“We do not steal for profit. We salvage what corporations abandon. A fading guide from 2015 is as valuable as a silent film. Denim culture is living history. We are pirates of the golden thread.”
: This typically refers to a digital distribution group or a specific curator who specialized in preserving or "ripping" content from paywalled lifestyle sites.
The "GoldenPirates" group was historically associated with archiving and distributing content from adult or lifestyle-focused subscription websites. The specific URL "myjeans.com" was a site known for featuring glamour models and lifestyle photography.