Adulthobbyboard Taken Down?

[Alluring_Amber]

This morning I went to check and it seems as though the site isn't running anymore;
it wasn't a high traffic site so I'm sure it probably was taken down..

anyone have the 411?
I had over 10 reviews from the west coast on there.

[Fancylady]

Originally Posted by Alluring_Amber

This morning I went to check and it seems as though the site isn't running anymore;
it wasn't a high traffic site so I'm sure it probably was taken down..

anyone have the 411?
I had over 10 reviews from the west coast on there.

No funds shut down website...

[jblows]

Originally Posted by Fancylady

No funds shut down website...

Are you SURE AHB was shut down due to lack of funds? I can't say this isn't the case, but seems really strange that AHB goes down so close in time to the other Seattle boards being shut down by LE.

I'm just curious on why AHB went down - it went down one other time I can recall for maintenance, but this seems more than that.

Anyone know for sure if the shutdown is funding related, LE shutdown, or maintenance?

[Fancylady]

Originally Posted by jblows

Are you SURE AHB was shut down due to lack of funds? I can't say this isn't the case, but seems really strange that AHB goes down so close in time to the other Seattle boards being shut down by LE.

I'm just curious on why AHB went down - it went down one other time I can recall for maintenance, but this seems more than that.

Anyone know for sure if the shutdown is funding related, LE shutdown, or maintenance?

websites promoting prostitution ILLEGAL.

[Alluring_Amber]

Originally Posted by jblows

Are you SURE AHB was shut down due to lack of funds? I can't say this isn't the case, but seems really strange that AHB goes down so close in time to the other Seattle boards being shut down by LE.

I'm just curious on why AHB went down - it went down one other time I can recall for maintenance, but this seems more than that.

Anyone know for sure if the shutdown is funding related, LE shutdown, or maintenance?

Exactly what I was curious about..
It's sad all the Pacific Northwest sites seem to be getting taken down..

I'm from PDX though I haven't been there in a while.

[Old-T]

Originally Posted by Fancylady

websites promoting prostitution ILLEGAL.

While true, it does not answer the question. You may think your post implies an answer, but the question is: supposition or knowledge?

[albundy]

Freakin' feds are so clueless when it comes to shutting down escort sites. If they shut down every site in that area, it isn't going to stop prostitution. It'll be here as long as guys have a hard dick and a need for someone to put it in. It will just be harder to do it and still be reasonably safe. These douchebags ought to get ready for a steady increase in street activity.

[lyn.xes]

I have used that site when I visited Utah to find providers. I do not think LE closed it down do to no LE seal on the website. It seems to me that is what they do. They need to advertise the "good work" they are doing.

Since there is no FBI seal I think it was do to funds, or lack of interest (or fear of LE). When I was there ~2yrs ago, the users did have a fund raising campaign to keep the site active.

[pyramider]

That is always a good sign.

[darkroot50]

Originally Posted by jblows

Are you SURE AHB was shut down due to lack of funds? I can't say this isn't the case, but seems really strange that AHB goes down so close in time to the other Seattle boards being shut down by LE.

I'm just curious on why AHB went down - it went down one other time I can recall for maintenance, but this seems more than that.

Anyone know for sure if the shutdown is funding related, LE shutdown, or maintenance?

Can't say with absolute certainty but given all the press the TRB take down produced I can't imagine that if LE shut down AHB we wouldn't have heard some type of news report about it via the Seattle-Tacoma stations and papers.

[rubytuesday]

The Admin pulled the plug voluntarily, a step or two ahead of possible seizure by LE. They deleted all info that was on there to protect the members and themselves. They apologize for taking it down without any notice, but they had to act quickly.

[Solitaire]

Originally Posted by rubytuesday

The Admin pulled the plug voluntarily, a step or two ahead of possible seizure by LE. They deleted all info that was on there to protect the members and themselves. They apologize for taking it down without any notice, but they had to act quickly.

This is what I heard also, but I wasn't sure about sharing since my info was second/third-hand.

Thanks!

[jblows]

Originally Posted by rubytuesday

The Admin pulled the plug voluntarily, a step or two ahead of possible seizure by LE. They deleted all info that was on there to protect the members and themselves. They apologize for taking it down without any notice, but they had to act quickly.

Thanks for the info. RIP AHB. It was a well run board, sad to loose, but the members should appreciate admin taking that drastic step. Better to be safe than sorry!

[ShyViking]

Sad to see AHB taken down. It was my main hobbying forum, as I've only come to ECCIE fairly recently. I don't trust Backpage. With AHB gone, I wonder if my time as a hobbyist is over? ECCIE isn't known to have a very active section for the Dakotas, but maybe it will pick up?

[ck1942]

imo, a vacuum is always filled; sooner or later, but not always sooner.

Plenty of resource out there with available bandwidth and somewhat foreign protection from the feds.

But, it takes a long while for the news to spread.

Feeling sorry, I am, for the folks in the upper northwest who need to re-work their resources.