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Originally Posted by Phoo Hey! You remember that painting you were trading good money for when we first met? I didn't tell you, because I wanted you to like me, but I knew it was a fake! I completely let you waste good money so you'd be my friend. How about that laugh?
But here's how it really is. A person who has lurked on these forums for months finally registers. Not soon afterwards he notices something fishy going on. He voices his opinion about this and it happens to involve a respected member of the community. Understandably people come to their defense and it should be that way between friends.
Do I think I made friends by making my concerns known? Apparently not. Do I think people may pay more attention and be more cautious now? Yeah. |
Phoo and Caterzane~
I am sorry that you are being treated so rudely here and I do not KNOW who is right or wrong in this situation, but you both seem to have backed up your knowledge and opinions with resources and information which, I, for one, respect. I take a lot of heat on this forum for doing just what you two have done and I can empathize with you.
There is something about human nature that creates this phenomenon. I have also been called a troll as are a lot of new members like yourselves who "challenge" something are. Neither of you was rude or attacking but rather respectful and civil in your posts and I respect you for that.
I hope that you remain active members and stay unafraid of posting what you believe to be the truth. We need more honest members like you to add to the multitude of honest members we already have.
Waistfull~ If you turn out to have been telling the truth here, then I am sure you will receive apologies from those who doubted you, and if you were caught in an indiscretion, I have faith that you too will do the right thing. You are a good person.