by capellamusic » Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:18 am
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I've never used TFsource, but I've been following this issue for some time both here and on tfw2005. I wasn't going to say anything, but I just want to comment that I agree with all the concern regarding TFsource. I think that when something appears to be wrong we all have the duty to warn those around us about the issue so that people may avoid the same trouble, both the people who had the problem and also the store in this case if they see something is happening even though they're not sure or they think everything is ok. It wasn't a single report, I've seen quite a lot, and quite a few stated they only used the cards on this particular store.
I'm sure at least some people saved themselves from the same risk of having to cancel their cards by seeing these reports. At least by seeing that something is happening people will then be informed and use PayPal instead as a precaution. If I didn't see the reports from various people I too could have used my card on TFsource and possibly get into trouble too. Now at least I'm informed and if I buy from them I'll use PayPal. But I just knew about it because I was subscribed to the thread of these previous happenings on tfw2005. Those who weren't wouldn't know until their cards got hit. Even though there were/are no certainties, I think there should have been a talk with TFsource about posting a warning to users on their site and on the sponsored sites alerting that cards were being hit and the source was unknown, but that the use of cards should be avoided in favor of PayPal until the issue was/is resolved.
It's not about damaging a store reputation, on the contrary, it would show concern from everybody to everybody. And would avoid trouble with more people.
Just my opinion. And I must say I too am disapointed with how all this has been handled in general (not poiting the finger to anyone, I'm speaking in general).
Optimus Prime: Great... but how are we gonna explain to capellamusic the hole on his wall?
Megatron: Hmm... a free natural air conditioning system?