I need someone to write some articles about r/c cars...

Am I paranoid or does this sound fishy?

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You're paranoid. This is a legitimate offer. If you write to me, I will send you my url so you can even see a picture of me. :) I'm not posting it because I don't want spam.

Eh, a legitimate offer would state the name of the publication, rates of pay etc - and certainly not use a gmail address

David

" snipped-for-privacy@gmail.com" wrote:

Some people just don't believe things, no matter what you say, David. Meanwhile, you shouldn't judge something without making sure you correct. Which you are not in this case. This is not for a publication. It's for a Web site. But since you don't write to me personally to find out more about it, but instead insult my request, that's okay. Have a nice day.

You don't want spam? Nonsense! Spam can't be sent to a URL. What is your real reason for hiding your website? Details please. Thank You, me

Smooth but IMO hardly believable. I don't know of any legit enterprise that passes up a chance to prove it's claims but YMMV. Sign, me

Is your name Chuck, by chance? If it is, I received an e-mail from someone with that name, but didn't check my gmail account until just now, because I've been very busy today. If it is Chuck, please respond to my e-mail address again confirming that, and I will send you the details. Of course, if you're not Chuck, I will still send the details to the person who IS Chuck. I hope that makes sense. I'm too tired to make any sense tonight. Thank you.

Gee I certainly hope that *CHUCK* doesn't get too upset that you have just blabbed his real name on a Usenet!!!

That was certainly nice of you!!! Kind of reminds me of a dumb ass *Bitch* I once knew!

BBAT °?° The 1st Law of the Internet --

it's a hacker!!! Why do you think he wants you to e-mail him directly -- sounds fishy -- something is a miss >> simply not worth it!!!

BBA

I'm not Chuck. Why not post your website address and the details of your proposition here? You act like you have something to hide. Not a good sign. Secrecy breeds distrust. Sign, me

respond

details

What's up with all this cloak and dagger stuff? You posted a request for authors. From what you're saying, someon named chuck responded. Why do you need to come here to determine who he is. If someone named chuck sent you an email, just respond to him. The way you are handling this situation is very strange.

You had best face reality here. Legit or not, this group has decided to consider you suspicious at best. You're not going to get anywhere with this bunch. You didn't play by the rules! Your nose isn't brown enough!