Platinumbuck's Freepassbucks BULLSHIT - GoFuckYourself.com

Xplicit · 09-02-2003, 08:09 PM

Okay, I have tried to resolve this professionally and its not working - and as we all know, sometimes it takes a post on GFY to make these companies move.

FIRST - freepassbucks terminates me, claiming that "None of the free memberships ever signed into the members area"

This is COMPLETELE BULLSHIT. I had about 1000 joins in the month they claimed this - and not a single one signed in?? IMPOSSIBLE.

...and don't even SUGGEST I cheat, i've been sending the same traffic to MANY different programs, and only freepassbucks has claimed anything like this - in fact, i get a good ammount of UPSALES with the EXACT SAME TRAFFIC on CECash.

I explained this all to them, and they said they will still pay me, and that my check was sent on the 1st of LAST MONTH.

Well guess what, its now Sept - and STILL NO CHECK.

I know these guys are in Canada, but it does NOT take 32 days for a check to arrive to the US.

I've been in this biz much longer than most, and i'm pissed off and offended enough that they even had the NERVE to imply that i'd cheat.

Someone from platinumbucks needs to contact me NOW.

ICQ 253288438

If i'm offline send a message anyway.

Brad Mitchell · 09-02-2003, 08:12 PM

Statistically speaking... a small percentage of mail sent does take weeks and weeks to arrive!

Brad

integrated · 09-02-2003, 08:14 PM

boo hoo

maybe lost in the mail

who knows you probably do cheat

detoxed · 09-02-2003, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SinEmpire
Statistically speaking... a small percentage of mail sent does take weeks and weeks to arrive!

Brad

and some never comes

Brad Mitchell · 09-02-2003, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by detoxed

and some never comes

All true... as a sponsor, I've seen it all. Hell, probably 1% +- of all affiliate checks never get cashed.

Brad

bigdog · 09-02-2003, 08:58 PM

they should not give credit for signups until the surfer enters the member area in the first place

Nubianprince · 09-02-2003, 09:04 PM

Snake Doctor · 09-02-2003, 09:11 PM

I guess they sent you a check for those 1000 joins but it never signed into your mailbox

Rochard · 09-02-2003, 09:15 PM

I think that all programs should have a clause saying "if you go public with a dispute we have the right to with hold all monies due".

I hate dirty laundry in public.

chowda · 09-02-2003, 09:26 PM

i want to get in before this thread closes

SpeakEasy · 09-02-2003, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RocHard
I think that all programs should have a clause saying "if you go public with a dispute we have the right to with hold all monies due".

I hate dirty laundry in public.

I would agree with you 100% if the sponsor in question wasn't a board spammer. I mean if you spam your programs on public boards, then YOU have opened the door to public biz and discussions about your business. Thats why you don't see a lot of good sponsors, hosts, content producers etc... ever spamming their businesses in public.

Rochard · 09-02-2003, 10:34 PM

I disagree.

Public message boards should be used for communication, not slamming a program publically. A single person - a no one in the industry - can publically slam a large and respected company with little to back him up, and the damage can linger on for months.

kronic · 09-02-2003, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RocHard
I disagree.

Public message boards should be used for communication, not slamming a program publically. A single person - a no one in the industry - can publically slam a large and respected company with little to back him up, and the damage can linger on for months.

This is true. But sadly, some sponsors will only respond to a public dispute.

As an industry we have to police ourselves.

The sponsor's police their affiliates, in some cases by arbitrarily canning their affiliates.

So, who polices the sponsors? If they won't respond to you or give you an unsatisfactory answer, what other choice do you have?

I do think the message board route should be the last option however.

MrLasVegas · 09-02-2003, 10:48 PM

I like Cinnamon Toast and Crunch cerreal.

I wish the facts and issues in this dispute were laid out more clearly.

-mlv

WicKed NinJas · 09-02-2003, 10:55 PM

Not sure if anyone is keeping track but this is not the first complaint again PlatinumBucks just in the last few month

sextoyking · 09-02-2003, 10:58 PM

Hi,

All I know is we have always recieved our checks / payments from platinumbucks with no problems ever.

peace

Todd

WiredGuy · 09-02-2003, 10:59 PM

Always been paid in the past without problems too.
WG

integrated · 09-02-2003, 11:01 PM

PlatinumBucks are very solid

i have never sent any traffic nor have i ever been paid by them nor do i know what sites they run.

I dont know who runs the company also, but they have a banner at gfy, solid ppl

good ppl's etc

optikalz · 09-02-2003, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by integrated
PlatinumBucks are very solid

i have never sent any traffic nor have i ever been paid by them nor do i know what sites they run.

I dont know who runs the company also, but they have a banner at gfy, solid ppl

good ppl's etc

anybody else have problems with freepassbucks?

Xplicit · 09-03-2003, 01:43 AM

Quote:

This is true. But sadly, some sponsors will only respond to a public dispute.

The reason I know I need to post it here, is because they were ignoring e-mails and ICQ's.

I also read someone else posting 'They just keep saying its sent until you give up' in a post made from someone else having a problem with FPB - so that has me extra paranoid.

Listen, i've been in this biz for over 7 years - and ive NEVER been booted from a sponsor. Thats what im really angry about - The fact that my check isnt here yet is just icing on the cake.

brand0n · 09-03-2003, 01:47 AM

people use gfy like a wepon

pay me or im going to gfy!

like this shit is gonna change a fuckin thing, they canned you for fruad, they arent gonna pay you.. i dont know what would make you think anything else

no matter what board u go to, or who u bitch 2, you arent seein that cash

you say they fucked you, o well.. live and learn, point that traffic somewhere it will make you money and move on

Platinum Dave · 09-03-2003, 06:09 AM

Apreciate the thread. Very nice and very tactful.

I remember your accounts, yes we closed you down for suspected fraud. But we said we will pay you.

And we will pay you, If we said we will pay you, we will.

Looking into that right now why you havent receieved your check yet, I am sure it was sent.

basschick · 09-03-2003, 07:54 AM

there was a dispute that didn't get settled between an avs site and a webmaster. the guy presented it on awi and after some name calling, the avs guy realized he hadn't paid the guy and did so.

sometimes it really does help to make things public.

Dirty F · 09-03-2003, 08:01 AM

Its not always the webmaster who is wrong.

And the webmaster is always 1 step behind so eventually if the boards are the only way to get your money then i dont see anything wrong with that.

msg · 09-03-2003, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RocHard
I think that all programs should have a clause saying "if you go public with a dispute we have the right to with hold all monies due".

I hate dirty laundry in public.

No answers from email or icq, whats the guy supposed to do just suck it up?

Sly_RJ · 09-03-2003, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RocHard
I think that all programs should have a clause saying "if you go public with a dispute we have the right to with hold all monies due".

I hate dirty laundry in public.

And what do you suggest happens when sponsors will not respond or pay legitimate affiliates? Oh, how pleasant that would be... "tell the world we're not paying you, and guess what, we're still not paying you!"

If you haven't noticed or been given the privilege to experience, some sponsors don't respond until they're "forced" to. Read the latest HUNGRYMAN thread... perfect example of someone being "forced" to come out from hiding.

Platinum Dave · 09-03-2003, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by msg

No answers from email or icq, whats the guy supposed to do just suck it up?

Actually this webmaster contacted our sales person Ellise on the weekend. And since she was away for the labour day weekend she didnt reply to him.

Then comes the thread.

We always respond. We always pay. Accept to cheaters!

09-02-2003, 08:09 PM	#1
Xplicit Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: █◄►█ Posts: 3,558	Platinumbuck's Freepassbucks BULLSHIT Okay, I have tried to resolve this professionally and its not working - and as we all know, sometimes it takes a post on GFY to make these companies move. FIRST - freepassbucks terminates me, claiming that "None of the free memberships ever signed into the members area" This is COMPLETELE BULLSHIT. I had about 1000 joins in the month they claimed this - and not a single one signed in?? IMPOSSIBLE. ...and don't even SUGGEST I cheat, i've been sending the same traffic to MANY different programs, and only freepassbucks has claimed anything like this - in fact, i get a good ammount of UPSALES with the EXACT SAME TRAFFIC on CECash. I explained this all to them, and they said they will still pay me, and that my check was sent on the 1st of LAST MONTH. Well guess what, its now Sept - and STILL NO CHECK. I know these guys are in Canada, but it does NOT take 32 days for a check to arrive to the US. I've been in this biz much longer than most, and i'm pissed off and offended enough that they even had the NERVE to imply that i'd cheat. Someone from platinumbucks needs to contact me NOW. ICQ 253288438 If i'm offline send a message anyway.

09-02-2003, 08:12 PM	#2
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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,137	I think that all programs should have a clause saying "if you go public with a dispute we have the right to with hold all monies due". I hate dirty laundry in public. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 74,137	I disagree. Public message boards should be used for communication, not slamming a program publically. A single person - a no one in the industry - can publically slam a large and respected company with little to back him up, and the damage can linger on for months. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

09-02-2003, 10:48 PM	#14
MrLasVegas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 39	I like Cinnamon Toast and Crunch cerreal. I wish the facts and issues in this dispute were laid out more clearly. -mlv

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integrated Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: west end Posts: 3,826	PlatinumBucks are very solid i have never sent any traffic nor have i ever been paid by them nor do i know what sites they run. I dont know who runs the company also, but they have a banner at gfy, solid ppl good ppl's etc __________________ Pioneer of .TV domains Grandfather of .TV development Respected among industry LEADERS

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brand0n been very busy Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: the queen city Posts: 26,983	people use gfy like a wepon pay me or im going to gfy! like this shit is gonna change a fuckin thing, they canned you for fruad, they arent gonna pay you.. i dont know what would make you think anything else no matter what board u go to, or who u bitch 2, you arent seein that cash you say they fucked you, o well.. live and learn, point that traffic somewhere it will make you money and move on __________________ want to buy this spot for cheap? it is of course for sale. long term deals are always the best bet. brand0n/ at/ a o l dot commies.

09-03-2003, 06:09 AM	#22
Platinum Dave Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,441	Apreciate the thread. Very nice and very tactful. I remember your accounts, yes we closed you down for suspected fraud. But we said we will pay you. And we will pay you, If we said we will pay you, we will. Looking into that right now why you havent receieved your check yet, I am sure it was sent. __________________ Check out Adult Rental - Only Pay Per Signup VOD!

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basschick Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: el lay, ca usa Posts: 2,540	there was a dispute that didn't get settled between an avs site and a webmaster. the guy presented it on awi and after some name calling, the avs guy realized he hadn't paid the guy and did so. sometimes it really does help to make things public. __________________ Got Gay and For Women Traffic?

09-03-2003, 08:01 AM	#24
Dirty F Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 59,204	Its not always the webmaster who is wrong. And the webmaster is always 1 step behind so eventually if the boards are the only way to get your money then i dont see anything wrong with that.