Team Catfish and Cheap Sinkers ads

  • ms75449
    Lake City, MN
    Posts: 299
    April 17, 2011 at 2:35 pm #1271826

    Has anyone recently clicked on the above two ads when they flash across the top???? Looks like they have been hi-jacked.

    jakeh
    White Bear Twp
    Posts: 997
    April 17, 2011 at 2:38 pm #958020

    I just noticed that as well…

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    April 17, 2011 at 2:48 pm #958025

    The owner of Team Catfish is unlikely to be please with the recruit to Islam message that now occupies his server space. And those that click on those banners expecting sinkers and other cat fishing goodies are unlikely to feel all warm and fuzzy towards the pro-Islam message.

    How do these guys behind this kind of thing think this is a positive for their religion? A religion backed by people willing to steal and redirect private property to get their message out? Sure. Sign me up.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13294
    April 17, 2011 at 2:48 pm #958027

    Invitation to Islam? I would say hijackers. It was a good link a few days ago.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    April 17, 2011 at 2:55 pm #958032

    Guys

    We’re receiving a ton of “notify moderator” messages about the Team Catfish banners. The issue is not on IDO’s end and is out of our control. The provider doing the hosting of the Team Catfish websites has a problem on their hands. Wish them luck getting it fixed. Depending on how talented the hackers are kicking someone off a hijacked box can be a long, slow and expensive process.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    April 17, 2011 at 2:57 pm #958033

    The one thing we can do is let the owner of the Team Catfish websites know this is going on. Anyone know him/her personally or have a direct phone number or email for them? You might want to drop them a line and direct them to the issue.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    April 17, 2011 at 2:57 pm #958034

    Bummer, hope they can get it fixed a.s.a.p.

    mossydan
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    Posts: 7727
    April 17, 2011 at 4:12 pm #958051

    Maybe the server should do like you did James, no religious or political messages or they will be smoked, seems fair too me. Hacking totally unexceptable but sounds about right.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 17, 2011 at 5:07 pm #958062

    Just look what these walleye guys will do when they feel threatened!

    I blame it on Moreyes!!

    Jeff’s been notified and he’s calling the guys in the black suits to fix the issue…until I get the all clear, the banners will be removed.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 17, 2011 at 5:38 pm #958079

    Jeff sends his apologies and a big THANK YOU for the notifications.

    He was busy with his Sunday family activities and appreciated the heads up!

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    April 17, 2011 at 11:52 pm #958172

    Quote:

    Just look what these walleye guys will do when they feel threatened!

    I blame it on Moreyes!!

    Jeff’s been notified and he’s calling the guys in the black suits to fix the issue…until I get the all clear, the banners will be removed.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 17, 2011 at 11:56 pm #958175

    Take that as a compliment …that I called you a walleye guy.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    April 18, 2011 at 12:36 am #958187

    All back to normal…thanks again!

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