Would this be considered theft, fraud, or anything? - GoFuckYourself.com

Rob · 08-25-2005, 02:13 PM

If you agreed to trade someone roughly $1000 in products or services in exchange for them to help promote your company and they haven't followed through?

I gave someone on this board quite a bit of shit (roughly $1000 worth) in trade for them to promote my company at shows and on various boards. A fair trade in my opinion. However, I have yet to have one single referral from this person. I've yet to have one single person even call or email me and it has been more than 8 months. This person is quite "popular" and shouldn't have a problem referring at least one person.

On top of that, when a drama thread was started regarding my company they did not even post in that thread and it made it several pages and over 1000 views. They started several other threads during the same time but failed to even make one single comment in the thread regarding my company.

The $1000 is not a big deal, I just feel like this person used their popularity to get free shit and after they received it just forgot about the deal.

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BRISK · 08-25-2005, 02:15 PM

Do you have this agreement in writing?

psili · 08-25-2005, 02:16 PM

Yea.

That's fucked up.

Rob · 08-25-2005, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BRISK

Do you have this agreement in writing?

If by writing you mean ICQ logs then yes, I have the agreement in writing.

Jace · 08-25-2005, 02:18 PM

i am sorry man, i will get you more printing jobs, i have been slacking

oh yeah, did phil call you?

Rob · 08-25-2005, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JaceXXX

i am sorry man, i will get you more printing jobs, i have been slacking

oh yeah, did phil call you?

Hell Jace, I sponsored one of your parties with free flyers that cost a fraction and you're still steadily sending me new referalls!

And nope, he hasn't called yet.

Jace · 08-25-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HighOnAcid

Hell Jace, I sponsored one of your parties with free flyers that cost a fraction and you're still steadily sending me new referalls!

And nope, he hasn't called yet.

hahahaha, nice man

as for phil, his last printer just upped his price, and he told them to GFY....so he should be calling you in the next few days with this...

Realpascal · 08-25-2005, 02:35 PM

That's fucked up man..

Rob · 08-25-2005, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JaceXXX

hahahaha, nice man

as for phil, his last printer just upped his price, and he told them to GFY....so he should be calling you in the next few days with this...

Very cool. You know that I'll hook him up.

I should name the person who freeloaded off of me so they don't take advantage of anyone else.

Triple 6 · 08-25-2005, 03:42 PM

so do it then

Jace · 08-25-2005, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighOnAcid

Very cool. You know that I'll hook him up.

I should name the person who freeloaded off of me so they don't take advantage of anyone else.

yeah, i would man...seems pretty petty to do something like what he/she did...and in all honesty, it isn't hard to promote someone else while doing other things...so there really is no excuse for grabbing your work then not reciprocating with promotion

EroticySteve · 08-25-2005, 03:50 PM

A handshake goes a long way bu ICQ logs go farther. Sometimes things just don't work out and it's not a matter of fault but a resolution must be met. Barters are tricky, just because it's not cash money doesn't allow someone to rip you off or take advantage of a deal.

If it's more than a simple misunderstanding I'm sorry to hear.

wjxxx · 08-25-2005, 03:56 PM

that`s sad

eroswebmaster · 08-25-2005, 05:54 PM

Dude you have never given me anything for free...I paid for my product so I have a choice and I still stand behind your work.

Pretty pathetic that "popular" person took advantage of you like that.

SureFire · 08-25-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eroswebmaster

....

Pretty pathetic that "popular" person took advantage of you like that.

I agree.

I give Acid shit on the boards and still refer clients to his company.

Doctor Dre · 08-25-2005, 08:04 PM

That fucking sucks ... With the prices you gave me I just promote you for free everytime I can ... and whenever clients contact me I send them over to you most of the time ;)

Sly · 08-25-2005, 08:08 PM

It happens. I've ran into similar situations. Write it off as a loss and never do business with that person again, also use it as a learning experience.

Jace · 08-25-2005, 08:10 PM

what are the dimensions needed when priting a black of muenster cheese? and can you cut those?

08-25-2005, 02:13 PM	#1
Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	Would this be considered theft, fraud, or anything? If you agreed to trade someone roughly $1000 in products or services in exchange for them to help promote your company and they haven't followed through? I gave someone on this board quite a bit of shit (roughly $1000 worth) in trade for them to promote my company at shows and on various boards. A fair trade in my opinion. However, I have yet to have one single referral from this person. I've yet to have one single person even call or email me and it has been more than 8 months. This person is quite "popular" and shouldn't have a problem referring at least one person. On top of that, when a drama thread was started regarding my company they did not even post in that thread and it made it several pages and over 1000 views. They started several other threads during the same time but failed to even make one single comment in the thread regarding my company. The $1000 is not a big deal, I just feel like this person used their popularity to get free shit and after they received it just forgot about the deal. </rant> __________________

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EroticySteve Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 4,365	A handshake goes a long way bu ICQ logs go farther. Sometimes things just don't work out and it's not a matter of fault but a resolution must be met. Barters are tricky, just because it's not cash money doesn't allow someone to rip you off or take advantage of a deal. If it's more than a simple misunderstanding I'm sorry to hear. __________________ You deserve to make more money. I'll help you do that. Our affiliates earn up to $3/email or $107/sale email steve <at> eroticy.com - icq 290153464

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wjxxx So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,448	that`s sad

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eroswebmaster March 1st, 2003 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seat 4 @ Venetian Poker Room Posts: 20,295	Dude you have never given me anything for free...I paid for my product so I have a choice and I still stand behind your work. Pretty pathetic that "popular" person took advantage of you like that. __________________ For rent - ICQ 127-027-910 Click here for more details

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