Author Topic: re News Article "eBay buyers fleeced by teenage internet girl" (Read 86184 times)

*CountessA* · « **Reply #100 on:** June 27, 2009, 07:50:51 PM »

Now, if you take the first left at the big tree-stump shaped like an 8-fingered cat-burglar, and keep going until you reach the paddock where sixteen black wombats are performing a high-wire trapeze act, then go left again, you will not reach my place.

*wicked grin*

cueperkins · « **Reply #101 on:** June 27, 2009, 07:54:13 PM »

Well..not vague to Aussies...Captain Cook discovered Australia...or so he claimed....hehehehe....there were other cultures before him, but only Britain could colonise the place = bring on the purpose made class criminals otherwise known as convicts...lol...whatever.

Aim for the East coast of Australia....but then the West coast is pretty special too...and come to think of it so is the the Great Southern lands through SA...and the rugged north west...you're right..just aim for Australia and call or email somebody. One of us will come and get ya.

tellomon · « **Reply #102 on:** June 27, 2009, 07:55:36 PM »

Knock it off tess. You know I hafta break thru the Time-Space Continuum in order to arrive down under in one piece.

It's a journey no man should endure alone without XM Radio, and a bag o' reefer.....

tellomon · « **Reply #103 on:** June 27, 2009, 07:58:45 PM »

One of us will come and get ya.

Fuggit! I'll just crashland in the middle and hail a cab.

Gimmer yer phone numbers. Ya better answer when I call, cuz I hear it's winter there. Homey don't play that freezie game....

*CountessA* · « **Reply #104 on:** June 27, 2009, 07:58:50 PM »

I was with you all through the space-time continuum thing, but you lost me when you got to xm radio. So I googled it.

Over 170 channels? Well, holy handgrenade of Antioch... that's impressive...

(I only have one question. I have two ears. I could theoretically listen to two stations at once. But how can I manage 170?)

cueperkins · « **Reply #105 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:00:44 PM »

Gord.....Yibida must be teleporting him down under...prepare for tello download

:beammeupscotty:

tellomon · « **Reply #106 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:01:25 PM »

But how can I manage 170?)

Start at channel 165.

tellomon · « **Reply #107 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:02:48 PM »

prepare for tello download

Don't count on it. I'm feeling kindof Viral lately....

*CountessA* · « **Reply #108 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:05:13 PM »

"How to get to Australia and visit the OzRT crowd".

Step 1: Take a leisurely cruise to this amazing continent.

Step 2: Discover that the ship's sinking and you end up on a desert island.

Step 3: Catch some of the local wildlife and hang on while they lift you up, up, up, with more secure flying than Qantas.

Step 4: Try to convince the flying pigs to land; discover they have no landing gear and you're obliged to bail out over the Great Nullabor.

Step 5: Send out a message on your drums, saying "Hey, dudes! I'm here. When are one of you lot going to pick me up?"

Step 6: Await the elegant transportation that will arrive to take you to your destination.

cueperkins · « **Reply #109 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:13:43 PM »

Quote from: tellomon on June 27, 2009, 07:58:45 PM

One of us will come and get ya.

Fuggit! I'll just crashland in the middle and hail a cab.

Gimmer yer phone numbers. Ya better answer when I call, cuz I hear it's winter there. Homey don't play that freezie game....

More like hail a truck on the Nullabor...lol...no cabs....nothing actually. But I have to say if you've ever stood on the top of the Great Australian Bite...and looked down.....you know you're standing on the edge of Australia...amazing place...desert for miles and then sheer drop the the ocean...Great White Sharks live there...run away...run away...but the water in places like Denmark and Esperance in WA are crystal clear and magic....anyway....just remembering how great this country is. And the Kimberleys is now under threat of mining....unbelievable to consider if you've ever been there. *sigh*

tellomon · « **Reply #110 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:14:18 PM »

I can get better mileage hitchhiking in Santa's Sleigh.

Yeah, I'll be right there in no time.

Not!

tellomon · « **Reply #111 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:18:04 PM »

How about if you Blokes and Blokettes just EM me a bleeding map, with arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one explaining what each destination is????

I mean...I'm just sitting here on the Group W Bench....

imperfect · « **Reply #112 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:26:02 PM »

Imp how far in Australia have you actually traveled? Around any of it? Have you lived anywhere but in a CBD type setting? How is it you think you can vouch for the way Aussies speak? Iv'e been around Austrralia twice over 4 years, spending time everywhere I worked and traveled..... so how do you feel so confident speaking for the many Australians who do happen to speak like this...in fact Tello...we have a whole family of kangaroos that do actually hop down our roads. In some parts of Australia that isn't a tall tale...but then...some of us live or have lived in those regions of Australia.

Excuse ME!!! I did not say all Aussies do not speak like that, I said not all Aussies DO...I AM Australian, I happen to be Aboriginal, I have been INTO Australia, I have worked in many places and lived in the bush, I have been everywhere but Tassie, like you really care.... Unreal!!!!!

Honestly, I am staggered....

There is so much I want to say right now, I am really quite offended.

Hi lurkers!!! exhibit A.

tellomon · « **Reply #113 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:28:10 PM »

Break it up!

No squabbles on my watch!

*CountessA* · « **Reply #114 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:33:10 PM »

Disagreement doesn't have to be Hiroshima.

Tello, when you decide to head this way, I'll send you a map.

Roo · « **Reply #115 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:34:45 PM »

Don't discount this offer Tello....us Aussie folk are pretty reliable and do deliver.

Just imagine it.....all you have to do is get your sorry ass over to this continant..then you get free board and lodgings from a few different folk....we may even feed you now and then..lol

I'm in the suburbs of melbourne.....and could introduce you to my old mate Kanga while you are here...he would totally warp your mind...lol

A leisurly afternoon dining with the countess would be on the cards...and a few other peeps in the region too....

Don't say we never offered....

primaryaim · « **Reply #116 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:35:53 PM »

Countess, If you are bothering to READ these posts you will understand why I don't bother to post much here anymore. To be so attacked over a simple statement, which everyone here is entitled to make without fear of correction, makes this site unpleasant.

imperfect · « **Reply #117 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:36:04 PM »

hardly a disagreement, rather an attack on an Innocent statement...how very ordinary.

see yas.

tellomon · « **Reply #118 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:37:10 PM »

Don't say we never offered....

Do you take PayPal?

RiffRaff · « **Reply #119 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:38:21 PM »

Disagreement doesn't have to be Hiroshima.

So what passes as insult on this site?

Offensive is offensive.

tellomon · « **Reply #120 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:39:34 PM »

I'm slow on the uptake: is Primula dissing somebody here? If so: why? No sofa?

*CountessA* · « **Reply #121 on:** June 27, 2009, 08:58:18 PM »

If the disagreement leads to a number of members being made uncomfortable, I can and will step in to moderate. I prefer not to do that, because I want to rely on the members being ADULTS, acting like adults, able to interact like adults. Not all of you are friends, and that's obvious. But I'm doing you the courtesy of giving you the freedom to express yourselves like rational adults. Rational adults don't always like each other and don't always agree with each other. But they SHOULD be able to co-operate.

For those who tend to rub each other the wrong way, why not try emailing each other to sort out the problems? Or just agree to disagree.

tellomon · « **Reply #122 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:00:39 PM »

Roo · « **Reply #123 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:01:28 PM »

All I can say..is....get your big girls panties on and deal with it!

No one will ever agree 100% with what others post on forums...but you have to make allowances for the fact that what one person sees as humerous...others may not.

Be open minded...try to actually see where the other person is coming from....sit back and think for a while before condeming a poster.

I have never reported a poster for a differing opinion...because I feel that all our opinions are worth listening to and taking into account when a decision needs to be made.

Chill out!

Poddy · « **Reply #124 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:04:26 PM »

No Tello you dont have the hat to be able to do that, and an umbrella just wont hack what it takes LMAO

tellomon · « **Reply #125 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:04:54 PM »

If Oz is gonna be a ruff neighbourhood, I ain't going.

Sort it out for me, Mates.

Either way, I'm an adult. (I just can't proove it...)

RiffRaff · « **Reply #126 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:05:58 PM »

If the disagreement leads to a number of members being made uncomfortable, I can and will step in to moderate.

Time to step up to the plate then Countessa.

There's a big difference between a disagreement over an issue and an outright insult. You have seen both on this thread.

*CountessA* · « **Reply #127 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:10:04 PM »

Thank you, Riff, for your input. Please feel free to email me if you'd like to talk.

For now, in this thread, I would like to see co-operation or agreement to disagree.

tellomon · « **Reply #128 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:11:16 PM »

imperfect · « **Reply #129 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:16:25 PM »

Cue, I know you have been waiting to 'get rid' of me from your site...

Be my guest!!

*Yibida* · « **Reply #130 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:17:38 PM »

I been lurking...LOL

*Yibida* · « **Reply #131 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:19:27 PM »

Hi IMP, just joined in, how ya going.... and all the regulars.. carpets done!... time to chill out..

imperfect · « **Reply #132 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:22:35 PM »

Hello my lubbly Yibby *wink*

I have been better, lets just say, I have a Cue virus... *a chooo*

I'm out here, I know when I'm not wanted nor respected...

BARK!

Gettin a good rep this joint... pffft!

tellomon · « **Reply #133 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:23:02 PM »

Cue, I know you have been waiting to 'get rid' of me from your site...

Who?

Not me!

I'm on ice.

Roo · « **Reply #134 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:23:32 PM »

I haven''t seen any insults! This thread has been nothing more than a few people just expressing their thoughts and views.

I can deal with that,,,,,and I hope that others can do the same thing.

Reading between the lines is OK when you are faced with a shonky seller....but most people here just talk from the heart

I'm afraid I am lost on this train of thought..

tellomon · « **Reply #135 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:33:12 PM »

I'm afraid I am lost on this train of thought..

Ditto. I didn't use a monkey wrench here....

*Yibida* · « **Reply #136 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:37:51 PM »

Quote from: Imp on June 27, 2009, 09:22:35 PM

Hello my lubbly Yibby *wink*

I have been better, lets just say, I have a Cue virus... *a chooo*

I'm out here, I know when I'm not wanted nor respected...

BARK!

Gettin a good rep this joint... pffft!

Well IMP.. believe it or not I have these days too.. [ hard to believe I know ! ] I have developed a leather neck over the years on the many forums I frequent.. you just have to take the good with the bad I suppose, If I was offended and said I'll never go there again I wouldn't have any forums left!... forums are like jobs... no matter where you work there's away's one person who will rub you the wrong way..trust me on this one I'm very close LOLOL, I've had more jobs than I care to remember.. and more people I care not to remember either, I hate to see unrest on forums, that's why I go all silent when I see one coming, you have to step away from the keyboard and take a deep breath and assess your next move, or go to another thread that's more fun, Tello's thread's will get you kacking ! LOL... well that's my $1.50's worth... [ how's mi offer going to steam clean your leather's BTY... ]

tellomon · « **Reply #137 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:40:35 PM »

Tello's thread's will get you kacking ! LOL...

Thx for the Promo!

Nice touch....

*Yibida* · « **Reply #138 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:46:29 PM »

Tello my man..been following you today [ read stalking ] you have some good advise for us... just not sure how to decipher it ? ...must be a code book around here somewhere.. what's on the agender for tonight...any bootscootin shin dig's in town? LOL... just screwing with ya !..lighten up..good to see you made OZ your second home...gunna start your fan club soon..$2000 to join up and ya get a free Tello heffer on heat badge....

Roo · « **Reply #139 on:** June 27, 2009, 09:53:56 PM »

Love your train wreck Tello..it's like the story of my life! :green:

Imp...stand back,,,and review.

I do it now and then..because sometimes I say what comes out and realise that it may have sounded a bit iffy to those that aren't into the topic.

I get a funny feeling that you are not wanting to deal with this though...and any excuse to lob out of here is an easy option....So be it...if that is the case.

I do tend to respect people that will stand up and be counted..even if they seem to be outnumbered.

But..I do need to see the story...so I can make my own decisions.

tellomon · « **Reply #140 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:09:14 PM »

a bit iffy to those that aren't into the topic.

We lost the topic long ago. Ain't anarchy grand?

New pix:

imperfect · « **Reply #141 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:13:31 PM »

I get a funny feeling that you are not wanting to deal with this though...and any excuse to lob out of here is an easy option....So be it...if that is the case.

I'm here..just don't need to explain my life, where I have lived, etc, just because I know not all Aussies say hooroo...WTF???

I mean, I'm being slagged at and now being told "any opportunity to bolt" Roo, I'm pissed off, Cue first slagged Tello off and then me, I mean, what is the go??? but it is not the first time and will continue...

Just because I don't want to sit here and have more crap flicked at me does not mean I am gutless, I just don't feel I need this sort of shite in my life, simple really..let me say it isn't the only time and it is NOT all visible here..because I stood with Riff when he posted in another thread, I am now on the hit list, and no doubt linked to Babs, Bruce, Donna, Osama and Hitler....

I have simply had enough.

tellomon · « **Reply #142 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:22:47 PM »

Cue first slagged Tello off

Lost me on this one. Who's 'Cue'? Whad they do to me? How does "slagged" feel?

Call me numpty, but why the angst & dissent?

Oh...I know: The Human Condition.

C):-{= <" aint that a bear to wrestle to the cleaners? "<<

*Yibida* · « **Reply #143 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:24:53 PM »

But IMP...does this mean I don't get to clean your leathers?....

tellomon · « **Reply #144 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:31:38 PM »

you have some good advise for us... just not sure how to decipher it ?

What?

Looking for answers from me?

They come individually wrapped & some assembly is required.

I haggle.

*wheels* · « **Reply #145 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:34:00 PM »

OMG, I started this thread this morning to seek opinions on the claims made in the news article, not to open the proverbial

From the 142 responses here, I'm still not sure what is Correct and what is Not, but this is how I see it so far.

from the article:
eBay spokesman Daniel Feiler said the fact that sellers had to register with Paypal and provide bank account details ensured sellers provided proof of identification to the site. Not Correct, apparently any Joe Blow can create an eBay ID with a fake name and start selling and hope that some buyers get sucked in

It was up to parents to ensure children were properly monitored when using online sites and users needed to protect themselves by using suggested safe payment methods such as Paypal, he said. Totally agree

But Ms Eason said she was following eBay's suggested payment steps after the girl first refused payment by Paypal and then demanded payment by direct deposit. "I did everything eBay suggested I do to protect myself but eBay have completely abrogated themselves of any responsibility on this," Ms Eason said. Not correct, if a seller refuses PayPal, run!

"I don't understand how eBay allowed a 14-year-old girl to register and sell that many items that she did not own. "I don't understand how eBay can allow people to supply inaccurate contact details, have no age check and take no responsibility for providing the medium for these fraudulent trades to take place." Because eBay has NO verification process

Mr Feiler said a system of providing 100 points of identification for registration as demanded by some sites would not stop online fraud. It may not stop online fraud, but it could go a long way towards reducing fraud

"The best way to eliminate problems is to monitor activity," he said. "Normally we can spot when there is trouble and we can shut it down and often we alert the police because we know what is normal activity." Past history shows that eBay rely on members to discover and report fraud and DO NOT alert the police

imperfect · « **Reply #146 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:37:29 PM »

Quote from: Yibida---<;)))< on June 27, 2009, 10:24:53 PM

But IMP...does this mean I don't get to clean your leathers?....

Meet ya out back after the show *wink*

tellomon · « **Reply #147 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:38:23 PM »

Back on topic!

Sweet!

Now this:
I am now on the hit list, and no doubt linked to Babs, Bruce, Donna, Osama and Hitler....

2 in a row...I'm slow on the uptake. Who's being a butthead here? And Why?

I thot all the scuttlebutt-mongers were to be detained at the cybergates of this domain.

Just asking.

Cheers

*Yibida* · « **Reply #148 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:39:39 PM »

Quote from: Imp on June 27, 2009, 10:37:29 PM

Quote from: Yibida---<;)))< on June 27, 2009, 10:24:53 PM
But IMP...does this mean I don't get to clean your leathers?....

Meet ya out back after the show *wink*

OOP's I'm doing it again....guess I'll have to do it twice!...clean it I mean,,,

*Yibida* · « **Reply #149 on:** June 27, 2009, 10:41:08 PM »

Run Tello Run !!!.... it's turdzilla !

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Author Topic: re News Article "eBay buyers fleeced by teenage internet girl" (Read 86184 times)

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