasters are from all over the world, it was definitely a possiblity.

This really sucks because when I found out what holiday it was, I went through that whole thread and .midi page thing to please you.

I offer my deepest apologies.

Once in school I had to explain to someone why wearing orange on St. Patrick's Day wasn't a good idea. This might be the same sort of thing.

Im bracing for Nicks rant on Orangemen.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Forest

There is in interesting thread on the zoo about the potential housing bubble

What do the great minds of oprano think. Are we going to see a major correction in the housing market?

I hope we see one down here cause prices have gone completely out of wack

Thread? I thought that was the topic of lunch in Florida?

[Anthony]

Damn,

I forgot how long it took to catch up to a threaded board!!!

Congrats again last night Morgan, it was a pretty close race with you and another poster.

Today though...

$100.00 to the 1000th post, and another $100.00 to a random post!

Good luck kids!

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

What actually is there in WI?

Well , in addition ,to the world reknown University. ;-)))

Isn't WI one of the states that everyone moves from as soon as they can?

LOL

We have a lot of great stuff here in WI. Like the Green Bay Packers and the best stadium in all of sports Lambeau Field!!

If you ever want to take a vacation I HIGHLY suggest you go to Door County by Lake Michigan which is an incredible place to visit. You would find it quite beautiful and relaxing. GREAT place to take your kids.

There is the World Class Whistling Straits golf course that has held the PGA championship and is scheduled to do so again in the future. A true "links" style golf course which is as close to european style golf course you'll find in the states.

And more and more and more.. :>)))

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by Nickatilynx

What actually is there in WI?

Well , in addition ,to the world reknown University. ;-)))

Isn't WI one of the states that everyone moves from as soon as they can?

LOL

A lot of retirees do end up moving out of state to places like FL or other states with no state taxes. Unfortunately we have one of the highest tax burdens of any state in the country.

[Vick]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Vick you might also want to check with the folks over at NAt Net as I think they own the domain that Pick Em runs under as well.

Thanks Gonzo, spoke with Nick this morning.
I'll be getting in touch with you, Newton and TE soon
Run it up the flagpole and see who salutes

[Trev]

Originally Posted by Newton

Interesting .. no mention of ASACP in any of that ..

Thank heavens for small mercies

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by Vick

Thanks Gonzo, spoke with Nick this morning.
I'll be getting in touch with you, Newton and TE soon
Run it up the flagpole and see who salutes

Hit me up whenever you want Vick....

[Peaches]

Originally Posted by gonzo

Peaches missed the breakfast bell.

Peaches was not told of what time it was even when she asked.

[TheEnforcer]

BTW- I just want to vent.. it took me $40 fucking bucks to fill up my car with gas yesterday!

Gas prices are out of fucking control. I'd post the whole story but it's two pages long.



http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...081501591.html

The Biggest Jump at the Pump
18-Cent Weekly Hike Sets 15-Year Record

By Justin Blum and Anjali Athavaley
Washington Post Staff Writers
Tuesday, August 16, 2005; Page A01

Motorists pulling up to the pump at the Cardinal Plaza Shell station in Springfield got a price shock several times last week. On Tuesday, the station owner bumped the price of a gallon of regular up 3 cents; on Wednesday, he nudged it 4 more cents. On Friday, he got bolder: His price jumped 23 cents.

The steady increases in Springfield -- and across the nation -- pushed up the average price of a gallon of gas by 18 cents in the past week, the biggest one-week jump since the Energy Department began compiling the data 15 years ago. The average national price of a gallon of regular was $2.55 yesterday, up 36 percent over a year ago.

[Newton]

WI as in Women's Institute? Don't they make lots of cups of Tea?

[grimm]

Originally Posted by Peaches

Matt: Don't drink and post

what the hell, i drop out for a week and we have two posts and they are old. lol

[Newton]

Vick .. icq is 195843696 whenever you want to give me a shout

[Evil Chris]

who's knocking on Quebec?

[Peaches]

Originally Posted by Forest

There is in interesting thread on the zoo about the potential housing bubble

What do the great minds of oprano think. Are we going to see a major correction in the housing market?

I hope we see one down here cause prices have gone completely out of wack

Prices where I am have been a slow and steady rise. That's fine with me. I didn't buy my house to make a huge profit. If I can sell it for a few $10K more than I paid for it I'm more than happy. And I don't have to worry about a bubble bursting since there IS no bubble

[Father Time]

Oprano 2002:


cj,
the 5000 webmasters 1000-1500 impressions a day or
"Front page of the major paysite webmaster area."

one?

I'll have more offers/deals available after Sless's wedding
;-))

Jim just reserved 2 spots and I wanna AUTOMATICALLY put sponsors who weren't happy with first test on to the other places, and bang their webpages 'till they say "I do"
;-))

I am one persistent MoFo
;-)))
Serge
Sat, 15 Jun - 07:47:02 172.140.225.17 Post #: 89006

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morning girls and boys

serge, count me in for a spot!! :-)))


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Sat, 15 Jun - 07:18:52 211.28.96.5 Post #: 89005

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=================================

Front page of the major paysite webmaster area.

300 unique visitors a day

here are 24 hours stats:
AdViews AdClicks CTR

599 3 0.50%

599 6 1.00%

currently, it has 4 spots, 2 rotations each, so 8 positions ...

Price:
2 weeks free evaluation,
$300 bi-weekly thereafter

who can benefit:
Hosting Companies
content providers
pay sites
(prior approval required by pay site owner)
Webmaster Services (scripters, programmers, sex toys, design companies)
Billing Companies

all inquires should be sent to
serge AT cotac.com
Serge
Sat, 15 Jun - 06:30:06 172.140.225.17 Post #: 89004

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You never have been in the past, why start now
;))
*********************

because in the past he didn't have $378,000 in the bank Oprano brought him,
he has to protect his interests now, since his umbrella insurance policy covers him only up to $10,000,000
;-))
Serge
Sat, 15 Jun - 06:07:50 172.140.225.17 Post #: 89003

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was it a different D$ and KB that were really complaining about anons on Netpond 2 years ago?
*****************************

anon,
if one remains in the same state of mind today he/she was 2 years ago-
this person is a mental dinosour and only good for leading tin soldiers into the battles
;-))

don't ya think?

Serge
Sat, 15 Jun - 06:05:34 172.140.225.17 Post #: 89002

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I would be worried what I would say.

Mike AI
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You never have been in the past, why start now
;))

MoRninG 0pran0...great morning to W&B;)
dantheman *bang*
Sat, 15 Jun - 05:54:13 68.17.161.38 Post #: 89001

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Would I like to have Serge and Confucy telling all? Hell yes!
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this is really odd. was it a different D$ and KB that were really complaining about anons on Netpond 2 years ago?

is it ok to be anonymous and insult people and call them liars and thiefs and ignorant assholes as long as it is not about the players ball?

I went back to ontheropes.com to find yours and KB's audio clips where when she first put that feature on, you and your brother left about 5 long sound clips denouncing anons on Netpond ... but i cant seem to find them :-(

i think that was right before the "fuck you all, i dont need you anymore and i am never coming back" speech by your brother because of it.

D$, what is your opinion NOW about anons attacking people in the worst way and hiding while they do it?

anon
Sat, 15 Jun - 05:53:57 65.115.141.202 Post #: 89000

[Newton]

This is sickening .. who has to pay for a tv licence of 200 dollars a year just to own one of the cunts.. Council tax just because of where you live at over 3000 a year, car tax 150 dollars a year .. cigs 7.70 US a pack .. Petrol $1.50 a litre .. Nick i might be buying a place in vancouver

[Peaches]

Originally Posted by grimm

what the hell, i drop out for a week and we have two posts and they are old. lol

I meant "The Other Matt"

[Father Time]

Oprano 2002:


Anon's are like KB. Fun to watch, but you don't take them seriuously.

Kiddin' KB, couldn't resist.


D$
Sat, 15 Jun - 11:24:03 24.165.88.79 Post #: 89020

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I'm still waiting to trade buttons with you, let's see how I compare. Up for the challenge?
D$ My favorite hosting company
******************************

why simple button exchange should be a "challenge"?

sure,
drop Cleo e-mail and she'll swap buttons with you in no time

tz AT terrizamore.com
Serge
Sat, 15 Jun - 11:23:27 172.140.225.17 Post #: 89019

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D$,
don't sweat the small stuff and anons ARE small stuff.

for example:
Anon telling that you fucked me in the ass
is NOT the same as you saying that you fucked me in the ass.

See the difference?

Anons have ZERO credibility
Serge
Sat, 15 Jun - 11:21:09 172.140.225.17 Post #: 89018

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D$- Trade banners?

Now that I am marrying Serge I wanna make him more profitable.

Why don't we sell an ad for you on your show instead?

hmmmmmmmmmmmm that would be different huh?

I may be on to something :-))
KB
Sat, 15 Jun - 11:20:40 24.55.54.113 Post #: 89017

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Serge, I send out over 60 uniques a day to some advertisers and many links on our D$ Show sends at least 20 to 40 uniques a day to several sites. Shit, not having a rotation on my site helps to send my advertisers great traffic.

I'm still waiting to trade buttons with you, let's see how I compare. Up for the challenge?
D$ My favorite hosting company
Sat, 15 Jun - 11:09:27 24.165.86.28 Post #: 89016

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"Was it a different D$ and KB that were really complaining about anons on Netpond 2 years ago? "
Let's see, which anon said I would never get Snoop Dogg to play?

As Serge said, this game changes so fast and we must change with it. However, I'll stick by what I said. I still feel anons are dangerous if they are misinformed, they can do damage. What I've learned from watching Confucy, is that she has learned quite a bit more about this biz, and me since those days. More honest answer, if the anon likes me, I'll like them. If they don't, they're bad. See, I left my bullshit at the door.

KB, he's on his own. It's not fair to group us as the same person just cause we came from the same mother. We are totally different personalities, those who know us agree. We each have our own strengths and weaknesses.

Anyway, I haven't seen as much slamming from anons lately, so for the time being, they're OK. But do realize, if an anon is talking shit that isn't true, that's when it's dangerous. If they speak the truth because they are well informed, they're good for this industry.



D$ My favorite hosting company
Sat, 15 Jun - 11:05:11 24.165.86.28 Post #: 89015

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Anyone ever see the movie "30 Things To Do In Denver, When You Are Dead?

Whoa....weird movie great cast...Andy Garcia, Jack Warden, Don Cheadle, Treat Williams, Christopher Lloyd...and my favorite Christpoher Walken!

Great Mob movie, and next week it will be "Buckwheats" for many.....
KB
Sat, 15 Jun - 10:59:46 24.55.54.113 Post #: 89014

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Man, it is hard to keep up with shit around here. :)
AaronM
**********************

Aaron,
NOTHING in life what's worth doing and watching is EASY
;-))

we doing our best to keep it as simple as we can
;-)))
Serge
Sat, 15 Jun - 10:47:34 172.140.225.17 Post #: 89013

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Man, it is hard to keep up with shit around here. :)
AaronM
Sat, 15 Jun - 10:39:44 12.224.129.65 Post #: 89012

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My sincere apologies to KB ... my last post should have read "The post immediately below KB's ...

:Doh!:

PornoDoggy All of 'Em v2
Sat, 15 Jun - 10:19:21 64.53.121.84 Post #: 89011

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My congratulations to spambot ... the post immediately below has been vastly improved over the last time I looked.

Too many copies of "Webmastering for Dummies" have obviously been distributed ...
:=><=:

PornoDoggy All of 'Em v2
Sat, 15 Jun - 10:18:16 64.53.121.84 Post #: 89010

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For the record, I never cared much for anon posters......

I still do not, the only compalint I had with Netpond was the fact that the anons in question were defaming me as well as reporting mistruths.......

I am with Serge on this one, if one is of the mindset of two years ago.......

They are a dinosaur..and probably still buying advertising on YNOT :-))
KB
Sat, 15 Jun - 10:18:01 24.55.54.113 Post #: 89009

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by Peaches

I meant "The Other Matt"

Yeah.. me the handsome one!!

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Vick

Thanks Gonzo, spoke with Nick this morning.
I'll be getting in touch with you, Newton and TE soon
Run it up the flagpole and see who salutes

"Im talking about the Yankee Rose!"

Good stuff Vick! Thanks for the effort.

[Forest]

Originally Posted by Newton

This is sickening .. who has to pay for a tv licence of 200 dollars a year just to own one of the cunts..

LOL tv tax

my friend paul was telling me about that when we were in germany last year and I thought he was pulling my leg

He is british and was bitching about that

too fucking funny

[Bhelliom]

Originally Posted by Evil Chris

who's knocking on Quebec?

Everyone that knows that quebec is?

[Newton]

Every 50th post commencing from the 600th post will get a FREE L / XL tshirt and hat courtesy of Oprano and MacDaddyBucks.

If your post number is either 600 / 650 / 700 / 750 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 950 or 1000 you win

As modelled by the handsome Weg Cory





If you are a winner please contact either Gonzo or myself and they will be dispatched to you forthwith.

If you require a larger size, please state your size on your order as we are getting more printed

[DrGuile]

Originally Posted by Newton

Every 50th post commencing from the 600th post will get a FREE L / XL tshirt and hat courtesy of Oprano and MacDaddyBucks.

If your post number is either 600 / 650 / 700 / 750 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 950 or 1000 you win

As modelled by the handsome Weg Cory





If you are a winner please contact either Gonzo or myself and they will be dispatched to you forthwith.

If you require a larger size, please state your size on your order as we are getting more printed

Lol, I cant count that high... so let me know if I win..

[Newton]

Will do All the counters are zeroed at the moment

[Peaches]

Cory does NOT come included in the contest (sorry guys....).

Unless you sign up under me for WEG and send me 100 sales a day. I WILL pimp him out

[el pres]

Bastards trying to confuse me,
I refeshed 10 times waiting for the rest of the posts, then decided to read this..

[MorganGrayson]

Originally Posted by Peaches

Cory does NOT come included in the contest (sorry guys....).

Unless you sign up under me for WEG and send me 100 sales a day. I WILL pimp him out

Peaches...TOS check on that...and if the 100 sales a day all have the amazing coincidence of coming from women who all have the same name and are using the same credit card and go through my site...do I still get Cory?

[Newton]

L33t H@xors @ werk

[MorganGrayson]

I just like having that pic on the page!

Oh, and Peaches...make that man come and post more, please! I want to read him!

[Peaches]

Originally Posted by MorganGrayson

Peaches...TOS check on that...and if the 100 sales a day all have the amazing coincidence of coming from women who all have the same name and are using the same credit card and go through my site...do I still get Cory?

If my commission check clears, yep

[Newton]

Isn't pimping out people on a board illegal? lol

[MorganGrayson]

Originally Posted by Peaches

If my commission check clears, yep

OK...I'm going to need to know if Cory has any food allergies and what his favorite dishes are. I'm actually a semi-decent cook.