May
MNP Enterprises Offers May Promotion
VAN NUYS, Calif. – MNP Enterprises, home to Meatcash, StoneyCash, VouyerCash and RectalRevenue, have announced a networkwide promotion for the month of May.
Platinum Bucks Launches May Promotion
CYBERSPACE – Adult webmaster affiliate program Platinum Bucks has announced the launch of its "Discount Disco $50 Weekends" promotion running through the month of May.
Paycom May Appeal Mastercard Ruling
Lawyers for transaction processor Paycom.net may appeal the March 29 dismissal of its $23 million suit against Mastercard. Paycom sued Mastercard in 2003 for what it deemed monopolistic rules.
New Rulings on DMCA May Prompt Digital-Lock Redesigns
Two recent federal rulings have cut back the scope of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s encryption provisions, narrowing design-lock technology that courts will enforce, according to a leading intellectual property attorney.
Demise of Adult Businesses in Times Square May Be Slightly Exaggerated
Has the adult industry taken too big of a bite in the Big Apple’s Times Square? Depending on who you talk to, you may get varying answers about the number of stores selling sexually explicit materials in the area.
New Measurement Techniques May Spell End of Anonymous Internet
A new paper written by a doctoral student at the University of California San Diego may have inadvertently brought about the end of anonymous Internet access with his research into remotely fingerprinting computer hardware and tracking it across the Internet, even through firewalls.
Microsoft VC-1 Codec May Face Patent Suits
Microsoft may be finding itself in the middle of a costly legal battle soon over the VC-1 video codec, based on Windows Media Version 9 and recently adopted by the Society of Motion Pictures and Television Engineers as an industry standard.
New Trojan May Cause Increase in ISP Spam
The amount of spam traveling around the Internet is set to reach record levels thanks to the introduction of a new Trojan horse, according to spam tracking service SpamHaus.
Adult Content Interest May Be Evolutionary Product, Researchers Say
The urge to look at adult content may have biological explanations that extend to human’s primate relatives and evolutionary development, according to a new study by Duke University researchers.
New ICANN Policy May Make Cybersquatting Easier
New policies set to be instituted by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers on Friday may make domain name theft significantly easier. Under the new policy, every domain transfer request will be automatically approved within five days unless the current owner denies the request.
Penthouse May Open Resorts, Travel Opportunities
Vacation getaways branded with the Penthouse name and softer content may be the next step for the recently restructured magazine, which recently came out of bankruptcy. New managers Marc Bell and Daniel Staton intend to attract a broader audience by enhancing licensing deals.
Google Desktop Search May Contain Security Risks, Experts Say
The release of Google’s new Desktop Search function met with a wave of questions this week regarding security risks posed by the ultra-powerful indexing tool. According to experts, there may be inherent security risks when the program is installed on shared computers.
‘Lifeline’ for Broadband May Become Reality
Federal regulators may soon make broadband available at half the cost of basic DSL or cable modem service for low-income and rural customers. Existing federal law “lends itself to being capable of sustaining broadband. Broadband would qualify," an FCC commissioner says.
Australia May Back Industry Awards
The Australian Taxation Office is considering plans to help aid the annual Australian Adult Industry Awards, according to an ATO spokesman.
Playboy.com May Expand Business into Online Dating
On Playboy.com’s 10th anniversary Wednesday, the Playboy Enterprise division said it is considering expanding into the online dating business and will announce that it is seeking the nation’s sexiest McDonald’s employees to pose for the upcoming "Women of McDonald's" online pictorial.
Web-to-TV May Be on Its Way
TV or not TV? — that is the question. Will viewers be able to get the video playing on their TV directly from the Internet, just as many listeners today get their music from the web?
Alexis Fire Accident, May Lose Foot
(SACRAMENTO, CA) -- While rehearsing a dance routine for the Erotic Exotic Ball this October 23, Alexis, who is known for a rough and tumble show, was practicing a dangerous move that went tragic.
Penis-Pump Jurist May Lift Sex Toy Industry
The multibillion-dollar sex toy industry got a rise Thursday on disclosure that even a judge allegedly uses them — on the bench — for pleasure. A complaint says an Oklahoma jurist frequently masturbated and used a penis pump for enhancing erections while his court was in session.
Traffic Trends: May, 2004 – Part 2
In today's conclusion of my wrap-up of the Traffic Trends seminar held at the 2004 Webmaster Access event in Atlanta, we'll take a look at the evolution of legal compliance and its effect on traffic management, several new, alternative traffic sources, and the importance of using DRM as a traffic multiplier:
Traffic Trends: May, 2004 – Part 1
If there's one thing that all adult Webmasters have in common, it's that we all need a constant flow of traffic into our Web sites. There's no surprise then that whenever Webmasters gather, one of the most frequently discussed issues is the current trends in traffic generation and management. Such was the case at the recently held Webmaster Access event in Atlanta, which culminated in an eagerly anticipated traffic seminar. Here's a few highlights for those who were unable to attend: