Feeling redundant, but I agree Alskling - no need to apologize and keep those posts coming!
Your posts are always so well thought out and insightful. I always look forward to reading what you have to say!Â
Alskling,
Quote:ALL THE WORK EBAY AND ITS ORIGINAL SELLERS DID TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN DONE. Karen's stupid sermon is like telling Poppers to reinvent the wheel. What does WP offer that's so unique? NOTHING -- unless you want to call being a member of a cult that charges its faithful converts to get warm fuzzies, cyber breakfasts and a place to talk about their kid's potty training habits a truly meaningful shopping experience.
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let the truth be told
u1it4less - "it's all in the name.."
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Confession time, Eclectica -- I'm an Aquarian, too. We're the last on Earth who'll ever be led around by the nose.
youroverheadbin,
[quote author=youroverheadbin link=topic=3775.msg35213#msg35213 date=1165356702]
Back on topic...
One thing that Ray has working for him is that his general online sellers, his flock, don't have a clue what it actually costs to set up, launch and run an auction site. Comparisons are perpetually made to the present day eBay, so they assume it's an expensive venture. eBay evolved through many years of expansion to create the guzzling giant it is today, with a B&M building, multiple departments and staff occupying them all. This misguided vision, this comparison is what Poppers believe is a reality with WP2. Therefore they honestly believe each tweek to the program involves time, staff and money.
But Ray is using Rscript. A packaged product available to anyone who thinks they can run an auction site and can do so solo from their home. From the Rscript website:
Quote:Pricing:
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Props to you, well said. This was to be the wagglefact for yesterday until ray tried hacking our computers. I lost the link to the software in the process could you post a link to the software so everyone can see how similar the program is (out of the box, very little changes)? I found it and it is not Rscript! it is something works!
let the truth be told
u1it4less - "it's all in the name.."
X-POP NATION
It's Rainworx. Not sure if that's how it is spelled.
[quote author=Alskling link=topic=3775.msg35231#msg35231 date=1165362478]
Confession time, Eclectica -- I'm an Aquarian, too. We're the last on Earth who'll ever be led around by the nose.
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Can I get an AMEN - whooops, wrong forumÂ
Actually, my hairdresser had been telling me for a long time not only am I a true Aquarian, but I really should be a redhead too. Now I'm bothÂ
maryrussel thankyou,
http://www.rainworx.com/testimonials.asp
click on the pages in this link and let me know if they look like a place we know!
let the truth be told
u1it4less - "it's all in the name.."
X-POP NATION
Very Interesting! Looks suspiciously familiar.
WAGGLEFACT GAME
Ok I want to test something here and may continue it on our forum once it is up later this week!
Here is how this will go. Kind of like hangman but it will be based on wagglefacts that have been posted already. Everyone can play but you must post before you play and everyone will go in order. This game will start at 8:30 EST.
Example:
I will post something like this,
What does the truth tell everyday.
       ---  ----------  --  --- ---
The first person that wants to play will then post a letter like    E
I will then post it again like this
--e  -----e----  --  --e ---
then the next person will post a letter (first come first served) and I will reply and so on. If you know the answer post it but you must post it on your turn only and you can do it after you have called a letter.
The answer above is     the wagglefact of the day
let me know if you want to play by posting it in the thread.
let the truth be told
u1it4less - "it's all in the name.."
X-POP NATION