I spoke to a staff member on an instant messenger...
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:24 am
I'm not going to tell you how I found an ID, but the first thing I said was "your site is corrupt". I did not think I would get a responce but I did. It said thanks, with which I replied "anytime" etc etc. Then another id logged in, where I asked for further assistance. A much more pleasant convo ensued, and I offered my screen name. Think I'll get frozen because of the spiteful comments said first?
Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:26 am
Neopets Staff, will never attempt to speak with you outside of http://www.neopets.com
Who ever you spoke to well ... is not legit.
Who ever you spoke to well ... is not legit.
Tue Nov 08, 2005 8:13 am
Outside all claims of legitimacy ... that was not a smart thing to do.
Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:59 am
report their IDs to TNT!
Tue Nov 08, 2005 3:28 pm
hydruxo wrote:report their IDs to TNT!
And even if it DOES turn out is was a real Neopets staff member, better safe than sorry.
Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:30 am
[Weird. Somehow double-posted with one button-click. Unable to delete post.]
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Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:52 am
Because of the number of scams I've heard about where people on IM claim to be from TNT, I'd be highly skeptical of their claim. I'm not going to say not to talk to the person. But, if you feel like pursuing any further conversations, be very careful not to give out any more information, even your email address.
There have been recorded instances of someone from TNT communicating with players outside of the site (happened here on these forums recently), but it's been RARE and very limited.
There have been recorded instances of someone from TNT communicating with players outside of the site (happened here on these forums recently), but it's been RARE and very limited.
Nope, I know this was them
Wed Nov 09, 2005 4:10 am
It was them.. they gave it on the site a LOOOONG time ago for a promotion about a certain movie, and did a whole aim skit.
Re: Nope, I know this was them
Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:49 am
somethingfornow wrote:It was them.. they gave it on the site a LOOOONG time ago for a promotion about a certain movie, and did a whole aim skit.
As long as you did not give anything but your screen name, I think you'll be fine. After all, it's not a violation of the T&C to give your opinion is it?
Be very, very careful about assuming old user names (once used for promotional purposes) are still in use by the same individuals, though. Best bet is to ask for proof. As was previously mentioned, a member of TNT recently visited these forums. He was able to prove his identity through a user lookup change on the site. In other words, the person claiming to be a member of TNT was actually able to change that TNT member's neopets lookup, thereby proving themselves to be that member of TNT.
Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:21 pm
Ask them if they work here:
If they say yes then tell them to get back to work! If they agree with you then the staff member is real.
If they say yes then tell them to get back to work! If they agree with you then the staff member is real.
Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:35 pm
myname7772 wrote:Ask them if they work here:
*snipped*
If they say yes then tell them to get back to work! If they agree with you then the staff member is real.
But anyone can say they work there.
I could say I work there, but you can't prove that I don't