Julian,
Thanks for your interpretation. I agree, they do seem to be doing a
C.Y.A. maneuver.
What is disturbing is the action in which this method was employed.
Absolutely no warning was given to existing Market Makers or e-gold users of
this action. Yes, it is a restriction. Users are now limited in the choice
of Market Makers by this action. C.Y.A. or not, it is a restriction.
Now, my olfactory senses may be impaired, but can you please explain
this "bad smell" that you say is originating in OSGold? If there is such a
foul odor coming from that direction...could Omnipay have better handled the
situation by stating its concerns, offering the chance to comply, THEN
removing links of those who would not comply?
Reid has just now posted a remark indicating that MM's can be RE-linked
to the e-Gold website if they comply. Hmm..
Ready....SHOOT...aim!
I am certainly glad this is a digital currency matter rather than Law
Enforcement matter. I only live two hours from Cincinnati, OH where such
similar actions by the Law Enforcement Agency (police) caused several days
of riots. Why? Once again the minority population felt that brute force
(deadly, actually) was used without cause and resulted in the death of an
unarmed citizen. Of course, the police officer who pulled the trigger was
also "C.H.O.A" (covering his own a--) as he thought a weapon was being
pulled. Bad lighting, immediate action without proper interpretation of
facts resulted in death.
I know that e-Gold is not probably out to "kill" any Market Makers with
their actions. (The policeman said he just meant to "halt" the victim) I
have had a mutually beneficial relationship with e-Gold for close to one
year now. However, I was never informed of suspicious vapors coming from
OSGold and certainly not given a chance to decide whether I wanted to
continue my relationship with OSGold or lose my link to on the e-Gold
Directory. What kind of consideration is that? My link, along with five or
so others, were simply removed. THEN we got a three sentence explanation
from Reid.
I am all for choice, free trade, variety, decisions, and the right to
decide for myself with whom and how I will do business. I am not sure that
the basic e-gold user base (especially those just now signing up and
unfamiliar with other Directories or websites) can say those same rights are
afforded to them in the new "censored" e-Gold business model.
But, that is just my (unsolicited) opinion...
Thanks for hearing me out, Julian. By the way, how is your hunt for the
ultimate e-gold funded, offshore debit card going?
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julian Morrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Eric J. Gaither" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "e-gold Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2001 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [e-gold-list] Re: [e-gold-list]Bravo Eric!!!
> "Eric J. Gaither" wrote:
> > Reid has effectively told you, the e-gold user, that you may not do
> > business with a company that does business with another gold currency.
> > E-gold, which claims to be non-judgmental, non-reputable, and non-biased
> > (based on the idea of being Hard money) now claims it wants to regulate
the
> > amount of information and choices users have the right to view.
>
> Bull. They pulled their own site's links to people who deal with a
> company which is giving off a bad smell. They haven't de-listed
> companies dealing with Standard Reserve or Goldmoney. MMs who deal with
> osgold keep their own sites and have not had their e-gold accounts
> locked. Other directory sites may still list osgold and MMs who deal
> with them. The pattern indicates legal C.Y.A., not censorship or
> restraint of trade.
>
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