auctiongallery2
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:31:33 AM new
As we all know they have announced a bunch more contests over on the BidBay boards to take the users minds off of the truth.
But this I am concerned about. I have bookmarked this and have printed out a copy of it and will be forwarding it in a complaint to the FTC the Federal Trade Commission.
The CEO began a new thread announcing for one member to come in and look. And in the message body of that post he gave her the link to an auction where they would find the object they have to click on in order to win cash money. The prize was $50.00
Another member on that same thread asked the CEO if he's got an "itch" to give out the locations of the prize to email him. I wonder if this will happen?
Now why did the CEO choose one member to point this out to?
Is this ethical? Is it legal? Is it fair?
I wonder about all three.
I'm sure someone will be over here quickly to point out he's the CEO and he can do whatever he wants to and that this is not really a "contest" blah blah blah pass the koolaid!
Man will the integrity issues over there ever cease to exist?
AG2
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KnottedLady
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:37:11 AM new
AG2,
I've been meaning to ask you? Where did you obtain the Bidbay stores that I purchased from you? Did you pay cash for them or bidbay bucks. I know I gave you cash for them.
Is it ethical to be for a site when it is to your financial advantage and against it, when it is no longer worth it to you? Ethics seem to be such a shady area to define, no?
Catie
Edited to correct typo.
[ edited by KnottedLady on Feb 10, 2001 09:41 AM ]
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bbbilly
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:39:58 AM new
againt?
Is that a typo or a new word? Just wondering as I like to stay informed
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mrfanini
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:41:24 AM new
AG2- I would take the time and answer your question, But since you already had form your own opinion on the matter. I believe that the best person to answer your own question is your self.
as this debate will be a one way street.
due to such a narrow line
mrfanini
The opinion express above are just for comparison purpose
only. Please be advised that your brain mileage may change, ME think it Will
and to some of "US" it will be a total recall.
please noted the word "US"
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:46:47 AM new
I see no one even attempted to answer that question
AG2
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KnottedLady
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:52:03 AM new
AG2,
I will attempt to answer it. I think GT was trying to create fun at the site. He may have posted that for one person to read, but obviously everyone reading the board was free to click on that link. As it was, it was a different person who found the Bidbay Billy. If Mystery Man started to hand out $50 bills, would there be as much ruckus? If it is illegal, then let the FTC determine it. I hold no pretenses in knowing the law in such matters.
Now, will you attempt to answer my question please?
Catie
[ edited by KnottedLady on Feb 10, 2001 09:52 AM ]
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mrfanini
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:52:52 AM new
AG2- I did answer your Question
please read my last post here
your answer is in between the line
do to the fact (thank to you) that I'm in a narrow line with AW
mrfanini
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 10, 2001 09:55:51 AM new
And Knottedlady to answer your question.
I paid for them with the BidBay bucks I won in one of the only contests I participated in.
They were an investment and they paid off.
When I sold you and others my BidBay Buck stores I sold them all with the exception of 1 because I had still planned on staying.
However after the integrity issues continued to be ignored on that site I decided I wanted out of there as I did not want my name attached to it and sold them all.
You and the others I sold them to were aware that I was leaving. I think I made that perfectly clear.
I had planned on doing it quietly until George made an appearance over here attempting to get the AW moderators to censor the posts that were negative in regards to BidBay. That angered me...quite a bit to say the least. So I then decided my leaving wouldn't be so quiet after all.
I made sure to follow BidBay's chat guidelines but over here I was able to express myself freely.
And because of that free expression here I was ultimately suspended from my chat privileges.
So I have begun to speak louder...and my voice is being heard.
AG2
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KnottedLady
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:00:50 AM new
AG2.
LOL, just a gentle reminder . .your voice is being heard in the basement, remember? Although a new Bidbayer did publically thank many of you there for helping them to find Bidbay.
I really do have to get to work. I hope you find peace with yourself and this situation.
Catie
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mrfanini
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:03:35 AM new
Well AG2- i love to stay and chat with you
but it's such a nice day here in Our State
and my limo is waiting it's time to do more PR for the great Cause that i believe and support 100%
Hey maybe one day we can meet and have a beer
since we are not far from each other..
the best to you
mrfanini
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:04:15 AM new
Now that I have answered your question I would like to point out the topic of discussion is if what happend was ethical or legal.
One of the CG's states that we are to address the topic and not the individual.
Your ethics question was addressed at me and my ethics. I ask that you please stick to the topic at hand.
And if you think I'm incorrect I'm sure a moderator will point out the error of either mine or your ways.
Thanks,
AG2
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:05:45 AM new
mrfanini...your limo?
You stated to me in email that you donated the limo you won from BidBay to your church for a fund raiser.
Wow what a bombshell.
AG2
[ edited by auctiongallery2 on Feb 10, 2001 10:06 AM ]
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bbbilly
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:09:32 AM new
it was an old beater limo anyway!!!Probably was used to haul dead people (a hearse)
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mrfanini
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:12:20 AM new
and i did for a tax write off
and yes i said my limo but did i tell you which one, or was that an assuption on your part.
got to go
see you
oh how about that beer
mrfanini
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auctiongallery2
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:13:29 AM new
well I'm sure you have my address just have the driver bring you on up here.
I would drink a beer with you.
AG2
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bbbilly
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:23:58 AM new
Jesse Jackson had a big tax write off also! He is getting busted and so are you!
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Humbled
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posted on February 10, 2001 10:25:15 AM new
Is it possible to use those three words in the same sentence? I don't think so. JMHO, which is never really humble.lol
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auctiongaurd
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posted on February 10, 2001 11:02:50 AM new
zzzzzz what was this about?
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RTalon235
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posted on February 10, 2001 11:10:15 AM new
AG2,
Geeze man...if you're gonna talk about me at least use my name! I could use the attention! When I posted the "get the itch" line it was a joke! Why is it that you are the only one who doesn't get it? GT won't send me anything nor was I even asking for anything either. While you're at it..keep your eyes peeled on the winners' list...you will never see my sn on it. Besides, what can the FTC do? Considering that no laws were broken and since the Billys are not considered a "contest" under statute they have no power and you are wasting you time. My God man....try something productive with your time!
RTalon235
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msgodrocks
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posted on February 10, 2001 11:12:31 AM new
I believe it was about if something ,like maybe fixing contests by bidbay was legal or ethical. We should know by now that you cannot use those three words together......
legal, ethical, and bidbay!
They are over there having thier little koolaide party, trying to act up and normal. I bet you the emails are flying between them. Two faced is not the word. The empire shall crumble the minute they start charging and no sales. Already a lot of the yahoo drifters have pulled out because of no sales. I cannot wait to see this!!
They bought their own format business like AW. I wonder why they don't use it and stay out of the basement?
What was it called? Auctionbrief? That must mean because they will be doing auctions briefly. LOLLOLLOLLOLLOL
They are a play money, chat room, contest board and that is that!!!
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Hooteywho
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posted on February 10, 2001 11:19:20 AM new
and don't forget they "have new templates!". Yippee! I wonder who they "borrowed" those from? <wink wink>
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Wishmaker68
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posted on February 10, 2001 11:47:53 AM new
RTalon235,
Are you over here kicking water dishes ?
They could never appreciate you here. Only we can know the warmth and love you put in to everyone of your smart remarks. Don't waist your breath.
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Hooteywho
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posted on February 10, 2001 11:49:50 AM new
Auctiongaurd you are TOOOOOOOO good!!! ROFL
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RTalon235
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posted on February 10, 2001 11:57:46 AM new
Hiya Wishmaker68! I know it's a waste of time venting here but I just love a good fight! Oh, Auctionguard...isn't that considered illegal use of copyrighted material??? I must inform the FTC about this!
RTalon235
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Hooteywho
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posted on February 10, 2001 12:04:24 PM new
I doubt it since it was probably a GIF file. AND he isn't promoting his site with it AND does it say "property of......." ??
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Wishmaker68
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posted on February 10, 2001 12:16:11 PM new
Oh but dosen't that little Kool Aid guy have that TM next to him. Doesn't that me Trade Mark and doesn't that mean it is copywrited.
Oops did I say that.
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pattaylor
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posted on February 10, 2001 12:16:53 PM new
Everyone,
Actually, the gif posted is a copyright violation and I have deleted it.
auctiongaurd,
Please don't post copyrighted material again.
Pat
[email protected]
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DrJon71
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posted on February 10, 2001 12:22:53 PM new
Ze Doctor knows who wishmaker is!!! Too much double talk of mud slinging!! shame shame...troll troll!! (check date of joining AW!) he he
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Wishmaker68
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posted on February 10, 2001 12:23:40 PM new
Thanks Pat,
A fair moderator at last. But don't tell anyone. They are few and far in between .
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Wishmaker68
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posted on February 10, 2001 12:27:16 PM new
Ok so tell me who I am. I have a raffle going to have my identaty guessed and nobody at Bidbay can guess so what do you know that they don't know.
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