Yahoo Scare: Hidden dangers in visiting porn sites

[EmporerEJ]

Well, it's very shoddy journalism.

They should have mentioned at least one of the sites supposed to be guilty of this horrible crime.
But no, we'll just call it "porn" and leave it at that.

[TheEnforcer]

So are you people seriously trying to say that adult sites haven't been one of the main causes for all sorts of trojans, hijacks, etc. etc fo computers and credit cards and such over the years? I love this industry, and sometimes it does get a bad rap on things. I have made some great friends in it and even think that there are people who I have always had great experiences with, and will happily say so, but others can't stand and rail against but let's face it folks there is a problem with exactly these types of isues in the adult world and I would say that it is likely a safe bet that it is more prevalent in the adult world than mainstream. Hell, just look at soem of the threads about our industry here lately.

http://www.oprano.com/msgboard/showthread.php?t=84891

I'm sorry to break it to you but the adult business is FAR from lily white. Seeing this being done by an adult site doesn't surprise me in the least. As a matter of fact I don't doubt the story one bit.

[miz_wright]

Originally Posted by TheEnforcer

So are you people seriously trying to say that adult sites haven't been one of the main causes for all sorts of trojans, hijacks, etc. etc fo computers and credit cards and such over the years? I love this industry, and sometimes it does get a bad rap on things. I have made some great friends in it and even think that there are people who I have always had great experiences with, and will happily say so, but others can't stand and rail against but let's face it folks there is a problem with exactly these types of isues in the adult world and I would say that it is likely a safe bet that it is more prevalent in the adult world than mainstream. Hell, just look at soem of the threads about our industry here lately.

http://www.oprano.com/msgboard/showthread.php?t=84891

I'm sorry to break it to you but the adult business is FAR from lily white. Seeing this being done by an adult site doesn't surprise me in the least. As a matter of fact I don't doubt the story one bit.

I can't speak for anyone else, but I don't think anyone's trying to say the industry hasn't made mistakes in the past. However, I can say from personal experience that I've had more problems with jacks and trojans and whatnot from mainstream sites than from watching porn on any of my computers - one of the worst system bugs I ever had came from The Weather Channel.

The thing that's frustrating about so-called journalism of this nature is that it perpetuates - without verifying or allowing for the provision to verify - the idea that the majority of adult sites are damaging, and that Joe Websurfer should avoid porn to keep his computer files clean.

[gonzo]

Matt is right.

This industry brings a lot of the bad press it gets on itself!

I dont think many people are aware of all the crap that sextracker spread loading its trojans/spyware as well as our friends with Isearch and the shit they pulled with pornotracker.

I wont get into the scamming with pay per sign up or the proliferation of traffic leaks on rev share.

This industry survives on the fact that people are too lazy to cancel a rebill.

Columbia House Music club should be proud.

[Mediaguy]

Originally Posted by TheEnforcer

I'm sorry to break it to you but the adult business is FAR from lily white. Seeing this being done by an adult site doesn't surprise me in the least. As a matter of fact I don't doubt the story one bit.

LOL yeah in fact adult probably pioneered a lot of the most hated techniques out there.

But I troll, surf, scan and generally research sites quite a bit, and I don't get as much spam, hijack attempts, spyware and general malware from that activity as I get from mainstream sites. Even tracking cookies are 99% mainstream.

I get some pron spam. Sucks, but that's life. But mostly the spam I get is all about fake vuiton bags and Rolex watches, viagra, and I don't notice what else anymore... There's some dating site stuff too, which comes close to adult I guess, and dog treats (serious) and contest winner stuff...

[TheEnforcer]

Originally Posted by Mediaguy

LOL yeah in fact adult probably pioneered a lot of the most hated techniques out there.

But I troll, surf, scan and generally research sites quite a bit, and I don't get as much spam, hijack attempts, spyware and general malware from that activity as I get from mainstream sites. Even tracking cookies are 99% mainstream.

I get some pron spam. Sucks, but that's life. But mostly the spam I get is all about fake vuiton bags and Rolex watches, viagra, and I don't notice what else anymore... There's some dating site stuff too, which comes close to adult I guess, and dog treats (serious) and contest winner stuff...

Maintream certainly isn't lily white either. :>)) I just happen to think that in terms of business related stuff the industry has no one to blame but itself for the perception about it as far as business practices. Adult is often the trendetter for both good and bad stuff in this area.