[R-390] Netiquette

[Barry Williams]

Good points, Cecil.

We keep running into these guys over time, and some are con men. I think 
the key theme is to use common sense in posting about these guys. Of 
course, that is impossible to abide by since it gets emotional by the 
time a timely alert makes it to us.

Weighing both sides of this- I would opt to hear about the worst 
scammers to protect ourselves. I know I pay attention when I hear about 
them.


Barry


> Group,
>
> I think it makes sense to mention briefly to the group about "Business 
> Concerns" that have a long, proven history of less than desirable 
> business habits. (as well as those that do a consistently positive 
> business) But mostly when you have had first hand experience...not to 
> just jump on the bandwagon cause the cousin of your sister-in-laws 
> brother rumored he had or because it makes for great fun.
>
> I also believe individuals that enter into sales of items to other 
> individuals is a whole different animal.
>
> There could be any number of reasons, that we are not privy to, that 
> can cause a couple of individuals to have a problem with a 
> transaction.  A single transaction between individuals that goes south 
> doesn't set a precedent that all transactions with that individual 
> will.  Usually an individual that takes advantage of more than a 
> couple of others in the same community will cut his own throat and the 
> problem is solved.
>
> I have on occasion sent private emails to individuals that were 
> showing interest in doing business with other individuals, warning 
> them to be careful, if I have had a bad experience or knew someone I 
> trust that has. But if we created a "Black List" of individuals that 
> any of us have had a problem with we would probably find some of our 
> list "Hero's" on it.  Les you don't have to post an Amen...I received 
> it telepathically..:-)
>
> I think, as many do, keeping a personal Black List is more 
> appropriate. (I'm quite sure Hank Arney has one of those from his past 
> experiences)
>
> Just as we are warned "Buyer Beware"  there is an opposite and equal 
> warning of "Seller Beware". (hmm...a theory of business relativity)
>
> Just because someone is a member of this list doesn't mean he can be 
> trusted to ship something to that hasn't been paid for yet.  I would 
> have to know a fellow pretty good...at least as well as one can know 
> someone through participation on a reflector, to extend myself to any 
> degree.  I have with several...all were long time list members and 
> with no issues!  There are so many new guys that float through here, 
> as well as those who lurk on various lists for profit...it's wise to 
> have your shields up unless you have seen posts for years from a guy 
> you choose to trust to any great financial degree.
>
> Just my thoughts...
>
> Don't want to see anyone taken advantage of...but I don't want to see 
> any unnecessary public lynchings either....
>
> Cecil
> K5DL