Promoting adultery

FIREWALL · 02-12-10, 01:13 PM

It's called ... They want their cake and eat it too.

frau kaleun · 02-12-10, 01:54 PM

Believe it or not, I've actually heard ads for this or a similar 'service' played on local radio.

They didn't seem to be in the rotation for very long, maybe enough people found it distasteful and complained.

krashkart · 02-12-10, 02:06 PM

From what I learned on CBS News there are a few of those sites around. Makes me want to hork. I just hope that if I ever do find the one to marry or just share life with in general, that we are totally The Right Thing for each other. Meanwhile, I lurk and plan world domination... via highly trained attack gerbils.

Captain Birdseye · 02-12-10, 02:22 PM

It's got you talking about Skype though, which is the objective

krashkart · 02-12-10, 02:33 PM

*facepalm*

Why didn't I see that?

Platapus · 02-12-10, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Believe it or not, I've actually heard ads for this or a similar 'service' played on local radio.

They didn't seem to be in the rotation for very long, maybe enough people found it distasteful and complained.

AshleyMadison.com seems to be going strong though.

I guess that is the basis of Capitalism: Find a commercial need and fill it for a profit.

Personally I find the concept dishonourable.

Sailor Steve · 02-12-10, 06:27 PM

There were ads like that in small independent newspapers long before there was an internet.

People do what they're going to do, and there's no stopping it without giving up more than you gain.

Skybird · 02-12-10, 06:47 PM

Such adverts even are on TV over here, though not at prime time, but from 2200 on - even on major channels, not just "specialised programs".

Steve is right, these things happen. But I take personal offense a bit from being confronted with it in such a public way (adverts, not Steve

). I do not wish to be confronted with such stuff in public life or public media. If couples cheat, it is their and not my business, but i do not want to be approached over it.

frau kaleun · 02-12-10, 07:20 PM

I guess what I dislike about it is the apparent disregard of the fact that the "service" they are offering involves the deliberate betrayal of a third (and maybe fourth) party's trust, which in today's world could even be life-threatening.

"Hey, are you looking for an even easier way to lie to and cheat on your partner and possibly expose them to a variety of life-altering and potentially fatal diseases? Well, we're here to help!"

I know people have been cheating on each other since the dawn of time, but someone trying to cash in on helping them do it - ugh.

krashkart · 02-12-10, 07:30 PM

That's the point I wish I could have made, Frau. I don't always find the words to convey my meaning.

Arclight · 02-12-10, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

I guess what I dislike about it is the apparent disregard of the fact that the "service" they are offering involves the deliberate betrayal of a third (and maybe fourth) party's trust, which in today's world could even be life-threatening.

"Hey, are you looking for an even easier way to lie to and cheat on your partner and possibly expose them to a variety of life-altering and potentially fatal diseases? Well, we're here to help!"

I know people have been cheating on each other since the dawn of time, but someone trying to cash in on helping them do it - ugh.

Exactly my concern.

I mean, of course we have this "dating" advertising everywhere as well; after midnight, almost every single TV-channel stops their regular broadcast and switches to these "dating-shows" with barely clad women, interlaced with similar commercials for all kinds of mobile-phone services. Over the past years it's even become common to see naked breasts, and lately even the more "intimate" parts (it's Holland, after all

). I can tell you that if I ever have children, they won't have TV in their room till their 16-17 (that's the plan, though I doubt I'll hold out that long

). Even the channels that continue their normal broadcast around the clock start airing commercials for phone-apps that are questionable at best (penis-meter, anyone?).

I was very appreciative of these things when I was a teenager though.

*cough*

My point is: this is the first time I've been confronted by spam/advertising that encourages people to betray their partner, and I found it a little disturbing. The line may be thin, but this is clearly crossing it as far as I'm concerned.

JackAubrey · 02-12-10, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Such adverts even are on TV over here, though not at prime time, but from 2200 on - even on major channels, not just "specialised programs".

And the people who appear in those "commercials" are people you would'nt want to F* in the first place.
That greasy guy who asks "are you looking for an adventure?" could not even convince me to leave a burning car wreck, let alone calling this number in order to contract STDs.

frau kaleun · 02-12-10, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JackAubrey

And the people who appear in those "commercials" are people you would'nt want to F* in the first place.
That greasy guy who asks "are you looking for an adventure?" could not even convince me to leave a burning car wreck, let alone calling this number in order to contract STDs.

I suspect that's designed to appeal to other guys who look at him and see a mirror image of themselves, or someone even less attractive than they think they are, and who then think, "hey, if he can get some on the side, so can I!"

And, sadly, they probably can.

02-13-10, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Such adverts even are on TV over here, though not at prime time, but from 2200 on - even on major channels, not just "specialised programs".

Steve is right, these things happen. But I take personal offense a bit from being confronted with it in such a public way (adverts, not Steve

). I do not wish to be confronted with such stuff in public life or public media. If couples cheat, it is their and not my business, but i do not want to be approached over it.

What if a couple wanted you to take part in a ménage à trois?

Jimbuna · 02-13-10, 11:47 AM

Bill and Hillary Clinton were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They both agreed to tell each other any secrets they had been hiding on this day. Hillary asked the first question. "Bill, I want to know if you have ever cheated on me."

Bill reluctantly replies, "Yes, I have, and it wasn't just the once."

Hillary was very shocked and said, "When was all this?"

Bill says, "Well, as you will no doubt remember, there was Monica Lewinsky in '98"

Hillary replies, "That's not a big surprise, though, but when else did you cheat on me then?"

Bill replies, "Well, do you remember in '08 when you won the Democratic presidential campaign, despite being 200 votes down....?"

02-12-10, 01:13 PM	#1
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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	From what I learned on CBS News there are a few of those sites around. Makes me want to hork. I just hope that if I ever do find the one to marry or just share life with in general, that we are totally The Right Thing for each other. Meanwhile, I lurk and plan world domination... via highly trained attack gerbils. __________________ sent from my fingertips using a cheap keyboard

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	There were ads like that in small independent newspapers long before there was an internet. People do what they're going to do, and there's no stopping it without giving up more than you gain. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,710 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Such adverts even are on TV over here, though not at prime time, but from 2200 on - even on major channels, not just "specialised programs". Steve is right, these things happen. But I take personal offense a bit from being confronted with it in such a public way (adverts, not Steve ). I do not wish to be confronted with such stuff in public life or public media. If couples cheat, it is their and not my business, but i do not want to be approached over it. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-12-10, 01:54 PM	#2
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	Believe it or not, I've actually heard ads for this or a similar 'service' played on local radio. They didn't seem to be in the rotation for very long, maybe enough people found it distasteful and complained.

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	facepalm Why didn't I see that?

02-12-10, 07:20 PM	#9
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	I guess what I dislike about it is the apparent disregard of the fact that the "service" they are offering involves the deliberate betrayal of a third (and maybe fourth) party's trust, which in today's world could even be life-threatening. "Hey, are you looking for an even easier way to lie to and cheat on your partner and possibly expose them to a variety of life-altering and potentially fatal diseases? Well, we're here to help!" I know people have been cheating on each other since the dawn of time, but someone trying to cash in on helping them do it - ugh.

02-12-10, 07:30 PM	#10
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	That's the point I wish I could have made, Frau. I don't always find the words to convey my meaning. Last edited by krashkart; 02-12-10 at 07:44 PM. Reason: edited for grammar

02-13-10, 11:47 AM	#15
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,888 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Bill and Hillary Clinton were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They both agreed to tell each other any secrets they had been hiding on this day. Hillary asked the first question. "Bill, I want to know if you have ever cheated on me." Bill reluctantly replies, "Yes, I have, and it wasn't just the once." Hillary was very shocked and said, "When was all this?" Bill says, "Well, as you will no doubt remember, there was Monica Lewinsky in '98" Hillary replies, "That's not a big surprise, though, but when else did you cheat on me then?" Bill replies, "Well, do you remember in '08 when you won the Democratic presidential campaign, despite being 200 votes down....?" __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!