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RE: Don't join now

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:26:47 PST

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11-27-09 02:26pm

COMMENT REPLY by james4096 (126)

To mbaya (344):

Thanks for sharing that.

I wonder if they are having the same problem with all 600 of their clone sites.

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RE: Don't join now

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:19:43 PST

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11-27-09 10:19am

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To mbaya (344):

Now that isn't good! :0/

At least they took the trouble to explain the situation though.

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Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:10:29 PST

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11-27-09 10:10am

COMMENT by mbaya (344)

Don't join now

I signed up only to find that the only option is ipod MP4. This is the response from Phil in customer service: "I see you have had difficulties downloading video in a non MP4 format. Currently we are switching over our WMV downloadables to have options of which quality types best suit your Internet speed. As this change is occuring we have currently deactivated the old formats to help in the transition. We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. The WMV formats will return shortly." I asked for a refund and haven't seen it yet.

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Multiple Site News

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:16:45 PDT

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07-23-09 09:16pm

NEWS by Netsirk (24)

Downloadable HQ Files

Hi everyone,

I wanted to keep you updated on the situation with our HQ downloadable files.

We began an upgrade process that forced us to swap the normal HQ .avi files for some H264 encoded .mp4 files. Now, our MAC and iPod friends have loved these files while others are not fans.

The good news is they're only temporary and will be replaced soon.

We had a hiccup with the upgrade that delayed us a bit but we're back on track. You'll start seeing the new high-quality .wmv files showing up on our new/newer content this weekend and spreading throughout the back catalog over the next week or two.

We apologize for the delays and thank our members for their patience. You guys are awesome!

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RE: OneMan's Review

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:09:04 PDT

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07-23-09 09:09pm

REVIEW REPLY by Netsirk (Webmaster)

To OneMan (27):

Hi OneMan,

Again - very sorry that you were disappointed by the temporary files and lack of responses. We are not disputing your review at all.

All that we ask is that people give honest reviews and post their experiences. It helps other users find/avoid sites and prompts webmasters to improve.

I just wanted to clarify that the files you don't like (I don't like them either) are in fact temporary and you caught us at a bad time. With our pants down maybe a little ;-)

Also someone should have replied to your emails. It looks like they went to our customer service provider, I'll follow up with them. There's no excuse for that and it's one of the reasons I publish my email on pornusers - as a backup. We don't want people to ever end up left out in the cold.

I do want to make sure that we have this clear about your downloadporn.com upgrade - it did not work properly. We were not attempting to deceive you in any way.

The upgrade was to grant you full download access like the text said. It's obvious now that this didn't happen the way it was supposed to. We would never charge anyone to upgrade from "streaming only" to "streaming only", that's as absurd as it sounds. You were supposed to get full-download access. Please email me, I'd like to at the very least fix your access.

Sorry your experience left you frustrated.

Kris.

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RE: OneMan's Review

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:45:50 PDT

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07-23-09 02:45pm

REVIEW REPLY by OneMan (27)

To Netsirk (Webmaster):

I am sure that if you sort out the site, so it does "what it says on the tin"......someone from TheBestporn.com, may take another look at it and comment accordingly.

I am just so utterly confused by it all, it's time for me to move on.

I don't like upsells......they suck. You dare not click on any other link on the site, for fear of being charged again!

Being a member of a site, means you should feel free to explore......can you see why this may be ?

It's wrong.....very wrong.

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RE: OneMan's Review

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:22:15 PDT

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07-23-09 02:22pm

REVIEW REPLY by OneMan (27)

To Netsirk (Webmaster):

Hello Kris,

I do not like to get into futile arguments, but will reply once, to a few of your comments.

".......We're in the process of upgrading our high-def videos, and unfortunately that means that some H264 encoded MP4 files are being used in place of the HD files while they're being processed......."

Well, my review is based on what I've seen, not what may happen in the future. I have searched your entire site, and found not one video, in a bitrate higher than 1100 kbps.......very average even 3 years ago. It is frustrating......even infuriating, when so many of your 'sites', purport to be in Hi Def.......some at "1080p !"......when none are. Even the individual videos are labeled as such. But, they are not.

"......These files are not distorted - try using Quicktime or VLC player and they will work fine......."

Most people have probably never heard of VLC, although I agree it is the best media player, and yes, I use it.
But..Many of the h264 videos have a size of 1400x426 (see my review for exact dimensions): this is unique.....I have NEVER seen this size before, and I need to "tell" VLC to auto-play in 4x3 for them to show properly. The problem with over-riding auto-sensing, is that if I then play a widescreen video, I need to manually change it back.....again !

As for Quicktime......Hmmm......no thanks!

Videos should be pretty standard...and if they were encoded correctly, they would run just fine in any media player.

"...I'm not sure who you emailed but please email me directly and let me know how I can help. It sounds like there was a problem with your upgrade - it should have allowed you to download, and I can check/fix your login if you let me...

Well, I emailed using the links and webmail to both the webmaster of the sites, and your card processing company. If you do not have the correct email links on your site...it begs a number of question...doesn't it ?

Also, I was not sent an email confirming my cancellation...nor was I ereplied to when I "queried" if my cancellation for both sites, had indeed been successful.

"...The membership you originally purchased did not include downloading full videos..."

Now, this is where it gets very annoying for me. You see, the whole "upselling" thing for me, is very distasteful. It smacks of stealthy dishonesty...regardless of how you mean it to look. It should be banned...and it was not clear "what" I was getting if I clicked on the list. I have never payed for access to "streaming" so I wouldn't have agreed to pay more for streaming vids...I rest my case.

"...From your comment you didn't receive download access which is unfortunate and I can imagine quite frustrating..."

Well, which is it...you said above that my subscription "did not include access to downloadable videos".......???

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RE: OneMan's Review

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:11:20 PDT

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07-23-09 12:11pm

REVIEW REPLY by Netsirk (Webmaster)

To OneMan (27):

Hi OneMan,

I'm sorry that you had a poor experience on our site. Please email me kris@porn.com so I can help you.

I want to address a few of the issues you brought up in your review - the HD videos, emailing the owner, and the Upgrade.

We're in the process of upgrading our high-def videos, and unfortunately that means that some H264 encoded MP4 files are being used in place of the HD files while they're being processed. These files are not distorted - try using Quicktime or VLC player and they will work fine. The sites we have listed as "HD" or "Bonus", "Exclusive" etc... will be re-encoded first so if you're a member watch for those this weekend/next-week.

I'm not sure who you emailed but please email me directly and let me know how I can help. It sounds like there was a problem with your upgrade - it should have allowed you to download, and I can check/fix your login if you let me.

I'm sorry that the upgrade offer confused you on Megasitepass.com, we certainly were not attempting to trick you.

The membership you originally purchased did not include downloading full videos.

From your comment it sounds like you went to the DVD page, which displays an offer in large letters "FULL DVD ACCESS IS YOURS FOR JUST $X.XX PER MONTH", there are some details about what access is granted and below there is a large button that says "CLICK HERE FOR FULL DVD ACCESS"

When a customer clicks for "FULL DVD ACCESS" they are accepting our offer of enhanced access for an additional cost.

From your comment you didn't receive download access which is unfortunate and I can imagine quite frustrating!

Again, please email me kris@porn.com and I will do what I can to help.

Cheers,

Kris.

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RE: Been Charged for Extra Site Without My Permission !

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:03:16 PDT

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07-23-09 12:03pm

COMMENT REPLY by Netsirk (Webmaster)

To OneMan (27):

Hi OneMan,

I'm sorry that the upgrade offer confused you on Megasitepass.com, we certainly were not attempting to trick you.

The membership you originally purchased did not include downloading full videos.

From your comment it sounds like you went to the DVD page, which displays an offer in large letters "FULL DVD ACCESS IS YOURS FOR JUST $X.XX PER MONTH", there are some details about what access is granted and below there is a large button that says "CLICK HERE FOR FULL DVD ACCESS"

When a customer clicks for "FULL DVD ACCESS" they are accepting our offer of enhanced access for an additional cost.

From your comment you didn't receive download access which is unfortunate and I can imagine quite frustrating!

You are clearly unhappy with the result of this so please email me and I can try and help you out - kris@porn.com

Kris.

PS: I'll post this on the review you left as well.

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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:41:38 PDT

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07-17-09 12:41pm

COMMENT by OneMan (27)

Been Charged for Extra Site Without My Permission !

Whilst inside the member area for Mega Site.com, I clicked on a link to the DVD site......"Click Here for Access to DVDs" it said.

I was then auto-charged another 10 Euros and given membership.

It didn't ask me expressly if I wanted to join, and a credit card form did not appear either. Yet I was charged the amount.

I may not have minded but the DVDs on downloadporn.com aren't even downloadable !

I dare not click on any links now, in case I'm charged for other sites. This is disgusting.

I looked back at the URL the link pointed towards and it siad....
safebilling.com / instant_upselling

I have never seen this before...is it legal ?

UPDATE:
AFTER A CONVERSATION WITH A MEMBER OF THE www.THEBESTPORN.COM STAFF, I SHOULD ADD THAT THE LINK ACTUALLY SAID "CLICK FOR FULL ACCESS TO DVDS". RICK FEELS IT WAS CLEARLY AN INSTANT UPSELL.

HOWEVER.....I have never seen this type of thing before....I was searching for the DVDs whic I believed on the strength of a user review, were free to access. What I found was a stealth charge, whereby my explicit, contractual consent - via a secure signup page - was not presented to me.

Even it is legal, contractually it wasn't ! So, in terms of contract law, there was no clear, explicit offer and acceptance.

Disgraceful.

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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:32:45 PDT

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07-17-09 11:32am

COMMENT by OneMan (27)

Initial Thoughts

Very few of these videos on the 38 sites are in HD.

In fact I have yet to find 1, although many have banners on the front of the main page saying they are in HD or even full 1080p HD.

Average bitrate is only 1Mbps (very average 2-3 years ago), even though they appear to be encoded in H264.....unfortunately if the source code is poor quality, then a lossless encoded video, will be too ! This really does seem to be VERY misleading indeed...absolutely blatent.

Additionally, when they have re-coded a video in H264, not only is the resulting quality the same as the WMV version (and same sixe), for some reason they have managed to stretch the picture to wierd sizes such as 640x426.....it is distorted as a result. That size should be 640x480....thereofre it looks stretched.

Here is a typical read out from an MPEG4 analysis application for a typical "Hi Definition H264" on a typical Mega Site sub-site:

File size : 252.9 MiB
Duration : 30mn 14s
Bit rate mode : VBR
Bit rate : 1025 Kbps
Width : 640 pixels
Height : 426
Height : 426 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 1.502
Display aspect ratio : 1.502
Frame rate mode : CFR

[n/b Standard 720p HD should be around 250 MB for 10 minutes even at H264. and, 1280x720....quite !]

Here is a similar printout from a random HD video from the Nubiles.com site:

File size : 155.4 MiB
Duration : 6mn 259ms
Bit rate : 3500 Kbps
Width : 1280
Width : 1280 pixels
Height : 720
Height : 720 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 1.778
Display aspect ratio : 16/9

Do the math....!!! I intend to email the webmaster and challenge him as to why this site seems to be misleading to say the least.
His cooments and a full review will be forthcoming.

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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:04:28 PDT

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07-17-09 08:04am

COMMENT by OneMan (27)

Careful With Price !

Went to join, and it is not 9 dollars, but 9.99 Euros !

Big difference in UK.....50% more - although it is still a decent price !

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Fri, 07 Dec 2007 17:39:25 PST

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12-07-07 05:39pm

COMMENT by badstevo (0)

All sites not accessable

I joined this site because I liked a few vids from the I Am Eighteen site which thebestporn said was included in the megasitepass and wanted to download them but there was no link to there from this site.When I went straight to the I Am Eighteen site my login would not work.There is no link for support just a live chat with the billing company who tell you who to email.So I joined I Am Eighteen seperately and every time I would click on a vid my session had timed out.I cancelled within 12 hours thru the billing company chat and was was refunded.Maybe they were just having site problems.Access links to all the sites listed would sure be nice

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RE: VirgilSimms's Review

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 22:19:00 PDT

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06-09-07 10:19pm

REVIEW REPLY by nygiants03 (160)

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9.99 a month for all the content you get is pretty good ( thanks TBP) .pretty harsh review, but the videos not being downloadable does hurt alot, I agree.

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