On Max: I HATE his stuff. But, I was outraged when he was convicted.

I was not alone. Most if not all of the posters still posting when he was convicted were outraged this the Bush Administration's misuse of power.

If there were not technicalities in Jeff's case [fifth amendment issues with him doing his own books, for example], he'd likely be there, too.

IIRC, most of the SUPPORT on this board came from fellow porn producers who felt he could be the sacrifice to protect their worthless hides.

Review the threads. I was so outraged I even advocated Jury Nullification.