Below is a single trail of emails to one letter recipient. Notice the progression in the tone of emails. Mr. Riddick throws a lot of threats and dialog around until there is silence. That is when he practically begs for a response at the end and tries without success for a “settlement”. ===== From: George …
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Dec 21 2011
Teri S. Expresses Urgency to Settle
Very similar to Mr. Riddick’s style of urgent emails, Teri questions why there has been no response and urges cooperation. She apparently believes that Mr. Riddick will soon forward her case (among others) to his attorneys. This email also demonstrates that Teri is actively participating in this process and not a passive participant as she …
Dec 21 2011
Imageline Settlement Agreement Sent by Teri S.
I have seen versions of this email sent by Teri to different parties. This is where I got confirmation that Teri was dealing with more than one recipient and I believed she was negotiating on behalf of Mr. Riddick/ImageLine. The entire center portion of the email was written by Mr. Riddick which was passed on …
Dec 21 2011
Teri S. Says George Riddick Wants Her to Be Involved in Settlements
Teri speaks with authority as to Mr. Riddick’s intent and actions. For a passive supporter, she appears quite active and assertive here. ===== Subject: Re: Infringement Claim Date:Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:56:38 -0500 From: Teri SXXXXXX <teri@XXXXXXXXX.com> Reply-To: teri@XXXXXXX.com Organization: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX To: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Hi XXXXX, Mr. Riddick typically sends the image of the design in …
Dec 21 2011
Teri S. Initiates Contact to Letter Recipient
Teri appears to initiate contact without any solicitation from letter recipient. Along with the introduction, Teri states that Mr. Riddick has allowed her to be a “mediator”. ===== Subject: Email Date: Thu, XX XXX 2009 XX:59:49 -0600 (CST) From: teri@XXXXXXX.com To: XXXXXXXXX@gmail.com Hello XXXXXXX, It’s extremely important that I get in touch with you asap, …
Dec 21 2011
Teri S. Negotiates on Behalf of George Riddick/Imageline
I received information and emails earlier about a woman named Teri S. but did not post it out of respect and at the request from my first informant. I also did not have enough information to responsibly report what her actual role was in the Riddick/ImageLine controversy. Teri has asked me to not reveal her …
Dec 21 2011
George Riddick of Imageline “Introduction Letter”
From: “George Riddick” <griddick@imageline2.com> To: <XXXXXXXX@XXXXXXXXXX.com> Subject: Copyright issues – URGENT Date: Sat, 21 XXX 2009 XX:25:48 -0500 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Dear XXXXXXXX, According to public records, the web site www.XXXXXX.com is owned and operated by you. I have some very bad news to share with you this afternoon. My name is George Riddick. I …
Dec 21 2011
George Riddick of Imageline “Extends Deadline Due to Technical Problems”
Dear XXXXXX, Due to some technical difficulties with the documentation and delivery of evidence from Imageline at the end of last week, we are extending the deadline for you to respond to our most recent ‘settlement and release’ proposal until 5:30 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, February 3. 2009. Unfortunately, we have been forced to protect …
Dec 21 2011
George Riddick of Imageline Says “Quit Whining and Complaining”
From: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Sent: XXXXXday, XXXruary 03, 2009 7:20 PM To: ‘George Riddick’ Subject: RE: XXXXXXXXX – FW: identified infringements – unresolved George, as I told you before when you suggested that I had infringed, I was shocked and immediately removed the designs, closed my web site and notified those who may have downloaded the designs. …
Dec 21 2011
George Riddick of Imageline Attacks “Grandmother with Medical Problems”
Self-explanatory. ===== From: XXXXXXX@XXXXX.com Sent: XXXday, XXXXuary 30, 2009 3:03 PM To: George Riddick Subject: RE: identified infringements George, I want you to know I am an unemployed grandmother with medical problems. I created my embroidery designs as a hobby. It was not a business by any standard. I simply hoped to be able to …
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