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Re: How To Slash The Volume Of Spam You Receive

TheAntiHype — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:44:52 -0000

Hi Leslie, those Monty Python guys were before their time!!

Re: How To Slash The Volume Of Spam You Receive

Leslie MacDonald — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:56:59 -0000

Hilarious video, great info.....

Re: The Golden Thread - Another Over Hyped Launch?

K.Charanyanond. — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:40:47 -0000

Thanks for your informations.I'm thinking that you have a real new idea to work with.

The idea you suggested to use Scribd,might be great for newbie like me.

Re: Office of Fair Trading To Snag Bad Gurus

TheAntiHype — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:07:05 -0000

I think there's a "general" burying of heads in sand about many things with a "it doesn't apply or won't happen to me" attitude. I think you're right. Someone will blow a whistle and the bad-gurus house of cards may fall to the ground.

I won't be saying "told you so" - OR WILL I?

Re: Office of Fair Trading To Snag Bad Gurus

markmcgimpsey — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:32:21 -0000

Interesting post Mark. I wasn't aware of the existence of this document, but when the practices don't ring right, well there's usually some legislation somewhere.

Interestingly even though I posted over on the Warrior forum, only one person paid any attention and even at that weren't quite in agreement that more care was needed to avoid stepping over the line.

I've a feeling that sooner or later some of the gurus are going to find they are going to be used as a test case for breaking someone's laws.

Re: Internet Marketer Responsible For Prison Sentences

TheAntiHype — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:20:45 -0000

Hi Denise, good to hear from you. Glad to hear your spending money on satin pjs and not wasting it!

I came across some really relevant information about this subject - at least as it applies to the UK & Europe. I'll post later

Re: Internet Marketer Responsible For Prison Sentences

deemarie — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:53:35 -0000

Just when I think I have seen it all when it comes to hype along comes a new line. Many of these people I looked up to when I first started looking into IM and its a big disappointment to see what are bold lies being used to sell products. And that many all tell the tale just to promote a sale for them or a friend.

Unfortunately I have gotten to the point where the delete button is my best friend unless I am looking for a good chuckle for the day. It may mean I miss out on a real program put out by a honest person. But at least I still have money for my satin pj's.

Re: Internet Marketer Responsible For Prison Sentences

TheAntiHype — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:58:51 -0000

A 60 year male webmaster, showing a picture of him as a 15 year old girl with and without spots may have difficulty proving "his" claim that his revolutionary acne cream worked!

By the way - you forgot to mention that the millions are only made if you work in your pajamas :) :)

Re: Internet Marketer Responsible For Prison Sentences

thehermitvi — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:59:53 -0000

In the US you can show examples of weight loss, income, etc. but you do need a disclaimer and you are supposed to be able to prove the claim you make. This is why you will often see earning disclaimers and statements to the fact that this one individuals accomplishments aren't average.

But most people don't read the small print. If every program I ever saw gave me the results they showed in their sales pages right now I would be making millions every hour without doing any work. I do make money but believe me I work for it. :)

Re: Internet Marketer Responsible For Prison Sentences

TheAntiHype — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:24:18 -0000

It seems to me there is still a very different set of parameters online compared to offline.

It is also confused still further by the international nature of the internet - for example which law applies - that of the vendors country or the site visitor?

There are stacks of examples of possible problem areas:

Discounted prices - in the UK to do this you have to prove the product was for sale somewhere at the full price at some stage - that will be difficult for some "gurus" to prove!

Price increases in 3 days. I've seen sites that have said the same thing for years!

And the list goes on

Personally I think as long as you conduct your business ethically, honestly and don't try to mislead anyone you won't go too far wrong.

Re: Internet Marketer Responsible For Prison Sentences

CCGAL — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:45:41 -0000

You know, I was wondering about this very thing a couple of days ago, when a person I met at a marketing seminar put a video up on a new product page and used a name and story that was at odds with what/who he was when I met him last year. He hasn't responded to my e-mail question -- I guess I should not be surprised, yes?

The other thing that bothers me, as long as we're on the subject, is the use of checks, clickbank, and paypal account screen shots to "prove" that money can be made - in the "real world" it's illegal to use claims of income like that to entice people to purchase your opportunity, so I'm wondering why the same truth in advertising laws don't seem to apply to the web?

I'm with you 100% on this one: I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Re: Homer Exposed by Sylvie Fortin

TheAntiHype — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:19:22 -0000

Hi Barb, I fear Homer is a broken man and his attempts at success are really just his way of trying to impress and win over the love of his life. Until he finds another (Marge doesn't appear to feature for some reason) I'm afraid he may continue his ridiculous buying habits in his quest for the elusive dollar!

Great post by Terry L at Calming Down about relieving stress covers this very point.

Re: Homer Exposed by Sylvie Fortin

Barbara — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:32:57 -0000

I hope Homer has gotten over his broken heart. At least maybe next time...if there is a next time,
he won't let himself get roped in!

Re: How To Slash The Volume Of Spam You Receive

TheAntiHype — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:37:28 -0000

Hi Suzie - long time no see - how is it going? Glad you like it. One of those simple things easil;y overlooked that can cause big problems. Mark

Re: How To Slash The Volume Of Spam You Receive

SuzieCheel — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:36:12 -0000

This is fantastic, thanks for sharing

Re: 5 Things You Must Know About StumbleUpon

TheAntiHype — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:40:57 -0000

Hi Randy - eating too much spam yesterday no doubt! Took a glass of water while standing on my head and the extra posts seem to have disappeared. I have no idea what happened - I saw multiple posts but after checking in admin. and revisiting seems OK now.

Re: 5 Things You Must Know About StumbleUpon

thehermitvi — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:56:27 -0000

Hey Mark,

Your blog seems to have the hiccups or your enter key is stuck I am seeing the last two post numerous times.

I have no idea what could cause this other then multiple submissions.

By the way I checked and I am seeing multiple in both IE and Flock / Firefox

Re: How To Slash The Volume Of Spam You Receive

TheAntiHype — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:57:16 -0000

No problem - this is easily overlooked. Mark

Re: How To Slash The Volume Of Spam You Receive

markmcgimpsey — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:49:14 -0000

Thanks Mark. Another useful 'favourite'

Re: Randy The Hermit, Homer & Sylvie Fortin in Threesome

TheAntiHype — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:01:36 -0000

Very catchy Randy. What do you think Sylvie?

Re: Randy The Hermit, Homer & Sylvie Fortin in Threesome

thehermitvi — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:33:20 -0000

Hi Sylvie

How about Sylvie the Sin Survivor (it works on a number of levels) It could be Triple S for short.

Randy The Hermit

Re: Randy The Hermit, Homer & Sylvie Fortin in Threesome

TheAntiHype — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:04:21 -0000

Blast you Mrs Fortin - you're too quick for me. I posted that comment and went out to a meeting. It was bugging me that I'd used that term inadvertently (was struggling to find the correct one) and was returning to amend it!

You are, of course, absolutely right. You are not a guru basher but a "basher of the bad tactics used by some marketers". Now I need to invent a term for us!

I appreciate you take the time to point out the error of my ways. Spending too much time with my Homer hat on:)

Re: Randy The Hermit, Homer & Sylvie Fortin in Threesome

sylviefortin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:47:34 -0000

Thank you for the review. Very nicely done!

But I must gently correct you on the Guru Basher term. In fact, one chapter in IM Sins is against guru bashers, which will make a lot of sense when you read it. :)

I believe you have mis-labeled yourself as a guru basher. You aren't at all. You, my dear friend, are like me. You focus on the sin, not the sinner.

A Guru Basher is someone who blasts a person. Guru Bashers are detrimental to themselves, as well as to those who listen to them.

I know, I know...it's all semantics. :)

Just wanted to clarify the distinction between bashing a tactic or a product vs bashing a person upside the head. :)

*scurries off to finish Part 2*

Re: Randy The Hermit, Homer & Sylvie Fortin in Threesome

TheAntiHype — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:33:32 -0000

Thanks Sylvie - you're not only a guru basher but a good sport too!

By the way - just published my lens about Success Chef at:
http://www.squidoo.com/success-chef-review

Re: Randy The Hermit, Homer & Sylvie Fortin in Threesome

sylviefortin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:31:20 -0000

I'm perfectly fine with you using me in the running saga. I love the message you're trying to get out there, and I love that you are using tongue in cheek humor to make the point.

Plus, I am having fun with it, so why not? LOL