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FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
I know this is definitely tl;dr but maybe someone will get bored and read all of these emails.
I tried my best to make this easy and ledgible, I pasted them on Word one at time and cut out all the BS at the end of their emails, I added the dates as well, and the emails actually descend from oldest to newest. So Here is my story, it is 100% true as I have absolutely no reason to make any of it up and would not waste my time collecting all the emails and posting them here if I wasnt 100% sure I am right. In 2005 I opened "Ring Em Up" and account that I never, ever, had any money on. I rarely played on the account. I was a newbie to the site and didnt read the Terms and Conditions. I decided to make a new account one day as "BigBlindSpecial", they caught me and told me I could only have one account. They closed my "Ring Em Up" account for me and told me it was ok and I could just keep "BigBlindSpecial" as long as I dont make another account. I played on BBS until late December of this year. Basically, my account was hacked and their support team told me to make a new account, using the same email address as BBS (See emails for proof of this). So I made a new account "FourCardHolem" and it was closed, they said it was because I had multiple accounts. We cleared everything up and it was opened. I tried to deposit but couldnt, so I email them asking why, and they closed my account again saying I had multiple accounts. Eventually they sent me a list (Its in the emails) of people I was somehow "associated" with in the past. Now, when I had this account I knew 1 person that played online poker at my college and knew absolutely no one else in my school or outside of my school. The person I know, still has an account active on FTP right now. Basically FTP says I was "associated" with someone that was spamming their site, they never said I participated, but I was "associated" with them. I am 100% sure I never spammed their site and have 0 clue how I could be associated with someone that did, if the only poker player I knew still has his account active. So here are the email exchanges, its 3am so I am going to bed, I will check this later. Tell me what you think: 12-28-2006 I have been playing a lot at Full Tilt lately, but I think my account has been hacked. The email and password to my account has been changed. I am not ok with that by any means. I really like playing at the site but can not risk losing money by having my account hacked. Luckily this time I had no money in the account. Is there anything you can do about this? I will definitely never play under my account as "BigBlindSpecial" can I open a new one to ensure security? 12-29-2006 Hello, Thank you for contacting Full Tilt Poker Customer Support. For the security of our players, we require that all communication about a player's Full Tilt Poker account be sent from the email address registered to that account. This is to verify that the inquiry has come from the owner of the account in question. We cannot divulge any confidential account information to any email address that differs from the one on your Full Tilt Poker account. Please resubmit your question from the same email address registered to your Full Tilt Poker account and we will be more than happy to address your issue. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to helping you. 12-29-2006 You obviously do not understand. My account has been HACKED. They changed my password and email address. PLEASE CLOSE THE ACCOUNT as I will no longer play under that name because of security issues. Please look at my account "BigBlindSpecial" and you will see that it has been registered to me up until recently. That is because it has been HACKED. PLEASE, JUST CLOSE THE ACCOUNT. 12-29-2006 Hello Brian, We apologize for the misunderstanding with your first email. I have reviewed your account and can confirm that it has been compromised; we have therefore closed your account. Unfortunately, we are unable to determine the exact method that this player has used to obtain your password. We suggest that you check your computer for spy ware and viruses as key loggers are often times the culprit of stolen passwords. Please create a new account using your email address "(same address as first account)". Once you have done so, simply email with a request for transfer and we'll transfer all your remaining funds and points to your new account. When you create this new account, please use a new password, one that is easy to remember but difficult to guess. Keep your password a secret and do not share this information with anyone. Also be sure to remove the "save password" feature if you are using a shared/public computer. 12-29-2006 Hello, I just signed up with the username "FourCardHolem" and it will not let me log in. What can I do to log in? Also, I meant to make the name “FourCardHoldem” can I change it now or now? 12-29-2006 Hello Brian Thank you again for contacting Full Tilt Poker Support. We thank you for your patience in this matter. Upon a review of your Full Tilt Poker account it has been determined that you have created multiple accounts. The completion of our research in this matter, indicates that your current and previous account activity has violated multiple account terms and conditions. Please note, in accordance with Full Tilt Poker's Site Rules, only one account per person is permitted on our site. Please do not attempt to circumvent the penalties of one account, by creating additional multiple accounts. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter 12-29-2006 I was told to open a new account because my other one was hacked. 1-2-2007 Hello Brian, Thank you for contacting Full Tilt Poker Support. I was investigated your account and found the reason that it was suspended. I have requested that your account be freed up and it should be done within the next eight hours. Please do not attempt to log into your account until you receive confirmation from us. Thank you for your cooperation, and if there's anything else we can help you with, please let us know. 1-3-2007 Hello, This is to confirm that your account has been reopened at this time; you will now be able to login and play as usual. Furthermore, when you login, you will see that all your account information and balances have remained intact. Please ensure that you do not attempt to log into the BlgBlindSpecial account, as this might automatically suspended your FourCardHolem account. Thank you for your cooperation in clearing up this situation; should you require assistance or have questions in the future, please don't hesitate to ask us. We thank you for your patience and your patronage, and wish you best of luck at the tables. (So I log in and can not deposit) 1-3-2007 Could you please tell me why my deposit is being denied? All of the information on my Full Tilt Account is exactly the same as my Epassporte account and I have adequete funds to fund my Full Tilt Account. Does it have anything to do with my account (BigBlindSpecial) that has recently been closed? 1-3-2007 Hello Brian, Thank you for writing to Full Tilt Poker's Customer Support. I have forwarded your e-mail to the appropriate department, as they can most effectively answer your question. You should hear back from them shortly. Thanks for your patience. If you have any further questions, please let us know. 1-3-2007 Hello Brian, Thank you for contacting Full Tilt Poker Customer Support. For verification purposes, we require proof that there is a different individual on each account. In accordance with Full Tilt Poker's Site Rules, only one account per person is permitted on our site. Please refer to Site Rule #2 found at http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/siteRules.php for further details. Your account will remain closed pending the receipt of a valid driver's license and utility bill to verify the age and identity of each account holder. You may email us a scanned copy (please use the highest resolution possible) of your current driver's license and utility bill to [email protected]. Alternatively, you may fax these documents to 1-877-TILT-FAX (1-877-845-8329). Remember to include the reason why you're sending in your ID, your Full Tilt Poker player ID, and your real name on the fax to expedite the processing of your documents. Please use care to send us clear and legible copies. If they are illegible we will be unable to use them, and will require you to resend them. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter, and look forward to getting you back on the tables as soon as possible. 1-3-2007 HELLO, I only have one active account. I was told by your support to open a new account so I did. My new account was then frozen. The problem has since been resolved and my new account has been opened. Here are some emails telling me to open the new account along with one telling me my new account is now open and ready to use. All I wish to do is deposit in the new and ONLY account, so I can play. (I attached two emails they sent earlier, to the bottom of this message, the one saying to open a new account and the one saying my new account is ready to open) 1-5-2007 Hello Brian, Thank you for emailing into Full Tilt Poker Support. Upon review of your account it appears that you may be linked to several other multiple accounts and therefore, we require proof that there is a different individual on each account for verification purposes. As previously mentioned, only one account per person is permitted on our site. Please refer to Site Rule #2 found at http://www.fulltiltpoker.com/siteRules.php for further details and should we suspect you of creating multiple accounts in the future, it's possible that you could be permanently banned. As of right now though, your account will remain closed pending the receipt of a valid driver's license and utility bill to verify the age and identity of each account holder. You may email us a scanned copy (please use the highest resolution possible) of your current driver's license and utility bill to [email protected]. Alternatively, you may fax these documents to 1-877-TILT-FAX (1-877-845-8329). Remember to include the reason why you're sending in your ID, your Full Tilt Poker player ID, and your real name on the fax to expedite the processing of your documents. Please use care to send us clear and legible copies. If they are illegible we will be unable to use them, and will require you to resend them. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know. Have a great day 1-5-2007 Here is a copy of my drivers license, it has my name, Birthday and address stated on it. I live at college, therefore I have no utility bills in my name. Is there something else I can send, or is my drivers license enough? Thanks Brian 1-6-2007 Hello Brian, Thank you for writing back to Full Tilt Poker. Upon reviewing your driver's license and your account information, it is clear that your "FourCardHolem" account is directly related to "Ring Em Up" and several other suspended accounts. According to our records, you have been warned multiple times about creating new accounts and as such, your account has been permanently closed. Your account will remain closed and you are no longer welcome to play at Full Tilt Poker. Regards 1-6-2007 PLEASE tell me the other suspended accounts it is related to, as I have only had "Ring Em Up" "BigBlindSpecial" and now "4CardHolem" Here are the facts: I had "Ring Em Up" a few years ago and later opened "BigBlindSpecial" becuase I did not know it was illegal. I was informed that it was illegal and support later closed my "Ring Em Up" account and said if I open a new account I will be banned. I understood this 100% and cooperated 100% About 2 weeks ago, my "BigBlindSpecial" account was hacked into and I was specifically told by your support team (look at the past emails to verify this) to open a new account. I did this and made "4CardHolem" I dont understand why I am getting banned because of an account you specifically told me to make. Thanks BRIAN 1-6-2007 Hello Brian, As stated in our previous correspondence, your 'Ring Em Up' account has been directly tied to numerous other Full Tilt accounts. You were warned more than once about creating more accounts, and your account has been closed permanently. I can only tell you that your account will remain closed, and your business is no longer welcome at Full Tilt Poker. Regards 1-6-2007 Can you please tell me which accounts it is tied to? It seems like you are just making this up now. 1-7-2007 Hello Brian, Thank you for your email. Since verifying that your accounts FourCardHolem and Ring Em Up belong to one and the same person, we are referring to the multiple accounts that were associated with Ring Em Up when we had to close all of them in March of 2005. Here is a list of Ring Em Up's associate accounts: 279643, 12796443, 3469721, A321, akissling34, Anthony19, bc_football34, bigman69, boonecj, bucks_23_2000, budweiser_2134, cab10, DATROOF, Dominick24, Douce Seven, douces22, DrAGoN_BaLLs, DSCHLACK50, edizzle, edizzle04, Franchise40, Gadildot213, gzorby22, homeboyohio, HotHandGal, HothandHarmony, istink, ItsAPokerPlayer, Jags98, JayHen08, jesuscow13, jharmony10, JHRAMS32, k8e24, lets get it on, Mafiadiver, Matty21, mavnaj, milkman13, NICKDASHIZNIT6, nickdashiznit69, ninger1933, OptimoRum32, OSUbuckeyesfan, pimp_boy69, pimpin_gurls69, pimpinn_gurls69, poker2134, pokerplayer1433, snot_nose_knows. Our decision on keeping your latest account permanently closed is final. Regards 1-8-2007 This is incredible. I understand that you are keeping my account closed for now, but please tell me, in which way was I associated with these accounts??? 1-10-2007 Hello Brian, Regrettably, your account has been permanently closed and your patronage is regretfully no longer welcome at Full Tilt Poker. It appears that you have a direct association to a player who was spamming our site and consequently asked to leave Full tilt Poker. This decision is non-negotiable. Please be aware, Full Tilt Poker management decisions are final in all matters and any further correspondence related to this issue will be met with the reissuance of this exact email. We sincerely regret that this incident has sullied an otherwise amicable relationship Regards |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
That is completely hilarious, bizarre and pathetic.
FullTilt needs to see this chain of e-mails and learn from them. If I were you I woudln't want to play at FT anyway. Evidently you lost no money there. You just had a high degree of annoyance when you were doing exactly what they told you to do. Really awful support like this is pretty inexcuseable imo. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
If they didn't take your money you really have nothing to bitch about. They have every right to show you the door, right or wrong.
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Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
I did forget to mention one thing. I am from Ohio and notice that some of the usernames have the word "Ohio" or "OSU" in it. Could it be possible that someoner here at my college F'd up somehow and they banned the whole server, even though the IP's are different?
On another note, my friend that played on the same server wasnt banned, so that kinda contradicts that idea, maybe they missed him? Something odds is going on, thats for sure Edit: I did send them a reply saying: "I promise this will be my last email if you answer these simple questions. - What player was "Spamming"? - How was my name associated with him? - What site was he spamming? Thanks" But doubt I will get an answer. I would LOVE one though, maybe from FTPDoug or FTPSean?? Edit again: Why didnt they close my BBS account that was open for about 22 months, it was associated with Ring Em Up but never closed and I even sent in my ID for BBS too. Also, Ring Em Up never got an email saying he was being banned for being associated with spammers. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
I think the Ohio college server thing is a definite possibility.
I was denied setting up an account on a small site one time because supposedly there were already several accounts there from my computer or IP or whatever. I had never even visited that site before and there were no skins. I still have no idea why they thought I already had several accounts there. Such stuff seems strange. I think it's more alarming that they keep telling you to do something and then tell you that they closed your account for doing exactly as they instructed. I'm re-thinking this bit about you not wanting to play there just out of principle. It's even more important than that because you clearly can't count on them to un-flag you even if they told you it was okay for you to play there again. So even if you somehow got approval to play there you never know if 6 months down the road some idiot there might see your link with OSUBuckeyes or whatever and then lock your account, confiscate your funds, whatever. They obviously didn't unflag you the first time even though they claimed they did. They even think they've warned you several times about setting up new accounts when obviously you know nothing about that. I absolutely wouldn't trust them with my money knowing they could still accidentally bring up that bulls-eye on me in the future. And I think other players should be somewhat concerned about having their funds on there too because there's definitely some communications issues or something within some of their departments. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Wow. Incompetence on a truly mind boggling scale.
I've never seen anything like this, except from the government. Just... wow. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
tl;dr
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Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Play @ Stars !!!
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Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Truly awful support. I wish I could say something constructive, alas no.
If it means anything at all this exchange has persuaded me to never play there. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Columbus has replaced Eastern Russia as the new hotspot for internet poker spamming. Must ban all IP's close to OSU now.
Time to change your IP address to a new town, like Gainesville or something. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Has anyone considered that this guy might be full of crap?
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Has anyone considered that this guy might be full of crap? [/ QUOTE ] Why would a long standing poster take the time to write up that much BS? He's definitely not full of crap. |
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tl;dr [/ QUOTE ] Hilarious! [ QUOTE ] Has anyone considered that this guy might be full of crap? [/ QUOTE ] You got me! I made up all the emails and everything just for my own pleasure! [ QUOTE ] Columbus has replaced Eastern Russia as the new hotspot for internet poker spamming. Must ban all IP's close to OSU now. Time to change your IP address to a new town, like Gainesville or something. [/ QUOTE ] Im actually like 2 hours north of Columbus in this big ol' town of Tiffin. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
At the very least it is once again apparent that Full Tilt support is run by monkeys randomly typing on a keyboard.
Stars would have resolved this within hours. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Maybe you're just too high maintenance for them? [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Wow, I read the whole post and I find it hard to believe. Does the support even bother to read some of these emails? After all of these "issues" with Full Tilt Support, I think I may withdraw the majority of my balance and move back to Stars.
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Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Lol, how many time did they repeat the "get the hell out of here" mantra?
Their support is horrible. |
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Lol, how many time did they repeat the "get the hell out of here" mantra? Their support is horrible. [/ QUOTE ] I have never played at FTP, and after reading all of the complaints on this board about them, there's no way I will ever play there in the future. They're complete morons. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
I read the post, and I would be thankful if I was you. They didn't let you deposit, and so they confiscated no funds. I prefer this straightforward decision; if they have problems with the integrity of an account, don't even let them deposit.
Tough break OP, but at least there are other sited you can play at. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
And if someone anally rapes you are you going to thank them too?
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And if someone anally rapes you are you going to thank them too? [/ QUOTE ] LOL, anally raped by FTP, that is you. |
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And if someone anally rapes you are you going to thank them too? [/ QUOTE ] Only if they give a reach-around. Op didnt deposit teh monies, so a better analogy would be if you were warned you were going to be raped, and then told to leave. You'd be grateful... unless you're into that. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
im seriously getting sick of all this crap FTP is pulling on so many people.
in each forum i read there is something about how FTP is screwing someone - and these arent a bunch of troll posts, they are posts from respected longtime posters. the fact that they have no phone support yet they close accounts and seize funds at will for weeks at a time drives me crazy. youd think, with no phone support they would at least have fast email support, but no. what a complete crap site. i hope more and more people open their eyes and stay clear of FTP. (btw, i have not personally been affected by FTP's bastard ways because i have not played there in some time. i was preparing to make a substantial deposit there a couple weeks ago and started to look into them on 2+2 and have found so many horror stories that i will certainly not deposit/play there again until its apparent theyve quit screwing their customers.) |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
FTP is sending you a very clear and simple message:
PLAY AT STARS. (put me down in the have never deposited at FTP, won't be playing there ANY time soon, if even 1/10th of the crap here is true) |
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FTP is sending you a very clear and simple message: PLAY AT STARS. (put me down in the have never deposited at FTP, won't be playing there ANY time soon, if even 1/10th of the crap here is true) [/ QUOTE ] |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
If you haven't lost any money, why are you getting so worked up? You've wasted a lot of time and energy for no reason. Go play at another site.
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Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Wow that has got to be the dumbest string of emails i've ever read from them. FTP support is such a joke. I wish they'd take 1/2 the money that they spent on friggin advertisments and buy a decent support team.
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If you haven't lost any money, why are you getting so worked up? You've wasted a lot of time and energy for no reason. Go play at another site. [/ QUOTE ] You think its possible that he likes playing at FT? And i think this post is important to illustrate how bad their support is to those people thinking of signing up at their site. |
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[ QUOTE ] And if someone anally rapes you are you going to thank them too? [/ QUOTE ] Only if they give a reach-around. Op didnt deposit teh monies, so a better analogy would be if you were warned you were going to be raped, and then told to leave. You'd be grateful... unless you're into that. [/ QUOTE ] lol |
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cliff notes?
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cliff notes? [/ QUOTE ] OP's FT account gets hacked, FT support confirms the hack and tells him to open new account. FT support then permabans him for opening multiple accounts. |
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cliff notes? [/ QUOTE ] FTP CS is retarded. |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
Clearly they have not been able to accomodate for the growth post-uiega. It's really showing and looks pretty ugly. This is getting really bad though. Someone from their site has to address these issues soon...
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Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
I've just learned of another FT hacking issue that is taking place in the HS NL forum here.
I'm trying to get caught up on it but here are the links. It starts with the guy having all his accounts hacked into. He thinks it came via an AIM convo with another player when he thought he was downloading HH's to look over. This guy then goes around to other sites including Mansion, etc and asks for them to transfer him $1000 to some other account in return for $1200. A few other people in the thread say they have been hacked/scammed similarly. Really scary stuff. link link |
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Im actually like 2 hours north of Columbus in this big ol' town of Tiffin. [/ QUOTE ] How much would you have been willing to wager that nobody who read this thread would even have heard of Tiffin let alone been there? |
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[ QUOTE ] Im actually like 2 hours north of Columbus in this big ol' town of Tiffin. [/ QUOTE ] How much would you have been willing to wager that nobody who read this thread would even have heard of Tiffin let alone been there? [/ QUOTE ] I dont know if you are saying you have been to Tiffin or if you are trying to be a jerk and trying to say it was pointless for me to say where I am from. If its the latter, I was just replying to this post by SE [ QUOTE ] Columbus has replaced Eastern Russia as the new hotspot for internet poker spamming.b Must ban all IP's close to OSU now. Time to change your IP address to a new town, like Gainesville or something. [/quote[ |
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Im actually like 2 hours north of Columbus in this big ol' town of Tiffin. [/ QUOTE ] How much would you have been willing to wager that nobody who read this thread would even have heard of Tiffin let alone been there? [/ QUOTE ] I dont know if you are saying you have been to Tiffin or if you are trying to be a jerk and trying to say it was pointless for me to say where I am from. If its the latter, I was just replying to this post by SE [ QUOTE ] Columbus has replaced Eastern Russia as the new hotspot for internet poker spamming.b Must ban all IP's close to OSU now. Time to change your IP address to a new town, like Gainesville or something. [/quote[ [/ QUOTE ] Go Gators! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] |
Re: FTP Account Closed. I really am innocent. (super tl;dr btw)
I don't know what he's getting at either actually.
I grew up in Oxford, OH and went to Miami (Ohio) University. Also have driven ALL OVER the freaking state about a zillion times. Lots of up and down time on I-75. Tiffin is up kind of near Findlay, OH if IIRC. Maybe not too far from the thriving metropoli of BG and Toledo. |
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I don't know what he's getting at either actually. I grew up in Oxford, OH and went to Miami (Ohio) University. Also have driven ALL OVER the freaking state about a zillion times. Lots of up and down time on I-75. Tiffin is up kind of near Findlay, OH if IIRC. Maybe not too far from the thriving metropoli of BG and Toledo. [/ QUOTE ] Is that close to Waldo OH? They are famous for fried bologna sandwhiches. |
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Clearly they have not been able to accomodate for the growth post-uiega. It's really showing and looks pretty ugly. This is getting really bad though. Someone from their site has to address these issues soon... [/ QUOTE ] Don't be surprised to see similar crap from Stars. I have noticed a marked deterioration in their customer service since UIGEA ... form responses to non-standard inquiries, looooooong delays on CS issues, etc. |
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