tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post5056792545503573332..comments2023-06-03T06:10:02.612-05:00Comments on The Writer's Blog By Dana Prince: Avoiding Scams And Listening To Early Warning SignsDana Princehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-74314621192330641652008-06-05T16:32:00.000-05:002008-06-05T16:32:00.000-05:00I usually don't post negative comments on public b...I usually don't post negative comments on public boards. I learned a LONG time ago to keep them to myself and to learn from my mistakes. <BR/><BR/>As adults, we all need to make our own decisions. But, in this case I suggest that you think twice before going any futher than the free class that is offered, at Blog Island.<BR/><BR/>For a company that is supposed to know so much about <B>making Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-43999308202684357852008-06-05T16:20:00.000-05:002008-06-05T16:20:00.000-05:00Dana, you hit the nail on the head.Dana, you hit the nail on the head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-38316195968514972102008-06-05T16:18:00.000-05:002008-06-05T16:18:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Canadian Writer & Brenda.I...Thanks for stopping by, Canadian Writer & Brenda.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I hope I'm not coming across as condescending, Bren and I really hope that you aren't being taken advantage of. <BR/><BR/>But...<BR/>Because you're being a great advocate for this company because you follow their listed mantra of believing that people are basically good, perhaps they're being extra nice to you because they know Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-15618858293604118402008-06-05T15:54:00.000-05:002008-06-05T15:54:00.000-05:00While Brenda stated that no one had to do it the e...While Brenda stated that no one had to do it the effort to take on this "new" task was diverting from the first task we had all signed up for--which was to build a profitable blog network and earn from that. The only new way to make money would be to take on even more work than we already had for the last two months.<BR/><BR/>To date the blog network hasn't made anyone any money and it seemed Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-13730630525889421352008-06-05T14:55:00.000-05:002008-06-05T14:55:00.000-05:00I think there were some great misunderstandings......I think there were some great misunderstandings...The class is still free if you want to blog for Blog Island. The network isn't being sold.<BR/><BR/>Some people had asked about flipping sites and it was looked into and it was decided that it would be profitable to sell a small network instead of individual sites. A package of 5-10 sites for a network. That would bring in more money. <BR/><BRBrenda Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207846124726960956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-72769128808838212022008-06-05T14:18:00.000-05:002008-06-05T14:18:00.000-05:00I'm sorry that happened to you. It infuriates me t...I'm sorry that happened to you. It infuriates me that companies are out there selling on the benefits of sweat equity and then taking advantage of people. Hoping they get their just desserts and a lot of bad publicity.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for telling me.Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-69170393311842063212008-06-05T14:10:00.000-05:002008-06-05T14:10:00.000-05:00It was a total scam. They used us to build up a bl...It was a total scam. They used us to build up a blog network, we never got paid even one cent, only promises of money, and now they are planning to sell a blogging class based on our work and possibly the blog network ... all with more promises of money. Everything that was said in the beginning changed and the owners just keep stringing everyone along, and some still believe their BS.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950629596068215063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-40539810040087816352008-06-05T14:05:00.000-05:002008-06-05T14:05:00.000-05:00What happened, Theresa?What happened, Theresa?Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-51063093459270351342008-06-05T14:04:00.000-05:002008-06-05T14:04:00.000-05:00You were right, Dana.You were right, Dana.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950629596068215063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-85957352814479862832008-03-26T16:47:00.000-05:002008-03-26T16:47:00.000-05:00Hi MariaThanks for stopping by and I wish you all ...Hi Maria<BR/>Thanks for stopping by and I wish you all the best with the new gig.<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>DanaDana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-11779359888671592512008-03-26T16:36:00.000-05:002008-03-26T16:36:00.000-05:00I signed up for the same gig but I remained on the...I signed up for the same gig but I remained on the project. I think in the end, we go with our gut on things like this ... I linked to your post on my WAHM blog about this topic. :)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950629596068215063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-13970143023076340322008-03-26T09:57:00.000-05:002008-03-26T09:57:00.000-05:00Thanks for making this public Dana but I am sorry ...Thanks for making this public Dana but I am sorry that you had to find out the hard way - at least you didn't put too much into it.Sue Jeffels Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391685740478691948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-26622097301936390552008-03-25T08:04:00.000-05:002008-03-25T08:04:00.000-05:00Thanks, Samantha!Thanks, Samantha!Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-37723633217523539862008-03-25T08:02:00.000-05:002008-03-25T08:02:00.000-05:00Hi Dana. I'm a poster on the WAHM forums too, and ...Hi Dana. I'm a poster on the WAHM forums too, and remember that post. I too thought it was weird when everyone got offered an editor position but since I'm pretty new to freelancing, I still doubt my instincts. I'm sorry you had to waste your time with this "opportunity" but I'm glad you brought it to light.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-70942100960811600172008-03-25T07:32:00.000-05:002008-03-25T07:32:00.000-05:00Thanks Debra,I'm surprised at how my gentle warnin...Thanks Debra,<BR/>I'm surprised at how my gentle warning was received by some people on the wahm forum and I could've kept this info to myself and said nothing but I've come to find myself part of a writer's circle that supports and protects one another.Dana Princehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039144757399178470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-11629728187449164122008-03-24T22:59:00.000-05:002008-03-24T22:59:00.000-05:00Oh, Dana, how annoying for you. I'm sorry you had ...Oh, Dana, how annoying for you. I'm sorry you had to go through the training before they showed their true colors. But thank goodness you didn't put in lots of extra work for them. I doubt you would have seen a penny of it. Thanks for the warning, and again, I'm sorry for your bad experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959871275557650433.post-13731937757796262272008-03-24T07:51:00.000-05:002008-03-24T07:51:00.000-05:00What a wad of nonsense! These deals are such crap....What a wad of nonsense! These deals are such crap. Good for you for alerting writers to this horrid behavior!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492340592718938380noreply@blogger.com