Comments on: Viralee Scam update- the lawyer letter

By: Takako Villalba

Takako Villalba — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:34:13 +0000

This sounds like the perfect service for busy people that are relocating, this service would most definitely take the biggest pressures out of moving.

By: Brendan Wenzel

Brendan Wenzel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 07:44:06 +0000

I'm also still eagerly awaiting to find out what you do that makes you so much better. Anytime you want to share your real name, I'll be waiting.

By: Brendan Wenzel

Brendan Wenzel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:34:53 +0000

There is an obvious difference between you simply berating Ori and Ori pointing out that he and others were blatantly ripped off. If you can't see that, then you have much bigger problems than this Viralee thing. And I don't care if it's necessary or not to you, I'll be the judge of what public forums I participate in.And ok, you probably aren't Dominic, but that still doesn't explain why you are defending him with such veracity. Also, I would love to see some of your work. Can you tell me where I can find it because you a ghost on the internet?

By: John Falkes

John Falkes — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:27:50 +0000

Good day Brendan,Your, 'old saying' is rather interesting. You are aware that you can apply exactly the same example to Viralee and Mr. CouchsurferOri?I am not Dominic Holland, however I applaud your ability to leap to obvious conclusions. I think this, at least, is clear from my grammar, and his.I await a reply from Ori, one from you is unnecessary at this juncture.John.

By: Brendan Wenzel

Brendan Wenzel — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:15:34 +0000

Like the old saying goes. 'You know you hit the big time when you got haters trying to bring you down.'By the way, I think John Falkes is a pen name for a guy we all know by the name of Dominic Holland. Why else would he talk so highly of a con artist and so lowly of someone who provides a real service? And then on top of that, not provide a link to his site. I can't even find the name John Falkes on Google. Good try man, but your words are empty here.

By: couchsurfingori

couchsurfingori — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:17:23 +0000

Dear John,I am glad that my site intrigues you. The donate button was added when the site was started (2006). I have not changed the prices or the text. It has been a favorite for radio DJ's to talk about when interviewing me. People seem to get a kick out of the massage with a 20 gas tank purchase (I'm sure you're dying to point out that I have yet to get such a large donation (although, I did have someone message me that they are saving to be the 1st one)). I appreciate your perspective. I never really thought about how having a donation page can reflect poorly on my business acumen. I may remove it… although the novelty is there, and some of the old replays of interviews will still mention it. This really gives me something to think about.If my business is faltering so badly that I can't even afford to eat (and you can check with my friends… I consume massive quantitites), but I give the last of my funds to Viralee, then Mr. Holland should be even more ashamed of himself! He should at least have the decency to only bamboozle individuals that have the funds for basic necessities of life, no?Good day,Ori

By: John Falkes

John Falkes — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:48:01 +0000

Dear Ori,I am intrigued. After browsing your site, you seem to make note of your professional achievements:"I’m an award winning photographer, a marketer, a videographer / video editor… a problem solver".In fact, if we listen to you, your business sense must be incredible…'I’ve gotten to…help businesses', and if we're lucky, you'll, 'teach some useful business/marketing techniques'. Your headline is even about, 'bringing success to your door'.But after browsing through those parts of the site, I came to this one: http://www.couchsurfingori.com/donate/Now I'm just plain confused. Because when I read earlier, I thought you were a successful businessman. But now, I'm starting to think you need some money because you can't afford to pay your bills – or eat. I'm copied from that page:"Going around the country uses up a lot of gas…. There are other costs involved too, such as video tapes, FOOD, insurance, all that fun stuff."As i've noted elsewhere on the site, I have always thought it unlikely that you can afford to live from your photography, but it appears your other business ventures aren't doing terribly well either.Once again, I would have you consider that you are in fact a fairly unmarketable product (judging from your work and your need for hand outs from strangers), and it is not the service (Viralee) but actually the product (you) that is lacking. Good day,John

By: StokesBarb

StokesBarb — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:21:34 +0000

Sic' M ! Ori ! you ARE in the right – silly bad grammer person – send him to the EngRish site ! LOL !

By: ElizabethPW

ElizabethPW — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:02:47 +0000

Amazing. And I love how he's actually making it worse for himself. If he was legit, he would have commented on your blog post to debate the issue, or wrote his own blog post re why you are wrong w/ a bunch of evidence. But no, he sends a (lame) threatening email to try to intimidate you. (as if.)As a non-stupid lawyer, I always enjoy when lame people threaten legal action on total b.s. … of course, that's also b/c I would think defending such a lawsuit would be highly entertaining. Let me know if he serves you (99.999% sure he doesn't have the guts), that would be fun.

By: Mike Stenger

Mike Stenger — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:57:27 +0000

Wow dude, sounds like a big pain in the a**. I believe you're in the right and Dominic is clearly in the wrong. Will be interesting to see how this turns out and if it just stops here.