Anti-Fusker Thread - Page 2

Lenny · 2006-03-11, 03:50 AM

I got sick of trying to keep up with all those fusker sites, plus the htaccess won't stop them from hotlinking movies, so I just ponied up the $300 for the software at antihotlinking.com and now I don't have to worry about it.

johnnybg · 2006-03-13, 07:19 AM

Well, I took some time to send e-mails to sites which have advertising on fusker sites, to inform them what's going on.

All except one replied that they will investigate this matter and consider appropriate action against fusker sites involved.

There was one reply that said:"Did you know that in 1997 and 1998 that gallery posts were also known as being bad, they would link to picture pages without the consent of the site owner sucking down the bandwidth of the site and costing them thousands of dollars.
Fusker sites are no different then TGP's or usenet, we regularly post to all such sites with images that have my url on it, it is a great way for exposure just like tgp's, usenet and so on. Allowing fusker sites to make money from me is not hurting my site in anyway, its my site, my bandwidth and its my decision so I do not see how it would hurt any reputation.
I know allot of you harp on things you do not understand or do not fully see the utilization of, but really, they are no different then the stuff TGP's pulled back in the day.
Fusker sites are just another tool to get your pictures out there and get exposure. but thank you for your concern. "

So, can anyone tell me how hotlinking my content and serving ads without my ref codes is "no different then TGP's"?!?

Maybe I really don't understand these advertising masterminds? How hotlinking "will not affect" me, and how I can advertise on fusker when my advertising is stripped away?

Toby · 2006-03-13, 07:37 AM

1997-98 is ancient history in this biz. A site like fusker in those days would have put him out of business due to the cost of the bandwidth.

The only value derived from being hotlinked by sites like fusker is the minimal amount of brand recognition from watermarked images.

I'd send this guy a reply with a link to an image of an ostrich with it's head in the sand.

johnnybg · 2006-03-13, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby

1997-98 is ancient history in this biz. A site like fusker in those days would have put him out of business due to the cost of the bandwidth.

The only value derived from being hotlinked by sites like fusker is the minimal amount of brand recognition from watermarked images.

I'd send this guy a reply with a link to an image of an ostrich with it's head in the sand.

I know that back in those days, Thumbzilla made me a sale a day on free hosted galleries. So I know the difference between TGPs "in 1997 and 1998" and fusker.

I really don't see how watermarked images sell anytning to fusker surfers who have endless repository of free porn and almost no advertising? While browsing fusker sites, I actually found one (I think based in Lithuania) that had NO advertising at all?!

This is some strange group of people around fusker...

ronnie · 2006-03-13, 08:56 AM

Might be just to push traffic around or mask it's origin. How many people may not trade with a fusker site, but with a fusker site feeding traffic to another site that looks more legit. Who knows.

ronnie

Linkster · 2006-03-13, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnybg

Fusker sites are no different then TGP's or usenet, we regularly post to all such sites with images that have my url on it, it is a great way for exposure just like tgp's, usenet and so on. Allowing fusker sites to make money from me is not hurting my site in anyway, its my site, my bandwidth and its my decision so I do not see how it would hurt any reputation.

The problem with that statement is that as far as the fusker sites, its not his bandwidth - its yours.
My immediate response would be to post that advertisers name on the board and allow others to decide if they want to support that program as it sounds like he's a little confused on a few issues.

johnnybg · 2006-03-14, 03:14 AM

Linkster, I can not post the name here because they did not do anything illegal and they did not harm anyones business as far as I know.

I think that I would be acting like the Inquisition if I did that. They do not deserve to be "punished" like that just because they have strange marketing ideas.

Anyone who wishes to know the name, I'll be glad to answer a PM. Only thing that I can disclose at this point is that this program is not well known, and I doubt people on this board even advertise it.

BTW, the idea of painting rooftops to be advertised on Google maps sounds much better to me after this.

What I can do, and will, is to post the names of sites affected by fusker sites, in this thread.

johnnybg · 2006-09-11, 10:28 AM

Sorry for bumping this thread...

I was away on other project for several months, and I noticed that my domain johnnysporn.com is blacklisted on http://bl.usefulscripts.com/blocked/

When my problems with Fusker started, I deleted several affected sites from my host, because I didn't have any protective scripts on, and my bandwidth bill was climbing exponentially.

Now, I realised that I created troubles for other WMs and I can't complain because I'm blacklisted for 404 pages.

All I can do is to plead to be removed from blacklist. Will not happen again.

BTW, I would put deleted sites back if I had backups...

Greenguy · 2006-09-11, 10:53 AM

johnnybg - just file an appeal & referance this thread.

johnnybg · 2006-09-12, 06:05 AM

I already did appeal. I'll do it once more. Thanks for the tip Greenie!

2006-03-13, 07:19 AM	#27
johnnybg I want to set the record straight - I thought the cop was a prostitute Join Date: May 2004 Location: Serbia & Montenegro Posts: 292	Well, I took some time to send e-mails to sites which have advertising on fusker sites, to inform them what's going on. All except one replied that they will investigate this matter and consider appropriate action against fusker sites involved. There was one reply that said:"Did you know that in 1997 and 1998 that gallery posts were also known as being bad, they would link to picture pages without the consent of the site owner sucking down the bandwidth of the site and costing them thousands of dollars. Fusker sites are no different then TGP's or usenet, we regularly post to all such sites with images that have my url on it, it is a great way for exposure just like tgp's, usenet and so on. Allowing fusker sites to make money from me is not hurting my site in anyway, its my site, my bandwidth and its my decision so I do not see how it would hurt any reputation. I know allot of you harp on things you do not understand or do not fully see the utilization of, but really, they are no different then the stuff TGP's pulled back in the day. Fusker sites are just another tool to get your pictures out there and get exposure. but thank you for your concern. " So, can anyone tell me how hotlinking my content and serving ads without my ref codes is "no different then TGP's"?!? Maybe I really don't understand these advertising masterminds? How hotlinking "will not affect" me, and how I can advertise on fusker when my advertising is stripped away? __________________ Teen Porn Site Blog Johnny's Porn Nesa (aka johnnybg)

2006-03-13, 07:37 AM	#28
Toby Lonewolf Internet Sales Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 4,826	1997-98 is ancient history in this biz. A site like fusker in those days would have put him out of business due to the cost of the bandwidth. The only value derived from being hotlinked by sites like fusker is the minimal amount of brand recognition from watermarked images. I'd send this guy a reply with a link to an image of an ostrich with it's head in the sand. __________________ Latex Vixens Babes In Boots Well Heeled Women Dressing For Sex Stocking Vixens

2006-03-14, 03:14 AM	#32
johnnybg I want to set the record straight - I thought the cop was a prostitute Join Date: May 2004 Location: Serbia & Montenegro Posts: 292	Linkster, I can not post the name here because they did not do anything illegal and they did not harm anyones business as far as I know. I think that I would be acting like the Inquisition if I did that. They do not deserve to be "punished" like that just because they have strange marketing ideas. Anyone who wishes to know the name, I'll be glad to answer a PM. Only thing that I can disclose at this point is that this program is not well known, and I doubt people on this board even advertise it. BTW, the idea of painting rooftops to be advertised on Google maps sounds much better to me after this. What I can do, and will, is to post the names of sites affected by fusker sites, in this thread. __________________ Teen Porn Site Blog Johnny's Porn Nesa (aka johnnybg)

2006-09-11, 10:28 AM	#33
johnnybg I want to set the record straight - I thought the cop was a prostitute Join Date: May 2004 Location: Serbia & Montenegro Posts: 292	Sorry for bumping this thread... I was away on other project for several months, and I noticed that my domain johnnysporn.com is blacklisted on http://bl.usefulscripts.com/blocked/ When my problems with Fusker started, I deleted several affected sites from my host, because I didn't have any protective scripts on, and my bandwidth bill was climbing exponentially. Now, I realised that I created troubles for other WMs and I can't complain because I'm blacklisted for 404 pages. All I can do is to plead to be removed from blacklist. Will not happen again. BTW, I would put deleted sites back if I had backups... __________________ Teen Porn Site Blog Johnny's Porn Nesa (aka johnnybg)

2006-09-11, 10:53 AM	#34
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: 41,929	johnnybg - just file an appeal & referance this thread. __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network

2006-03-11, 03:50 AM	#26
Lenny Aw, Dad, you've done a lot of great things, but you're a very old man, and old people are useless Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 26	I got sick of trying to keep up with all those fusker sites, plus the htaccess won't stop them from hotlinking movies, so I just ponied up the $300 for the software at antihotlinking.com and now I don't have to worry about it.

2006-03-13, 08:56 AM	#30
ronnie Wheither you think you can or you think you can't, Your right. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: midwest Posts: 2,274	Might be just to push traffic around or mask it's origin. How many people may not trade with a fusker site, but with a fusker site feeding traffic to another site that looks more legit. Who knows. ronnie

2006-09-12, 06:05 AM	#35
johnnybg I want to set the record straight - I thought the cop was a prostitute Join Date: May 2004 Location: Serbia & Montenegro Posts: 292	I already did appeal. I'll do it once more. Thanks for the tip Greenie! __________________ Teen Porn Site Blog Johnny's Porn Nesa (aka johnnybg)