Comments on: Sedo.com seems to think that porn is good for you http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/ Thu, 17 May 2012 20:27:55 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Acro http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-5354 Acro Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:09:07 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-5354 Domain Stacker - that's old news by now but thanks for sharing your point of view. It seems you missed out on the heat of the moment when this ordeal was going on, a month ago. The idea is not about ethics or one's tolerance of nudity, it's about forcing the same amount of tolerance onto unsuspecting visitors and potential customers of one's portfolio - especially when there is no distinction between adult and non-adult domains. The mere fact that Sedo toned down the negative impact by removing the clearly pornographic domains listed on the ad, shows that they examined the issue paying respect to their clients - us. Domain Stacker – that’s old news by now but thanks for sharing your point of view.

It seems you missed out on the heat of the moment when this ordeal was going on, a month ago.

The idea is not about ethics or one’s tolerance of nudity, it’s about forcing the same amount of tolerance onto unsuspecting visitors and potential customers of one’s portfolio – especially when there is no distinction between adult and non-adult domains.

The mere fact that Sedo toned down the negative impact by removing the clearly pornographic domains listed on the ad, shows that they examined the issue paying respect to their clients – us.

]]> By: Domain Stacker http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-5352 Domain Stacker Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:03:45 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-5352 To the majority of commenters that feel this image was severely objectionable: Not to ruffle any feathers, but are you guys this conservative about...everything?? I respect your opinions - I truly do. But I am also quite troubled by what I am reading: this image is INTERPRETIVE to me - and NOTHING IN THE IMAGE SUGGESTS PORNOGRAPHY. For all we know, this is a woman in a strapless dress, peeking shyly over her shoulder. Or at its worst, perhaps she is covering up her front. By the measure of your arguments, the ENTIRE AD - regardless of image - is inappropriate. If you have objection to the ad in general, that is more understandable. As Acro stated, he had mostly an issue with the placement. Perhaps there can be separate adult-domain channel on Sedo or something; would make sense for many reasons. But arguing that this IMAGE is pornography is...mind-boggling. Stephen made a great point about paintings & art. If Sedo was promoting art, and this image were a painting, would you (or your clients) have trouble with that, as well? To the majority of commenters that feel this image was severely objectionable:

Not to ruffle any feathers, but are you guys this conservative about…everything??

I respect your opinions – I truly do. But I am also quite troubled by what I am reading: this image is INTERPRETIVE to me – and NOTHING IN THE IMAGE SUGGESTS PORNOGRAPHY. For all we know, this is a woman in a strapless dress, peeking shyly over her shoulder. Or at its worst, perhaps she is covering up her front.

By the measure of your arguments, the ENTIRE AD – regardless of image – is inappropriate. If you have objection to the ad in general, that is more understandable. As Acro stated, he had mostly an issue with the placement. Perhaps there can be separate adult-domain channel on Sedo or something; would make sense for many reasons.

But arguing that this IMAGE is pornography is…mind-boggling.

Stephen made a great point about paintings & art. If Sedo was promoting art, and this image were a painting, would you (or your clients) have trouble with that, as well?

]]> By: Sedo's wrong. http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4840 Sedo's wrong. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:55:16 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4840 We notified Sedo that we'd stop sending clients to their marketplace as long as they'll be promoting dirt. We notified Sedo that we’d stop sending clients to their marketplace as long as they’ll be promoting dirt.

]]> By: Acro http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4806 Acro Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:34:04 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4806 Stephen - the argument is not what constitutes mild or hardcore porn versus art at the Louvre, but rather, whether it's appropriate for a business to display visuals and words of adult nature to customers who are shopping for anything besides adult domains. It'd be similar to peddling pornography via an ice-cream van. Stephen – the argument is not what constitutes mild or hardcore porn versus art at the Louvre, but rather, whether it’s appropriate for a business to display visuals and words of adult nature to customers who are shopping for anything besides adult domains. It’d be similar to peddling pornography via an ice-cream van.

]]> By: Perchboy http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4802 Perchboy Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:13:47 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4802 I find it both interesting and sad that companies who wish to promote an upscale image also seem to feel the need to involve themselves in sleaze. Libertarians and plenty of others may see little harm in promoting porn, but ask any of the company managers dealing in that stuff if they'd like to see their daughter on any of the sites for the domains they're selling. I'm no prude, but it makes me admire those who avoid bottom feeding. I find it both interesting and sad that companies who wish to promote an upscale image also seem to feel the need to involve themselves in sleaze.

Libertarians and plenty of others may see little harm in promoting porn, but ask any of the company managers dealing in that stuff if they’d like to see their daughter on any of the sites for the domains they’re selling.

I’m no prude, but it makes me admire those who avoid bottom feeding.

]]> By: stephen douglas http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4799 stephen douglas Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:44:28 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4799 Ack ol buddy... that image isn't any different than one you would see in a catalog, a newspaper ad, or a magazine ad in Family Circle. I don't understand what you're complaint is, really. Did they list porn ads on domains not having anything to do with porn? Because if they just showed this image, it looks like a piece of artwork any 10 year old would see viewing the Louvre or an encyclopedia of the most respected paintings in the world of art. So, I don't get it. Can you expound on it a little further? thanks Ack ol buddy… that image isn’t any different than one you would see in a catalog, a newspaper ad, or a magazine ad in Family Circle. I don’t understand what you’re complaint is, really.

Did they list porn ads on domains not having anything to do with porn? Because if they just showed this image, it looks like a piece of artwork any 10 year old would see viewing the Louvre or an encyclopedia of the most respected paintings in the world of art.

So, I don’t get it. Can you expound on it a little further?

thanks

]]> By: Acro http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4793 Acro Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:27:21 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4793 Iridium, maybe you didn't read my post carefully? The banner is not offensive to me, it's the fact that it can be offensive to my clients who'd be facing the words "porn" plastered on a semi-nude image while browsing at my non-adult domains. It's a thoughtless act by Sedo that disregards my business interests. Owen, thanks for the link. That further proves my point that Sedo does not care about your business. It's time that the FCC is alerted about this blatant pornograffitti. Iridium, maybe you didn’t read my post carefully? The banner is not offensive to me, it’s the fact that it can be offensive to my clients who’d be facing the words “porn” plastered on a semi-nude image while browsing at my non-adult domains. It’s a thoughtless act by Sedo that disregards my business interests.

Owen, thanks for the link. That further proves my point that Sedo does not care about your business. It’s time that the FCC is alerted about this blatant pornograffitti.

]]> By: owen frager http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4792 owen frager Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:12:40 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4792 N o, it's been 4 months since they were alerted and di nothing: http://fragerfactor.blogspot.com/2009/05/sedo-sex-ads-just-click-in-nasty-place.html N o, it’s been 4 months since they were alerted and di nothing:
http://fragerfactor.blogspot.com/2009/05/sedo-sex-ads-just-click-in-nasty-place.html

]]> By: iridium http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4789 iridium Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:15:13 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4789 Acro, Will all due respect, if you find a banner showing a lovely girl's back offensive that is your opinion and you are entitled to have it. However, bringing this up and picking on Sedo like you are doing, that I would say is a very dangerous attitude. This is actually a very discreet and classy banner, probably chosen for the exact opposite reasons you are mentioning. Acro,

Will all due respect, if you find a banner showing a lovely girl’s back offensive that is your opinion and you are entitled to have it.
However, bringing this up and picking on Sedo like you are doing, that I would say is a very dangerous attitude. This is actually a very discreet and classy banner, probably chosen for the exact opposite reasons you are mentioning.

]]> By: Acro http://acro.net/blog/domains/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-4788 Acro Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:41:35 +0000 http://acro.net/blog/2009/07/30/sedocom-seems-to-think-that-porn-is-good-for-you/#comment-4788 Dan, that's a very dangerous statement. In your own house you can make such choices, if you must. When it comes down to engaging in business by promoting one's domains for sale via Sedo's portal, there is no room for such erroneous actions. Deals break at the point that an image which escapes one's definition of acceptable is displayed. Otherwise, we'd be walking around in the streets with no clothes on. Dan, that’s a very dangerous statement. In your own house you can make such choices, if you must. When it comes down to engaging in business by promoting one’s domains for sale via Sedo’s portal, there is no room for such erroneous actions.

Deals break at the point that an image which escapes one’s definition of acceptable is displayed. Otherwise, we’d be walking around in the streets with no clothes on.

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