Dishonesty

[SunshineGirl]

I know sometimes around here it feels like we are giving you the third degree about offers and shopping that don't credit, but we had a case of such extreme dishonesty this week that it just breaks my heart.

In the email I sent out about the David's Cookies winners, I asked the winners to claim their prizes. I already knew who the winners were because we track submissions. I wanted, however, the winners to claim their prizes to be assured that people actually read the emails we sent out.

I had somebody claim a prize who didn't even submit an entry. Even when I pushed back on her and asked which one she submitted, she continued to be dishonest.

It was really a blow to me because I consider our group to be so tight-knit. I don't know if it was someone who posts in the forum or not. But to be dishonest like that just to get someone else's cookies? It's really sad.

Rest assured that we know that things don't credit sometimes and we really do try to get all of the credits. But we have to be a little bit skeptical if we want to stay in business because we DO have members who are trying to take advantage of us.

[DisneyMa]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! I think you guys are doing just fine! Hope your week ends better than it started:D:hugs:

[Arky]

That makes me sick! Tricia, thanks for standing up for honesty. I appreciate that so much! I can't believe some people. I'm glad I've found a small place in the world that doesn't take that!

[wdwabby]

Oh my ... wow.


that's so disappointing - I can definitely see where you would be upset. I don't even understand how someone comes to think that's even a good idea :(

If they're willing to do that over COOKIES, I'd hate to think about what they'd do if it was a bigger prize :( Just take heart in the fact that it's just one person - and one bad apple doesn't always ruin the bunch!

[coastalgirl]

that is really sad that someone would lie for some cookies.:( That is just insane really. Imagne what they would have done had it been a cash prize!

[TIAMOMMA]

That's sad - I thought it was odd when you didn't say the name of the winners, but I can see why you did it. It's a shame people would even try this, or think they would get away with it.

[jnorth1007]

WOW! Shocking that someone would do this. It wouldn't be that hard to track who sent in the original entry so why would someone even consider trying to do this? Not expecting an answer LOL just a rhetorical question. Just kind of reeling. I think that what some people need to start realizing is that this site is all about FREE money. Not money that they are entitled to. If a paid offer is done it should be done because it is a prodict or service you want. Then if you get credit it is a plus and if you don't then you haven't lost anything because you would have spent the money anyways. With the Free money thing in mind and the fact that SR does so many wonderful things for its members I can't believe that ANYONE would try to take advantage of this kindness. Shocking and that person should feel pretty ashamed of themselves for being so dishonest. I'll get off of my soap box now and also leave you guys with the thought that I am so proud of all of the members that we have that are VERY honest and don't take advantage of situations where they could have. One that comes to mind was the last cashout where people were sent extra cards and reported it right away instead of just keeping. Also, those times when people get more credit or extra credit for offers they shouldn't have gotten and report it right away. THOSE are the kinds of members that make SR so wonderful!

[SunshineGirl]

I'll get off of my soap box now and also leave you guys with the thought that I am so proud of all of the members that we have that are VERY honest and don't take advantage of situations where they could have. One that comes to mind was the last cashout where people were sent extra cards and reported it right away instead of just keeping. Also, those times when people get more credit or extra credit for offers they shouldn't have gotten and report it right away. THOSE are the kinds of members that make SR so wonderful!

ITA! It amazed me that someone reported that she got .26 extra from ebay this morning! It makes me feel terrible to be skeptical of people because it just isn't in my nature.

[Hedy]

What a grinch. :mad: I'm so sorry for you Tricia.

[linanglab]

That is truly too bad. They must have thought they were SOME cookie! I love this site very much, and it saddens me that people cannot just be honest. I don't think there are any other reward sites that have this sort of family type feel. And to have someone do that is a stab in the back.

You are doing a great job Tricia. And it is quite understandable that you have to be on your toes about all of us. I NEVER question if I do not get credit for something. (I might be disappointed, but not with you) I KNOW that you are honest and not going to cheat us. Everyone here needs to give you that same respect.

[disney_girl]

Wow- I'm sorry that you have to deal with that! One of the things that got me to SR and keeps me at SR is that I feel it's a very honest site and that is very important to me! The least we as members can do is show you honesty and respect in return!

[LuvMyBoys]

Wow how could someone possibly think that you don't have enough tech savvy to figure out who the winners were or weren't?? :confused:

Very sad that someone would lie to you like that, especially when you are kind enough to do fun contests for us.......which is NOT something that you HAVE to do. :(

[Debbie Jean]

YIKES!!! :eek:

You want to give people the benefit of the doubt but all it takes is a couple of rotten apples trying to take advantage :mad:

Sorry that happened, Tricia :hugs:

[ruledbymercury]

Woah, that is REALLY low! And not too bright either. How disappointing. I'm so sorry you had to deal with that, Tricia! :(

[bellanlivismom]

Wow. I am fairly new to this whole thing but it is sad that someone would try to take something that they did not deserve. I agree, you do a wonderful job!! THANK YOU!

[bs4free]

Wow I just can not believe that an SR member would do that not only to SR but to another SR member. WOW!!!

[bartleby1]

I am totally SHOCKED that someone would try to steal someone else's prize! Did she really think that you wouldn't catch her? It makes me wonder how someone like that can put her head down on her pillow at night. And, as others have stated, all for cookies??? I realize that they are supposed to be very good cookies, but still????

I don't get it.

[shades99]

I'm stunned that somebody thought they could actually convince you they are the winner - when you have technology on your side. What an idiot!

I hope he/she is reading the forum and can see what a low opinion he/she has created for him/herself.

[SunshineGirl]

I am totally SHOCKED that someone would try to steal someone else's prize! Did she really think that you wouldn't catch her? It makes me wonder how someone like that can put her head down on her pillow at night. And, as others have stated, all for cookies??? I realize that they are supposed to be very good cookies, but still????

I don't get it.

That was what got me, too! I mean. Don't get me wrong. I love the cookies and all. But cookies???

[Alice28]

that is very, very strange. :confused:

[wilsonfamily4]

Hmm, sad. Peole have some balls. I cannot fathom trying that. I hope the real winner appreciates your saving their cookies. :)

[m 'n c]

ooh that just makes me mad. I can't believe the nerve some people have and for that person to think nothing of it and to continue to try and cheat and steal the prize after you question them on it just blows my mind.

[Sherri]

I'm new here, so I don't know how much trouble you have with people being dishonest. It is sad :(

[mia214jia]

It might not have been just about the cookies. If someone is being that dishonest, and obviously you (Tricia) have the means to know the truth, I would have to say that their intentions here are not for the good. And as one stated earlier it takes just a few bad apples to turn something good rotten.
Keep up the good Work Tricia and Cindy. I know I havent been here long but Im gaining and looking forward to see what I can do in the next few months.

[jl8595]

Good grief...lying over cookies?! Yowsers!!

Now if the prize were Moose Munch...THAT I can understand begging and stealing for! :D :rotfl:

But on a serious note - the whole scenario is just pathetic. Why do people have to drag themselves down to pond scum levels?? I really hope they don't frequent our forum.

[askomsky]

That is just so SAD!!! That someone feels like they have to stoop that LOW to get some free cookies????? Please!
It also re-enforces that some people are just plain stupid! Come one doesn't she know she can be tracked? Same with who the actual winners were?

I'm with Janet, it only takes on bad apple, but then for every ONE bad apple there are 40 others who will speak up with they received extra GC's, or an extra survey or shopping credit.

I know you have to be on your guard, especially as a business woman, that just really sucks!

:hugs:
April

[bartleby1]

That was what got me, too! I mean. Don't get me wrong. I love the cookies and all. But cookies???

You know, Tricia, the more I thought about it, this is probably actually a good thing. As disappointing as it is, at least you were able to find out about this person NOW instead of having them continue to steal from you. I'm quite certain that anyone who would lie for cookies has not been playing by the rules anyway. Who knows what else she would have tried to get away with?

[disneynut]

What a shame. :( I can not believe anyone would even try that. That is sooo wrong. All for some cookies?????? It is very saddening to know that there are people out there that will stoop so low. Knowing that it can be tracked and everything and still have the gall to even try. How repulsive. Surely it was not a regular poster on the boards. I Certainly understand how you have to be skeptical to protect your business. You gotta do what you gotta do. Here's hoping for a better day...:sunshine2: :sunshine:

[Blessing and Miracle]

That's sad, hopefully that person will read all of our comments and realize exactly how we feel about dishonesty, and learn from it. Perhaps, it wasn't really about the cookies, but just to cause trouble. I can't imagine anyone being that naiive in thinking you wouldn't know. And to think that others are trying to take advantage of offers and credits is unbelievable considering the amount of free money we all have an opportunity to earn is even more terrible.

On a lighter note, I think I'm gonna order some of those cookies, because they must be really good! :rotfl: Tricia, just think, what someone meant for your bad just might turn out to be good if this generates more orders for David's Cookies through SR.

Try not to let it upset you and have a wonderful and blessed day!:hugs:

[schachteles]

It is pretty sad that the person tried to claim something that wasn't theirs, but to then push more when Tricia questioned the person?? Now that is really gutsy! I can't even imagine...and over cookies...watch out for this person when the cruise is awarded!!

We love you Tricia and SR!!

[Hedy]

You know, Tricia, the more I thought about it, this is probably actually a good thing. As disappointing as it is, at least you were able to find out about this person NOW instead of having them continue to steal from you. I'm quite certain that anyone who would lie for cookies has not been playing by the rules anyway. Who knows what else she would have tried to get away with?

I'm not saying this doesn't stink, but better cookies than a cruise.

[sunshinecindy]

Ok, so she caught me. But ,I didn't have any idea what a Haiku was AND it was for Davids cookies and she always hogs them all and never gives me any..................JUST KIDDIN.......I didn't need them, I stole the little boys licorice, that was enough for me...............JUST KIDDIN AGAIN, wow, you folks are way to easy.

You have no idea how disgusted I was though when she called and told me about his. Actully, disbelief. I'm actually hoping the person who did this has enough decency to just quit and go somewhere else, cause you know what, WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE.

[docsmom]

I guess I find it particularly shocking when someone is so blatantly dishonest here because this IS such a close knit, fun, helpful group! I just would never think one of "us" would lie and cheat for cookies!

Tricia, good for you for calling her on it. Hope she is reading this thread and feels like the a** she is!!

[jnorth1007]

It is pretty sad that the person tried to claim something that wasn't theirs, but to then push more when Tricia questioned the person?? Now that is really gutsy! I can't even imagine...and over cookies...watch out for this person when the cruise is awarded!!

We love you Tricia and SR!!

They better not try to claim MY cruise :rotfl: :angel: !

[gpp2001]

I'm shocked and disgusted!!

Tricia - are going to boot them from SR? I mean - like a previous poster - if they're trying to take cookies that aren't theirs - what else are they doing that's wrong!????? Just my thoughts and opinions!! :confused:

Karn

[bbangel]

It never ceases to amaze me what some people will do.
It is hard to continue to trust people when you hear stories like this. I just keep telling myself that most people are mostly good.

:sunshine2:

[icartjetta]

There is always a rotten apple in the bunch. That sucks.

[kimntrent]

Wow! I am in shock. I really thought we were such a close bunch. But with that. Wow! This is why we pay so much for stupid things. Dishonest people cause this. I felt bad enough when I didn't have the emails for the what she has to say and such but c'mon.

Kim

[SunshineGirl]

I'm shocked and disgusted!!

Tricia - are going to boot them from SR? I mean - like a previous poster - if they're trying to take cookies that aren't theirs - what else are they doing that's wrong!????? Just my thoughts and opinions!! :confused:

Karn

Cindy thinks that we should. I'm really tossed up about it because on the one hand I like to believe in the base goodness of people and hope that she just made a huge mistake somehow.

[tink2008]

What a shame. Sorry this had to happen. It just goes to show you what kind of people are in the world today. Ruins things for all of us.

[RDGCJK]

Wow - I'm really sorry to hear this. I hope people like that are few and far between. People who post on these boards seem so great. I hope this won't happen again.

[marsham]

Cindy thinks that we should. I'm really tossed up about it because on the one hand I like to believe in the base goodness of people and hope that she just made a huge mistake somehow.

IF it was a mistake, I think the person would have appologized when you questioned it.

Sorry, but that should be grounds for banning.

I am happy for the people that won and sad that it wasn't me. But try to steal someone elses prize? No, I am happy with the credits I get, if I need coolies that badly, I can buy them.

[bartleby1]

Cindy thinks that we should. I'm really tossed up about it because on the one hand I like to believe in the base goodness of people and hope that she just made a huge mistake somehow.

Oh goodness! I just assumed that she was banned. I like to believe in the goodness of people also, but unless she had some REALLY REALLY REALLY good excuse (and I'm not sure what that could possibly be in this case...), I don't think I'd give a second chance. Of course, it is easy for us to say, but we aren't in your shoes and don't have all of the details or facts behind what she did. Maybe she gave a good excuse for the mix up that we don't know about, but I'd be very leary about giving a second chance on this one.

[sammielynn]

This all makes me sad, I have always felt so safe in this forum. Now I find out we have bad guys/girls.

[mjjmbnmm]

I can't believe that someone tried to claim something they didn't earn. Thank you so much for running a great site.

[nolacindy]

:( That just makes me sad, Tricia you are so good to us I can't believe someone would try to basically steal cookies that someone else had to use their creativity to win. Just sad.

[Momtoaprincess]

Wow...I can't believe they would do something like that over cookies. I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go round.

[Magical JenK]

Forgive me while I put on my SR police hat....but in my opinion IF it were an HONEST mistake the person would have apologized when you pushed back, but then DIDN'T?! For cookies!?

Do you think he/she thought they were the cookies that you needed to clear to get offers to credit!! :rotfl: (Come on...you know you were all thinking it!!)

Thanks Tricia for SR & thanks to all our SR friends here on the forums! I love it here & I love that you, SG & Cindy are all working for us to make FREE MONEY!

When I win the cruise I'll be sure to buy you guys a drink! :p

[m 'n c]

I think I'd see if she/he even turned in an entry to the contest and if they didn't then its grounds for banning - no second thoughts.

If they did turn in an entry I would think maybe the winning one was similar to what they turned in and that *could* cause confusion so I'd second think banning.

[linanglab]

Magical Jen - WHEN you win the cruise, tell DH that is a girls cruise and just take me :angel: . I would sacrifice. I would hate to see your DH HAVE to take off work for such a thing!

Just kidding. My DH would KILL me if I was planning on taking anyone else but him!

[Magical JenK]

Magical Jen - WHEN you win the cruise, tell DH that is a girls cruise and just take me :angel: . I would sacrifice. I would hate to see your DH HAVE to take off work for such a thing!

Just kidding. My DH would KILL me if I was planning on taking anyone else but him!

Hmmmm...I like the way you think! Well, I'd know we'd get along just fine because we'd both bring the same candies!! Let's just see, let's just see...I bet DH would be like...nah, that's ok...bring one of your SR buddies!

You never know!! :angel:

[ItsmeSunnyV]

HOLY SMOKES!! I wanted those cookies, but sheesh I would never do that!!! So sad!!:(

[spring]

This is my take: unless the imposter came up with a really good excuse that could be verified (like "my haiku was very similar to this one so I thought it was mine" - that I might buy, but you could verify this), then I agree with Cindy. That person should be booted out for basic dishonesty. If you can be dishonest over some cookies, you're really going to be dishonest when it comes to money. I would hate to see SR's reputation tarnished by this individual!:(

[Alice28]

This is my take: unless the imposter came up with a really good excuse that could be verified (like "my haiku was very similar to this one so I thought it was mine" - that I might buy, but you could verify this), then I agree with Cindy. That person should be booted out for basic dishonesty. If you can be dishonest over some cookies, you're really going to be dishonest when it comes to money. I would hate to see SR's reputation tarnished by this individual!:(

I 100% agree.

[Kycha]

I had somebody claim a prize who didn't even submit an entry. Even when I pushed back on her and asked which one she submitted, she continued to be dishonest.




This is my take: unless the imposter came up with a really good excuse that could be verified (like "my haiku was very similar to this one so I thought it was mine" - that I might buy, but you could verify this), then I agree with Cindy. That person should be booted out for basic dishonesty. If you can be dishonest over some cookies, you're really going to be dishonest when it comes to money. I would hate to see SR's reputation tarnished by this individual!:(

Spring, I totally agree. And from Tricia's post, this person did not submit a haiku. So, there is no chance that they made a mistake. They blatantly lied and deceived.

[StitchandPooh'smom]

I keep trying to think of a way that this could all be just a misunderstanding, but if the person didn't even submit a haiku, it's hard to see how that could be the case.

Someone must live a pretty miserable life to try to cheat someone else out of some cookies.

[mia214jia]

This thought, if this person was that persistant about lying to win cookies as part of a contest. What are they doing with the clicks, offers and surveys ?
To be that willing about lying over cookies, makes me wonder what else they are lying about. More importantly what is their main purpose joining SR?
Sad really really SAD.

[mom2dea]

wow shocked

nak sorry

[cglaura]

Wow, I'm so sorry that happened. I agree w/ most...if it was somehow an honest mistake, like it was so similar, ok. But they didn't even submit an entry??? Geez. So sad. Thanks for all you put up with to keep SR a nice place, bet you're wishing you were still in WDW, huh?!?!

[Sunni]

What sad news to hear! To think just today I was trying to teach a young one about being honest about a pencil. It is hard to believe that someone, an adult, would do such a thing over cookies. :( You just never know.

[TXMouseChaser]

Wow.. shocking.. How would something think that you wouldn't check to see who really submitted it!??:computer:

But I am thinking of ordering some David's cookies now.. they must be REALLY GOOD for someone to lie to you to get some..

Off to shop... LOL....:sunshine2:

[sunshinemckenzie]

I just read this and shocked. I consider this forum a family experience. I might not post each and everyday but read constantly. I love seeing the support we offer each other not only on offers and the dreaded surveys but through the trials of our "real" life and families. To me, lying/cheating to Tricia would be like one of my children getting in my purse or telling a bold face lie to me.

So sorry this has happened to you Tricia!

[mum4jenn]

I agree this is just SO sad that someone would try to cheat SR.. I also agree that they should be banned. If they did not even submit and entry to the contest there is no way they were confused.

I imagine it is someone like that einstein character and is probably a spy from one of these places that was trying to say bad things about SR a couple of months ago.


BAN BAN BAN BAN BAN!!!!!!!!!:cooldance:

[Soccer Princess]

Wow! I am completely shocked and saddened by this. I agree with the others -- this person needs to be banned! I think of our SR family as just that, family, and we do not need any liars or cheaters in our family!!! :( Sorry you have to deal with this Tricia!

[sunshinemckenzie]

Ok, so she caught me. But ,I didn't have any idea what a Haiku was AND it was for Davids cookies and she always hogs them all and never gives me any..................JUST KIDDIN.......I didn't need them, I stole the little boys licorice, that was enough for me...............JUST KIDDIN AGAIN, wow, you folks are way to easy.

You have no idea how disgusted I was though when she called and told me about his. Actully, disbelief. I'm actually hoping the person who did this has enough decency to just quit and go somewhere else, cause you know what, WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE.

not to make light of the situation but Cindy...Please tell us how you really feel???:rotfl: One of the things I love about you....there is no splitting hairs, we all know what you are thinking!

[dreamer13079]

Some people are just too stupid for me to understand. Why would you lie about writing a haiku for some cookies? I'm not saying the cookies weren't a great prize but in the scheme of things what makes you think that would be a good idea? It reminds me of the lady that lied about her fiance dying in 9/11 and was the head of the one of the groups or the lady who lied about being pregnant with multiples so she could get a bunch of free stuff and press. What the heck? I just don't understand what one must be thinking when they decide that it would be a good idea to blatantly lie.

[keishashadow]

bizzare:confused: , yet my experience from running several small businesses over the years; you get exposed to the occasional "lowest common denominator" - hopefully, mixed in with the rest of us just trying to do the right thing!

Some folk just can't help themselves
http://images.wikia.com/muppet/images/thumb/2/26/067.jpg/300px-067.jpgjust trying to cheer you up tricia!

[ligrumpygirl]

Now if the prize were Moose Munch...THAT I can understand begging and stealing for! :D :rotfl:


Let's not disrepect the Moose Munch! There is never a time for that!

All this over a few cookies...if the person wants them that bad I'll buy them for her/him (and I'll get SR credit!) if they will quietly remove themselves from the SR family!

[aknight373]

That is so awful!!!! i dont understand people at all

[Iteach]

I am so sorry Tricia and sad that this happened. No where in my mind can I ever understand these things, so I stopped trying to a long time ago. I do wonder though what happens in people's lives to make them do things like this. I think this person must be a very unhappy individual and could use a good honest friend. Yes, I have been called a Pollyanna.

[Wendi63]

Wow!! Unbelievable that someone would try something like that. It's one of those moments where you think you can finally say that you've seen it all. An adult trying to horn in another person cookie prize. Wow...what is the world coming to? Sorry this happened to the winner and to the Sunshine Family but glad that the cookies are going to the real winner. All the Haiku's where great. It was hard to pick my favorite.

[SunshineGirl]

bizzare:confused: , yet my experience from running several small businesses over the years; you get exposed to the occasional "lowest common denominator" - hopefully, mixed in with the rest of us just trying to do the right thing!

Some folk just can't help themselves
http://images.wikia.com/muppet/images/thumb/2/26/067.jpg/300px-067.jpgjust trying to cheer you up tricia!

OMG!!! :rotfl: That is truly priceless.

[gpp2001]

Tricia - can we post a poll about whether to ban this person or not!?? I think I already know the answer!! It's just so bizarre, it's making me laugh!! Sorry!!

Karn

[SunshineGirl]

Tricia - can we post a poll about whether to ban this person or not!?? I think I already know the answer!! It's just so bizarre, it's making me laugh!! Sorry!!

Karn


Okay. I'll bite. Here's your poll:

http://www.sunshinerewardsforum.com/showthread.php?t=4504

[arob414]

I am just speechless that anyone would be that dishonest just to get cookies. Or, that stupid.

[chipndale]

WOW! Lying to get cookies. What was she thinking? I am off to find the pole and vote.

[DisneyMa]

voted and voiced my opinion. hope this ends for ya soon.

[Belle]

OMG! :(


I hope the real winner appreciates your saving their cookies.

I do! Sorry this happened, Tricia! I am so looking forward to receiving my cookies. Off to vote in the poll.

[JOLAROCHE]

Sometimes people amaze me at what they will do. Sorry it happened here

[CandiKane]

While it bothers me about this person's dishonesty, what bothers me more is this thread about it. Honestly Tricia, I don't think this is anything that should have gone past you. Yes, I can understand this bothers you and you would want to talk about it. I just don't feel that it's appropriate for a site owner to discuss the actions of one member to the rest of the site membership. Just my opinion.

Candi

[mjjmbnmm]

sunshine is like a close knit family and everyone should feel free to talk about anything they need to. I think tricia does a great job with this site and keeping everyone informed of what's going on thank her for this.

[3dog2kidmom]

sunshine is like a close knit family and everyone should feel free to talk about anything they need to. I think tricia does a great job with this site and keeping everyone informed of what's going on thank her for this.

I agree. It's not like she's shouting someone's name or personal info... just sharing what happened.

[jnorth1007]

While it bothers me about this person's dishonesty, what bothers me more is this thread about it. Honestly Tricia, I don't think this is anything that should have gone past you. Yes, I can understand this bothers you and you would want to talk about it. I just don't feel that it's appropriate for a site owner to discuss the actions of one member to the rest of the site membership. Just my opinion.

Candi

I think that part of the reason it was related was to stress to the rest of the membership a few points:

1. She does in fact verify all information.
2. She has put many of the aggravating rules in place around here for a reason.
3. Dishonesty on SR will not be tolerated for any reason

I think it is far more distasteful for a member to blatantly lie and try to cheat out not only Tricia but the person who actually earned that prize than the fact that Tricia wanted to inform her members of the situation and let everyone know it will NOT be tolerated. I don't care who the person is and don't really want to know identifying information. It is more important for me that there is someone out there who is being not only a liar but a thief. Would you prefer that Tricia advocate lying and cheating? I respect your opinion in the matter but I for one appreciate the fact that Tricia is so candid with the membership. I always know where she stands in her values and opinions and I don't have to wonder if she is going to do things that aren't on the up and up that could cause me to lost the money I have worked for. It is her ability to be so candid that has helped me to know her values and where she stands.

[jollytammy]

jnorth1007,
I second that!

[sunshinemckenzie]

I think that part of the reason it was related was to stress to the rest of the membership a few points:

1. She does in fact verify all information.
2. She has put many of the aggravating rules in place around here for a reason.
3. Dishonesty on SR will not be tolerated for any reason

I think it is far more distasteful for a member to blatantly lie and try to cheat out not only Tricia but the person who actually earned that prize than the fact that Tricia wanted to inform her members of the situation and let everyone know it will NOT be tolerated. I don't care who the person is and don't really want to know identifying information. It is more important for me that there is someone out there who is being not only a liar but a thief. Would you prefer that Tricia advocate lying and cheating? I respect your opinion in the matter but I for one appreciate the fact that Tricia is so candid with the membership. I always know where she stands in her values and opinions and I don't have to wonder if she is going to do things that aren't on the up and up that could cause me to lost the money I have worked for. It is her ability to be so candid that has helped me to know her values and where she stands.

I third that!

[jl8595]

Would you prefer that Tricia advocate lying and cheating? I respect your opinion in the matter but I for one appreciate the fact that Tricia is so candid with the membership. I always know where she stands in her values and opinions and I don't have to wonder if she is going to do things that aren't on the up and up that could cause me to lost the money I have worked for. It is her ability to be so candid that has helped me to know her values and where she stands.

I FOURTH that!! Well said Janet! :sunshine:

[linanglab]

Tricia has not disclosed any personal information - name, whether it is a long time user or a new person, etc - to this forum. She just vented about a situation about an anonymous person. There is NO way we would know who this person is. She owns this site, and if she cannot vent about it in her own forum, with her own group of reward buddies, then it would not be the site that it is today. We all vent about our work, home, kids, etc. And we all can sympathize with others. That is what makes it such a great site. There is always someone here, somewhere that can relate and understand when no one else in our physical world does.

I also like that fact that she DID discuss this in the forum, because that will give other people a heads up about cheating. It will not be tolerated here.

[m 'n c]

Unfortunately there are bad eggs out there and I'd like to know what they are doing and that SR is noticing them and taking appropriate action. There are so many other sites out there that are giving their membership bad information that someone needs to step up and tell us the truth and what will not be tolerated. While this person was not cheating on an offer they cheated on a forum game prize which is just as bad in my opinion and if they are willing to do that then they are probably doing other fraudulent things around here. Disclosing this to the membership allows those that might be thinking of doing something similar a chance to rethink that and know that it will not be tolerated in any manner.

[breyandra]

While it bothers me about this person's dishonesty, what bothers me more is this thread about it. Honestly Tricia, I don't think this is anything that should have gone past you. Yes, I can understand this bothers you and you would want to talk about it. I just don't feel that it's appropriate for a site owner to discuss the actions of one member to the rest of the site membership. Just my opinion.

Candi
I applaud Tricia for informing us all at SR about what happened. She didn't use names. The person that tried to steal the cookies knows who he/she is and I hope they are reading this and feel ashamed of themselves, although I doubt it. He/she has probably been cheating and lying about everything else on SR too. I think it's great Tricia that you thought enough of us honest members to tell us this. Whoever this person is, they need to suffer some punishment. Maybe he/she should have the money they have accumulated on offers taken from him/her for trying to steal from SR and an SR member.

[jnorth1007]

I think that I am going to lock this thread and the poll one until Tricia comes one and let her decide then whether to keep them locked or not. I think most people have voiced their opinion and I'm concerned that one or both could end up becoming offensive to one or both sides of the coin.

[sunshinecindy]

While it bothers me about this person's dishonesty, what bothers me more is this thread about it. Honestly Tricia, I don't think this is anything that should have gone past you. Yes, I can understand this bothers you and you would want to talk about it. I just don't feel that it's appropriate for a site owner to discuss the actions of one member to the rest of the site membership. Just my opinion.

Candi


Well, while you are certainly entitled to your opinion, we feel its best for our membership to understand the ramifications for any cheating on this site. We won't tolerate a members undercutting another member, or cheating the advertisers. While other sites advocate these type of things, we do not and we want our members to know that we have zero tolerance here for lying and cheating. If someone does not want to conform to those standards, they can join a different site.

[SunshineGirl]

While it bothers me about this person's dishonesty, what bothers me more is this thread about it. Honestly Tricia, I don't think this is anything that should have gone past you. Yes, I can understand this bothers you and you would want to talk about it. I just don't feel that it's appropriate for a site owner to discuss the actions of one member to the rest of the site membership. Just my opinion.

Candi

Thanks for your feedback. I know we do things over here a little different than other sites, too. It's difficult to balance the needs of 7000 different people adequately. My approach is to allow the members to actually be a part of the decisions here so that they feel like they have a vested stake in the continuity and success of the site. Some people may not feel comfortable about that, but it is a big part of who I am.

[3dog2kidmom]

My approach is to allow the members to actually be a part of the decisions here so that they feel like they have a vested stake in the continuity and success of the site. Some people may not feel comfortable about that, but it is a big part of who I am.

And that's yet another reason why we love you and love Sunshine Rewards, Tricia. :love:

It's like getting stock options or profit sharing at work!

[JOLAROCHE]

I think it was fair what Tricia did. She did not give out any information and it was sort of a warning to other people who might try something. NOOOT that anyone else would on this board.

[Anna]

I think that part of the reason it was related was to stress to the rest of the membership a few points:

1. She does in fact verify all information.
2. She has put many of the aggravating rules in place around here for a reason.
3. Dishonesty on SR will not be tolerated for any reason

I think it is far more distasteful for a member to blatantly lie and try to cheat out not only Tricia but the person who actually earned that prize than the fact that Tricia wanted to inform her members of the situation and let everyone know it will NOT be tolerated. I don't care who the person is and don't really want to know identifying information. It is more important for me that there is someone out there who is being not only a liar but a thief. Would you prefer that Tricia advocate lying and cheating? I respect your opinion in the matter but I for one appreciate the fact that Tricia is so candid with the membership. I always know where she stands in her values and opinions and I don't have to wonder if she is going to do things that aren't on the up and up that could cause me to lost the money I have worked for. It is her ability to be so candid that has helped me to know her values and where she stands.

Well said Janet!:)