AshleyMadison.com - online dating service with a twist

Edward64 · 11-21-2008, 08:52 AM

Interesting concept, a statement about our society I guess (at least in MA).

Risqué ads promoting affair website hit the Hub

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BOSTON -- A new local ad campaign is promoting some risqué business.

The Ashley Madison Agency is an online dating service, which hooks up married men and women with other people. The company's website, AshleyMadison.com, says it "guarantees an affair to remember."

Its motto is, "Life is short, have an affair."

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 11-21-2008, 08:52 AM

ROFL.

Kodos · 11-21-2008, 08:53 AM

Wow. That is just sad. Promoting adultery.

Drake · 11-21-2008, 08:54 AM

That's a whole company full of people who deserve to rot in hell.

Maple Leafs · 11-21-2008, 08:55 AM

It couldn't hurt to check it out. Worst came to worst, I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to get any evidence removed from your credit card statement.

weegeebored · 11-21-2008, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Drake

That's a whole company full of people who deserve to rot in hell.

Umm...they are not forcing people to have an affair.

Logan · 11-21-2008, 09:00 AM

Jimmy came...and JimmyWint.

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 09:03 AM

You are just hearing about his now?

I actualy heard an interview with the founder on Howard Stern on day and he was very down to earth and had alot of things to say that made sense. Obviously some people would disagree with his practice. Basicly he said people are going to do it anyway so he gives them a safe enviorment, etc...

Dr. Sak · 11-21-2008, 09:06 AM

PING LOGAN!

Logan · 11-21-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Sak

PING LOGAN!

PING THE PRICK MAILMAN WHO STOLE MY GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Or Pumpy. Either one.

sterlingice · 11-21-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Logan

PING THE PRICK MAILMAN WHO STOLE MY GIFT CERTIFICATE!

Or Pumpy. Either one.

Who says they aren't the same person

SI

JPhillips · 11-21-2008, 09:17 AM

I'd be very worried that these services would make the company liable for damages.

Mustang · 11-21-2008, 09:26 AM

I wonder how the charges will appear on a bank statement?

CraigSca · 11-21-2008, 09:32 AM

Easily fudged.

Kodos · 11-21-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

I wonder how the charges will appear on a bank statement?

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11/20/2008             Walmart               52.18
11/21/2008             McDonald's            12.98
11/21/2008             Jared                 255.00
11/21/2008             Super8                110.27
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Drake · 11-21-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

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11/20/2008             Walmart               52.18
11/21/2008             McDonald's            12.98
11/21/2008             Jared                 255.00
11/21/2008             Super8                110.27
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Brilliant.

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Umm...they are not forcing people to have an affair.

And drug dealers aren't forcing people to do drugs, blah, blah, blah.

Nobody said I was exempting cheaters from rotting in hell along with them.

Radii · 11-21-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

It couldn't hurt to check it out. Worst came to worst, I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to get any evidence removed from your credit card statement.

its shocking how few seem to have made the connection so far. No link even yet to one of the greatest threads in FOFC history?

Radii · 11-21-2008, 09:41 AM

Is it Possible to Fudge a bank Statement? - Front Office Football Central

For reference

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 11-21-2008, 09:44 AM

As is so often the case, Maple Leafs really distilled that thread down pretty quickly.

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Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

You're fucked.

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kodos

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11/20/2008             Walmart               52.18
11/21/2008             McDonald's            12.98
11/21/2008             Jared                 255.00
11/21/2008             Super8                110.27
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awesome

DanGarion · 11-21-2008, 10:02 AM

They have been advertising on KLSX 97.1 in LA for over 6 months.

Raiders Army · 11-21-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Radii

Is it Possible to Fudge a bank Statement? - Front Office Football Central

For reference

Really, shouldn't this be one of the historic threads in FOFC history?

DaddyTorgo · 11-21-2008, 10:35 AM

that's pretty shitty of them. not a fan.

Matthean · 11-21-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Basicly he said people are going to do it anyway so he gives them a safe enviorment, etc...

People are also doing crack. Don't see many online sites helping people with that either.

General Mike · 11-21-2008, 11:43 AM

I laughed.

DaddyTorgo · 11-21-2008, 11:50 AM

Seriously though, I wonder what their liability insurance / situation is like. Couldn't they be named as a co-defendant in an "alienation of affection" type lawsuit, or a divorce lawsuit? Or, thinking worst-case, what about in a criminal case?

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Seriously though, I wonder what their liability insurance / situation is like. Couldn't they be named as a co-defendant in an "alienation of affection" type lawsuit, or a divorce lawsuit? Or, thinking worst-case, what about in a criminal case?

never happen in a million years.

I have never visited the sight and have no desire to, but I would imagine there are a number of waivers you have to agree to. I am also sure they have an army of lawyers.

I laugh at people who get all up in arms about this, like they are the morality police. The guy found a niche and found a way to make alot of money off of it, good for him I say.

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

People are also doing crack. Don't see many online sites helping people with that either.

that comparason is laughable.

Logan · 11-21-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

People are also doing crack. Don't see many online sites helping people with that either.

You're definitely not looking hard enough.

Saw a story not long ago about how Youtube is commonly used by young kids to learn about binge drinking and how to creatively get high. Better shut it down.

JPhillips · 11-21-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Matthean

People are also doing crack. Don't see many online sites helping people with that either.

craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums

jeff061 · 11-21-2008, 12:30 PM

Why do people care what other people do.

DeToxRox · 11-21-2008, 12:33 PM

JIMMYWINT APPROVES

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

Why do people care what other people do.

so true.

And before anyone gets up in arms about this company I hope they don't smoke, drink or gamble. Because all those vices are just as responsible for destroying marriages as anything else.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 11-21-2008, 12:35 PM

Smoking destroys as many marriages as infidelity?

Dr. Sak · 11-21-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Smoking destroys as many marriages as infidelity?

Smoking other guy's pole does.

Drake · 11-21-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

never happen in a million years.

I have never visited the sight and have no desire to, but I would imagine there are a number of waivers you have to agree to. I am also sure they have an army of lawyers.

I laugh at people who get all up in arms about this, like they are the morality police. The guy found a niche and found a way to make alot of money off of it, good for him I say.

I agree that there's no legal liability (and there shouldn't be) for this company facilitating this behavior.

I'll also note that no one here seems to be saying that they don't have the right to do this or that they should be shut down.

All I said was that they deserve to rot in hell. They can make all the money they want in the meantime. They're not getting any money from me, so it's no skin off my nose.

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronnie Dobbs2

Smoking destroys as many marriages as infidelity?

I would say dying of lung cancer at an early age can destroy a marriage.

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

I

All I said was that they deserve to rot in hell.

But why? Because they facilitate a service that people would do anyway?

You know how many people should rot in hell under your judgement?

jeff061 · 11-21-2008, 01:02 PM

I think the spouse of someone who goes to Ashley Madison and finds out is going to be pissed at the cheater. Not Ashley Madison, why should you be.

Or, once again, why should you care at all. People continue to confuse me.

DaddyTorgo · 11-21-2008, 01:03 PM

Good for the guy for finding a way to make money off of it. Booo for the fact that there is a market for it is I think what the general consensus is.

Drake · 11-21-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

You know how many people should rot in hell under your judgement?

Yup.

Understand that I rank infidelity right up there with child molestation on the Scale of Evil Behaviors, though. I recognize that others feel differently.

Just because I think they deserve to rot in hell doesn't mean they have to. It doesn't even have to hurt their feelings that I think so. My personal moral judgments really don't carry any weight in the grand scheme of things.

The Ashley Madison guy may feel the same way about the fact that I don't recycle and think that people who do are idiots.

DaddyTorgo · 11-21-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

I think the spouse of someone who goes to Ashley Madison and finds out is going to be pissed at the cheater. Not Ashley Madison, why should you be.

Or, once again, why should you care at all. People continue to confuse me.

really? why should you care at all?

wouldn't bother you in the slightest if your significant other/spouse had an affair?

jeff061 · 11-21-2008, 01:09 PM

Of course it would. I'd be pissed at her, upset at the situation whatever. Ashley Madison itself would be lost in some ancillary fuzziness.

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

really? why should you care at all?

wouldn't bother you in the slightest if your significant other/spouse had an affair?

thats just silly.

If your spouse met a guy at a bar and had an affair would you be mad at the bar?

Drake · 11-21-2008, 01:16 PM

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If your spouse met a guy at a bar and had an affair would you be mad at the bar?

If someone t-boned you at an intersection, would you dread the intersection? Psychologists will tell you it's the same reaction.

You should read up on post-infidelity discovery PTSD.

Lathum · 11-21-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

If someone t-boned you at an intersection, would you dread the intersection? Psychologists will tell you it's the same reaction.

You should read up on post-infidelity discovery PTSD.

No I wouldn't. I was almost killed in a car accident and drove through that intersection many times without incident afterwards.

I do see your point however and we will just have to agree to disagree.

I hope I never have to read up on infidelity, I know what you went through and you are stronger then me. There would be no second chances as far as I am concerned.

Ronnie Dobbs2 · 11-21-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I would say dying of lung cancer at an early age can destroy a marriage.

Old age is actually the #1 cause of the destruction of marriages in the world.

Anyhoo, I see no reason why this place should be held legally liable for anything. I also see no reason why someone shouldn't be able to hold them morally liable at all. I personally wouldn't want to have to get up every morning knowing I'm making a living off destroying lives, but for each his own.

Drake · 11-21-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

No I wouldn't. I was almost killed in a car accident and drove through that intersection many times without incident afterwards.

I do see your point however and we will just have to agree to disagree.

I'm cool with that, Lathum.

On the business model, I actually don't disagree with you. I just see their presentation as poor taste. To me, it's the equivalent of gun maker advertising "Life is short. Shoot your wife." or a beer maker going with "Life is short. Drive drunk." because the aftermath for the victims (the betrayed spouse and the children) is pretty much the same.

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I hope I never have to read up on infidelity, I know what you went through and you are stronger then me. There would be no second chances as far as I am concerned.

Me too, man. It is by far the hardest thing I have ever done. And I used to be a "no second chances" guy, right up to the point that I had to realize that giving my kids a stable, loving, complete household was an obligation I took on when they were born, and one I had to keep if it was at all possible.

Life is funny that way. You never know how you're going to react until you're forced to deal with it.

Marc Vaughan · 11-21-2008, 01:38 PM

How long before the first scandal from this site? ... an expose where one of its members is found to be (shock horror) single ....

Drake · 11-21-2008, 01:43 PM

Sorry, Marc. No scandal brewing. From the FAQ:

http://www.ashleymadison.com/app/public/faq.p?s=5#31

Are there any 'Singles' on Ashley Madison?
There are many single people on Ashley Madison that wish to meet attached people for various reasons.

If you are single and wish to meet an attached person, you're probably going to have to try a little harder. Single people don't have as much to risk and you may find some attached people unwilling to take a risk with you.

People in relationships may feel that you have an upper-hand and that you may not be sympathetic to their circumstances. Take your time to build an additional level of trust with attached people you wish to meet.

Alternatively, single people have more flexibility with their schedule & are usually more available. Singles are more apt to work within your limitations since they have few boundaries. Single people can also be more fun to be with - their guard is down & they don't care who sees them.

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JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	I'd be very worried that these services would make the company liable for damages. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

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Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	That's a whole company full of people who deserve to rot in hell.

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Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Jimmy came...and JimmyWint.

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	You are just hearing about his now? I actualy heard an interview with the founder on Howard Stern on day and he was very down to earth and had alot of things to say that made sense. Obviously some people would disagree with his practice. Basicly he said people are going to do it anyway so he gives them a safe enviorment, etc...

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Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Is it Possible to Fudge a bank Statement? - Front Office Football Central For reference

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DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	that's pretty shitty of them. not a fan.

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General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	I laughed.

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DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Seriously though, I wonder what their liability insurance / situation is like. Couldn't they be named as a co-defendant in an "alienation of affection" type lawsuit, or a divorce lawsuit? Or, thinking worst-case, what about in a criminal case?

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jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Why do people care what other people do. __________________

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Ronnie Dobbs2 Pro Rookie Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bahston Mass	Smoking destroys as many marriages as infidelity? __________________ There's no I in Teamocil, at least not where you'd think

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jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	I think the spouse of someone who goes to Ashley Madison and finds out is going to be pissed at the cheater. Not Ashley Madison, why should you be. Or, once again, why should you care at all. People continue to confuse me. __________________

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DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Good for the guy for finding a way to make money off of it. Booo for the fact that there is a market for it is I think what the general consensus is.

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jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Of course it would. I'd be pissed at her, upset at the situation whatever. Ashley Madison itself would be lost in some ancillary fuzziness. __________________

11-21-2008, 01:38 PM	#49
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	How long before the first scandal from this site? ... an expose where one of its members is found to be (shock horror) single ....

11-21-2008, 01:43 PM	#50
Drake assmaster Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bloomington, IN	Sorry, Marc. No scandal brewing. From the FAQ: http://www.ashleymadison.com/app/public/faq.p?s=5#31 Are there any 'Singles' on Ashley Madison? There are many single people on Ashley Madison that wish to meet attached people for various reasons. If you are single and wish to meet an attached person, you're probably going to have to try a little harder. Single people don't have as much to risk and you may find some attached people unwilling to take a risk with you. People in relationships may feel that you have an upper-hand and that you may not be sympathetic to their circumstances. Take your time to build an additional level of trust with attached people you wish to meet. Alternatively, single people have more flexibility with their schedule & are usually more available. Singles are more apt to work within your limitations since they have few boundaries. Single people can also be more fun to be with - their guard is down & they don't care who sees them.

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