Careful, Paypal users - Page 2

NealT · 03-24-09, 07:26 PM

Sky? An interesting opinion and experience you share.

Now from my own perspective, based upon my own personal experience...

I have used it without a hitch. I consider it safer to me than using a bank account for what I use it for. I have never had any problems or issues with it.

Now, if you want to stir it up a bit...why don't you talk with my daughter. She works for Paypal as a Supervisor within the Merchant Tech department. She knows the ins and outs of the system and frankly has dealt with more problems from the Merchant's point of view than Carter has little pills.

In short, my opinion and experiences differ from yours. While I respect your opinion, I do not agree with you.

And I ask that you not respond to my humble rantings as I have no energy to get into an argument.

Skybird · 03-24-09, 07:42 PM

No need to argue anyway. All I did is making clear that you do not have any legal claim to hold Paypal responsible for the promise in it's advertising in Germany, and that people better should check the legal status regarding the law-situation in their own respective countries.

It is also neither my "opinion" nor my personal experience since I do not use Paypal anyway. It was the finding of a research done by a serious economic and finance TV report on second major TV channel ZDF in Germany, named WISO. They found that there is no increased customer protection that is legally manadatory in any form, and that paypal refused to stand by it's advertised promise in several examples they illsutrated in that program. They critised the advertising for being very misleading, giving the impression of legal safety that is simply not there on the basis of german legal backgrounds. Again, this was no B-movie show, the program is quite known and popular in Germany. They release tax calculation software every year which is I think the most used of it's kind in Germany, and supported by the ministry of finance. So, consider them to be a reasonably serious source.

On the legal situation in the US I did not comment. I just recommended every user to check the legal background in his country for sure before putting all his blind faith into paypal and feel safe. It could be different in the US - but it must not be. Just check it in your own country to know for sure where you stand with using Paypal in your country.

That's all for now - and was all from the beginning.

And me - I feel a bit exhausted now...

Dowly · 03-24-09, 11:11 PM

Have used PayPal on, give or take, 30 transactions and have had no problems. I'm just so damn good.

Zachstar · 03-24-09, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Actually, I try hard to ignore you when you are going off about something you know nothing about except what you've read somewhere.

Guess I should try harder

Excellent Post!

I love paypal it is MUCH safer than using a card.

If you want to put your CC or DC at risk Skybird go ahead but leave the damn crap out of it.

FIREWALL · 03-24-09, 11:38 PM

I'm surprised you RIVET -COUNTER / PROOF READERS didn't catch in in all of Skybirds posts.

He kept repeating " in GERMAN advertiseing " for PayPal.

Platapus · 03-25-09, 06:07 AM

How about this for a zany wacky idea?

People who don't like using PayPal should not use PayPal
People who like using PayPal should use PayPal

Just a thought...

longam · 03-25-09, 06:17 AM

Is it time for the pic of the day?

03-24-09, 07:26 PM	#16
NealT Ace of the Deep Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 2 Meters Below Jimbuna Posts: 1,060 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Sky? An interesting opinion and experience you share. Now from my own perspective, based upon my own personal experience... I have used it without a hitch. I consider it safer to me than using a bank account for what I use it for. I have never had any problems or issues with it. Now, if you want to stir it up a bit...why don't you talk with my daughter. She works for Paypal as a Supervisor within the Merchant Tech department. She knows the ins and outs of the system and frankly has dealt with more problems from the Merchant's point of view than Carter has little pills. In short, my opinion and experiences differ from yours. While I respect your opinion, I do not agree with you. And I ask that you not respond to my humble rantings as I have no energy to get into an argument. __________________

03-24-09, 07:42 PM	#17
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,813 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	No need to argue anyway. All I did is making clear that you do not have any legal claim to hold Paypal responsible for the promise in it's advertising in Germany, and that people better should check the legal status regarding the law-situation in their own respective countries. It is also neither my "opinion" nor my personal experience since I do not use Paypal anyway. It was the finding of a research done by a serious economic and finance TV report on second major TV channel ZDF in Germany, named WISO. They found that there is no increased customer protection that is legally manadatory in any form, and that paypal refused to stand by it's advertised promise in several examples they illsutrated in that program. They critised the advertising for being very misleading, giving the impression of legal safety that is simply not there on the basis of german legal backgrounds. Again, this was no B-movie show, the program is quite known and popular in Germany. They release tax calculation software every year which is I think the most used of it's kind in Germany, and supported by the ministry of finance. So, consider them to be a reasonably serious source. On the legal situation in the US I did not comment. I just recommended every user to check the legal background in his country for sure before putting all his blind faith into paypal and feel safe. It could be different in the US - but it must not be. Just check it in your own country to know for sure where you stand with using Paypal in your country. That's all for now - and was all from the beginning. And me - I feel a bit exhausted now... __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

03-24-09, 11:38 PM	#20
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I'm surprised you RIVET -COUNTER / PROOF READERS didn't catch in in all of Skybirds posts. He kept repeating " in GERMAN advertiseing " for PayPal. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

03-25-09, 06:07 AM	#21
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,442 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	How about this for a zany wacky idea? People who don't like using PayPal should not use PayPal People who like using PayPal should use PayPal Just a thought... __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

03-24-09, 11:11 PM	#18
Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,056 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Have used PayPal on, give or take, 30 transactions and have had no problems. I'm just so damn good.

03-25-09, 06:17 AM	#22
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Is it time for the pic of the day?