Saucy Dame Delux, Homeland Security and a bunch of Monkey Business
Posted by Saucy Dame Dizzle on
May 12, 2006
Oh my goodness . . . where do I begin? I’ve told this story at least 50 times already, much to the delight of my family and friends. *sarcasm*
First and foremost, I would like to apologize to all people who have visited Saucy Dame Delux and were unable to access the site. I would like for you to know that series of events leading up to the errors you see, are totally out of my control. I am just now able to address the situation.
You see, what had happend was . . .
I got an email from my webhost, the other day. I opened it and read it - it said they were SUCKAS!
But on the real, the following is not a joke or embellishment of a story. Everything I write is the gospel truth.
Around 1:00 pm Eastern time, Wednesday May 10, 2006 - webserver alexandria36 (2mhost.com) ,which holds my account for saucydamedelux.com was unplugged by The US Department of Homeland Security.
Agents entered 2mhost.com’s data center to seize the server and hard drives (main and backup), because of suspected illegal contents (they believe it’s related to child pornography). They removed the drives to analyze its contents and logs. For obvious reasons, Homeland Security has been tight lipped with the details.
Yes, that’s right people; Homeland Security has ‘ganked’ the hard drive/server from my webhost, which holds all of my sites content (emails, blog files, and everything else relative to Saucy Dame Delux). They literally pulled the plug on my site!
This not only affected my domain (site), it caused 465 other sites to go ‘down’ as well. I can only imagine the loss and inconvenience the other 465 have endured. Personally, I am devastated as I have lost 9 months worth of writing . Only ‘Uncle Sam’ has access to my blood, sweat and tears. There is a very strong possibility I will never see my archives again.
Ya’ll know how the government gets down. Homeland won’t be returning anything, to anybody, until they uncover and document whatever it is they’re looking for.
For the record, PLEASE PAY ATTENTION: This strange occurrence has nothing to do with ME or Saucy Dame Delux. I am by no means involved with the “illegal” content they are looking for. I am merely an unfortunate soul who happened to get caught up in the mix of all of this.
The past 48 hours have been very stressful for me. Yesterday, I spent a good chunk of my time contacting:
The Federal Trade Commission
The Better Business Bureau
Channel 9 News
Six Apart (Moveable Type)
and my 2mhost.com
Not sure what good has come of it, but I felt I had to do and say something.
The level of service I have received from my hosting company has been piss poor. After further research I learned that they have several unresolved complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Also, most of their “Support Team” is outsourced to India. The language barrier alone is enough to make you want to slap the shit outta someone.
They are a very elusive company (2mhost.com) . There are no contact numbers, addresses or names of corporate officers, on their website. Their only form of communication is electronic (which is slow and jenky). The contact information registered with the BBB is mostly bogus.
Moving forward: THE SHOW WILL GO ON! Saucy Dame Delux is not a wrap, by any means. I am in the process of transitioning over to a new webhost at this very moment. The GOOD NEWS is that I still have all of my photos, as well as the main template/contents for SDD.
Where I mostly took a loss is my blog (what you and I love most) and my personal email.
So, that’s what’s going down with the Saucy Dame Dizzle. It has been a very valuable lesson. I could go on for days and days just chatting about what I’ve learned from this experience. But I think I’ll leave it at this, for now. . .
*singing*
So you gotta stay tuned
Cuz there’s more to see (unbreakable)
Through the technical diffuculties (unbreakable)
We might have to take a break
But ya’ll know I’ll be back next week
I’m saying this Broad is unbreakable . . .
Also, PLEASE leave a comment or email me, angelique@saucydamedelux.com, if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks for your support.
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18 Responses to “Saucy Dame Delux, Homeland Security and a bunch of Monkey Business”
Daaaayum Lique. I’m sorry Big Brother took the football from under you, as you were kicking it. That’s gov’t for you. But, hey; take it in stride. The gov’t has the Saucy Dame’s info. becasuse she’s just too popular to ignore.
By The 5th Letter [E] on May 12, 2006
I was wondering what was going on! I am soooo glad it is only temporary. Your site is one of my daily reads.
One thing is for sure, you always have an interesting story to tell.
Sorry to hear the “Men In Black” did you like that. Keep writing! Don’t stop! The game needs you.
By Tisha on May 12, 2006
It just goes to show you that “You can’t keep a good woman down.” We may fall but we get up with a vengence. Through rain, snow, sleat, hail or gov’t Saucy Dame will get through!
By Anonymous on May 12, 2006
phew she’s back. i was worried for a minute. welcome back mi amor. u were sorely missed. remember “come back skrong”, kung-fu skrong, retarded 16year old skrong, ur grandaddy from the country skrong.
By tito on May 12, 2006
Dat shit is crazy…See they done passed a whole bunch a bullshit laws in the middle of the night that allow them to just snatch shit…eva since 911, heads don’t know but the government owns ya azz - “PATRIOT ACT” BITCHES..
Now, riddle me dis…if they knew about child pornography being on the server why didnt they just go after the mufuckas that put it up? There’s a thing called serial numbers ya heard…and they are trackable. Why fuck wit eybody shit go after dat mufucka!
I think they fuckin wit u cuz a ya blogs ma ma…isnt it wild how ok the pussygon I mean the penisgon my bad the pentagon was on ya site about a week ago…u comment on them bitches…then them bitches snatch ya shit…hmmmmm.
Lique u allready know…we been talkin for a couple days so u know how I feel…just keep doin what u doin ma ma….BONG!
By TRAMA on May 12, 2006
What in the blue hell? That’s a damn shame. Shouldn’t they be out doing some real work? Sorry hated it. Out of all the other filthy sites out there they target this one. *shakes fist* I’m going to go boil my water for those hot grits right now.
By Fresh on May 12, 2006
i am thoroughly speechless behind this. what kinds of nutter is going on w/that host?!?!?! i’m glad they at least let you put that up. coming to your page and it not being here is simply unacceptable!!!!
By lis on May 12, 2006
Good Lawd! I couldn’t believe it when you sent out that first email about this matter!!
On Tuesday (5/9) night NBC aired an episode of Law and Order SVU that involved Home Land Security and Child Porn. I found it somewhat ironic that the following day your webhost is down because some douche thought it would be great post pictures of little kids. What’s even more bizzare to me is how do people ‘get off’ on that shit.
Keep ya head up!
By Christina on May 12, 2006
Bless your heart. i know it has been an ordeal. That’s a damn shame but it’s gonna get better.
You need yo gurls to roll up on them blue suited mofos? lol. Gotta find the humor in things sometimes, even when it’s not laughable. Uhhh if any gov’t officials are reading this..my name is Heidi and I live in Switzerland lol. Luv ya girl!
By Honey on May 12, 2006
OMFG! You have got to be kidding me? This is some of the craziest mess I’ve heard in a hot minute?
Who would’ve thunk?
I’m glad you are still posting. Keep it moving! You got swagger girl, don’t let the feds hold you back!
By Jazzy Belle on May 12, 2006
I feel for you, Saucy.
Your blog has been an intergal part of why I blog. Your witty words, your on-point insights and zany pictures are the best on the ‘Net.
I can only hope that you get on these fools and get some true answers.
In the meantime, take your time and recover. I know that the gov’ment took your heart and soul, so you will need time to heal.
But in the interim, you also may need to consider hiring an attorney and see if your civil rights were violated in the process.
Keep spreading the word until you find some answers.
Keep your head up.
By Trent on May 12, 2006
I’m sorry . . .
So many of your words, thoughts, and basically life (blood, sweat, and tears) were seized. There is always a lining in every raincloud. As you said, this is probaby a basic test; a test to keep you on your toes and to further stretch you in ways you may have been afraid to explore.
I believe in spite of it’s inconvenience some good will come of this. So, you continue to write and build and teach and help others. I know your words have brought a smile to my heart-making me want to try that much harder.
You don’t know how many people you have probably affected. What you have to give is so necessary. Don’t stop. We need you, your words, your presence in every way to exist.
Thank you, Angelique for offering us the best you have to offer (even on days when “da man” makes you feel like giving up).
You are missed.
I am so glad that you can continue to fight the good fight. I know there are many who just don’t “get it” until it becomes a best seller or you receive gobs of awards…but writing is so crucial for you. Everyday is a muthf@*?in deadline!!! It’s that serious and I know. It is a tool for survival.
What I need from you, Angelique is to promise me you won’t stop….even when people make you second guess your decision. Just remember all the good that has come from your art. Hold that close because the only condition your art has is the one of affecting others. It never judges or weighs your merit. It is the divine inspiration of your innermost self.
n’dambi
By n'dambi blue on May 12, 2006
Phone Taps, Homeland Security and Evil Skeltor - 1:38 p.m.
“On a personal level would you mind mailing in your phone records to Washington DC every month? Essentially, that is what’s happening.”
“Imagine having your words misinterpreted and getting a knock at the door from the real Men in Black. These things do happen. Old heads to the site may remember the name Disgruntled Chica. Her web host had the door kicked in by Homeland Security where they proceeded to confiscate hard drives alleging their was child porn on the drives. Since when did Homeland Security become involved with child pornography cases.. oh, when the Homeland Security deputy was arrested for the same. ” (more . . . )
By Angelique on Chris for WHUDAT.COM on May 12, 2006
What the fud, yo? cracker jacks done jacked yo site. Aw.. hell to the naw! call the president, the fbi, osama…this sucks. on the real..i’d give them mofo’s something to read for real if I was you, girl.
Keep ya head up, RED. Saucy Dame Fashizzle Dizzle will come back fresh to def and I know this..
Peace girlie.
By Lish on May 12, 2006
You do what you have to until you feel somewhat vendicated. That whole thing is some BS and you deserve the truth and some monetary compensation! I know it’s hard but try not to let it stress you out too much, be angry but don’t let it take over you too much…. man dawg i am so sorry. this is tragic. i know how much that site meant to you and i know you were really getting back into it like u have always wanted, keeping it updated and such. man i am sorry. we will have to have a memorial… Just kidding. Laugh now. Cry later. 060606..
Damn, this is really fucked up. If i can help out at all, let me know.
By Nicole on May 12, 2006
I’m am missing your RADIO.BLOG. Please hurry up and get it back rolling, soon. I love your mixes.
Sowwy to hear about your mishap. Like Aretha Franklin, I’ll say a little prayer for you.
By CJ on May 13, 2006
Wow!
Saucy Dame is on the come up!
Yeah, I know that the blog is not complete. But it’s great to see that you finally are getting your groove back.
Keep us updated on your situation. I hope you get all of your files back.
Keep ya head up.
Don’t stop!
By Trent on May 16, 2006
Okay, this template is different from the one I saw yesterday. Nice
By Berry on May 16, 2006