By: TechStreme unpaid reporter
During the annual ‘How did this happen’ meet-up, where whose who of everything but mostly nothing land up… We met up with the co-founder of Stareboob.com. He was candid throughout the interview (and why not… he was drunk) He spoke on length on the inception of Stareboob.com and answered some ‘hard’ questions! Stareboob brought about a revolution in the first anonymous webcam industry. Suddenly, the perverts of the chat-rooms could communicate in a formal way. Hallelujah! Our unpaid reporter talks to Mr.HooterBerg after a few pegs…
That is Shakespeare
- All the users of Stareboob.com want to know is what was the initial idea for the website, were you pervert before or was it unintentional?
Well, it was truly unintentional. I do not deny that the fact that; yes I had a telescope in my room. But, I really did look up into the sky till I was 15 years old. Then I realised the presence of Internet and made my first invention to ‘share easily.’ The software was an out-and-out hit but I released it as an open source… What is the use if people are ‘charged for it?’
- Before the existence of Stareboob.com… Internet was anonymous and there is a school of thought that believes that it was better that way! Your views?
I understand you are not paid and obviously frustrated. But, remember this you have to be objective and to all the naysayers I want to say, ‘I gave those puppies a name!’
- Mr. Hooterberg where does the name Stareboob.com come from?
(Shrugs) I and the people I am forced to call my co-founders… wanted to keep it simple (it was all my idea!) The idea is very simple; people stare and stare at obvious things. It was a tradition in school and remains fresh till the very old age. By doing this, we never alienated any audience. That is one of the reason for our runaway success.
- Why not charge people for using Stareboob.com? I am sure now that people have been hooked on to it, they will pay!
Well, that is simple. Why charge them and lose my edge?
- What is that exact edge?
(Smirks) I have all their data… I can sell amazing advertising with it! Hey, wait… I did not mean that was off the record. Can you erase that? I do not want more anti-trust cases against me and my company.
- I think, the story is pretty much done but I have a list and might as well ask you rest of the questions.
Sure, My lawyers will deny it anyway as drunken blabber!
- Moving on, sir the LBGT group is very miffed about the name, content and the way you use the data. They absolutely feel neglected… Your comments?
D*mn reporters, don’t you people ever do your research? The L, B and T are the largest audience we cater to on Stareboob.com. It is only the G that has the problem! And truthfully I cannot keep everyone happy. Even I need to earn my caviar and champagne.
- One final question, What are your plans for the weekend?
Haha, very simple try to figure out ‘How did this happen!’
Always a hoot to talk to, thank you sir for your time. Mr. Hooterberg was a jovial mood this meet and I am sure he will be the same next time we talk to him. So, make sure you leave your questions in the comments. Fan-boy and hate mail is always welcome but we do not have an email id due to no budget. So, everything goes into the comments.
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