Another fine example of Timothy B. McCormack the puking out garbage

[Matthew Chan]

There is no question that I do my share of venting, ranting, and even a bit of name-calling. But I do try to make sure it is appropriate to the context of the discussion.

Given that I am a cranky and mean SOB at times, I also strive to maintain a good level of credibility when I can. That is why sometimes I ask for some restraint here on the forums regarding some of the more colorful humor and antics we sometimes engage in. A lot of it is because I want to maintain some level of minimal credibility not because I don't have a sense of humor. We have newcomers coming all the time and one never knows what they will contribute when they post.

Here on the forums, we can be more casual because many of us are "old-timers" in this little informal social club. But on the blog side of ELI, you will notice there is a different decorum and level of interaction there.

But make no mistake, when it comes to written complaints, legal actions, letter responses, etc. I take it very seriously and want to make sure it is the best possible presentation. I don't endorse nonsensical, thoughtless, ill-considered, or trivial actions.  That is why I don't encourage people to complain anonymously or use lazy form letters. If you can't legitimately write and sign your real name to a written complaint or letter, then don't bother doing it all.  It is a waste of time.

What sets ELI apart from all the other places that discuss and fight extortion letters is the level of credibility, community interaction, transparency, quality of information, and quality of discussions here. Oscar and I made this agreement early on we would conduct ourselves differently than the rest of the people.  We would play off each others strengths and create something larger than each of us could do separately.

It is my ongoing goal to continue to legitimize and improve the overall quality of ELI.  Thankfully, you guys haven't given me too much grief over the years. I do appreciate your willingness to be team-players when you really don't have to. I also appreciate the loyalty.

The ELI community has made huge strides in affecting change over the last four years.  Education and community is such a powerful thing. It goes to show that you don't need a ton of money to fight back.

[Greg Troy (KeepFighting)]

I agree with Matt, writing a letter to the Attorney General is not something that should be done lightly.  If I do not get the proof from Getty that I reasonably requested since they claim I owe them money I will write a complaint letter to the Attorney Generals of Washington State and Ohio.  I will make them as professional as I can stating the facts of the case and ask for their help in looking into the matter.

[Jerry Witt (mcfilms)]

I think that is a very reasonable and fair approach.

[Oscar Michelen]

Great post buddhapi! People should really think before they blog.

[Robert Krausankas (BuddhaPi)]

Perhaps the name you're after is actually Ms. Susan A Klatt, shes listed as paralegal to Timothy B McCormack in the complaint that was submitted to the Washington State Attorney General.

I'll take a stab at the name, perhaps it is Lauren Kingston, she's listed on Mr Rogers' Timothy B McCormacks website as an attorney and is also an ex employee of getty Images..how convenient is that...they are both sleeping in the same bed now!

And as usual when you dangle out a carrot like that I'm always the first to bite..guess I'll be calling the Washington Attorney General..