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Date: 5/27/2000 6:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 9315
never entewred one but thanks for the info.....lovable lion  |
Date: 5/27/2000 6:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 3835
Wow, I am going to go check this out right away, thanks, admin!  |
Date: 5/27/2000 7:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 4545
thank you so much Admin..A-2.. I almost made the biggest mistake of my life. your the best  |
Date: 5/27/2000 8:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 5301
...pretty low of some people to prey on a person's talent and vanity!  |
Date: 5/27/2000 8:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 9378
Greedy people are everywhere. We must remember that our own goodness will prevail. Cheers to everone with a good heart and soul.  Pennyloop |
Date: 5/27/2000 8:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 7710
Wow, I never knew that! Thanks for the info, Admin  |
Date: 5/28/2000 12:17:00 AM
From Authorid: 1432
wow!! Thanx for the info....sheesh...some people *rolls eyes*...how do they get away with this stuff...  |
Date: 5/28/2000 12:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 7819
Wow thanks for the info..I guess theres some people out there that just have no heart and feel they can just steal from others for their own greedyness   |
Date: 5/28/2000 12:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 8178
Thank you for the information!  |
Date: 5/28/2000 1:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 3508
its pretty obvious its a scam cos it says scam in the url  |
| Date: 5/28/2000 1:53:00 AM ( Admin-2 ) Psykid....this link in this story is only for more information on the scam. |
Date: 5/28/2000 5:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 4835
I don't have enough talent to write any poems... If I did I would just share them with friends... Hee Hee... Thanx for the info... It means alot... KKG...  |
Date: 5/28/2000 5:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 8333
I absolutely hate greedy scammers. I've seen letters in the mail, that say for a mere $25 you'll be entered into a contest in which the end is supposed to be a prize of $10,000, oh and you'll get a little book that's a free gift. I wish the government could do more to stop people like that but I know it's almost impossible to do anything about it. Demon-devastator  |
Date: 5/28/2000 7:09:00 AM
From Authorid: 9319
thanks for the info. I love the way everyone here tries to take care of each other....crickett  |
Date: 5/28/2000 7:38:00 AM
From Authorid: 5940
While I am not a poet, I can appreciate the way you presented this information. It's another reason why we enjoy our visit's here at USM, to have fun, not to be taken advantage of. Thanks!  |
Date: 5/28/2000 8:44:00 AM
From Authorid: 3648
Wow! Thanks for the info, I just don't see how people can do that to others....Man this world is full of all kinds....Shame on them!!!  |
Date: 5/28/2000 10:29:00 AM
From Authorid: 5504
This is interesting. My brother recently entered a photography contest and was told that he won a spot in this photography book. The books cost 65$. I told him it sounded kinded fishy, but he only got mad at me thinking I didn't believe in his talent. I wonder if this was really a scam too. It sounds like the same type of thing. Thanks for the info.  |
Date: 5/28/2000 10:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 4739
Heard this before. Thanks for the info!  |
Date: 5/28/2000 10:49:00 AM
From Authorid: 5484
been there done that,i submit poems,but from now on when they sned me somrthing to publish my poem and pay for it,i throw it away,it is fraudulant,it sucks big time!  |
Date: 5/28/2000 12:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 6904
Its good to know these things, i would never give any money on the internet but lots of people would- this needs to be stopped, its an awful way to take your money. Although I do think that if they published these books and told people they would never be sold on the bookshelf i think people would do it, its nice to anything of yours in published form- even if only a few people see it.  |
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Date: 5/28/2000 1:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 4545
Admin.. I don't know if you got my other message.. but Since this whole thing just happened to me.. I am trying to do something about it. Anything I can. Somebody has to right? Thank you again. |
| Date: 5/28/2000 1:36:00 PM ( Admin-2 ) Curious, if there is any assistance that we can do, please let us know. Our e-mail address is publishr@unsolvedmysteries.com or you can send a message to admin. People or companies that prey on innocent people are scum of the earth and need to be put out of business. Good luck on your endevors Curious !!! |
Date: 5/28/2000 1:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 1444
GASP!!!! Well that's all I got right now... Hee Hee Hee That's cheap, stealing folks poetry like that. The GREAT America where you can steal anyone hard work and sell it as your own. Ahhhh I LOVE this Country!---  |
Date: 5/28/2000 3:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 6732
that is what makes people so uncomfertable with showing any of there poetry or anything they have you never know what you are getting into......  |
| Date: 5/28/2000 3:57:00 PM ( Admin-2 ) Claire, your correct, if they were doing this in a honest form then that would be fine. However they promise to mass market these books and that doesn't happen. They also offer to have credited poetry judges and scouts at the readings for the poetry, none are credited with anyone except thier own firm. Very unfortunate indeed. |
| Date: 5/28/2000 4:02:00 PM ( Admin-2 ) Sunflour Mom, my guess would be that the photo contest would be the same game. Advise him to get out while he can. |
| Date: 5/28/2000 4:10:00 PM WOW THANKS FOR TELLING US ABOUT THIS. |
Date: 5/28/2000 4:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 6736
thanks for the info!  |
Date: 5/28/2000 5:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 8723
Good thanks for the information!...... Clair  |
Date: 5/28/2000 6:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 870
Yep I entered one of these contests myself but I was not about to buy the book and I dont know what happened after that but it is true beware people....Static  |
Date: 5/28/2000 6:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 7482
wow! this is really horrible, i'm glad you brought this subject up because we are struggling artist in oneway or another........  |
Date: 5/28/2000 7:36:00 PM
From Authorid: 2183
I entered a poem in a contest i saw in a magazine. They wrote me back saying that mine was spicked to be a finalist. Only I had to send twenty five dollars to buy the certificate if I win. Seemed a little strange so I never sent anythng back.  |
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Date: 5/28/2000 7:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 2183
oops I mean picked not spicked. |
Date: 5/28/2000 11:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 4995
Okay..okay..*sigh*..I'll admit it..I was in high school when it happened and I suckered out and bought the book my poem was published in..to this day I laugh because the worst part wasn't losing the money..it was that if anyone asked if I was published...I had to think back that was the WORST poem I ever wrote..haha..Celtic Princess  |
Date: 5/29/2000 9:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 4231
Admin..thanks for the info although I don't have much talent for writing poetry..I know people who do, and I would'nt want them to be involved in a scam...Thanks your the best.....I don't know why they don't really break-down on these people..! they are SCUM!  |
Date: 5/29/2000 9:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 8374
thank you for the info but i never entered one before...~PixieAngel~  |
Date: 5/29/2000 12:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 2011
Being as talented as I am, I truly doubt my poetry will ever be publised, LOL, but thanks for taking the time to inform us.  |
Date: 5/29/2000 1:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 7493
Your Right! I entered a contest-and i was a winner-yet it was a scam-come to find out!This sucks!Oh' well-i wanna thankyou for sharring!  |
Date: 5/29/2000 3:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 7092
Thanks for the info...  |
Date: 5/30/2000 5:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 8024
well imagine that that really stinks that people could do such a thing....: (..... |
| Date: 5/30/2000 9:02:00 AM From Authorid: 7018 I'm not very good at poetry but thanks for the info! *peca27g* |
| Date: 5/30/2000 10:19:00 AM From Authorid: 9516 thanx 4 the info and warning... |
| Date: 5/30/2000 12:10:00 PM thanks for the info.it's nice to know we have guardians like u out there |
Date: 5/30/2000 2:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 8705
Wow, thanks for telling me! I wrote a great poem (i think so anyway) last year, and I was going to enter it in a contest. Peace ~Flower Child~  |
Date: 9/1/2000 1:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 12823
How horrible! I am not to worried though because I never share my poetry with others. I don't even post it here. My poety is private to me. I am sorry for those who have fallen into this scheme. I hate prople who prey on others.  |
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Date: 9/1/2000 1:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 12823
BTW, thatnks for posting |
| Date: 9/24/2000 12:47:00 PM From Authorid: 15810 Well I guess I am a fool, because I fell for about 5 of them at one time, but never again. I would love to see some of my collection in print though. |
Date: 9/25/2000 6:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 4309
Thank you Admin...I did not know this..Thanx for setting me straight on the subject your a real guardian angel you know that...Peace2Ü  |
Date: 10/22/2000 6:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 14891
Wow, def. a scam! Thank you for sharing this with us! How do these people get away with all this junk?? Snuggles  |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 14780
i havent never did this...this is sad to those who have...i couldnt imagine there heartbreak to learn its not being published for bookstores...  |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:17:00 AM
From Authorid: 14677
i think i entered this |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 3270
thanks for the warning  |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 6867
Oh yeeeees...I've gotten these in the mail from a certain website where tons of ppl submit their poetry. I felt so good to get one of these...I was told that my poem was going to be published because of its artistic vision or some garbage like that. Yep just hand over the 49.95 and you'll be able to get one of the first copies...I soon found out that it was a big joke. Instead of paying YOU for the rights to publish your poetry, you have to pay them! It's ridiculous!  |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 17014
Thank you for the information, as I love to write poetry and often thought of having it published, I now know what to watch out for. TY again!! Kelsey77  |
Date: 11/28/2000 4:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 9414
Thx for the info and warning. People nowadays would resort to anything for money.  |
Date: 11/28/2000 4:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 17487
This is very helpful info. I always say, "If it costs you the author to be published, then it ain't real." It's worked for me. StormTrackre5  |
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Date: 11/28/2000 5:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 20581
lol been there done that, stil have all the papers to order the book. Still thought about doing it just to put it on the coffee table and say lookie here..lol Thanks for the info though Sarah23s  |
| Date: 11/28/2000 6:15:00 AM From Authorid: 16000 what a gip...I.Q. |
| Date: 11/28/2000 7:51:00 AM From Authorid: 19972 ifn your that silly you gits what you deserves |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 15232
I entered one and they said that I didn't have to pay anything, I don't have to buy the book to be entered in the contest. So, I have nothing to lose. They were called Iliad Press or something and no $ is required. But I know a bunch of other ones do require $$. Karen a/k/a Wumpy  |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 15895
I never sent anything like that in, one of the few times I am glad to by a cynic. Thanks for the info.  |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:46:00 AM
From Authorid: 17561
Well I've been scamed and had...It just happened to me last week...do you all remember me saying that I recieved a form back in the mail about my very first poem I have written and they said I was in a contest? I am a product of this harm!!!I just sent out a money order for almost 50.00 to poetry.com for a book with my poem in it as a gift for my mother. I HAVE BEEN HAD....yes i am screaming, shouting, yelling, and freaking out as I deserve to!!!I am upset that I have fallen for this scam and that I have been abused by it...I thought my poem was from the heart about life and how really prescious it is and they abused it and me!!!! Am I feeling hurt, of course I am, do I feel let down, Yes of course I do,,do I feel ripped off...welllll yesssss!!!:-(...I am pretty upset about this right now as I have called memebers in my family and told them that I had been choosen for a contest and that my poem was going to be published. I even have 3 family members sending me the money for a book for them..Now I have to call them and explain this whole mess and feel bad that they have already sent their money to me in the mail. OOOHHHH THIS MAKES ME MAD!!!!! thanks for posting this..i did check it out from the net and you are right,It was not because I did not believe you, it was because I could not believe what I was reading. I have printed off a copy of the report from 20/20 and I am sending it to my family, all those who have asked for a book.THis is very upsetting to me..what can I help do about this..I will do it, I don't care what it takes at this time!!!!Please if you have any suggestion of what I can do about the money I have already sent in and anything else that I am a victum of with them, please please let me know ASAP. Thank you very much for this post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!DALPHINA  |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:47:00 AM
From Authorid: 19092
Thanks for the insight, it's sure to help some people who may have been targeted by these ripoffs. King-Caspian  |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 10657
I can't thank you enough for writting this It is very true I was a victim of this and promised to have books published but, at the time I didn't know it was only if I bought something.  |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 20859
was this by any chance at poetry.com? i entered that one and was a semi-finalist in 2 out of three entries.of course, i never pay for the book. it sounded kind-of fishy when the say they publish your work...but you have to pay $49.95 to have a copy. thanks for sharing this information with us.~~shadow girl~~  |
Date: 11/28/2000 10:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 6317
Yep, I heard about this one, so I submitted a "poem" that went something like this: "Blug alk unit see the art two eggs and a bottle" It went on and on like that, but sure enough I recieved a letter a few weeks later letting me know that I had made in into the finals! What are the odds, I guess they have a high appreciation for nonsense. *Pisces*  |
Date: 11/28/2000 10:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 8905
that is why my poetry is here and no where else but in my twisted little mind.  |
Date: 11/28/2000 11:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 19435
Thank you for sharing this info with us..~Breezey  |
Date: 11/28/2000 11:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 3538
GOod thing I don't write much poetry.Anyhow,anything that sounds too good to be true,is probably just that.Too good to be true!!!  |
| Date: 11/28/2000 11:50:00 AM is the contest at poetry.com a scam too??? I entered it and got one fo those things in the mail saying my poem had been selected for publication in the book, it never said i had to order the book to have my poem published in it, so i didnt order the book, is this just another scam too???? PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS IF POETRY.COM IS JUST A SCAM, PLEASE TELL ME AND EVERYONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!! |
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Date: 11/28/2000 11:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 20063
THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION....*HUGS & KISSES* |
Date: 11/28/2000 12:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 17417
i to entered a poetry contest...POETRY.COM...they told me i had won and they wanted to publish my poem and for a mere $49.95 i could even add an anthology...i sent my ck. then was notified they could not publish the poem i had sent,claiming it was too long,(A Tribute To Joseph), but would consider another poem for the next book...i talked with my son and imediately called POETRY.COM and told them what i thought of them and asked for my "guaranteed money back if not satisfied"...after a few weeks i finally got a ck...thank you for this post but i wish i had come to USM before i made a fool of myself...God Bless..I remain A Friend In Christ,Linda B.  |
Date: 11/28/2000 1:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 8941
I'm glad that we have informed Admins (and members too) of this site that are a watchdog for all. Thanks for all you do!  |
Date: 11/28/2000 1:32:00 PM
From Authorid: 9092
some teachers have students wriye poems to publish and they buy some for their families.they're not supposed to got to bookstores and they know it.but it's fun and it makes them proud.thanks for sharing. |
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Date: 11/28/2000 1:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 15976
Ohhh that is really messed up!!! But I've never entered into n-e of these. Thanx for the info ~*Kandi*~  |
Date: 11/28/2000 2:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 20367
Hey, thanks for posting. I was seriously about to enter one of those. Thanks a bunch  |
Date: 11/28/2000 2:50:00 PM
From Authorid: 19332
Thanks much for the info I was half tempted to enter one but after reading that I think I have changed my mind.Demon Slayer  |
Date: 11/28/2000 2:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 16865
Yea, I got scammed but I caught on QUICK. Unfortunately I know people who won't listen to me about this. Maybe this will help. I REALLY appreciate this. **Dotchi**  |
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Date: 11/28/2000 3:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 18232
OH MY God I,myself and many of my friends had wrote many poems at POetry.com Is that one a scam too?  |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 13861
Thanx for the info I am glad I didn't join  |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 8329
Thanks for the info...seems like some people just don't know how to apperiate poetry and treat others work with care and respect and most of all honesty...*sigh* some people lol...I'm going to check out that site for some more info...thanks again Admin!  |
Date: 11/28/2000 3:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 15033
I posted something about this to Dalphina's post awhile back. I gave Poetry.com six poems and they not only said I would be in their $49.00 anthology book, but I was runner up in thier contest. Then they asked that I fly myself to some other state (I think it was New York) for the judging. But first I was asked to pay a $300 fee up-front just to be able to attend and supposedly accept my honors, maybe. I laughed at each and every one of their attempts to take my money. I knew a head of time about their scam. They should be taken off the net. They keep your poetry on site for later viewing and that is the only good thing about sending it there.  |
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Date: 11/28/2000 4:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 5443
Just another fine way USM is protecting us members who are so venerrable to such schemes and scams. THANK YOU SO MUCH.  |
Date: 11/28/2000 4:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 16845
ohhhh,  ( I bought one of the books that my poem is in. ( oh, well, I still love the book, but I won't be buying any more! -Becky (dewdrop01)  |
Date: 11/28/2000 5:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 18698
Hi! Thanks for sharing this information. I hope everyone reads this! ~Mythe~  |
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Date: 11/28/2000 5:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 19625
So true, I enterd one of these things one, I've looked in Walden books, and Hastings, everywhere, however I'm lucky that my mom refused to bye the book. Emmie Lou ~*A*~  |
Date: 11/28/2000 7:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 18111
It's one of the reasons I post here. I have a poem posted here or there on some OTHER web site that promises prizes and or professional review, but those posts are there simply to have them posted. Any one who wants your money in order to view your work, or to publish you, or to send you a prize IS MORE INTERESTED IN YOUR MONEY than in fulfilling their end of the deal.~~~~BIGO>  |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 12103
Thank you for poasting this. im sure it helped alot of us  |
Date: 11/28/2000 8:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 3263
Admin, thank you for posting this....I know we have a LOT of poets on this site, and it would be easy for them to fall victim to.  |
| Date: 11/28/2000 9:35:00 PM From Authorid: 17785 Thanks for this info. I'm also worried that when you send in your poems, do they make you sign it over to them so it's not even yours anymore? FeeBee |
Date: 11/29/2000 12:04:00 AM
From Authorid: 16815
Thank you so much for posting this! I was once in a scam poetry contest a long time ago. I payed $60 for 3 books and never recieved them. When I tried to get a hold of them, the number had been disconnected. Rainbow Boy Witch  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 3:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 18866
This is all very good stuff to know!!! Us poets with hearts full of words dont need to have these places taking advantage of talent!!!! Cinseer  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 3:37:00 AM
From Authorid: 18866
This is all very good stuff to know!!! Us poets with hearts full of words dont need to have these places taking advantage of talent!!!! Cinseer |
Date: 11/29/2000 7:42:00 AM
From Authorid: 12436
I think that I've heard about this as well. It's a sad thing what some do to make a little money. They say that you buy the books & sell them to make your money back, but can you really afford to buy that many books {or you would have to sell them at crazy prices to come out even, if that}. I just don't know about some people. Great post, thanks for sharing. Raven  |
Date: 11/29/2000 7:46:00 AM
From Authorid: 20977
I sent a poem in one time. I didn't have to pay to get it in the book, but I also didn't buy the book. Thanks  |
Date: 11/29/2000 8:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 2420
Thanks for the info..  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 9:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 18551
yes, i heard about this, its very sad....but its not just poetry....its also happens to book writers, artists, wannabe models....its sick!! you know those ads where it says draw the clown,etc....you win and they want you to pay over a gran$ to take their by mail art classes to enhance your potential...some prize huh? mitziss  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 9:07:00 AM
From Authorid: 18506
I figured that one out for myself, entered a few, on the net...and in the mail...got the same thing you JUST said...send us money...this one site even promises to meet Montel Williams and go on his show to read...then they send you the "paperwork" you fly to his city, pay for your own hotel room and I believe it was like 1,500 dollars for 2 people to go to this "poetry reading club" where then you would have a chance to be picked...something wierd like that. It was so frustrating. I told my husband I wanted to send in a REALLY BAD poem just to see if they would respond saying" THousands of people have entered but you are one of the few to be selected for our poetry book....Yes, I did figure out this to be a scam, and what a waste of our time and talent! Skyafawn  |
Date: 11/29/2000 12:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 17884
WoW thanks for letting us know. I now wonder if Poetry.com is the same scam for they seem to give prizes for the worst poems written right! They also send the same type offer in the mail. So I do know what you mean. Thanks for Posting. Sincerely Yours Love Doc Hauss Kc.  |
Date: 11/29/2000 1:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 15675
Thanx for telling me! I join contest all the time! Which one is this though?-Kaja aka Queen Crazy  |
Date: 11/29/2000 1:52:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
The same goes for vanity music frauds. Send in your demonstration recording or composition....for a fee...&....well....no big star is gonna record it, & you are not gonna get a call from Nashville to come down to sign a recording contract and.....  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 1:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 177
....a sucker is born every day. |
Date: 11/29/2000 3:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 7698
Tahnk you for warning us!! I'm glad I'm not agood poet!! If you want an example of bad poetry...look at mine!!  |
Date: 11/29/2000 3:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 12600
thanks for the info  |
Date: 11/29/2000 4:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 15534
Yea thanx for sharing, My mother writes lots of Poetry, and always wanted to be in a Poetry contest, she would of definatily falled for this one.***PerfectGirl***  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 6:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 13886
Oh yeah, I got one of those, at none other than Poetry.com. I didn't type anything serious in, if anything, it was quite rediculous. I submitted it only to see what would happen. Turns out, two weeks later, they send me a letter telling me more or less. "This is an outstanding example of literary prose, you are one of the finalists, eligible to win $10,000!" At first, I wasn't aware of it being a scam, then my mother caught on to it right away, and being excited I posted the news here at USM, and found out that TA was scammed from the same people, and several other USMers mentioned it was a scam as well. What some people will do to make money, its rediculous. But thank you for posting this, many people may not be aware of this yet. No one should fall for it Love,  |
Date: 11/29/2000 6:33:00 PM
From Authorid: 20296
i wrote a poem and sent it in.they did exactly what you said, but i didn't buy the book lol. it is much easier to just hand my family and friends a copy of what i wrote rather then have them pay booku bucks to see one of my poem. hope no one else falls pray to these people.  |
Date: 11/29/2000 6:34:00 PM
From Authorid: 7157
OMG!!! how can they do that!! I suppose they can since they did!! Well thanks for this info.!! I will never send any of my work there!!  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 7:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 17115
That is heart breaking. I don't write poetry myself but I can see just here at USM how the people put their heart and soul into their poetry. It is a shame that some people are trying to exploite such a wonderful thing. ~Midnight Mist~  |
Date: 11/29/2000 7:37:00 PM
From Authorid: 20497
it is too bad that others take advantage in this way. They will one day answer for what they do...............bwearsie  |
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Date: 11/29/2000 9:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 12759
My best friend loves to write poems. Last month I went to her house ans saw the really happy look on her face. She told me that she had entered a poetry contest and showed me the letter she got back saying that her poem had won one of the various titles! Then at the very bottom, it said that she could purchase the book for forty dollars. Unfortunately, she had already ordered two copies of the book. We later found out it was a scam. Too late. But we too are telling others her story so our friends won't be caught in that position and get tricked! ~~Loleybug~~ |
Date: 11/30/2000 1:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 16877
thanks for the info!!!  |
| Date: 11/30/2000 3:55:00 AM what i cant beleive is that I just read each and every comment. must be a good post. tell you what you usmers argue and bicker but when someone tries to scam one of your own you all come to the rescue all differences aside. |
Date: 11/30/2000 6:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 17825
wow i have entered poetry in a similar type thing where your poems get published in a book..i never bought the book though lol GBU  |
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Date: 11/30/2000 11:49:00 AM
From Authorid: 10442
I heard about it but never entered. I thought about it but now i'm glad I didn't. thanks for sharing, UNICORN PRINCESS  |
Date: 11/30/2000 12:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 7574
My poetry's not good enough to be in a contest anyways!! Well, thanks for telling us anyways  |
Date: 11/30/2000 1:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 15777
Wow, that is horrible! Thank you for passing this on! :-)  |
| Date: 11/30/2000 5:35:00 PM From Authorid: 21042 pretty cool |
Date: 11/30/2000 7:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 11348
Wow... that sounds all too familiar. I had my mom read that because about 2 years ago she submitted not only her poem but also my sister's (who was in 6th grade at the time!). Well they sent two letters back informing them they needed and that it would be published and they needed to buy a book.... for both my sister and my mom. So she did. She paid a $100 for 2 books and was so proud, and I knew something wasn't right about that. I read both poems and neither one seemed that good, i hate to say, and yet BOTH were published. WEll we got one out of the 2 books just about a month ago. I wonder why it took so long. My mom was convinced it was no scam but I'd always thought is was and here is more evidence. That was a huge book of sucky poems. Well I'm glad to know USM will never be like that and thank you for posting this.  |
Date: 11/30/2000 7:23:00 PM
From Authorid: 14756
Thank you for posting this Admin, once again it shows how special you are, taking care and looking after us all in the USM family....  |
Date: 11/30/2000 10:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 18527
yeah, i knew thqt.. it gets irritating.. anybody wanna publish poetry with me kethria  |
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Date: 11/30/2000 10:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 18873
thank you for writting this is saved me alot of money because i wa also scammed but because of this info i didn't give them the money so i thank you soo very much::: |
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Date: 11/30/2000 11:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 20603
Hello, This is Stickmans' mom. I was one of the people that was "scammed" by one of these poetry things. However, for what it is worth, I have really enjoyed seeing my work in print. I have been writing poetry from a very young age, and have never had the nerve to submit anything. The poem that I wrote was written when my DEAR mother-in-law passed away this January. So, just in case someone else may like to read it, here it is. Cry Not For Me Cry not for me, for I am not gone, I am still the one you can count on. I am the flowers in the spring, I am a warm summer rain. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the white winter snow. I am the laughter of a child, I am your thought when you smile. I am on the wings of a dove, Smiling at you from Heaven above. So cry not for me, for I am not gone. I am your strength when you cannot go on. |
Date: 12/1/2000 8:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 20104
Thank You for the story. My little sister was about to enter into one of those peotry contests. Thank You for warning. No one deserves to be ripped off like that!!! Jamie  |
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Date: 12/6/2000 12:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 15480
OMG, this is awful*Young Blood* . .  |
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Date: 2/4/2001 11:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 4835
Ouch... I made a booboo, maybe... KKG... |
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Date: 2/9/2001 6:43:00 AM
From Authorid: 26557
WoW...that was nice of you to share...many of us did not know that..So Thanks A Bunch... ooperstar  |
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Date: 2/21/2001 4:42:00 AM
I had a feeling this was a con-trick at poetry.com. After all this time I thought someone wanted to publish some of my work, all this bull about what a unique talent we all have! and now it's not just a book, but a cd as-well. I was on the brink of bying the book the cd which claims to carry all my work,I have sent quie alot of my poems and it's a great shame,I mean the least they could do is give us a copy of the book your work is in and i'm sure that would make most of us very happy. But I think they are just printed to order. A GREAT SHAME. from the english poet muzzy starr. |
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Date: 2/22/2001 4:07:00 AM
muzzyfuzz@hotmail.com or is that poerty.con. mmmm I wonder. |
| Date: 4/5/2001 3:53:00 PM I'M VERY GLAD TO HAVE FOUND THIS SITE, I WRITE POETRY AND I ENTERED TWO POEMS IN THE SAME CONTEST THAT YOU HAVE MENTION AND IN BOTH CASES I CAME IN GRAND FINALIST AND SEMI FINALIST, THE THING THAT CAUGHT MY ATTENTION VERY QUICKLY WAS WHEN I STARTED TO RECIEVE LETTERS THAT I WAS THE GUEST OF HONOR IN RENO WHERE THERE WOULD BE A BANQUET IN MY HONOR, THEN I WAS GIVEN A LIST OF PRICES ON THE FLIGHTS AND HOTELS. LAST YEAR I RECIEVED A LETTER THAT I WAS CHOSE TO BE JUDGE FOR THE CONTEST AND THIS WAS GOING TO TAKE PLACE ON THE INTERNET, WELL GUESS WHAT, IT NEVER HAPPENED, THEY HAD PROBLEMS. I PULLED OUT ON BOTH CONTESTS. MY MOM WAS UPSET BECAUSE MY WORK IS VERY GOOD, BUT MY GUT FEELINGF WAS TELLING ME THAT THEY HAVE 100'S OF PEOPLE ENTER THEIR CONTEST, THEN THEY GET YOU TO ALLOW THEM TO PUBLISH YOUR POEM IN THEIR BOOK, BY THIS TIME THEY HAVE 100'S OR 1000'S OF POEMS AND THEY CAN NOW SELL THIS BOOK, THE WRITERS MUST PURCHASE EVERYTHING NOT ONE THING IS FREE. I CONTINUED TO RECEIVE MAIL EXPLAINING THAT I WAS A RUNNER UP BUT AFTER THE CONTEST WAS OVER I NEVER RECEIVED ANOTHER PIECE OF MAIL FROM THEM, SO I JUST KEEP WRITING MY POEMS AND I KEEP THEM TO MYSELF, WHICH IS SAD BECAUSE I AM REALLY GOOD. |
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Date: 4/12/2001 11:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 12862
Yup, I heard about this one a few years ago when I entered my daughters poem. They wanted me to send that same amount so I could get a copy of the book. Lucky I didn't fall for it. My sister did the same thing with her daughter and she didn't fall for it either. Thanks for this posty to let others know it's not good. Love,  |
Date: 4/13/2001 12:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 28848
I fell for that scam when I was like 16. I was so excited because they told me that my work rated in the top percentages and that I could have it published. So I paid $60 for the book and they also offered me a copy on cassette which I also bought. What a bunch of crap! The huge book, which was cheaply put together, fell apart years ago. I don't even have it anymore. Oh well you live and learn.........CPM  |
Date: 4/13/2001 4:40:00 AM
From Authorid: 22288
*Phew* I enetered a poetry contest, but not the same one as this.It wouldn't publish your poetry, you would just win money....Thanks for the warning!Now I'll know. >>>Replica  |
Date: 4/13/2001 5:31:00 AM
From Authorid: 25390
OKAY I AM MAD!!!!! I have officially fallen for a scam!!! Luckily I didn't pay anything for the book, so b/c I didn't do that, I doubt they'll publish it. UGHHHHHHHHHHHHH Thanks Admin for letting us know about this *stomps off in utter disgust!* =Odd=  |
Date: 4/13/2001 5:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 21839
Its a shame people can get away with this stuff...there was an article in my local paper for people who invested thousands of dollars with these firms who promised them money when they invested their money.....they are basically getting 10% back of what they invested...that is so sad.... Sugar Bear  |
Date: 4/13/2001 6:33:00 AM
From Authorid: 19173
I heard about this on 60 minutes, people are so greedy. It should be illegal to rip people off in such a way...LisaNY1  |
Date: 4/13/2001 6:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 23207
From the comments it looks as if most everyone here has fallen for the same thing. I too have submitted my poems to poetry.com. I have received three letters from them about publishing my poems. I looked at the poems I have published on the site, almost everyone of them are supposed to be in this book (like 9 of them). I have never sent money for the book, but have thought about it simply to see my stuff in print. From what I have heard from people here, I am glad I didn't send them any money. There has to be a better way. It is awful that they scam for both the poetry and the money! Trouble  |
Date: 4/13/2001 6:52:00 AM
From Authorid: 26975
hmmm..I fell as if I've been suckered! I've all ready one the contest so far at poetry.com, and they are going to put my poem in the book. I don't need to buy it, nor do I have to submit anything about me into the book, but is this the same thing we're talking about? hmmm....  |
Date: 4/13/2001 7:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 30986
I KNOW!!! I fell for it just the other day when I recieved an email about an internet poetry contest...dumb me..... but any way do you know of any REAL poetry contest or books that you can try to get published in... I love usm, it gives me the freedom to not have to worry about someone stealing my writing because it's all copywrighted right? Even the dumb ones I write LOL Thanks for the post... Luv, *~kysta~*  |
Date: 4/13/2001 7:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 31837
Well, I would say I'm surprised, but I'm not. It almost seems like everything's a scam these days. It's disgusting how so many people can take advantage of so many other people. Which brings me to the point. If it's to good to be true, it usually is! ~t_dub~ |
Date: 4/13/2001 7:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 16398
*sniff-sniff*admin....oh dear.....i had already entered my poem befor i read this! i know not to buy anything from them though...oh dear...This is horrible!!My precious poetry!!*sniff-sniff*  |
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Date: 4/13/2001 7:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 18111
I would hope by now that we've all seen this, but then again the net is vast place of new and interesting prospective suckers ready to fall for their own egos. |
Date: 4/13/2001 7:26:00 AM
From Authorid: 17673
I didnt hear about this, but thanx for the warning!  |
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Date: 4/13/2001 8:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 30373
I know this to be true. I have had 3 of my poems published in the book (I never bought it) and 1 put on the cd thing they offered. It is a scam. You could write something totally horrible and probably be told that it's going to be in their book. I never bought the book or cd because I don't think I should have to pay to see my work in their book. They should pay me to have my work in their book. I haven't submitted another poem to them and never will again. ~Hidden Tears  |
Date: 4/13/2001 9:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 26381
Thanks for posting this and letting me know what I`m up against...I`ve also entered my poems in contest. I wonder how we can find out which ones are legitament and the ones that are not. I would like to know. I feel worried about this...being taken advantage of for personal gain isn`t right. My husband said the other day that there was internet laws, pertecting people, I don`t know to much about this either. I do believe 20/20 and 60 minutes will straighten this out. I will pray about this. God Bless. Ruth  |
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Date: 4/13/2001 9:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 27735
Well, after I had one poem published and ended up paying over $60.00 for the privlige I vowed never to enter again. I can't afford it. Now....yes I can place my poems here on USM for free...but try and get someone to read it. The other day I read a post where the lady said she didn't read it because it was so bad. I was a little insulted. whirlwn53  |
Date: 4/13/2001 10:04:00 AM
From Authorid: 24734
The only time I've ever been in one of those was last year, and thank goodness it wasn't a scam. It was only like $8 but now that i think of it I don't remember it ever in any bookstores or libraries.....  |
Date: 4/13/2001 10:05:00 AM
From Authorid: 16705
last year i entered a poetry contest and received a letter back telling me i was a semi-finalist but they wanted me to but a book that was suppose to have my poem in there but i was wise enough to throw the letter away, thank you for letting everyone else know. Hamb918  |
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Date: 4/13/2001 10:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 24734
Oh, and I did get the book. But only out of 60 people that entered through our school 3 got into the book... |
Date: 4/13/2001 10:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 12709
That's terrible! How could someone be so cruel? I'm not much of a poet, but it still saddens me nonetheless.  |
Date: 4/13/2001 10:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 27371
I sent a poem in once but my mom told me I was not allowed to buy the book because it was too expensive. I am glad I didn't.  |
Date: 4/13/2001 11:21:00 AM
From Authorid: 3277
i fell for it too lol. the contest at poetry.com. it was on a pop up ad and i entered and the letter came back saying i was a semifinalist and i could get it published in an anthogoly. well thankgoodness im poorer than poop and really absentminded. i couldnt afford the book and twodays later i lost it somewhere. whew.  |
Date: 4/13/2001 1:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 14247
Ack that isn't Poetry.com is it? I've submitted many poems in there and even had one "published onto a cd" but I never bought anything. Good thing if it is Poetry.com.  |
Date: 4/13/2001 1:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 9419
thats awfull what soem people do these days...but i thank you for warnning us about this  |
Date: 4/13/2001 2:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 25701
Dude that sucks! I only entered one poem, and I did recieve a letterasking for money for books for my family. i declined to purchase any and was going to purchase the book once it was published. From a book store not from the company. So i guess if there is no book published like they said they would. Then I'm happy I did not send more and even happier that I did not send them any money. Thanks for the tip! ~Forgotten~  |
Date: 4/13/2001 2:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 3395
I have a letter infront of me from a poetry contest that I was in last month. I recieved this 2nd letter from them just last week. It says, "I am excited to inform you that in addition to your selection for inclusion in a hardbound anthology, you have also been chosen to be one of 33 poets whose artistry will be recorded professionally as a special part of a new poetry collection.....(etc)I'm writing to get your permission to include your poem, """""", in this highly acclaimed and internationally distributed three-album collection,...."...===Well, I have left out some of that paragraph but that is some of the letter I got. I did not order a copy of the anthology nor did they tell me to order one, thank goodness. Well, they are still printing it even though I did not order the book but I'll probably never see it anyways. I figured, what the hey, I don't care if they print it, I'm just not going to buy it either. Does that make since? Well, I totally agree that there are many poetry scams on the run in this world. However, I am not very sceptical about this contest that I entered because as long as they don't make me pay, I don't really care and as for my poem, I know I have the ability to make more. Thank you all for this important information. Best of Luck and God Bless,  |
Date: 4/13/2001 4:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 20702
Thank you for letting us know about this scam.  |
Date: 4/13/2001 4:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 29161
That is just not right. May a mass of angry poets whom they have scamed find them, tar and feather them, set them on fire, drag them into the middle of a street, and run over them with several tanks. Then throw a gernade, just in case they are still moving. ~Snow cat  |
| Date: 4/13/2001 4:48:00 PM From Authorid: 29278 Woah thanx 4 the warning Ginger!!! hugs from |
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Date: 4/13/2001 6:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 12103
ok thanks for tellin us...well im not into writing poems but im sure this helped alot of people |
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Date: 4/13/2001 6:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 31240
Thanks for this information It will help a lot of people so they don't fall this contest. Lady D  |
Date: 4/13/2001 8:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 23037
one of the oldest scams in the usa, been happening since the late 1800s,  |
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Date: 4/13/2001 9:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 29404
Yeah, it happened to me.. Arenakitty |
Date: 4/13/2001 9:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 10534
even the ones in the back of the magazines?? LoL thanks for tellin us! hehe  |
| Date: 4/13/2001 9:57:00 PM From Authorid: 33352 i fell for this scam i paid over $60 to publish my own poetry.I cant beleve it. |
Date: 4/13/2001 10:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 19927
i just entered one of my poems into poetry.com not too long ago...great, i think i just fell for it too.  |
| Date: 5/2/2001 9:01:00 PM My 12 year old daughter today received a "congratulatory" letter from one of the poetry contests she entered. Thanks so much for your information. Now I have to tell her the "truth" behind this potentially expensive endeavor. Keep up the great work! A concerned Mom |
Date: 5/5/2001 4:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 30312
I have (dumbly) entered some of my poetry but I have never bought a book. But in some ways, I think it would be cool to have my poetry in a book. But then again I guess I could just get them all together and have my own book made for my shelf!! lol =0)~ ~Dolly3313~  |
Date: 5/24/2001 6:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 24483
oops....I'm glad I read this,but too late i'm afraid,as i've wrote poetry and yes i got this letter i should buy this book etc....  |
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Date: 5/24/2001 6:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 24483
i forgot to sign my name in the comment before this on scams...i'm sorry.jenny60 |
Date: 7/22/2002 11:04:00 AM
From Authorid: 16376
I am glad you guys brought this back up to the top, I have seen a few people saying that there poems are being published lately and I think they are getting scammed!  |
Date: 7/22/2002 11:10:00 AM
From Authorid: 53164
Awe...This'll crush so many people's hearts!  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 11:15:00 AM
From Authorid: 56615
Thank you, that ddi happen to me, of course mine didn't win. but they told me to pay to publish my works. I guess I won't be doing that,eh?? Thank you again. tiffy  |
Date: 7/22/2002 11:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 56837
kind of amazing how it's a so called 'legal scam.'  |
Date: 7/22/2002 11:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 46486
Makes me sick... I was in SHOCK to see how much the book cost to purchase it, then the DC trip, thank GOD someone made a post like this before I knew that.. Admin, isn't there anything we INFORMED USMers can do?  |
Date: 7/22/2002 11:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 11097
=(!!!! Yes I know from experience...great info! Luvs-  |
Date: 7/22/2002 11:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 8184
Thanks for the info!  |
| Date: 7/22/2002 12:17:00 PM From Authorid: 58304 thanks but the only poetry contest i did was through the school, and I got my poem in a book 2 times, last year and this year! Im working on next year! *wink* thanks fire phoenix |
Date: 7/22/2002 12:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 46515
I absolutly agree and I could smell this a mile away. Anytime it has to cost you something, run.  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 12:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 46515
Alright, Bcar!!! I hope you are reading this post, because, if you scroll back, to Mitziss reply, you can get info.on entering a contest to draw a clown! LMAO! |
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Date: 7/22/2002 1:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 12103
Thanks for the info..this is horrible thing, but im glad someone is bringing it to our attention..take care |
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Date: 7/22/2002 1:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 58290
Oh that stinks I planned on entering..- spooky |
Date: 7/22/2002 1:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 58268
I hate scams, espically the legal ones!  |
Date: 7/22/2002 1:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 11251
I entered a poem on poetry.com. Now...I get too much mail from those people wanting me to buy some silly thing or another. I think my fave was the one where they would send me a CD of my poem being "professionally" read. geez. i deleted my poem from the site. i will never enter a poem again.  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 1:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 58187
I hear ya on this one. It's a marketable scam. Many people love to hear that their poem is going to be published and then later it's followed by a letter inviting you to Washington D.C. Making you spend hundreds of bucks. They'll publish a 4 line poem Cat Bat Both are fat Boom! I have a masterpiece! They love to make you feel like your poem was chosen over everyone elses. It's a load of garbage and I will never trust it |
Date: 7/22/2002 2:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 52490
Dalphina, I got a letter back from poetry.com too, but I thought it sounded pretty fishy so I didn't send anything back in including the right to publish my poem. I am glad I didnt now. I hope to have my poetry published someday, but not by crooks like that. Sorry about what happened to you.  |
Date: 7/22/2002 3:03:00 PM
From Authorid: 50075
That's why you should always submit to known, respected publishers. The heart ache is greater but the rewards are better; and real. ** Kepa  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 3:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 58308
whoa! some people just have nerve!! Hugs Zeeboette  |
Date: 7/22/2002 3:10:00 PM
From Authorid: 4255
I entered it and got published. only paid for the book. I really liked reading the book. I also sent in another poem just to send it in they offered to publish it but I never sent it back. I didn't have a problem with their "scam"  |
Date: 7/22/2002 3:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 59214
That is horrible! I don't beleive this. Poets pour their heart and soul into their writings. This is mad stupid!  |
Date: 7/22/2002 4:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 53128
That's horrible!! And they're still in their legal limits? Crazy!  |
Date: 7/22/2002 4:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 820
That's awful...people taking advantage of others just to get a couple of bucks in their pocket. It makes me angry. Thanks for the warning so we know better than to submit any poetry to these scams.  |
Date: 7/22/2002 4:42:00 PM
From Authorid: 28363
Thank you so much for these reminders-- We see posts on USM at least once or twice a month where people are so happy to be published-- but in the end its just a scam, just like you mentioned above. Take care  |
Date: 7/22/2002 5:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 39360
Hehe, happened to me, but I didn't fall for it. Its terrible that some people do this.  |
Date: 7/22/2002 5:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 35720
That stinks, but thanks for posting, George!  |
| Date: 7/22/2002 5:44:00 PM From Authorid: 54071 Wow... i heard this plenty of times before.. and it happened to me to at the poetry.com.... I bought a book too .. bu tit was a long time ago.. and yea. I am never gonna do it again. |
Date: 7/22/2002 6:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 55023
its happened to me, although i knew something was up at the beginning and didnt follow through with it. i wrote the stupidest poem i could come up with on purpose, just to see if they would pull it again, and they did... but it was embarrassing because they sent me something and the poem was on the front of the envelope and my whole family saw it!  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 6:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 55023
oh yeah, mine was at poetry.com too |
Date: 7/22/2002 6:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 27121
That's terrible. It's sad that these people have to experience this. They put their thoughts and emotions into their poetry only to be scamed.  |
Date: 7/22/2002 6:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 35825
SHEESH!! This is terrible!! Thank you for informing us!!  |
Date: 7/22/2002 6:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 34487
It's so sad that some people have no morals to do something like this. Thanks for the info.  |
Date: 7/22/2002 7:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 53173
I guess that just shows how horrible some people can be. Its pretty sad that some people can be so greedy. Thanks for the info ~Sparkling Princess~  |
Date: 7/22/2002 7:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 50434
Hey thanks for the info, have have gotten a few of those letters but thrown them all aways, I always figures there was some kinda catch or something. Thank you agian!  |
Date: 7/22/2002 7:09:00 PM
From Authorid: 49091
I was Just about to enter the poerty.com contests...thanx for posting...its so kool how everyone here cares about everyone else! Thats so kool! LOL ((HUGGS))  |
Date: 7/22/2002 7:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 54070
Uh, I know... My mom entered, and when she got a letter back, saying she'd won, she tossed it out the window... She's a smart person, I tell you! ~Kineti-Kid~  |
Date: 7/22/2002 7:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 52247
yeah thanks for sharing that. i always got these stupid things in the mail saying come get your trophy in reno . i always threw it away though  |
Date: 7/22/2002 8:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 53360
I entered a peom at poetry.com 2 years ago, i didnt get it published, but they send me some junk every 6 months or so wanting me to fly to a baquet, put myself up in a hotel room and read my peom in front of thousands of people. not to mention, I have a "golden bowl" waiting for me when I get there, its suppost to be an award, yet I have to pay for that too. Thank goodness I am cheap or I would have fallen for it too kOzzmic_K  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 8:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 57776
I think people start to lose control of the power they have and start using it for bad instead of good..... ~SweetChick209~  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 8:04:00 PM
From Authorid: 57776
I think people start to lose control of the power they have and start using it for bad instead of good..... ~SweetChick209~ |
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Date: 7/22/2002 8:06:00 PM
From Authorid: 57776
So sorry i pressed submit twice SORRY....... ~SwEeTcHiCk209~ |
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Date: 7/22/2002 8:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 59266
Very True... One Example of these sites would be poetry.com -TrueSaiya-jin*~  |
Date: 7/22/2002 8:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 57721
That's so cruel! How can someone in their right mind use someone's heart and creativity that way! I'm discusted! Jadeeyes  |
Date: 7/22/2002 8:41:00 PM
From Authorid: 1799
*sighs* i should have known...  |
Date: 7/22/2002 9:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 31048
OMG..how rude!!! I had to enter that contest to get a clue who my little "secret admirer" was on Crushlink.com...and here I was thinking I was all cool cause they sent me mail sayin' I was gonna get published! And it was all a SCAM!! > Luckily I didn't pay them any money. Thanks for the warning  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 9:45:00 PM
From Authorid: 58234
Thanks, i have gotten many letter saying they have been accepted and stuff but i never went casue i knew my poems wern't good enough. Anyways Thanks for the info. A.J  |
Date: 7/22/2002 10:46:00 PM
From Authorid: 50921
Thank you so much for this information.  |
Date: 7/22/2002 11:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 58642
Thanks for the info.  |
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Date: 7/22/2002 11:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 23207
Been there..I didn't send the money..But I have about 20 poems that they are going to publish soon as I send the money in for the book..And I have been invited to 4 of the poetry bash's...Like I can afford that..If I could, I would publish my own for much cheaper...Wait, you can publish your own for cheaper.. |
Date: 7/23/2002 6:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 37449
I do not write much poetry.. but.. Thanks!  |
Date: 7/23/2002 7:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 39272
wow..i never entered any of these but it would suck if i did  |
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Date: 7/23/2002 7:30:00 AM
From Authorid: 46139
WOW,I never heard of this type of scam before..and it's legal..huh..what is this world coming to;thanks for the advice.*OSHEN*  |
Date: 7/23/2002 8:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 48812
I heard about something like this...In fact, the same thing happened to me, only at the time, i was too broke to afford anything....Thanx for warning me....I'll pass the warning on....  |
| Date: 7/23/2002 8:55:00 AM From Authorid: 51911 greeeaaat, i have 2 of those overpriced book with my poems in them, we had to do that in school... |
Date: 7/23/2002 8:56:00 AM
From Authorid: 49742
That is dusgusting, that they would prey on innocent beings like that! I am so sorry they put Radman's sister through such a thing! I'm not talented enough to experience being a writer or Poet, but I do feel for those who are, and get scammed by greedy people who take advantage of someone's hopes, dreams, talent, and pocket book, not to mention their hearts and emotions! Thanks for warning everyone, so they don't get taken advantage of!  |
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Date: 7/23/2002 9:45:00 AM
From Authorid: 59319
i think this kind of activity is so wrong. i dont understand how ppl get away with it. they have no heart. god bless u all xox *kizza* |
Date: 7/23/2002 11:03:00 AM
From Authorid: 19460
yeah i was almost duped into this one myself... how i found out i was being scammed, i wrote one poem by my maiden name and one on my married name... got 2 letters in the mail, exactly alike both asking for money and telling me i had to go on this huge, expensive trip to get my award... yeah right!  |
Date: 7/23/2002 11:34:00 AM
From Authorid: 51052
I never had the talent to write poetry anyways. Thanks for the information about this though. I will notify all of my friends and loved ones. Great post. Miss Molly  |
| Date: 7/23/2002 12:17:00 PM From Authorid: 59044 Hey....I never would have found that out w/ out you.....Thanks!!! |
Date: 7/23/2002 1:11:00 PM
From Authorid: 22102
i dont write poetry   |
| Date: 7/23/2002 2:18:00 PM From Authorid: 55319 Thats nice to know... Thanks Genuine_Destiny |
Date: 7/23/2002 2:27:00 PM
From Authorid: 51586
wow thanks for the info  |
Date: 7/23/2002 2:38:00 PM
From Authorid: 47570
Thank you for the warning! It was very thoughtful of you to warn others. Little Kitty  |
Date: 7/23/2002 3:20:00 PM
From Authorid: 7830
I entered the one on Poetry.com and they sent me a snail mail telling me I needed to pay them suchsuch amount of money to get the book and a special CD-ROM with my poem on it. I didnt go for it though, I dont need to see my poem in a book that bad lol.  |
Date: 7/23/2002 4:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 20576
www.poetry.com is like that too They said blah blah I am amazing talent blah blah and I was really psyched But I never sent any money I figured it was a scam, but I heard this place does give out prizes.. But I didnt get any so I was like I am not flying out there for nothing. It was all like screwed up. Great post I hope that less people get scammed now that they are aware  |
Date: 7/23/2002 4:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 160
To sunflower Mom, I also "won" by having my photo in their book, everything looked official enough but you know where their request went to send in $65.00 for the "coffee table edition" book? In the garbage. They even claim that they will send me royalties everytime someone buys my photo. I dont ever expect to see a dime. This post is good advice, if it sounds to good to be true it usually is. Thanks for the warning.  |
Date: 7/23/2002 5:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 52736
OMG i thought this was a scam...but i could just never admit it to myself. i entered this competition when i was thirteen i think (nieve and too trusting, i guess you could say) and got my poem published! never had a been sooo happy, because poetry meant everything to me, but then i started to get weird things in the mail...even until present. in "publisher's clearing house" style things would arrive from time to time, but i don't think that i truly realized the possibility of fraud until much later, say within the past year or so. i was crushed...and now i am even more so, but also angry. i was thirteen for goodness sakes!! i didn't understand that someone could and WOULD do that, but now i do, and i think ravenged poets everywhere should join forces and do something about this! it really can't go on!!! it hurts very much that someone would do that to such a young child, building up her hopes for the ultimate let-down. anyway, if you get a chance, PLEASE read my poems and let me know what you think. it would very much help my self-esteem, as i am a bit down at the moment. much love and hugs to all!!! *melancholy_spirit13*  |
Date: 7/23/2002 6:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 56024
I fell victim to the same thing. well not really a victim i guess. poetry.com has been doing this for years. i sumitted a poem a couple years ago and in the mail it came. but why would i buy a book that my poem was chosen out of so many to be put in? and at 50 dollars no less?- i thought it shoulda been free or at least discounted so i never bought it. then later i found out it was a scam. sigh- oh well.  |
| Date: 7/23/2002 8:14:00 PM From Authorid: 48668 Thank you so much for the info |
Date: 7/23/2002 11:51:00 PM
From Authorid: 50791
Thanks for the info. That would be an easy trap to fall into!  |
Date: 7/23/2002 11:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 51070
Exactly why I don't enter poetry. Vanity publishing sucks and I know people who have had to deal with vanity publishers and they don't do anything but salve your wounded feelings if you are rejected. If I want something published, I'll work hard for it - go the hard way; it pays!  |
Date: 7/24/2002 12:28:00 AM
From Authorid: 22275
thats not right at all. Thanks for the info now i know not to enter any poetry contests that are not a part of USM  |
| Date: 7/24/2002 1:23:00 AM From Authorid: 58722 thanx i knew it was a scam! |
| Date: 7/24/2002 10:46:00 AM From Authorid: 59392 man i so glad my mom said i can't go to Washington to get my prize thanks so much Nsync lover |
Date: 7/24/2002 5:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 48247
I don't trust contests at all!!! Butterfly princess.  |
Date: 7/24/2002 6:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 49101
Sad but true, Money Grubbers taking advantage of naive artisans...  |
Date: 7/24/2002 7:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 58416
I entered one of those contest and got a letter stating I was nominated for poet of the year. I also got the invite to washington D.C. When I got the letters telling me I can have my poem published but I had to by the book. I wrote them back and told them where to put the book. I feel if they want your work they will pay you for it. Not us pay them. My advice is to publish your own poetry.  |
| Date: 7/24/2002 7:39:00 PM From Authorid: 58443 thx 4 the info |
| Date: 7/24/2002 11:22:00 PM From Authorid: 50253 I entered one nce but as soon as they asked for money I knew something wasn't right about it. Thanks for posting. Dragon keeper |
Date: 7/25/2002 4:25:00 AM
From Authorid: 48041
I too was caught by this scam...I realised after I entered that it wasn't genuine so when I heard back from them I just ignored it all...I hope no-one was caught out too badly by this. I really can't understand what makes people do this...  |
Date: 7/25/2002 5:56:00 AM
From Authorid: 39127
I entered too peoms. I didn't pay any money though!  |
Date: 7/25/2002 6:46:00 AM
From Authorid: 35281
I'm in a poetry contest at poetry.com. I won editor's choice award, and I am now being published. The only money that I had to pay was $40.00 for the publishing and the cost of shipping it to me, which was included. I didn't have to fly anywhere to get anything, it has all been sent to me. I feel terrible for the people who entered a fake contest. Lilwicca  |
| Date: 7/25/2002 8:55:00 AM From Authorid: 59243 i probably already posted but this iss horrible! |
| Date: 7/25/2002 8:56:00 AM From Authorid: 59243 poor ppl who lost their $$ |
| Date: 7/25/2002 9:29:00 AM From Authorid: 59491 THANKYOU for the info. I was going to enter one of those myself - good thing I didn't |
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Date: 7/25/2002 9:54:00 AM
From Authorid: 59573
Woah, sounds like a scam to me Pop Princess  |
Date: 7/25/2002 11:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 26779
What a shame  |
Date: 7/25/2002 11:49:00 AM
From Authorid: 23948
That's terrible! I feel sorry for anyone who fell for that! Aww  |
| Date: 7/25/2002 12:56:00 PM From Authorid: 58064 wow i never knew that thanx |
Date: 7/25/2002 2:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 29532
My husband and I both submitted poems to Literary, we both got those leters, but thankfully, never sent any money.  |
Date: 7/25/2002 3:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 33256
They should outlaw the scam, or heavily regulate their advertising at the very least.  |
Date: 7/25/2002 4:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 56066
Thanks a-gazillions for the info! Thank golly-wolly I now know not to submit my poetry anywhere but here...or something like that.  ~PowderedSchnitzel~  |
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Date: 7/25/2002 5:43:00 PM
From Authorid: 21948
Thanks for the story, alot of people get scammed now-a-days... Princess Diva |
Date: 7/25/2002 10:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 59286
I wish I would have saw tis earlier, I entered a contest with poetry.com a couple of years ago. I guess I was somewhat lucky though, because I only paid for one book. In thier paperwork it seems the book is published for the general public.  |
Date: 7/26/2002 12:08:00 AM
From Authorid: 48858
Lordy be...is this thing still at the top?  |
| Date: 7/26/2002 6:23:00 AM From Authorid: 59524 I DONT Believe this. IF only i knew earlier. My EXTREMELY talented mother from Australia entered the contests at POETRY.COM (you cant sound more genuine than that page). My mother flew all the way from Australia to Orlando, Florida to go to the book convention and she didnt win anything except a silver bowel that has rusted (in few months).My mother was so confident in herself, and she spend around $4000 for flight and accomodation for NO REASON. This was all a scam? My god these people should have their bullcrap "Business" closed, and how could celebrities like "FLORENCE HENDERSON" take part in POETRY.COM conventions? Im sure they know its all a fraud too..Pfft this is DISGUSTING! I dont know if i should tell my mum now :-( |
Date: 7/26/2002 6:47:00 AM
From Authorid: 33401
Thank-you for this information Admin A-2. It's sad and unfair that people scam. Love,  |
Date: 7/26/2002 7:18:00 AM
From Authorid: 55303
I DONT THINK ANYONE SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE BOOK THAT THEIR POEM IS PUBLISHED IN IF THEY WIN. THOSE THINGS ARE STUPID.  |
| Date: 7/26/2002 9:04:00 AM From Authorid: 59083 man thats got to suck really bad WhiteKnight |
Date: 7/26/2002 9:42:00 AM
From Authorid: 49765
Thanks for the warning. (Raintear)  |
Date: 7/26/2002 10:41:00 AM
From Authorid: 57054
that is so horrible to do something like that... how do those people sleep at night??? StOoPh420  |
| Date: 7/26/2002 11:42:00 AM From Authorid: 45999 ty for giving us this advice! Rayn |
Date: 7/26/2002 1:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 51049
Its amazing what some people will do for money. Thank you for sharing this information.   |
Date: 7/26/2002 3:48:00 PM
From Authorid: 55089
I've read what u wrote about those poetry contest scammers, and i compeltely agree with you. in fact, i enterd that contest myself and received emails and mail that i won and i should attend the meeting in Washington DC. from the way they presented their info, it looked a lot like a scam and when i tryed emailing them back--the email wouldnt go thru...it's good that word is now being spread about this poetry contest scam.  |
Date: 7/26/2002 8:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 47538
Thanks for the Information.  |
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Date: 7/26/2002 9:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 11348
My mom was victim of one... she and my sister who was in second grade at the time, both entered the same contest at the same time. They both supposedly one and got published. Now isn't it a little strange to have both of you win when one is in SECOND GRADE? I think it is. They bought 2 books for 45 dollars each and to this day my mom doesn't believe me when I tell her it was a scam. She says I'm jealous because I didn't get in it... but I didn't enter it! Oh well... if it makes her happy... |
Date: 7/26/2002 10:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 48128
Yeah umm.. I almost fell for that except I wasn't going to send anyone money anything they should pay me!!!!  |
Date: 7/27/2002 11:06:00 AM
From Authorid: 54969
Thanks for telling me i was just about to be in a contest, but it wasnt for poetry! ~~BlueBear~~  |
| Date: 7/27/2002 11:57:00 AM From Authorid: 45628 Sorry to hear that happened...Thank you for the info.....Im sure it will help someone else ...so it doesn't happen to them... |
Date: 7/27/2002 12:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 46068
good to know, appreciate the info... thanks for posting... Take care,  |
| Date: 7/27/2002 2:32:00 PM From Authorid: 59000 good post IT REALLY HELPED ALOT OF PEOPLE ON USM |
| Date: 7/27/2002 3:32:00 PM From Authorid: 49937 My dad submitted a really BAD poem to one of these sites to see if it was real, & they wrote him offering to put it in their book ...for a fee. |
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Date: 7/27/2002 3:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 57984
its Ok ill have that in mind thanks, oxoxoxo-Dark Lover |
Date: 7/27/2002 5:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 48114
thx so much ,i have to tell my freind cause she always,does poems and some day she might get riped off,and thx for telling all of us about this,i realy apresheate what you did thx again,TTYL,  |
Date: 7/27/2002 6:01:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
Great Timing! Just happened to me.....I am being "published" & for $49.00, I can get my book of poetry, with my poem! (LOL)...I really am being published in a september issue of a magazine-but not for "poetry"....good post  |
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Date: 7/27/2002 6:14:00 PM
From Authorid: 15070
BTW- I won through "poetry.com" |
| Date: 7/27/2002 7:32:00 PM From Authorid: 59082 thanx for this, i almost sent in a poem |
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Date: 7/27/2002 8:24:00 PM
From Authorid: 59931
I'm looking for the Pizza lady |
Date: 7/27/2002 8:47:00 PM
From Authorid: 57537
i don't know how people can do that , nasty people.  |
| Date: 7/27/2002 9:40:00 PM From Authorid: 59912 omg who wouldve thought thanks although im not up on my poetry |
| Date: 7/27/2002 9:40:00 PM From Authorid: 59912 omg who wouldve thought thanks although im not up on my poetry |
Date: 7/27/2002 9:59:00 PM
From Authorid: 46682
My daughter entered one. I knew as soon as they asked for money that it was a scam. I'm very happy to see that you put this up! Thanks ~ Greywolf  |
Date: 7/27/2002 10:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 43586
thanks for the info  |
| Date: 7/27/2002 11:50:00 PM From Authorid: 59906 my best friend fell for that!!! he said "screw the plane ride" but he had to buy the fraking $45 book!!!!!!!!!!! ..Vicious She.. |
Date: 7/28/2002 2:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 23367
i also won through poetry dot com.....yeah thanx for sharing this with us  |
Date: 7/28/2002 10:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 59808
god, what has this world come to? There's so many bad people but its a good thing we have good people like you here. Thank you. - spideyz girl  |
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Date: 7/28/2002 12:31:00 PM
From Authorid: 58642
Thanks for posting this. |
Date: 7/28/2002 3:00:00 PM
From Authorid: 52337
wow whoah thanks for postign this!!!!!!!!  |
Date: 7/28/2002 3:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 45630
Yeah I've been on poetry.com. They wanted me to fly to the states to see if I had won. Well I live in Australia and I figured that If I win they can contact me rather than me forking out big bucks to go overseas. If they are exposed maybe they will stop. All we can do is warn innocents with dreams of publishing.  |
| Date: 7/28/2002 3:46:00 PM From Authorid: 47038 thankx for the info i will be sure to tell my freinds |
| Date: 7/28/2002 4:09:00 PM From Authorid: 58056 Man i got scammed i entered some poerty on poerty.com about a year ago |
Date: 7/28/2002 5:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 59299
thanks for sharing this I was actually about to fly out of town for a awards ceremony in Florida and now I think I will cancel that trip! Much Appreciation Buttafly_Kiss  |
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Date: 7/28/2002 5:49:00 PM
From Authorid: 58420
know I can not be trick thanks for the info |
Date: 7/28/2002 7:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 49459
That stinks. Thanks for the info.  |
| Date: 7/29/2002 3:23:00 AM From Authorid: 58496 Whoa thats not right. Good thing my sister submitted her poem to a REAL poetry contest. That was a year ago. She won of course. They gave her a book with ALL the winning poems. -------BioGravity |
| Date: 7/29/2002 7:55:00 AM From Authorid: 59243 so sad |
| Date: 7/29/2002 8:03:00 AM From Authorid: 59243 way too sad |
| Date: 7/29/2002 8:04:00 AM From Authorid: 59243 way too sad |
Date: 7/29/2002 11:39:00 AM
From Authorid: 26049
I'm entered in Poetry.com is that ok?  |
Date: 7/29/2002 1:28:00 PM
From Authorid: 57471
How much more longer will this be at the top of the page?  |
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Date: 7/29/2002 3:05:00 PM
From Authorid: 59573
Wow, the replies keep racking up. Pop Princess |
Date: 7/29/2002 5:53:00 PM
From Authorid: 17228
It sure is amazing what people will do for a little cash.thanx for sharing |
| Date: 7/29/2002 9:24:00 PM From Authorid: 59673 it is very long. but interesting |
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Date: 7/29/2002 10:30:00 PM
From Authorid: 20579
Thank you for the warning. I was gonna send some of my poetry in. Down wit the clown Milenko  |
Date: 7/30/2002 12:20:00 AM
From Authorid: 26598
About ten years back I had a poem published and like this post said, I had to buy the book and it was no book store shelves either. That was the first and last poem.  |
| Date: 7/30/2002 1:12:00 AM From Authorid: 60226 i thinktis is terible. why would people want money in the first place? |
Date: 7/30/2002 1:48:00 AM
From Authorid: 48403
well that's pretty horrible for them to do that to a person who put their and talent into that  |
Date: 7/30/2002 2:59:00 AM
From Authorid: 44448
I know. I get these letters in the mail from places like poetry.com and others, and it annoys me that there are always people trying to scam money away from others. I mean to say , whats the point? what joy do you get from that? Thanks for sharing with us Radman. Lotsa Luv, Kat  |
| Date: 7/30/2002 5:31:00 AM From Authorid: 56766 I was also taken by Poetry.com. I am ashamed to admite I could be had. Oh, well. Anyway beware of Vantage Press as well. They offer to read your manuscript for free and tell you if they will publish your book, you recieve a contract that requests that you pay in over $7,000 to get it going. I don't think so, thanks anyway. I just don't know about some people anymore! |
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Date: 11/21/2005 12:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 4309
7830 |
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Date: 11/21/2005 1:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 4309
LoL OMG OPPS now thats funny I was searching and it typed it in. |
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