Shoot the messenger? What is that? Just as the messenger posted his
opinion others have the right to post opposing opinion and faulty
logic. When you speak in an open forum, your you become subject to
the opinions of others. A comment like: Sounds like another craig's
list scam to me would have a far different reaction than a pseudo
legal argument.
Maybe I could sue the poster for frightening me away from a good deal?
The legal fear was way overblown. If a local expert mechanic makes a
suggestion ending in a bad result, he may be professionally liable.
Someone posting something on an open forum who is not an expert
charging for their advice is not subject to the same legal criteria.
I am amazed at how ego centric people are about personality types.
We all have to a assuage certain egos when people have a differing
opinion.
On Apr 19, 2008, at 10:25 PM, Jim S. wrote:
> I would also like to know what makes someone think that this http://
> sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/car/646614249.html
> is an obvious scam.
> If it were for sale for $6000, I would say sure. But this could
> easily be a realist who knows that his car is not very original.
> Just a driver. As others said; never buy without an inspection,
> and don't send money to an unknown stranger and hope the car
> arrives later. Whomever is that trusting just has a "scam me"
> sticker pasted on his forehead.
>
> Don't shoot the messenger below in this case. He or she is just
> being cautious in a well meaning and friendly way, and may have
> been burned before or read too many stories about losers picking on
> well meaning people. You don't have to be in the wrong, you just
> have to be visible to predatory lawyers, and you can become a
> possible victim. I understand what they mean; but, this case of a
> fellow enthusiast just pointing to a published ad seems extremely
> benign.
>
> (and I wish it was near enough to me to just drive over and see it.)
>
> Regards,
> Jim
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: (name witheld)
>>> Sent: Apr 19, 2008 12:08 PM
>>> To: rfeibusch1@earthlink.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Morris] FYI - Good deal on MGTc on Craigslist in
> NorCal
>>>
>>> As you might be aware, the thieves and scammers have moved from
>>> eBay to
>>> Craigslist. Just wanted to let you know that from a legal
>>> standpoint, when you recommend a deal like this (obviously a
>>> scam), you are setting yourself up for a liability lawsuit if
>>> someone sends the supposed seller some money and then loses it.
>>
>> Regards,
>
>
>
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