From: benjohn@...
Date: 2006-05-03T20:42:38+09:00
Subject: Re: Red Letter - did I just got scammed?

> On 5/3/06, Michal <lists+rubytalk@box.cz> wrote:
>> I feel I got scammed and considering chargebacking on the
>> transaction ... but I guess that it wouldn't hurt to get
>> "second opinion" before I do that.
>>
>
> I'd be interested in hearing more responses, but I don't think
> this would be a bad idea.
>
>> Thoughts/ideas?

*snip*

I thought the Red Letter journal sounded great, and considered a sub my
self. I think the most likely scenario (having worked in small
companies) is that the founders have encountered considerable problems
of getting it off the ground. I don't think it's necessary to assume any
malicious action; I'm afraid it's really easy to ignore your customer's
problems when the creditors are trying to take your servers.

My advice would be that if you've not had any useful communication, then
you should cancel the payment - you really don't have much choice. It's
perfectly reasonable behaviour, and it certainly doesn't imply that the
intention of Red Letter has been anything other than legitimate and
good.

Cheers,
  Benjohn