Thursday, June 04, 2009
Scam supporters latest tactic
I have posted here before about Internetvictims, a German forum which carries posts by persons sympathetic to, quite possibly involved with the scam guides
The forum is maintained by persons who have in the past worked for a company that now profits from the mailing of misleading contracts and they have shown by the removal of comments critical of the scam guides that they are not independent moderators of the discussion there.
A recurring name used to post is Der Weisse Ritter (The White Knight) (sic), the person (Or persons) behind posts in this name show by their content a close affiliation with, and deep understanding of more than one guide. They post against, and attempt to harm individuals who have taken a stand against the scams.
Often the targets are peripheral to the battle, people who, because of their position are forced to take action against the scams.
The latest posts name certain MEPs who have taken a stand against the scams and implore people not to vote for them, Of course the chances of a constituent for one of these MEPs seeing the post, much less being moved to vote against them is minimal, that is not the goal. The objective of the Der Weisse Ritter posts appears to be to deter those in authority, those who have the power to stop these scams from entering the fray, less they be defamed.
It is not the place of StopECG to offer political affiliations but the rather infantile activity on Internetvictims does raise an issue. Many readers of this blog have the chance to vote on Thursday and they should ask what their MEP has done for them.
Has your MEP assisted you in fighting the guide scams?
Has your MEP shown that they understand the problem?
When The Parliament looks at the matter again in early 2010 can you be sure they will do what is best for you as a victim of the scam?
If so, I hope you will be moved to vote for them!
That is Democracy 'Ritter', Knights belong in a time when it was OK for the feudal lord to steal from his subjects; your choice of name is very telling!
Jules Woodell
The forum is maintained by persons who have in the past worked for a company that now profits from the mailing of misleading contracts and they have shown by the removal of comments critical of the scam guides that they are not independent moderators of the discussion there.
A recurring name used to post is Der Weisse Ritter (The White Knight) (sic), the person (Or persons) behind posts in this name show by their content a close affiliation with, and deep understanding of more than one guide. They post against, and attempt to harm individuals who have taken a stand against the scams.
Often the targets are peripheral to the battle, people who, because of their position are forced to take action against the scams.
The latest posts name certain MEPs who have taken a stand against the scams and implore people not to vote for them, Of course the chances of a constituent for one of these MEPs seeing the post, much less being moved to vote against them is minimal, that is not the goal. The objective of the Der Weisse Ritter posts appears to be to deter those in authority, those who have the power to stop these scams from entering the fray, less they be defamed.
It is not the place of StopECG to offer political affiliations but the rather infantile activity on Internetvictims does raise an issue. Many readers of this blog have the chance to vote on Thursday and they should ask what their MEP has done for them.
Has your MEP assisted you in fighting the guide scams?
Has your MEP shown that they understand the problem?
When The Parliament looks at the matter again in early 2010 can you be sure they will do what is best for you as a victim of the scam?
If so, I hope you will be moved to vote for them!
That is Democracy 'Ritter', Knights belong in a time when it was OK for the feudal lord to steal from his subjects; your choice of name is very telling!
Jules Woodell
Labels: defamation, Der Weisse Ritter, Germany, Internetvictims, MEP, White Knight Der Weisse Ritter
Monday, December 15, 2008
The European Parliament and the ECG
This post comes in 2 parts, first the report, by Simon Bussutil MEP second the actions of the ECG
THE REPORT
This stems tems from our petition against the ECG is being discussed in plenary tonight, thanks to the marvels of the internet I am watching the parliament live as I type this
The final vote will be on Either Tuesday 16th or Thursday 18th December, if you have not done so before hand please contact your MEP and ask them to be present for the vote
How to contact your MEP:
You may find that you are represented by more than one MEP, if so, please contact them all!
http://www.europarl.eu.int/ ALL EU Countries please navigate to your country
http://www.writetothem.com/ UK Only (enter your postcode, you can then fax direct from the webform)
ACTIONS OF THE ECG
StopECG has received a copy of an email apparently mailed by the ECG to an MEP, which was forwarded to a constituent who is in dispute with the guide. The letter along with a number of comments are reproduced here.
When writing to your MEP feel free to reference the ECG’s letter and our comments on it, StopECG feels that if this letter is being sent to MEPs there is no harm in your referencing it and pointing out important counter arguments.
Jules Woodell
THE REPORT
This stems tems from our petition against the ECG is being discussed in plenary tonight, thanks to the marvels of the internet I am watching the parliament live as I type this
The final vote will be on Either Tuesday 16th or Thursday 18th December, if you have not done so before hand please contact your MEP and ask them to be present for the vote
How to contact your MEP:
You may find that you are represented by more than one MEP, if so, please contact them all!
http://www.europarl.eu.int/ ALL EU Countries please navigate to your country
http://www.writetothem.com/ UK Only (enter your postcode, you can then fax direct from the webform)
ACTIONS OF THE ECG
StopECG has received a copy of an email apparently mailed by the ECG to an MEP, which was forwarded to a constituent who is in dispute with the guide. The letter along with a number of comments are reproduced here.
When writing to your MEP feel free to reference the ECG’s letter and our comments on it, StopECG feels that if this letter is being sent to MEPs there is no harm in your referencing it and pointing out important counter arguments.
Jules Woodell
Labels: European City Guide, MEP, Report, Simon Bussutil
Friday, October 24, 2008
Video By Richard Corbett, MEP
This Video really needs no commentry from me, Richard succinctly deals with the matter
As Richard Notes there is now a draft report from the Petitions Committee on this matter which will soon be debated by the Parliament in Brussels, you can read the draft here: English = français = Deutsch = italiano = español = ελληνικά = magyar = polski = română = slovenčina = slovenščina = suomi = svenska = български = čeština = dansk = eesti keel = latviešu valoda = lietuvių kalba = Malti = Nederlands = português
I encourage everyone affected by the guides to draw the attention of their MEPs to this report. and to ask that they follow its progress
How to contact your MEP:
You may find that you are represented by more than one MEP, if so, please contact them all!
http://www.europarl.eu.int/ ALL EU Countries please navigate to your country
http://www.writetothem.com/ UK Only (enter your postcode, you can then fax direct from the webform)
Jules Woodell
As Richard Notes there is now a draft report from the Petitions Committee on this matter which will soon be debated by the Parliament in Brussels, you can read the draft here: English = français = Deutsch = italiano = español = ελληνικά = magyar = polski = română = slovenčina = slovenščina = suomi = svenska = български = čeština = dansk = eesti keel = latviešu valoda = lietuvių kalba = Malti = Nederlands = português
I encourage everyone affected by the guides to draw the attention of their MEPs to this report. and to ask that they follow its progress
How to contact your MEP:
You may find that you are represented by more than one MEP, if so, please contact them all!
http://www.europarl.eu.int/ ALL EU Countries please navigate to your country
http://www.writetothem.com/ UK Only (enter your postcode, you can then fax direct from the webform)
Jules Woodell
Labels: European City Guide, MEP, Richard Corbett
