Hey RJ-
You didn't call him Dick. At least you have that going for you.
ANTS!!!
You didn't call him Dick. At least you have that going for you.
ANTS!!!
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Posted 12/19/2024.
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I am still waiting on my developer to finish up on the Classifieds Control Panel so I can use it to encourage members into becoming paying members. Google Adsense has become a real burden on the viewing of this site, but honestly it is the ONLY source of income now that keeps it afloat. I tried offering disabling the ads being viewed by paying members, but apparently that is not enough incentive. Quite frankly, Google Adsense has dropped down to where it barely brings in enough daily to match even a single paid member per day. But it still gets the bills paid. But at what cost?
So even without the classifieds control panel being complete, I believe I am going to have to disable those Google ads completely and likely disable some options here that have been free since going to the new platform. Like classified ad bumping, member name changes, and anything else I can use to encourage this site to be supported by the members instead of the Google Adsense ads.
But there is risk involved. I will not pay out of pocket for very long during this last ditch experimental effort. If I find that the membership does not want to support this site with memberships, then I cannot support your being able to post your classified ads here for free. No, I am not intending to start charging for your posting ads here. I will just shut the site down and that will be it. I will be done with FaunaClassifieds. I certainly don't need this, and can live the rest of my life just fine without it. If I see that no one else really wants it to survive neither, then so be it. It goes away and you all can just go elsewhere to advertise your animals and merchandise.
Not sure when this will take place, and I don't intend to give any further warning concerning the disabling of the Google Adsense. Just as there probably won't be any warning if I decide to close down this site. You will just come here and there will be some sort of message that the site is gone, and you have a nice day.
I have been trying to make a go of this site for a very long time. And quite frankly, I am just tired of trying. I had hoped that enough people would be willing to help me help you all have a free outlet to offer your stuff for sale. But every year I see less and less people coming to this site, much less supporting it financially. That is fine. I tried. I retired the SerpenCo business about 14 years ago, so retiring out of this business completely is not that big if a step for me, nor will it be especially painful to do. When I was in Thailand, I did not check in here for three weeks. I didn't miss it even a little bit. So if you all want it to remain, it will be in your hands. I really don't care either way.
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Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.
And for the record, I will be shutting down the Google Adsense ads on January 1, 2025.
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Responding to email notices you receive.
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In short, DON'T! Email notices are to ONLY alert you of a reply to your private message or your ad on this site. Replying to the email just wastes your time as it goes NOWHERE, and probably pisses off the person you thought you replied to when they think you just ignored them. So instead of complaining to me about your messages not being replied to from this site via email, please READ that email notice that plainly states what you need to do in order to reply to who you are trying to converse with.
Bad Guy Dealing with Mick/WichitaFallsReptileRescue (Fireside3) and business charm.
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I thought it was one of those common sense type things that if a business even registers a domain and someone else registers one with one letter different, or with a different suffix they can very easily be demanded to remove the site by the courts if it is requested they do so.
I mean there have been people that have gotten in trouble for registering things like yahooo.com or yahoo.net for that specific reason. It pulls traffic away from the original site, thus pulling away it's profits, and this site definitely does not need someone possibly pulling away the bit of money that keeps this place up and running whether that be the intention or not.
I mean there have been people that have gotten in trouble for registering things like yahooo.com or yahoo.net for that specific reason. It pulls traffic away from the original site, thus pulling away it's profits, and this site definitely does not need someone possibly pulling away the bit of money that keeps this place up and running whether that be the intention or not.
Thank you again, Steph. I appreciate it. My 'error' was not spacing between the words in my search. I put 'boardofinquiry' as the domain is.
You know, it would have been so much easier, and polite, if Mr. Z would have done this, rather than threaten. I have been nothing but polite, and have said several times that I mean no harm...but it seems that here it's 'attack first,' and worry about it later. I am extremely easy to get along with, and I wouldn't ever threaten that someone hasn't 'seen me be antagonistic.' I'm puzzled here, as to 'why' people need to be this way...first over a box of ants, then this.
Oh, well. I'm sure I'll find some use for that new domain...and of course, Rick, I won't use it on your forum. All you had to do was ask...
Randolph James Linburg (Rj) a.k.a. Mayor Newton
Port Richey, Florida
email [email protected]
You know, it would have been so much easier, and polite, if Mr. Z would have done this, rather than threaten. I have been nothing but polite, and have said several times that I mean no harm...but it seems that here it's 'attack first,' and worry about it later. I am extremely easy to get along with, and I wouldn't ever threaten that someone hasn't 'seen me be antagonistic.' I'm puzzled here, as to 'why' people need to be this way...first over a box of ants, then this.
Oh, well. I'm sure I'll find some use for that new domain...and of course, Rick, I won't use it on your forum. All you had to do was ask...
Randolph James Linburg (Rj) a.k.a. Mayor Newton
Port Richey, Florida
email [email protected]
RJ, as I've also tried to gently hint...His name is Rich.
Honestly, Rich shouldn't have had to tell you anything. The registered mark is right there behind it...That's sort of the purpose of using marks such as that, so that people know it is in fact registered or copyrighted (whichever the case may be) and if they want to make sure, can search for it.
Anyway...I've purchased ants for Horned Lizards from Ants Alive and had never had a complaint. It's been a few years, but I can confidently recommend them from my previous experience.
Honestly, Rich shouldn't have had to tell you anything. The registered mark is right there behind it...That's sort of the purpose of using marks such as that, so that people know it is in fact registered or copyrighted (whichever the case may be) and if they want to make sure, can search for it.
Anyway...I've purchased ants for Horned Lizards from Ants Alive and had never had a complaint. It's been a few years, but I can confidently recommend them from my previous experience.
Thanks, Mark and Dan...I'm laughing my butt off! Yeah, I didn't call him 'Dick.' Again, I'm trying to be nice here, and not my available 'antagonistic' self. Threats often backfire, especially when a simple chat will suffice in the beginning. Oh, well...I know he's a tough guy now, and will act accordingly.
'Aleria,' yeah, that may be the case sometimes, I don't know. First off, though, I don't have any 'site' attached to it yet, if ever. And Rick's TM extends to 'Computer services, namely, providing information about sellers in the nature of posting comments from buyers on internet sites in connection with purchases made over the internet.' I'm 'sure' that use of that term, especially as it's used other places (i.e. the military, in their courts system, etcetera), for other purposes is doable. It all depends on how much effort I want to put into it, and what 'returns,' if any, I might get from it now that I find I may have to change 'directions.'
Trust me, though, I have NO intention of costing Rick or anyone else a nickel.
Randolph James Linburg (Rj) a.k.a. Mayor Newton
Port Richey, Florida
email [email protected]
'Aleria,' yeah, that may be the case sometimes, I don't know. First off, though, I don't have any 'site' attached to it yet, if ever. And Rick's TM extends to 'Computer services, namely, providing information about sellers in the nature of posting comments from buyers on internet sites in connection with purchases made over the internet.' I'm 'sure' that use of that term, especially as it's used other places (i.e. the military, in their courts system, etcetera), for other purposes is doable. It all depends on how much effort I want to put into it, and what 'returns,' if any, I might get from it now that I find I may have to change 'directions.'
Trust me, though, I have NO intention of costing Rick or anyone else a nickel.
Randolph James Linburg (Rj) a.k.a. Mayor Newton
Port Richey, Florida
email [email protected]
Oops, Steph! I guess 'gentle hints' don't work so good with me! Smack me upside the head with a two-by-four, maybe! Sorry, Rich...sincerely.
Thanks for the lead on the ants. I got them, though, and like the place I got them from. I just can not believe the hassle generated from wanting a few ants to feed a couple horny toads. Amazing. I guess there are those who will say it's 'my fault,' but I see it a bit differently, of course.
As to the TM...well, like I said, there are MANY people who put that behind their stuff, so that people 'think' they've registered it...and they haven't. Now that I've gotten to know Rich so well, I can see that he'd never do something like that.
Again, it's everyone's 'right' to ask, and of course, it's his right to not answer me.
Anyone want to buy a domain for a box of ants?
Randolph James Linburg (Rj) a.k.a. Mayor Newton
Port Richey, Florida
email [email protected]
Thanks for the lead on the ants. I got them, though, and like the place I got them from. I just can not believe the hassle generated from wanting a few ants to feed a couple horny toads. Amazing. I guess there are those who will say it's 'my fault,' but I see it a bit differently, of course.
As to the TM...well, like I said, there are MANY people who put that behind their stuff, so that people 'think' they've registered it...and they haven't. Now that I've gotten to know Rich so well, I can see that he'd never do something like that.
Again, it's everyone's 'right' to ask, and of course, it's his right to not answer me.Anyone want to buy a domain for a box of ants?
Randolph James Linburg (Rj) a.k.a. Mayor Newton
Port Richey, Florida
email [email protected]
You know what, mister, you are sounding more and more like a troll with every post you make here. Maybe I'm wrong about it, and it's just the way you are, but quite honestly, you picked the WRONG time of year to try to see how far you can push me. I really REALLY don't lose a wink of sleep when I find the need to get rid of someone trying to be a thorn in my butt.
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Wow. Someone that annoys so many folks, without trying. I guess it must be all the other people, not them.
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I am a member of the HLCS and NWRA, author of a 40 page manual on horned lizards which is used by the Nashville, Montreal, Ft. Worth, and El Paso zoos, and herpetologist at UNAM in Mexico City. Professional zoologists subscribe to my forum for horned lizard information, and the director herpetology for the Nashville zoo invited me to present a paper at the International Herpetological Symposium, opposite Dr. Wade Sherbrooke. So, you know nothing about me. What do you do of real substance in the world of herpetology? Ever wrote a paper that was reviewed and cited as a source by zoologists and herpetologists? Ever had Dr. Richard Montanucci offer to review anything you wrote? I doubt it.
No!
The Director of the Herpetology DID NOT ask you to speak at the Nashville I.H.S. It is the CURATOR of Herpetology.
Nicole Atteberry (former Supervisor of reptiles, now at Miami Zoo) asked you to talk.
Nicole's zoo (Nashville) was the host zoo and typically the Curator is asked to procure "talks or papers" to be presented at an I.H.S. conference.
The Curator, if I recall, was in China at the time and delagated those respondsibilities to Nicole.
I remember your talk Mick and it was a "sparse" crowd for your talk. In my opinion, not very informational and "dry" I read your "rescue" terms on your website yesterday and you seem to have a bad attitude, i.e., don't call this number about your "pet" etc, so on and so forth.
Don't pump yourself up dude, your already full of hot air. And I am reasonably sure Wade Sherbrooke doesn't want you mentioning him in your posts or emails. And your responses to the "Mayor" were not, uh,, should I say, very friendly!
Randal Berry
I don't know who the heck you think you are, but actually, she was the "Area Supervisor". I mistyped "director", but big friggin deal. That's your problem with that statement? Really? That I gave the wrong official title of the person who invited me to present at IHS? Wow. You sure did catch me.
You could not have heard my talk, because I did not present. I said I was invited....I could not make it, but an invitation to present captive issues opposite Wade Sherbrooke is probably better than you will ever see, and I was honored to be asked.
Turns out you are quite the liar and full of it huh?
I'm reasonably sure you don't know Wade Sherbrooke, so we'll let him speak for himself.
Don't care if you think my contact me page is "rude". Has nothing to do with this either, but beyond that, because I list my personal cell number on the site, I inevitably get calls from morons at all hours that are not related to an animal in need, or from telemarketers. I chose the terms if I want someone to call my number, not you moron.
And I never sent you anything to compare to. Besides, I have often heard that "most expensive" does not make "bestest".
Mick Palermo
Wichita Falls, Tx.
I don't know who the heck you think you are, but actually, she was the "Area Supervisor". I mistyped "director", but big friggin deal. That's your problem with that statement? Really? That I gave the wrong official title of the person who invited me to present at IHS? Wow. You sure did catch me.
You could not have heard my talk, because I did not present. I said I was invited....I could not make it, but an invitation to present captive issues opposite Wade Sherbrooke is probably better than you will ever see, and I was honored to be asked.
Turns out you are quite the liar and full of it huh?
I'm reasonably sure you don't know Wade Sherbrooke, so we'll let him speak for himself.
Don't care if you think my contact me page is "rude". Has nothing to do with this either, but beyond that, because I list my personal cell number on the site, I inevitably get calls from morons at all hours that are not related to an animal in need, or from telemarketers. I chose the terms if I want someone to call my number, not you moron.
Mick Palermo
MBARGERON
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Similar situation with Mick Palermo
I guess this must just be the way this person does business. Here are the emails between Mick and me. I did not search out his name prior to doing business with him, it would have saved me some time, but would have been much less entertaining. I'll let others read the dialogue and take from it what they will. Here goes:
From Me:
Hello:
Did my order ship?
Thanks,
From Mick:
You placed an order yesterday and you are asking today if it shipped...on a Friday?
Read the website terms before you email again.
From Me:
Was just looking for some type of confirmation you received my order and payment.
The tone of your email is unfriendly.
Not sure if that was intentional or not.
Nevertheless, I now know you have my order.
Thanks,
From Mick:
You would have been automatically directed to a payment confirmation message after placing the order. Nevertheless, you didn't ask about payment confirmation. You asked if the order had been shipped.
If the "tone" sounds unfriendly to you, it is because I am busy running a business and an animal rescue, and I have little time for people who cannot be bothered to read the clear bold-type-faced terms and policies on the website that would have given you the answer.
If you don't like the tone, I invite you to see my competitor next time you order, where you may pay $24.95 for the same quantity.
Fair enough?
From Me:
I too run a rescue and a business, but I always take time to explain things to people.
Even if they did not read something.
I’m shocked you continue to use the same aggressive tone with a complete stranger.
Having competitive prices does not give anyone the right to treat customers poorly.
Take a step back and put yourself in my shoes.
Do you think it is appropriate to be treated in this manner?
We are all busy, but we should all be kind to one another.
Life is too short to alienate.
You can probably care less, but I think it is important to let people know when things are wrong.
Thanks
From Mick:
The only thing wrong is you.
Yes, I couldn't care less.
I have the terms and conditions on the website for a reason, and I am shocked that you are so rude as to not bother to read them, then email the day after your order to ask if it has shipped on a friday!? Who is being rude is you.
You are wasting my time with bullshit that you could have found the answer to yourself if you weren't so lazy as to avoid reading the information on the website that clearly spells this out.
If you have ever dealt with live feeders you should know better.
If you had read the terms as you are expected to as a buyer, then you would have known better.
If you can't be bothered to take the time to read terms when you purchase something, then I have no time for you. My time costs me, and it costs these animals, and yes, I have enough loyal customers that I don't have to waste my time messing with whom ever I don't want to.
Your order is being cancelled, your money refunded, and you are banned from business here. Take is somewhere else jack. I don't have time for impatient a-holes like you who can't be bothered to read before bugging me with your bullshit questions.
Good day
From Me:
Get psychiatric help fast!
From Mick:
F**k off now...buh bye...
I guess this must just be the way this person does business. Here are the emails between Mick and me. I did not search out his name prior to doing business with him, it would have saved me some time, but would have been much less entertaining. I'll let others read the dialogue and take from it what they will. Here goes:
From Me:
Hello:
Did my order ship?
Thanks,
From Mick:
You placed an order yesterday and you are asking today if it shipped...on a Friday?
Read the website terms before you email again.
From Me:
Was just looking for some type of confirmation you received my order and payment.
The tone of your email is unfriendly.
Not sure if that was intentional or not.
Nevertheless, I now know you have my order.
Thanks,
From Mick:
You would have been automatically directed to a payment confirmation message after placing the order. Nevertheless, you didn't ask about payment confirmation. You asked if the order had been shipped.
If the "tone" sounds unfriendly to you, it is because I am busy running a business and an animal rescue, and I have little time for people who cannot be bothered to read the clear bold-type-faced terms and policies on the website that would have given you the answer.
If you don't like the tone, I invite you to see my competitor next time you order, where you may pay $24.95 for the same quantity.
Fair enough?
From Me:
I too run a rescue and a business, but I always take time to explain things to people.
Even if they did not read something.
I’m shocked you continue to use the same aggressive tone with a complete stranger.
Having competitive prices does not give anyone the right to treat customers poorly.
Take a step back and put yourself in my shoes.
Do you think it is appropriate to be treated in this manner?
We are all busy, but we should all be kind to one another.
Life is too short to alienate.
You can probably care less, but I think it is important to let people know when things are wrong.
Thanks
From Mick:
The only thing wrong is you.
Yes, I couldn't care less.
I have the terms and conditions on the website for a reason, and I am shocked that you are so rude as to not bother to read them, then email the day after your order to ask if it has shipped on a friday!? Who is being rude is you.
You are wasting my time with bullshit that you could have found the answer to yourself if you weren't so lazy as to avoid reading the information on the website that clearly spells this out.
If you have ever dealt with live feeders you should know better.
If you had read the terms as you are expected to as a buyer, then you would have known better.
If you can't be bothered to take the time to read terms when you purchase something, then I have no time for you. My time costs me, and it costs these animals, and yes, I have enough loyal customers that I don't have to waste my time messing with whom ever I don't want to.
Your order is being cancelled, your money refunded, and you are banned from business here. Take is somewhere else jack. I don't have time for impatient a-holes like you who can't be bothered to read before bugging me with your bullshit questions.
Good day
From Me:
Get psychiatric help fast!
From Mick:
F**k off now...buh bye...
pony1964
New member
There seems to be a discrepancy here, he signs his name "Mick Palermo" yet the founder of Wichita Falls Reptile Rescue's name is Mike Comella. Which is it?? And why the name change? Mary Ann
Well, where to begin. Basically, after relenting to my wife and buying her a horned lizard this past weekend, we got home and I began the search for ants. Lo and behold, I come across Witchita Falls Reptile Rescue. It seemed to have a lot of information, though poorly put together in my opinion. Lots of rules and bragging, but I figured the guy might actually know something. I was looking forward to ordering some ants and hopefully getting a little advice. Since I live in Texas as well, he required I sent pictures to prove this was not a native species and thus illegal to keep. What follows is a laughing stock.
bxjoon
DiamondScaledReptiles
wow that dude is def fullof himself
He does come off with an ego.
I am surprised at what he said about "Ants Alive". Never had a problem, myself, when ordering from them.
'course, it is true that you should order ants a little bit before you need them... but I guess that holds true for just about any feed items you will need. Just that, with ants, you may need to order at least a week, minimum, prior to needing them.
I am surprised at what he said about "Ants Alive". Never had a problem, myself, when ordering from them.
'course, it is true that you should order ants a little bit before you need them... but I guess that holds true for just about any feed items you will need.
Just that, with ants, you may need to order at least a week, minimum, prior to needing them.
Yeah. I've already placed an order with antsalive.com. Even got an answer back to the email I sent. Funny that in his haste to come off so smart, he's run off yet another customer.
I've seen his Facebook too. Looks like a kid. I'd wager his "decade" of work with the genus includes years of catching them in the wild for pets. He's certainly not listed on the Texas Parks and Wildlife site as a rehabilitator.
I've seen his Facebook too. Looks like a kid. I'd wager his "decade" of work with the genus includes years of catching them in the wild for pets. He's certainly not listed on the Texas Parks and Wildlife site as a rehabilitator.