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Re:Losing our business – we didn’t see it coming by wingerlang on Monday August 01, 2016 @01:35PM (#12204312)
I think he is asking how that guy cashed in on this.

And I believe the answer was that these guys basically displayed affiliate links that gave him cash when clicked.

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Re:Losing our business – we didn’t see it coming by sedeki on Monday August 01, 2016 @01:45PM (#12204387)
No, I don't think "Simon" meant to cash in at all. As the parent post said: probably mental issues. These nutjobs aren't looking to get to rich, as much as pretending/be perceived to be rich.
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Re:Losing our business – we didn’t see it coming by beachstartup on Tuesday August 02, 2016 @01:58AM (#12208031)
yeah, hence

> lucky he didn't try to steal money from them directly

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