As a forum moderator, I don't think I ask for much. Just some basic rules and common sense. You don't even have to agree with me. Although I am greatly appreciative of accolades, it is not required to get my respect and some consideration. All I ask is some mutual respect and consideration come my way. I also have a problem with overstepping boundaries by too much. Almost everyone knows I hate cold-calls from out of the blue but it still happens.
Well, I had a guy who I helped run a mini-campaign from behind the scenes against Masterfile. I wanted to see if I could successfully beat back a Masterfile claim. Well, one "lucky" guy took me up on it.
Of course, this guy is a big talker about how is going to fight back, etc. I don't have a problem with it because I am backing him prepared for a Masterfile response. But I know deep down this guy doesn't have much to go up against Masterfile because he isn't too keen to paying Oscar (cheap), afraid of what his wife might think (coward), and thinks he is going to out-argue Masterfile (dumb). But all that doesn't matter to me because I am trying to do a good deed. There is nothing that can be lost and everything to gain by standing up against Masterfile.
Anyhow, after a whole bunch of postings, this guy just goes dead silent which is fine. Sometimes just laying low is simply the easiest and the right thing to do. All of a sudden out of nowhere, this guy gets self-conscious and a thin-skin and announces himself to crack on me when I only made a passing anonymous mention of his story in relatively vague terms.
I am fully aware that I could be a decent human being and let it slide. And if I weren't heading up ELI, I would in "normal" circumstances. But I have a reputation to protect especially against lawyers and adversaries that might decide to get a bug up their rear-end to come after or accuse me of BS charges. As most of you know, I am not against using lawyers (Oscar is my partner after all) but they are expensive to use over stupid stuff. And I believe having a brain, spine, and out of the box thinking goes a long way to getting results.
But what really upsets me is when on top of everything else, someone is going to crack on me on my own forums coming from a guy who has gone dark for months who received a ton of FREE ELI help. He only decides to resurface long enough to crack on me, not to comment on any other thing or even Masterfile. Ungrateful "person".
Obviously, I didn't take it well and I had a lot to say. I warn you, this doesn't paint me as a decent human being but it does tell people to chill out where I am concerned and don't be ungrateful to the person who did a boatload on your behalf when you were too cheap to hire Oscar.
http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/getty-images-letter-forum/masterfile-starts-it-round-of-2012-lawsuits/msg7576/#msg7576
Well, I had a guy who I helped run a mini-campaign from behind the scenes against Masterfile. I wanted to see if I could successfully beat back a Masterfile claim. Well, one "lucky" guy took me up on it.
Of course, this guy is a big talker about how is going to fight back, etc. I don't have a problem with it because I am backing him prepared for a Masterfile response. But I know deep down this guy doesn't have much to go up against Masterfile because he isn't too keen to paying Oscar (cheap), afraid of what his wife might think (coward), and thinks he is going to out-argue Masterfile (dumb). But all that doesn't matter to me because I am trying to do a good deed. There is nothing that can be lost and everything to gain by standing up against Masterfile.
Anyhow, after a whole bunch of postings, this guy just goes dead silent which is fine. Sometimes just laying low is simply the easiest and the right thing to do. All of a sudden out of nowhere, this guy gets self-conscious and a thin-skin and announces himself to crack on me when I only made a passing anonymous mention of his story in relatively vague terms.
I am fully aware that I could be a decent human being and let it slide. And if I weren't heading up ELI, I would in "normal" circumstances. But I have a reputation to protect especially against lawyers and adversaries that might decide to get a bug up their rear-end to come after or accuse me of BS charges. As most of you know, I am not against using lawyers (Oscar is my partner after all) but they are expensive to use over stupid stuff. And I believe having a brain, spine, and out of the box thinking goes a long way to getting results.
But what really upsets me is when on top of everything else, someone is going to crack on me on my own forums coming from a guy who has gone dark for months who received a ton of FREE ELI help. He only decides to resurface long enough to crack on me, not to comment on any other thing or even Masterfile. Ungrateful "person".
Obviously, I didn't take it well and I had a lot to say. I warn you, this doesn't paint me as a decent human being but it does tell people to chill out where I am concerned and don't be ungrateful to the person who did a boatload on your behalf when you were too cheap to hire Oscar.
http://www.extortionletterinfo.com/forum/getty-images-letter-forum/masterfile-starts-it-round-of-2012-lawsuits/msg7576/#msg7576
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Feel a little bit self-conscious do we? I didn't mention anyone by name or a specific case. You appear to want to own up to it. So what is it that I said that is incorrect? I am happy to correct it. Do you object to the "lazy, cheap, and spineless" comment? They were generic comments.
As the ELI Forums are run by me, I will talk about what I feel like on any thread I want. There were a number of people that I did go out of my way to assist and talk to for free, not just you. You were one of those guys that got way more time than I should have given. I remembered one comment made to me by someone (might or might not be you) throwing in my face how "I was the one doing the calling". When I heard that comment, I immediately knew what that meant and I wouldn't make the mistake again. Somehow that person thought they were doing ME a favor trying to help him. I thought to myself how ridiculous is that. I know how to handle my own situations and here this guy thinks I am doing him a favor.
I now believe giving "free" time has zero value. So newbies get zero free time from me unless they make the minimal ELI Contribution. They make an ELI Contribution then they get past the gate and my hospitality. ELI Forum, self-study, stress, and work is FREE for the people who want to engage in it. But zero free time from me and Oscar. You got the benefit of having your correspondence against Masterfile posted for everyone to read on the ELI Documents Library which will never happen for free again. I even took the time to explain the strategy. It was my way of helping you push back against Masterfile but you seem a bit ungrateful now. I am more than happy to take your letters and your ELI Forum account down and then you can deal with Masterfile 1-on-1. Then you can explain to your wife about why Masterfile letters by Geoffrey Beal suddenly appear on your doorstep.
As far as I can tell you did not hire Oscar either which is NOT mandatory. It was way simpler than me taking the time to talk to you, getting your emails, coaching you, and posting in the ELI Documents Library. I didn't have to do any of that.
I don't have a problem with you wanting to hide out. That's fine. But don't get an attitude with me when you are the one who used ELI resources, my time, and my strategy to beat down Geoffrey Beal. I can't undo my time but I can take down the files against Geoffrey Beal and Masterfile come after you again. Give the word and all your emails will be immediately deleted. You can go back fending for yourself.
I was addressing the issue of a comment of how suddenly "my rule" of "1 image doesn't get a lawsuit" suddenly gets thrown out the window. I clarified that it was NEVER an absolute rule which is why I tell people to respond and NOT IGNORE it ... just in case. I also subscribe to fighting back when appropriate. I practice what I preach. How do you think ELI got started to begin with?
Making some of these rash fear-based assumptions goes to a recurring pattern of those who let their fears do the talking instead of their brain. Statistically, there is still a very, very low chance of getting hit with a lawsuit even from Masterfile.
May I suggest you grow a spine and not crack on the person who went way beyond the call of duty to help your case when no one else would do it for free. As I said, I am more than happy to take down the very public letters against Geoffrey Beal if you feel that was no help to you. I didn't call you out by name. You called yourself out.
Regarding your comments about "appropriate time and location", I take that to mean you want to ride out the 3-year statute of limitations?
Since you are out here, why don't you give us an update? Has Masterfile contacted you or has it been all quiet? If Masterfile has, in fact, contacted you then let me know.
I want to help and support others but I can't save the world. I especially can't help people who say they don't want to pay but to much of a coward or too cheap to do anything about it. The rest of the ELI Community can do what they want.
I am telling you and everyone, I now qualify who I help.
Regarding you, Dieselfish? You are unbelievable after the mini-campaign I did on your behalf and you think your freaking letters and emails were such a big deal. Let's put this to a test. I don't bluff. I promise you I have no problems taking down all your correspondence against Geoffrey Beal and Masterfile and giving them a free pass against you.
Otherwise, just chill out. You not only don't have a spine, too cheap to hire Oscar, too dumb to fight back on your own, can't get your wife in line with what your doing, but you also have a thin skin to boot and no sense of appreciation.
I could say more but I won't.... for now.