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« on: October 30, 2008, 11:00:21 PM »
Team, if you have to pay up front in a contest, it is of no use to you, unless you can derive some personal satisfaction out of a proven venue where you pitch your stuff against others, and win a cut of the pot. There is a place for that kind of contest, but there are so many scams out there, that playing that game with a reliable outfit is a real slim chance.

The rule of thumb, is: "If they charge up front, they ain't your friend".

Please post your escapes here so others can learn from your steps.
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2008, 01:38:07 AM »
Agreed, you should never have to pay for a contest or a reading fee, unless it's cheap and there is a pot that is worthwhile.

Roger, great addition to the board... Maybe you should lengthen this section.  I mean, other than Absolute Water Cooler and Preditors & Editors, there really are not a lot of messageboards or small presses devoted to helping writers in this manner.  It could be a "positive" step for CLP.  You never know.  Look how big Absolute got in just a few years time, and how many members it has.

My addition is... Stay away from self-publisher X-LIBRIS.  I was scammed by them when I was younger.  If a publisher asks you to pay to have your book published, then it is nothing more than a ploy... or should I say a "mask" for a Vanity Press.

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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2008, 02:48:11 AM »
Today I recieved the following e-mail. I can't be certain, but it shows the signs of a scam to me. This person wants too much information from people there is no relationship established with. I sent the site creator a notice to look into it, and I will remember the screen name for future reference.

VICKIE ANDERSON has sent you a message on ------

Hi everyone @ -------. I started a group, it is called 6dgr.
What this is, this is  a Social Site kind of like my space excepts it pays 3 levels deep.

There is a few of us that are already in this. If you will give me your url, I
rotate them. That way we all get sign-ups.

Once a person signs up, fills out there debit card information, AND PAY ME NOW.
You have to have a picture up, hook up your profile, and you are ready to start inviting others. Then I will put your url in to be rotated.

By the way, that is my daughter in the picture.

COME ON EVERYONE LETS MAKE SOME MONEY...........

Thank You,
Vickie Anderson
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2008, 11:45:30 AM »
Sounds like a Pyramid Scam to me!

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