Still using paypal? read this

Boogie · 2004-09-14, 02:56 AM

Looks like paypal is going to start fining people 500 bucks per transaction for using paypal for adult related items, prescription medicines, or gambling related items.

If you're still doing this, you're risking losing your ass now it seems. here is the article to back it up.

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...toryID=6208524

sad news. stupid paypal.

Surfn · 2004-09-14, 04:37 AM

I don't know why anyone would want to use paypal anymore.

Boogie · 2004-09-14, 04:40 AM

aye I certainly wouldnt but i do hear from some folks from time to time who still are.

its time that changed!

Surfn · 2004-09-14, 04:51 AM

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Originally posted by Boogie
aye I certainly wouldnt but i do hear from some folks from time to time who still are.

its time that changed!

I quit using it when they were first bought out. I too still run across people that use it and tell me "do this this and this" which is why paypal is going to start fining people.

For those who knowingly use it still:

Don't cheat paypal by not using it!

If you get caught do NOT expect any sympathy from me.

docholly · 2004-09-14, 07:25 AM

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Originally posted by Surfn
I quit using it when they were first bought out. I too still run across people that use it and tell me "do this this and this" which is why paypal is going to start fining people.

For those who knowingly use it still:

Don't cheat paypal by not using it!

If you get caught do NOT expect any sympathy from me.

good points!!!

we actually do some stuff with Storm Pay..certainly not as good as Paypal was but better than trying to circumvent the paypal system and lose it all.

*flashing eyez at Tarty*..see i listened!!

Jim · 2004-09-14, 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by Surfn
I don't know why anyone would want to use paypal anymore.

People still use paypal because there is still nothing quite like it. I guess we are going to stop using it but not without screaming and kicking

Certifiedbitch · 2004-09-14, 10:17 AM

i think paypal sucks now...don't risk yourself from the fine paypal has now for every violation.

WTS - Ben · 2004-09-14, 10:50 AM

No two surfers are alike. Diversify your payment options for every potential sale. Hit me up, I'd be happy to get you guys setup fast and free.

JenC · 2004-09-15, 04:14 PM

ePassporte isn't much better. I'm having big issues with them this week. Money Bookers is looking more and more enticing.

Kath · 2004-09-15, 04:18 PM

I'm surprised at how many people are still using PayPal for adult and gaming stuff... shocking! But then again there were quite a few companies that posted that they'd finally gone to ePassporte or other industry-friendly solutions just recently - it's hard to make the change (especially when PayPal is just SO damned easy!), but you've just GOT to do it.

Hope too many people don't get fined... get out - NOW!

|raygun|

GeorgeTH · 2004-09-16, 02:11 AM

Is there any alternative to Paypal for MICRO payments?

Let's say for amounts under 5 Dollars?
Like the way many TGPs are using PayPal for "guaranteed next day listing."

A good thing killed by corporate interests.

neticule · 2004-09-16, 08:31 AM

i use paypal to register domains, which are usually adult based... could i get fined for this? i wouldnt think domain registration is much of a risk for them (as far as chargebacks and such go)

WTS_andy · 2004-09-16, 10:31 AM

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Originally posted by GeorgeTH
Is there any alternative to Paypal for MICRO payments?

Let's say for amounts under 5 Dollars?
Like the way many TGPs are using PayPal for "guaranteed next day listing."

A good thing killed by corporate interests.

GeorgeTH,

WTS has been doing micro deposits for years. We can do anything from free trials to monthly billings, we also do one time billings.

Hit me up via ICQ or email if you have any questions. I'd be happy to assit you.

-andy

Useless · 2004-09-16, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by WTS_andy
GeorgeTH,

WTS has been doing micro deposits for years. We can do anything from free trials to monthly billings, we also do one time billings.

Hit me up via ICQ or email if you have any questions. I'd be happy to assit you.

-andy

Hey there tough guy! You ought to put a pricing structure up on your site. Looks like a good plan you have there, but I like to gather as much info as possible, without establishing human contact. You need a nice litte chart with ercentages and what-what.

WTS_andy · 2004-09-16, 02:16 PM

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Originally posted by Useless Warrior
Hey there tough guy! You ought to put a pricing structure up on your site. Looks like a good plan you have there, but I like to gather as much info as possible, without establishing human contact. You need a nice litte chart with ercentages and what-what.

Fee's vary from client to client, depending on numerous factors such as type of product, volume, average ticket price, etc...

Typically, for recurring membership sites it runs from 12%-15% of COLLECTED funds.

here is a little more about us....

...because we have been processing checks longer than anybody on the Adult Net, we have:

- the largest negative check database in the industry
- propriety fraud controls on the front-end
- a "pre-note" process which helps eliminate bad account info from ever being presented to the bank
- we "re-present" all NSF transactions on your behalf
- we have an in-house collections dep't that recovers money on bad checks

... AND we only charge our processing fees on COLLECTED monies! (unlike our competition)

There are NO set up fees, so there is no reason not to set up an account and COMPARE!

what else would you like to know?

SirMoby · 2004-09-16, 05:03 PM

I like PayPal because I generally hate the other services available. Epassorte always gets to bank some money and support can take weeks. The fact that I even needed to contact support is bad enough.

Some other places are overly complicated.

Useless Warrior,
If information is not readily available to the public there's a reason for it and I've never seen a situation where the reason is good for you.

Greenguy · 2004-09-16, 05:16 PM

Paypal banks money too - 3% isn't it?

Kath · 2004-09-17, 12:24 PM

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Originally posted by Greenguy
Paypal banks money too - 3% isn't it?

Exactly... I've been doing a lot of eBay sales lately and I've selected to accept PayPal payments only... it's nice because it's fast and well, it's PayPal

.... but with every convenience there's a price.

3% isn't HUGE, but everyone has to take a cut - that's how business is done. You want they should do it for free? They have to make $$$ too.

TaDoW · 2004-09-17, 01:00 PM

I had my paypal account for RedneckPorn frozen wayyyy back in the day. I was probably one of the first and I've never understood why people continue to use them - even require the use of them (in situations where I'd buy advertising for Dormbucks on tgps, etc.)... oh well, good riddens to paypal, I haven't looked back since I stopped using them.

erehwon · 2004-09-17, 08:05 PM

Until everyone starts using e-gold I guess I have to buy a bland domain to keep using Paypal.

Surfn · 2004-09-17, 08:33 PM

I would rather wire money anywhere on the planet than use paypal. Less convenient but cheaper. I have no idea why anyone wants to cling to any one method for payment? Then again I've been doing business all over the globe for more than 20 years.

NotThatKevin · 2004-09-17, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by erehwon
Until everyone starts using e-gold I guess I have to buy a bland domain to keep using Paypal.

I use egold but the problem I have with it is getting your money out. I haven't spent much time with it but it seems you have to sell your egold to merchants and they send you the $'s. Is there any other way that you know about erehwon?

Greenguy · 2004-09-17, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by Surfn
I would rather wire money anywhere on the planet than use paypal. Less convenient but cheaper.

I hate wires, but it's $12.50 to send one inside the US & $20 send one out (for me, anyway - I'm sure al banks are different)

So if I have to send $500, PayPal would cost me $15 & ePassporte is what? $5 each time?

I'm so confused - LOL

Maybe I can just send checks & let the other end worry about it - like I do with Murray - LOL

Of course, I think a lot of us are also forgetting that PayPal, while not good for adult stuff, is pretty fucking fantastic for everything else

Surfn · 2004-09-17, 11:10 PM

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Originally posted by Greenguy
Of course, I think a lot of us are also forgetting that PayPal, while not good for adult stuff, is pretty fucking fantastic for everything else

Agreed

I was only referring to adult biz.

2004-09-14, 02:56 AM	#1
Boogie I like to blog :) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,050	Still using paypal? read this Looks like paypal is going to start fining people 500 bucks per transaction for using paypal for adult related items, prescription medicines, or gambling related items. If you're still doing this, you're risking losing your ass now it seems. here is the article to back it up. http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...toryID=6208524 sad news. stupid paypal. __________________ I got a porn blog! Got a blog worth linking to? Contact me

2004-09-14, 04:37 AM	#2
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	I don't know why anyone would want to use paypal anymore. __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?

2004-09-14, 04:40 AM	#3
Boogie I like to blog :) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,050	aye I certainly wouldnt but i do hear from some folks from time to time who still are. its time that changed! __________________ I got a porn blog! Got a blog worth linking to? Contact me

2004-09-14, 10:17 AM	#7
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2004-09-14, 10:50 AM	#8
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2004-09-15, 04:14 PM	#9
JenC Stupid risks make life worth living Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Eastern Seaboard Posts: 387	ePassporte isn't much better. I'm having big issues with them this week. Money Bookers is looking more and more enticing. __________________ THIS IS MY SIG - CLICK IT.

2004-09-15, 04:18 PM	#10
Kath No offence Apu, but when they were handing out religions you must have been out taking a whizz Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 284	I'm surprised at how many people are still using PayPal for adult and gaming stuff... shocking! But then again there were quite a few companies that posted that they'd finally gone to ePassporte or other industry-friendly solutions just recently - it's hard to make the change (especially when PayPal is just SO damned easy!), but you've just GOT to do it. Hope too many people don't get fined... get out - NOW! \|raygun\| __________________ READ...MY...BLOG! - kBlogger.com KLIXXX - Written by webmasters FOR webmasters!

2004-09-16, 02:11 AM	#11
GeorgeTH Don't let a programmer design your front-end pages! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: currently on the road in CA Posts: 781	Is there any alternative to Paypal for MICRO payments? Let's say for amounts under 5 Dollars? Like the way many TGPs are using PayPal for "guaranteed next day listing." A good thing killed by corporate interests. __________________ Have a nice day!

2004-09-16, 08:31 AM	#12
neticule A boy without mischief is like a bowling ball without a liquid center Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 437	blah i use paypal to register domains, which are usually adult based... could i get fined for this? i wouldnt think domain registration is much of a risk for them (as far as chargebacks and such go) __________________ Mom, I'm done! Come wipe!

2004-09-16, 05:03 PM	#16
SirMoby Jim? I heard he's a dirty pornographer. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,706	I like PayPal because I generally hate the other services available. Epassorte always gets to bank some money and support can take weeks. The fact that I even needed to contact support is bad enough. Some other places are overly complicated. Useless Warrior, If information is not readily available to the public there's a reason for it and I've never seen a situation where the reason is good for you.

2004-09-16, 05:16 PM	#17
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,812	Paypal banks money too - 3% isn't it? __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2004-09-17, 01:00 PM	#19
TaDoW Aw, Dad, you've done a lot of great things, but you're a very old man, and old people are useless Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Where it rains Posts: 20	I had my paypal account for RedneckPorn frozen wayyyy back in the day. I was probably one of the first and I've never understood why people continue to use them - even require the use of them (in situations where I'd buy advertising for Dormbucks on tgps, etc.)... oh well, good riddens to paypal, I haven't looked back since I stopped using them. __________________ -TaDoW www.DormBucks.com 65% Revshare/$25+ per join

2004-09-17, 08:05 PM	#20
erehwon Rock stars ... is there anything they don't know? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 12	Until everyone starts using e-gold I guess I have to buy a bland domain to keep using Paypal. __________________ ICQ: 36116828 Money NEVER sleeps... Make it with Streamray!

2004-09-17, 08:33 PM	#21
Surfn If you don’t take a chance the Angels won’t dance Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Earth on occasion Posts: 8,812	I would rather wire money anywhere on the planet than use paypal. Less convenient but cheaper. I have no idea why anyone wants to cling to any one method for payment? Then again I've been doing business all over the globe for more than 20 years. __________________ Surfn's Links Are you a partner?