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Posted by Hammerer on 10/01/96 11:28
"Gypsy" <nospam@mawlse.com> wrote in message
news:1mX0f.2665$R4.395132@news20.bellglobal.com...
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> "Hammerer" <hammerer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:43443abb$1_2@x-privat.org...
> >
> > "Gypsy" <nospam@mawlse.com> wrote in message
> > news:RGW0f.2651$R4.390903@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > >
> > > "Hammerer" <hammerer@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:434425fa_3@x-privat.org...
> > > >
> > > > "Gypsy" <nospam@mawlse.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:vJU0f.2599$R4.383326@news20.bellglobal.com...
> > > > >
> > > > > The slimeballs are already coming out from under the
> > > > > rocks And trying to make money for what is feely
> > > > > available in this group. HEY RIAA , HERE"S A FISH
> > > > > FOR YA,....BITE IT'S HEAD OFF
> > > > > =====================================
> > > > > Your WinMX Dead? Download WinMXRepair and get your
> > > > > WinMX software back online.
> > > > > http://www.SpamSnipped.com
> > > > > AVOID SCAMMERS LIKE THIS AND TELL OTHERS
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hey - thanks a bunch, Gyps! You just saved me from spending
> > > > even more of my dad's ill-gotten cash! Cheers, mate! If only
> > > > there were more like you in this evil group, etc, etc. Yes!
> > > >
> > >
> > > I'm not quite sure how to take that reply ?
> > >
>
> > Perhaps it's for the best.
> > >
>
> > > But I'm seeing too many posts from people who can't
> > > get winmx back up and may fall for this type of scam.
> > >
>
> > Evolution in action. Besides, your concern is misplaced.
> > NOTHING will make those who fall for this type of scam
> > stop falling for it. You're wasting your time.
>
>
> You have a sad attitude if you really believe that.
> Even nubes can be helped with a warning.
> NOT bringing these sites to peoples attention is far worse.
>
I was a little harsh. Despite the fact that you published the URL, I'm sure
you meant well. I'm merely saying that it usually goes like this . . . .
(1) "nube" doesn't read WinMX, or general P2P newsgroup and/or web forum,
(2) "nube" downloads legitimate copy of WinMX,
(3) "nube" finds he/she can't connect, for a WIDE variety of reasons,
(4) "nube" finds scam paysite, believes it means easy downloads FOREVER, and
spends money,
(5) "nube" finds this group, or some forum, and admits to being 'taken in'.
Of course, you could replace step (2) with the contents of step (4), delete
(4), and renumber (5) to (4). The point is, "nubes" who are considering
buying a free program, and who can actually find a newsgroup or forum first
aren't going to read your post, much less understand what it's saying. They
WANT to believe that if you pay for something, it must be better. Basic
psychology. I wonder if anyone's clicked on your link and paid. I wouldn't
be surprised.
>
> > >
> > > I hate giving these idiots publicity
> > >
>
> > You published the URL of one of the operations in question.
> > Thus giving them publicity. Don't do it again, seeing as you
> > "hate" it so much.
> >
>
> I hardly think the post could be considered SPAM.
>
By publishing it, you became a participant in the whole process, though I'm
NOT saying you're a spammer as such. I'm merely saying you didn't think
about what you were doing. It was a silly thing to do.
>
> Any more than warning people that the previously
> mentioned .dll file now should not be used.
>
Nonsense.
>
> The only ones who would be against this type of post
> are the scuzzbuckets who try to fleece people.
>
By publishing the URL, you could be seen by a casual observer as a
scuzzbucket who tries to fleece people. I'm sure the operation in question
truly appreciated you giving them a mention.
>
> Makes me wonder about why you should be against warnings of it.
>
Makes me wonder that perhaps YOU were recently 'taken in' by the scamsite in
question. In which case, perhaps you see yourself in my 5-step plan, above.
You *know* I had to say that, don't you?!
>
> > >
> > > but hopefully some may see that thesePAY FOR FIX
> > > sites should all be avoided. THEY DO EXIST, AND
> > > OFFER NOTHING MORE THAN YOU WILL FIND
> > > RIGHT HERE, BE WARNED, AND WARN OTHERS.
> > >
>
> > Yes. So you said before.
> >
>
> And probably will again, if I find more popping up
>
Good for you. You might want to think about not advertising them so
carelessly next time, though.
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