Anybody heard about a competitions website called Storm Competitions? a
friend told me about it! they've got some great electronic prizes, just
entered all of the comps.

here's the URL if anyone wants it - www.stormcompetitions.co.uk

look forward to hearing from anyone about it.

Thanks

Sorry but I can think of better things to spend 8.00 than entering
expensive text comps, I'll stick to the free ones and the odd postage stamp,


"jas"  wrote in message
news:1113920007.759672.251400@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...

> Anybody heard about a competitions website called Storm Competitions? a
> friend told me about it! they've got some great electronic prizes, just
> entered all of the comps.
>
> here's the URL if anyone wants it - www.stormcompetitions.co.uk
>
> look forward to hearing from anyone about it.
>
> Thanks
>

On 19 Apr 2005 07:13:27 -0700, "jas"  wrote:


>Anybody heard about a competitions website called Storm Competitions? a
>friend told me about it! they've got some great electronic prizes, just
>entered all of the comps.
>
>here's the URL if anyone wants it - www.stormcompetitions.co.uk
>
>look forward to hearing from anyone about it.


I wonder why you needed a friend to tell you about it when you so
obviously work there? I'm not sure I'd want to deal with a company
whose staff are taken by surprise by its very existence.

Jane


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remove PICKLE to reply to me

Hi Jane, i don't work for them - i just found it a good site. Nothing
more.

Thanks

jas (jaspalbilkhu@yahoo.com) wrote:

> Anybody heard about a competitions website called Storm Competitions? a
> friend told me about it! they've got some great electronic prizes, just
> entered all of the comps.
> 
> here's the URL if anyone wants it - www.stormcompetitions.co.uk
> 
> look forward to hearing from anyone about it.
> 
> Thanks
> 


WhoIs Result For stormcompetitions.co.uk @ nominet

Domain Name:
stormcompetitions.co.uk

Registrant:
Jaspal Bilkhu

Your friend told you about a website for which you own the registration? 
   Did you just not notice that you paid for it?  Either that or an 
amazing coincidence of names....

-- 
[ste]
Rpoints, money for nothing: http://tinyurl.com/3on76

Nice try dude, unfortunately there is always someone on here one step
ahead of you.  Nice one guys and gals, i dont appreciate wasting money

Julie x


>Anybody heard about a competitions website called Storm Competitions? a
>friend told me about it! they've got some great electronic prizes, just
>entered all of the comps.
>
>here's the URL if anyone wants it - www.stormcompetitions.co.uk
>
>look forward to hearing from anyone about it.
>
>Thanks

On 19 Apr 2005 07:28:12 -0700, "jas"  wrote:


>Hi Jane, i don't work for them - i just found it a good site. Nothing
>more.


If people want to promote their own sites with comps on them then they
are welcome to do so here (as long as they are NOT pay to enter ones
which is a breach of the group charter) but nobody is going to welcome
somebody who comes along and lies, pretending they have "found" the
site. Why not just be honest about it?

Oh and apologies, no you don't work for the site, you OWN it.  Very
careless of you to lose it and be surprised when you find it again,
isn't it?

Jane
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On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:30:32 +0100, "[ste parker]"
 wrote:


>Registrant:
>Jaspal Bilkhu
>
>Your friend told you about a website for which you own the registration? 
>   Did you just not notice that you paid for it?  Either that or an 
>amazing coincidence of names....


It's such a common name among compers. Isn't it? 

Jane
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Ah, 'tis an ill wind that blows nobody any good! 
I suggest that from this day forth, any "Surprise find,"  "pay to enter," competitions, bear the name - a "Jaspal" in honour of our latest would be billionaire.  ;o)
(I would have suggested Bilkhu, but that sounds just a tad like our old pal Sgt. Bilko,) doesn't it?   :o)

Mike


"Jane Willis"  wrote in message news:8t5a619sjbrm7en9i5hupfqpgr244319cj@4ax.com...

> On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:30:32 퍝, "[ste parker]"
>  wrote:
> 
>>Registrant:
>>Jaspal Bilkhu
>>
>>Your friend told you about a website for which you own the registration? 
>>   Did you just not notice that you paid for it?  Either that or an 
>>amazing coincidence of names....
> 
> It's such a common name among compers. Isn't it? 
> 
> Jane
> - -
> 
> remove PICKLE to reply to me

"Jane Willis"  wrote in message
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> obviously work there? I'm not sure I'd want to deal with a company
> whose staff are taken by surprise by its very existence.
>
> Jane
>


Old^Wolf occasionally chases his tail...When I asked him once why he does
this, he said that each time he notices it, it is a real surprise, as he had
forgotten he has one...maybe he too should start running a pay to enter comp
site?

He could call it Old^Wolf.Inc :-)

Cheers

-Ar^ch

<(@l@)>Lightningslim wrote:

> Ah, 'tis an ill wind that blows nobody any good!
> I suggest that from this day forth, any "Surprise find,"  "pay to
> enter," competitions, bear the name - a "Jaspal" in honour of our
> latest would be billionaire.  ;o)  
> (I would have suggested Bilkhu, but that sounds just a tad like our
> old pal Sgt. Bilko,) doesn't it?   :o) 
> 
> Mike

 
LOL LOL LOL hehehehe, I really love it here, I do really. I get saved from all the cheap and expensive rubbish and amused too, thanks Mike and everyone, just wish I was clever enough to weed the 'Jaspal's' out.
Bilko...... hehehehehehehe

"Jane Willis"  wrote in message 
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> If people want to promote their own sites with comps on them then they
> are welcome to do so here (as long as they are NOT pay to enter ones
> which is a breach of the group charter)


Is there a charter for this group?

Never seen one.  Usually only moderated groups have this, as there's no way 
to enforce it other wise.

Just my 2p.

"Simon Hawking"  wrote in message
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> "Jane Willis"  wrote in message
> news:ho5a61la72gq3gar0k7v81ihvplv95v87r@4ax.com...
>
> > If people want to promote their own sites with comps on them then they
> > are welcome to do so here (as long as they are NOT pay to enter ones
> > which is a breach of the group charter)
>
> Is there a charter for this group?
>
> Never seen one.  Usually only moderated groups have this, as there's no
way
> to enforce it other wise.
>
> Just my 2p.
>

It's all here:

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wibble/wibbleworld/index.html

Cheers

-Ar^ch

"Father Christmas"  wrote in message 
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> It's all here:
>
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wibble/wibbleworld/index.html
>
> Cheers
>
> -Ar^ch


Never knew that.

Shouldn't this be posted each week as a reminder?  Otherwise, IMO, it's 
pointless to newbies.

Yes, Raj was going to set up an autopost, but hasn't had a chance yet.

Mike

"Simon Hawking"  wrote in message news:wf-dnbcdhNLswfjfRVnytg@pipex.net...

> "Father Christmas"  wrote in message 
> news:3cl28tF6kmrbcU1@individual.net...
>> It's all here:
>>
>> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wibble/wibbleworld/index.html
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> -Ar^ch
> 
> Never knew that.
> 
> Shouldn't this be posted each week as a reminder?  Otherwise, IMO, it's 
> pointless to newbies. 
> 
>

One other thing, IMO, this is the only real place for UK competitions on 
newsgroups.

Surely there can be room for commercial posts, but not sneaky ones like the 
OP?  maybe the charter can be changed to allow thse, but suggest (as this 
isn't a moderated group) guidelines for posting commercial posts & 
chargeable entries?

We have always made allowances for commercial posters who are posting "Real" competitions i.e. free to enter competitions.
We are grateful for informative posts, its the "Jaspals" who are just after our cash that are given short shrift!  ;o)

Mike

"Simon Hawking"  wrote in message news:XL2dnYX_b-SUw_jfRVnyhg@pipex.net...

> One other thing, IMO, this is the only real place for UK competitions on 
> newsgroups.
> 
> Surely there can be room for commercial posts, but not sneaky ones like the 
> OP?  maybe the charter can be changed to allow thse, but suggest (as this 
> isn't a moderated group) guidelines for posting commercial posts & 
> chargeable entries? 
> 
>

"<(@l@)>Lightningslim"  wrote in message 
news:pdd9e.7221$v82.4444@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
We have always made allowances for commercial posters who are posting "Real" 
competitions i.e. free to enter competitions.
We are grateful for informative posts, its the "Jaspals" who are just after 
our cash that are given short shrift!  ;o)

Mike


I'm currently planning my own SMS competition service.

I'd be open that it's my site, no "I came across this site...." style post. 
I assume that posting a link to it (when live) would be frowned upon?

I would think so -though honesty is appreciated!
Perhaps you should set up a "commercial comps" newsgroup?
In my view, paying for a competition is just gambling, and I can't afford to gamble ;o)

Mike


"Simon Hawking"  wrote in message news:fZudnSBhCKHt_fjfRVnyjw@pipex.net...

> "<(@l@)>Lightningslim"  wrote in message 
> news:pdd9e.7221$v82.4444@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
> We have always made allowances for commercial posters who are posting "Real" 
> competitions i.e. free to enter competitions.
> We are grateful for informative posts, its the "Jaspals" who are just after 
> our cash that are given short shrift!  ;o)
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> I'm currently planning my own SMS competition service.
> 
> I'd be open that it's my site, no "I came across this site...." style post. 
> I assume that posting a link to it (when live) would be frowned upon? 
> 
>

"<(@l@)>Lightningslim"  wrote in message 
news:Jod9e.7224$v82.1401@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
I would think so -though honesty is appreciated!
Perhaps you should set up a "commercial comps" newsgroup?
In my view, paying for a competition is just gambling, and I can't afford to 
gamble ;o)

Mike


Wouldn't know how to set a NG up.

Just thinking, maybe, the 2 could co-exist here?  I don't see that many 
posts breaking the guidelines being made.  Maybe this should be a new O/T 
post.

I've not done it myself but all groups have been set up by someone :o)
Try googling  "Guide for creating a newsgroup" or similar, it's free and can't be that hard.

Mike

"Simon Hawking"  wrote in message news:tPSdnYc2cfqf-PjfRVnyhA@pipex.net...

> 
> "<(@l@)>Lightningslim"  wrote in message 
> news:Jod9e.7224$v82.1401@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
> I would think so -though honesty is appreciated!
> Perhaps you should set up a "commercial comps" newsgroup?
> In my view, paying for a competition is just gambling, and I can't afford to 
> gamble ;o)
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> Wouldn't know how to set a NG up.
> 
> Just thinking, maybe, the 2 could co-exist here?  I don't see that many 
> posts breaking the guidelines being made.  Maybe this should be a new O/T 
> post. 
> 
>

I've just had a look and there's a newsgroup called alt.how.to.create.a.newsgroup

Could be a good starting point !

Paul

"<(@l@)>Lightningslim"  wrote in message news:z7e9e.7294$v82.432@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
I've not done it myself but all groups have been set up by someone :o)
Try googling  "Guide for creating a newsgroup" or similar, it's free and can't be that hard.

Mike

"Simon Hawking"  wrote in message news:tPSdnYc2cfqf-PjfRVnyhA@pipex.net...

> 
> "<(@l@)>Lightningslim"  wrote in message 
> news:Jod9e.7224$v82.1401@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net...
> I would think so -though honesty is appreciated!
> Perhaps you should set up a "commercial comps" newsgroup?
> In my view, paying for a competition is just gambling, and I can't afford to 
> gamble ;o)
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> Wouldn't know how to set a NG up.
> 
> Just thinking, maybe, the 2 could co-exist here?  I don't see that many 
> posts breaking the guidelines being made.  Maybe this should be a new O/T 
> post. 
> 
>

According to <\(@l@\)>:

>> I'd be open that it's my site, no "I came across this site...." style post. 
>> I assume that posting a link to it (when live) would be frowned upon? 
>I would think so -though honesty is appreciated!
>Perhaps you should set up a "commercial comps" newsgroup?
>In my view, paying for a competition is just gambling, and I can't afford
>to gamble ;o)


I don't think there would be any problem posting it.  We have plenty 
of SMS and phone competitions from various places posted frequently.
Lots of the weekly giveaways are 25p, 60p or 1.00 a go.  Why would
there be a problem with someone posting their own, as long as they
are up front about the cost?  Or are you going to try and stop all
competitions that cost something to enter, which would presumably
include any where you had to post the entry to a non-freepost address?
-- 
UK Competitions: http://comps.org/

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     simon.hawking@noucetalk21.com "Simon Hawking" wrote:


> I'm currently planning my own SMS competition service.

> I'd be open that it's my site, no "I came across this site...." style post. 
> I assume that posting a link to it (when live) would be frowned upon? 


That would depend what it's for, I guess.  If it's a genuine compo site, 
I can't see it being a problem, provided you also comply with all legal 
requirements (i.e. if you mention any text numbers directly, you have 
to describe the charges, etc.) and don't post annoyingly frequently.
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     simon.hawking@noucetalk21.com "Simon Hawking" wrote:


> Is there a charter for this group?

> Never seen one.  Usually only moderated groups have this, as there's no way 
> to enforce it other wise.


Practically all groups (in the major hierarchies) have charters.  It is 
a formal requirement of any new group in the UK hiearchy that it have a 
charter, and even most of the longest standing ones do.  The very few 
that don't pre-date the current formal regime (i.e they're a minimum of 
10 years old).  Just because a guideline is not legally enforcible does 
not mean it should not exist.  Most people other than sociopaths are 
content to co-operate with the consensus in life.  Co-operation in this 
environment is particularly important, since that's all the news 
distribution system works on.
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     <_6d9e.7217$v82.1699@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net>
     lightningslimHAT@ntlworld.com "<\(@l@\)>Lightningslim"
     wrote (subject to corrective editing):


> "Simon Hawking"  wrote in message 
> news:wf-dnbcdhNLswfjfRVnytg@pipex.net...

> > Shouldn't this be posted each week as a reminder?  Otherwise, IMO, 
> > it's pointless to newbies. 


Not entirely.  Newbies should have been appraised of the etiquette of 
news usage, first and foremost of which is to know that charters exist, 
and that they can be found in the appropriate archives, and to seek them 
out.


> Yes, Raj was going to set up an autopost, but hasn't had a chance yet.


Never got the definitive answer.  There seemed to be some doubt as to 
whether it was entirely current.  
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     <z7e9e.7294$v82.432@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net>
     lightningslimHAT@ntlworld.com "<\(@l@\)>Lightningslim"
     wrote:


> I've not done it myself but all groups have been set up by someone :o)
> Try googling  "Guide for creating a newsgroup" or similar, it's free and 
> can't be that hard.


You don't know the half of it.  These days the politics alone can get 
quite heated.  The different hierarchies have different policies and 
criteria for creation.  The general adage is that if you need to find out 
how it's done, then you probably don't need to do it.  These days it's 
actually quite difficult to get a UK group created.  In fact there's quite 
a strong push amongst "the people that matter" (i.e. server admins and 
the like) to be trimming out the dead wood of underused or unused groups.
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On 19 Apr, in article
     
     jaspalbilkhu@yahoo.com "jas" wrote:


> Hi Jane, i don't work for them - i just found it a good site. Nothing
> more.


Ah - dishonest, as well as ignorant and shifty.  A fairly good reason to 
steer clear of you and your ventures, I'd say.

How's life in Gorse Farm Road?

Have a clue: When caught in a lie, don't try to cover it by repeating it.
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     <DN89e.23047$JO6.1611@newsfe6-win.ntli.net>
     lightningslimHAT@ntlworld.com "<\(@l@\)>Lightningslim"
     wrote:


> (I would have suggested Bilkhu, but that sounds just a tad like our old 
> pal Sgt. Bilko,) doesn't it?   :o)


But isn't that still more appropriate, given that he was always scheming 
(and failing) just like our (Jas)pal?
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     <_6d9e.7217$v82.1699@newsfe5-gui.ntli.net>
     lightningslimHAT@ntlworld.com "<\(@l@\)>Lightningslim"
     wrote:


> Yes, Raj was going to set up an autopost, but hasn't had a chance yet.


No-one's given me anything to post, is more to the point.
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Raj,

If you are concerned with complying with all legal requirements, have
you read the The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976
http://www.gbgb.org.uk/faq_main.html
What is a prize competition ?
Prize competitions are competitions in which success depends to a
substantial degree on the exercise of skill. If a competition does not
involve skill it may be considered a lottery and could be unlawful.
Competitions requiring the exercise of skill may involve the answering
of questions, solving puzzles, tie breakers etc.

Is there a statutory definition of the level of skill required ?
There is no statutory definition of what constitutes a substantial
degree of skill. The Board would advise that anyone considering
organizing such a competition to seek their own independent legal
advice before proceeding.

Are some types of competition unlawful ? 
Yes, under section 14 of the Act:
-     Competitions in which prizes are offered for the forecast of the
result of a future event;
-     Competitions in which prizes are offered for forecasts of the
result of a past event the result of which is not yet ascertained or
not yet generally          known;
-     Any other competition in which success does not depend to a
substantial degree on the exercise of skill.

Your comps do not depend, to a substantial degree,  on the exercise of
skill, but mearly require repeating what has already been given in the
text.

Examples
WIN A PANASONIC LCD TV
"... It also boasts four wing type stereo speakers." 
Question: How many speakers does this LCD television have? 
4, 8 or 12?

WIN A XBOX CONSOLE
We're giving away a Microsoft Xbox Video Game System
Who makes the Xbox? 
Alba, Proview or Microsoft?

This turns your competitions into lotteries, and only certain
organizations and clubs can charge for those. It might be better that
you ask for tiebreakers to determine the winners. Although this may
cut down on the number of entries, it would make it legal.

Norman


On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 22:13:23 +0100 (BST), raj@rijhwani.org (Raj
Rijhwani) wrote:


>On Tuesday, in article 
>     simon.hawking@noucetalk21.com "Simon Hawking" wrote:
>
>> I'm currently planning my own SMS competition service.
>
>> I'd be open that it's my site, no "I came across this site...." style post. 
>> I assume that posting a link to it (when live) would be frowned upon? 
>
>That would depend what it's for, I guess.  If it's a genuine compo site, 
>I can't see it being a problem, provided you also comply with all legal 
>requirements (i.e. if you mention any text numbers directly, you have 
>to describe the charges, etc.) and don't post annoyingly frequently.

Hello all, thanks for all the comments.

First of all i would like to apologise for the way i went about this -
i thought this was the best way to do as i've never posted before. I'm
new to all this, poor excuse i know but i was just doing what i thought
was right.

I've learned from my mistake and won't make that again.

Again i'm sorry for my actions.

Look forward to seeing a few more posts.

Thanks

> It's all here:
> 
> http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wibble/wibbleworld/index.html
> 
> Cheers
> 
> -Ar^ch
> 



Can't find the actual charter there though. A lot of useful help for 
newbies, but I can't see the charter. 

This is it isn't it?
http://www.usenet.org.uk/uk.rec.competitions.html

Which expressly forbids the advertisement and discussion of competitions 
for which a fee is chargeable.

According to :

>Can't find the actual charter there though. A lot of useful help for 
>newbies, but I can't see the charter. 
>
>This is it isn't it?
>http://www.usenet.org.uk/uk.rec.competitions.html


I think it is.


>Which expressly forbids the advertisement and discussion of competitions 
>for which a fee is chargeable.


Personally, I would still say that that is referring to raffles, where
you have to buy a ticket, rather than phone/SMS entries, which have
always been included on here, despite some of them being a bit hefty
on the pocket.

-- 
UK Competitions: http://comps.org/

"Raj Rijhwani"  wrote in message
news:20050419.2101.6883snz@rijhwani.org...
 Most people other than sociopaths are

> content to co-operate with the consensus in life.


Old^Wolf always wanted to be a Sociopath...but he never got enough A Levels
to study for an Ology:-)

Cheers

-Ar^ch

"jas"  wrote in message 
news:1113988236.153392.85020@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...

> Hello all, thanks for all the comments.
>
> First of all i would like to apologise for the way i went about this -
> i thought this was the best way to do as i've never posted before. I'm
> new to all this, poor excuse i know but i was just doing what i thought
> was right.
>
> I've learned from my mistake and won't make that again.
>
> Again i'm sorry for my actions.
>
> Look forward to seeing a few more posts.
>
> Thanks


First step Jas, is make your comps legal as per ICSTIS, and gov guidelines.

Any good solicitor should be able to make sure you're legal ;-)

"Raj Rijhwani"  wrote in message 
news:20050419.2113.6886snz@rijhwani.org...

> On Tuesday, in article 
>     simon.hawking@noucetalk21.com "Simon Hawking" wrote:
>
>> I'm currently planning my own SMS competition service.
>
>> I'd be open that it's my site, no "I came across this site...." style 
>> post.
>> I assume that posting a link to it (when live) would be frowned upon?
>
> That would depend what it's for, I guess.  If it's a genuine compo site,
> I can't see it being a problem, provided you also comply with all legal
> requirements (i.e. if you mention any text numbers directly, you have
> to describe the charges, etc.) and don't post annoyingly frequently.
> -- 


Yup genuine - got the designers and legal beagles on it now (already 
contacted ICSTIS, so no issues there).  Which reminds me, DPA registration! 
I'd simply post a launch (estimated May/June), and when a new comp starts - 
maybe the winners if anyone's interested (and it's permitted).

Once we're in final pre-launch testing, will include link in posting sig.

Hi Simon, thanks for the advice.

I've sent links to ICSTIS when i launched the site, they said
everything was in order. The only other thing i've changed since then
is adding the words "No spam guaranteed" - which is true, i don't do
subscription - it's just a one off text, that way people can feel
comfortable when they do send in an answer.

on the other note about getting a lawyer to check it out - i did that
too, he helped me draw up my terms and conditions.

I just hope everything is in order!

Thanks

jas wrote:

> Hi Simon, thanks for the advice.
> 
> I've sent links to ICSTIS when i launched the site, they said
> everything was in order. The only other thing i've changed since then
> is adding the words "No spam guaranteed" - which is true, i don't do
> subscription - it's just a one off text, that way people can feel
> comfortable when they do send in an answer.
> 
> on the other note about getting a lawyer to check it out - i did that
> too, he helped me draw up my terms and conditions.
> 
> I just hope everything is in order!
> 
> Thanks


Good Luck jas xx

"jas"  wrote in message 
news:1113997142.798123.154220@l41g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...

> Hi Simon, thanks for the advice.
>
> I've sent links to ICSTIS when i launched the site, they said
> everything was in order. The only other thing i've changed since then
> is adding the words "No spam guaranteed" - which is true, i don't do
> subscription - it's just a one off text, that way people can feel
> comfortable when they do send in an answer.
>
> on the other note about getting a lawyer to check it out - i did that
> too, he helped me draw up my terms and conditions.
>
> I just hope everything is in order!
>
> Thanks


I'd remove the no spam, as many people see this as meaning the exact 
opposite.

I also assume your DPA registered?  Should have been in all the bumf from 
ICSTIS if you got the same pack I did.

Hi Simon, i didn't get a pack as i phoned them and they said all i have
to do is to send them links of what i wanted checking. They replied and
said everything was in order.

Another reason is that i don't hold any numbers on my site - it's all
done by an external company who are ICSTIS registered.

I'll take your advice and take off the no spam thing!

Thanks

Hi charybdis,

Thanks for your kind words.

On 20 Apr, in article
     
     jaspalbilkhu@yahoo.com "jas" wrote:


> First of all i would like to apologise for the way i went about this -
> i thought this was the best way to do as i've never posted before.


So never having posted before you naturally thought the best thing to 
do was lie?  Still more reason not to trust you...

Buddy, when in a hole, stop digging.
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According to :

>> First of all i would like to apologise for the way i went about this -
>> i thought this was the best way to do as i've never posted before.
>So never having posted before you naturally thought the best thing to 
>do was lie?  Still more reason not to trust you...
>
>Buddy, when in a hole, stop digging.


Do you normally insult people when they are trying to apologise?
What would you prefer he did?
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     comps@riffraff.plig.net "Vicky Conlan" wrote:


> Do you normally insult people when they are trying to apologise?
> What would you prefer he did?


That wasn't an apology.  It was an excuse disguised as an apology.
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