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Re: We're hiring - but we probably won't pay you.

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Post by orionblastar »

derpmaster wrote: post #8

Lol hilarious. The .biz site is cookie cutter bullshit full of buzzwords I wouldn't want to pay for it either but I applaud these guys screwing over their stingy boss anyways. Every web designer I've met has plenty of stories of not being paid or being asked to build a megasite for an insultingly low figure by cheapskate startups

Well they could have done a lot worse.

Like posting pictures of Goatse and Lemon Party on the main page of their client's web site. It would drive away potential customers and ruin their reputation.

Re: We're hiring - but we probably won't pay you.

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Post by porter85 »

orionblastar wrote: post #49
porter85 wrote: post #48

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is really sad to hear. I knew Michael in college, and his problems were quite evident to those around him, even then. At the same time you just knew in your bones that he was a good person (better than most of of the people around him), and in possession of a keen and fierce intellect, besides. It's such a waste of resources to keep someone like that locked up. He's a good man. He needs help and he needs love (a…

Basically I think this is some sort of screwjob being done on him. I too know that deep down he is a good person, he is just going through a bad time in his life. I am glad I could inform you on his situation, maybe you can order him something in jail? I ordered a snack pack that contained Atomic Fireballs in them because that is one of his favorites. Yes he shouldn't be in jail, he should be in a mental hospital and…

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely look into it.

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Post by rtkwe »

javajosh wrote: post #36

As much as I hate abusive, powerful people and love it when they get their comeuppance, I have deep reservations about retaliatory acts like this. First and foremost is that it's simply too easy to abuse. But I understand. Our justice system is priced out of reach for most people. (Although small claims court might be a good option for these guys, if the amount owed is small.) I think that one possible solution would…

Small claims has really low limits, here in NC it's $5000 dollars, and according to the text they're 8 months behind. Which would be a /really/ low rate to fit in small claims.

edit: Texas has higher limits at $10000. I still think it's likely that their owed debts exceed 10k.

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Post by gte910h »

I have done iPhone consulting for years.

Don't hand over rights to use the work until they've paid. Assign copyright, don't do work for hire. etc. Have cancellation clauses that detail EXACTLY how the end of the relationship works. Get large amounts of the total payment in intermediary payments.

Also, call a lawyer, don't do this.

Re: We're hiring - but we probably won't pay you.

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Post by gte910h »

dangrossman wrote: post #39
tylermauthe wrote: post #28

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It's not libel if it's true! But it may be some sort of fraud / infringement.

Debt collection laws make it illegal to inform anyone about a third party's debt (except their attorney, creditor, a credit reporting agency, and their spouse). It's not libel, but publicly posting someone's debts is still illegal.

Are you sure that applies for businesses? Most laws for consumer protection are personal, not business level.
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