QUOTE (wolfie @ Dec 6 2002, 09:59 AM)
For my part, I was close to payout on RichardCrowder's EmailTrafficKingdom as well. Payout is not the issue here, however. Had I known Crowder's pattern of past non-payments to others, as well as holding out on payments, I would not have joined this website, in the first place.
The key words here are "HAD I KNOWN".
And, in this regard, I know much about Crowder's past now, having read Dana's vague outline and Shannon's more concise passage.
In both cases, coming from two past associates, too late. The forum allows anonymity for a reason and why could not Dana or Shannon, have sounded a warning bell earlier using another username? Clearly, Crowder's past is tainted and he was a high risk to anyone doing business with him.
That aside, this incident will affect all websites regarding what secrets are shared by owners about each other, and keep from members, in respect to misconduct. And so all will suffer a loss of credibility.
Indeed, the many charities solicited, from flood victims in Germany to Gypsy Dad's house burning down to Adclick's owner's mysterious illness; all of these will be targeted as suspect by many.
As per Shannon's decision to keep Richard on as a member of her website, that is her decision, as it is her website.
Let us not forget however that the large downlines generated by Crowder, in these various PTR Programs, came at the expense of his members, whom he did not pay.
I propose that all webmasters who have Crowder in their data base, as a member, delete him, for the integrity of their websites and to demonstrate that they do not tolerate cheaters; neither members NOR webmasters. To keep him as a member, who built his downline, based on deceit, is an affront to all.
Personally, I have ill feeling towards none; but I do believe in a sense of morality. A ten dollar loss for me is minimal; the act of being cheated is not forgotten, however, nor should it be by anyone. There are only two cheeks which I turn; no more.
The only hero I see here is Cynthia; who came by, in a TIMELY MANNER, to let us know that she too had been had by Crowder, regards non-payment to her hosting service, and thus confirming, in my view, Crowder's departure as "Crowder".
Yes, he may re-enter the system as anyone with any name; male or female, to start a whole new program. Such is the Internet. Consider the "real world" parallel of a business declaring bankruptcy, only to form a new entity using a different name; the name of another family member, typically. In the real world there are some restrictions; not on the Internet.
Finally, as per my PTR choices; plain and simple: REDEEM FOR ADVERTISING before reaching payout. The potential con would rather give you an advert than part with his/her money.
And yes, there are a few good webmasters/mistresses out there; they have a good track record and ae established. Keep informed by reading and reporting good AND bad experiances. Do not be intimidated by apologists who rush to their defence. You are doing us all a favor and allowing the truth to come out. People helping each other is a scenerio in which all benefit.
Do not be afraid to say what is on your mind for fear of being attacked by others. NEVER compromise your quality of morality; in the end this essence of who you are far outweighs any payout you will ever receive as a member of anything.
Thank you for reading and for any feathers ruffled, well, I do not care anymore. I do what I feel I must in words or actions.
I have tired to send warning bells.....
I had written accross E-mail Value site....I would not be held responsible for anything TKO did or any thing they transpired on.....I pm a moderator here to post in news....that I had or wanted NOTHING to do with ETK or TKO and how he refused to remove links to EV
When He pulled fast ones on me ...he was still paying members some at the time....If I had of said something then.....people would of said its because I dont work for him now. or whatever......
There have been numerous posts by others complaining about ETK....
Bad comments at TKO Forums myseriously disappear....
And like anthing...You need to have the SOLID Proof.....to back up your story....not just your one personal expreience...
Sorry the warning didnt come in time