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NoGoodNamesLeft

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7. I was there reading it on multiple threads and I stand by what I said

Wed Feb 22, 2017, 06:04 PM

Feb 2017

There were several members who were in all out attack mode and were making accusations without knowing for sure or having proof. It wasn't until several hours after the pack attacks that someone found a post on a right wing site with a copy of the post saying it was a scam. I am not the only one that got the same impression I did.

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Maybe it was a scammaybe it isn't -when I have the funds, I give [View all] demtenjeep Feb 2017 OP

specifically this thread which has forbidden screen shots in it demtenjeep Feb 2017 #1

Forbidden? bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #16

yes forbidden. and Sarasotarepub has been a troll following DU and making fun of it for years demtenjeep Feb 2017 #29

Well, I'll leave them up so the LEO's can look at the screen grabs bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #32

you really should take it down it is not who you think it is demtenjeep Feb 2017 #35

It's too late- on the GOOGLES now and will be there FOREVER! snooper2 Feb 2017 #52

Why are you so hostile to someone who alerted DU to a scam? cwydro Feb 2017 #47

Hundreds of threads? Do you include this one in that number or not? Squinch Feb 2017 #2

K&R... spanone Feb 2017 #3

While in the end it did turn out to be a scam, what was extremely disturbing to me NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #4

That's not accurate leftstreet Feb 2017 #5

I was there reading it on multiple threads and I stand by what I said NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #7

It was exposed via a FB post and by contacting the hospital where he was supposed to be. herding cats Feb 2017 #12

The hospital would not be allowed to say one way or the other NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #21

there was no admission on another site. The site mentioned is a site that makes fun of us demtenjeep Feb 2017 #24

That's not factual. herding cats Feb 2017 #38

exactly demtenjeep Feb 2017 #6

She admitted it was a scam BainsBane Feb 2017 #9

nowhat was copied was the making fun of DU on the site that shall not be mentioned demtenjeep Feb 2017 #11

That's a distraction BainsBane Feb 2017 #42

Thank you. cwydro Feb 2017 #48

Yes, it did turn out to ultimately be a scam, but long after all the nasty posts NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #10

You can compare my NC IP address with anyone on this site. bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #14

I didn't have a problem with you checking up on the story NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #17

made me think of a situation. Someone I know had a grandson that needed a heart transplant demtenjeep Feb 2017 #19

... bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #20

The hospital will tell you there is no one there by that name unless your name is on their list NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #22

"Aaron" gave the hospital number to a member of DU to verify. n/t bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #23

so you want a pat on the back? Great you win the day demtenjeep Feb 2017 #25

Naw, Im just defending myself from people like you. bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #26

no you just relish the fact that you are superior - I don't wish ill on anyone so I hope the Corey demtenjeep Feb 2017 #28

How am I superior? bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #30

well David, I don't think you are demtenjeep Feb 2017 #31

And I don't think much of you either. bathroommonkey76 Feb 2017 #33

I am not defending. I am disgusted by your attitude demtenjeep Feb 2017 #34

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This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste Feb 2017 #54

I contributed and feel stupid I was scammed and it will make me very leery to donate to a cause Fla Dem Feb 2017 #8

You can request your money back from GoFundMe. herding cats Feb 2017 #13

New threads were started many hours after the issue was resolved NoGoodNamesLeft Feb 2017 #18

that is exactly it demtenjeep Feb 2017 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste Feb 2017 #55

If someone is in the hospital trying to survive from massive brain injury snooper2 Feb 2017 #53

I know, I know- I won't let it stop me from being generous in the future either Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #15

Fuck these assholes! Vinnie From Indy Feb 2017 #27

I don't understand the logic. Stealing under false pretenses / to "asking for help" anneboleyn Feb 2017 #36

you anneboleyn were all over those threads so don't pretend you weren't. Maybe it was a scam demtenjeep Feb 2017 #37

It's been proven to have been a scam. Squinch Feb 2017 #41

There most certainly was proof BainsBane Feb 2017 #43

I'm sorry, but no one has yet met the legal definition of proving anything Glitterati Feb 2017 #45

The gofund me site BainsBane Feb 2017 #50

You call that PROOF of anything? Glitterati Feb 2017 #51

There's nothing noble about lying to people to get money out of them. Warren DeMontague Feb 2017 #40

Most of us have limited funds to give away and I'd rather not give to scamsters. Vinca Feb 2017 #44

I've got one of those on a street corner I pass. cwydro Feb 2017 #56

The problem with these types of scams is it engenders cynicism and makes some folks less likely.... DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #46

Whatever makes you feel better about being scammed. nt LexVegas Feb 2017 #49