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Re: GPS Pal Cup Holder Mount

seawolf33555 — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:30:48 -0000

I considered this mount myself after purchasing a GPS. Instead, I studied possible mount locations in my car (an '07 honda civic). I found a non-used little cubby hole above and behind the floor shift. I tried using the supplied little round disk with adhesive that came with the unit, on the inside of this nook, but I found that in hot weather, it would detach. After measuring the wall of the cubby hole, I went to an arts & crafts store and found a little, flat plastic picture frame for $2 that fit the bill perfectly so I bought it and used the original suction cup mount that came with the unit and attached it to the flat piece of plastic and it works perfectly. When I exit the car, I simply put the entire set-up into my console and there is no evidence of a gps.

Re: Be Cognizant of Craigslist Scammers - My Story of Craigslist Fraud

margaret18 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:04:37 -0000

I have just posted about a dozen ads and I knew something was up when I keep getting the "Is the item still available?" or "Greetings" U r not going to believe this just received a reply from one about him being on a trip and the movers coming to take it, yada yada
I replied and copied your "Ip logged" little blurb up there and replied to him.

Okay, I was nervous that they were just trying to get your email address. i don't know if they have a program that goes through craigslist every hour and grabs the new postings and sends the emails or if they are doing this manually. Figured it's a program that is sending the first response since they all say, "is the item still available" without mentioning the item. Once you respond to them, then they make it detailed. Also, all of these email accounts seem to be coming from @gmail.

Thanks for this site and maybe we should post all the email scammers.
Last one was
Ronald Carr@gmail

Re: GPS Pal Cup Holder Mount

playfulcyanide — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:46:00 -0000

Um . . . Am I the only one seeing how this could possibly cause a car accident?

Re: Be Cognizant of Craigslist Scammers - My Story of Craigslist Fraud

Sintek — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:30:12 -0000

I know this is old, but I just got two emails within minutes of one another very similar to yours.

The first was from "Tina": "Greetings, i will like to know the presents condition of the item and do you still have the original box with it."

And just like you, I clearly stated the condition of the item and includes pictures.

The second was from "Bolaji": "is your item still available?
if yes, am really interested in your item and i will make payment via PayPal so i want you to get back to me with your PayPal email address so i can issue out the payment as soon as possible, i will also include $100 for the shipment cost, and i want the item to be shipped via USPS Global Express Mail International and if you don`t have a PayPal account you can go and sign up at www.paypal.com because paypal protects both the buyer and seller a whole lot.
hope to hear from you soon"

Now I say right up front in my ads that I only respond to phone calls. I just feel bad for the people who actually fall for this crap.

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Re: Twitter’s Unintended Hidden Spam Engine - New Follower Direct Messages

dragonblogger — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:57:25 -0000

Good article, I too can't stand when people have spammy product sale auto-direct messages when I follow them.

Re: A Visual Journey into the History of Twitter

CarlosHernandez — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:14:20 -0000

I sincerely appreciate what you do and have done to provide this informative blog post. I am researching Twitter's history to find its early users.

Re: Be Cognizant of Craigslist Scammers - My Story of Craigslist Fraud

fraud scam — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:10:03 -0000

yes, like somebody said: Use paypal is the best method. You are protected.

Re: Twitter Tip - Direct Message People That Are Not Following You!

lexi — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:40:36 -0000

is it still working for anyone?

Re: Tips to Optimize iPhone 3G (Firmware 2.0) for Battery Longevity!

Yveintim — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:53:05 -0000

So, then is best don't use the iphone ;(

Re: Twitter Tip - Direct Message People That Are Not Following You!

Raymond — Tue, 19 May 2009 19:59:59 -0000

Yeah it works :)

Re: Who Is TheBusyBrain?

Robin M Johnson — Sat, 02 May 2009 14:41:03 -0000

I love the name of your website! Thanks for the twitter tips. I am new to twitter and still trying to figure out what I want to accomplish with it. Same with blogging. I appreciate your willingness to share your brain work with people like me. = )

Robin M Johnson, @goldjade8081, also http://nest-tweet-nest.blog.spot.com

Re: Twitter Tip - Direct Message People That Are Not Following You!

LISA — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:49:21 -0000

IT STILL WORKS CUZ I JUST TRIED IT!!!!

Re: Twitter’s Unscheduled Maintenance Screen

MediaMarc — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:17:02 -0000

LOL funny post I still haven't seen this error message live yet. The hairy "Twitterpiller" represents the people of twitter of course, taking forever to resolve these technical issues. And I guess we are the ice cream trying to be patient but not too patient cause we'll melt away from twitter withdrawal LOL

Re: A list of TweetUp Sites - For you Twitter Addicts!

zacksteven — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:18:22 -0000

Hi Mike - Thanks for listing yourself at http://localtweeps.com - the local Twitter directory! We've come a long way with design and functionality since you joined, including a "localtweeps status" feature that's a great way to promote locally relevant tweets, including tweetups. Once you're listed at localtweeps, just include #LT in any tweet and it will be displayed with your listing at the City and ZIP level, making it easy for other tweeps near you to find out about it.

We've got over 50 tweeps listed in St. Petersburg http://localtweeps.com/state/FL/Saint_Petersburg/ and really appreciate your help spreading the word. Please take another look at localtweeps, try out the #LT feature and tweet it if you like it. Local matters. Thanks!

Zack Steven
Co-founder and CEO
Localtweeps

Re: Company Names with TWISTED Website URL’s! Very Funny!

jack — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:28:24 -0000

I would like an option to see the login info every time, even when it is just one to choose from!

Gives me an extra level of security, seeing the pop-up and actively choosing (push Enter) to login.

Re: Twitter’s Unscheduled Maintenance Screen

JF — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:13:02 -0000

I like "Squirm Worm"

Re: Poll: Age Demographics of Twitter Users (Part 2)

iadiedee — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:03:11 -0000

Wow I'm seeing by this poll that my feeling on the demographics of Twitter is on the mark. I feel at home here with people my own age. It's a refreshing feeling. I feel like an old fart on FB and MS and Stickam is just a bunch of panty chasers or righteous cretins who have yet to LIVE life outside their parent's condo.

TY for the poll and giving some validation. :)
@iadiedee on Twitter (and most places online)

Re: Poll: Age Demographics of Twitter Users (Part 2)

AlishaV — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:04:47 -0000

Wow, interesting results. I really would have thought 30-somethings would have been the top result. Guess I don't pay attention to the ages of my followers.

Re: Poll: Age Demographics of Twitter Users (Part 2)

CaribPOP — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:27:52 -0000

Awesome poll!

Re: Poll: Age Demographics of Twitter Users (Part 2)

brannon carty-thomas — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:23:56 -0000

http://i-christ.blogspot.com
this is great...for once i don't have to feel like an (old fart) because Twitter is one of the
COOL-THINGS !!
we with a few years under our belts are doing that the kids havn't quite caught-on yet.

Now if i could only get my follow-button to work again, all would be good.

Re: Twitter’s Unscheduled Maintenance Screen

NickKnacks — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:07:04 -0000

LOL, I think they should have named him... the Twitterpiller!

Re: Poll: Age Demographics of Twitter Users (Part 2)

thebusybrain — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:20:14 -0000

No no! Thank YOU for participating! It's all of YOU that make this possible, and more accurate! I'm a little frustrated that only about 10% of people are actually putting their age in! A relatively low participation ratio!

Come on Tweeps! :)

Thank you all for an amazing number of Retweets!

Re: Poll: Age Demographics of Twitter Users (Part 2)

herocious — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:53:36 -0000

Well-designed poll. Interesting results. Thanks for letting me participate!

Re: A list of TweetUp Sites - For you Twitter Addicts!

krishnamurthir — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:59:19 -0000

very good ideas were incorporated.
why twitter.com is not publishing notification to its users.
i am very active in facebook and twitter.whereas,adding friends,publishing of my comments are appearing in twitter.
Please send a detailed note of services available in twitter.
Thanks.
with regards.