build sites for local churches in my area. I am also involved with parents

who have lost children (as I too have lost a son) and would like to host

sites for there kids as well. I went to the Storesonline Pro Workshop and I

paid the $7,000.00 almost 15 months ago and was told then that I could host

the sites with whomever I wish. I have a local IP that will host the church

sites for free but storesonline will not let me have a copy of the software I

paid for. I have called twice a week for about 2 1/2 months trying to get a

copy of the “storesonline downloadable pro” I haven’t seen it yet.. maybe

you can help me. email to revsalinas@charter.net

1. Pascal’s wager, the secular version. It goes like this: well I know that there is a low chance of success, but the prize is so large, I might as well investigate further.

Uh, there is no chance of success.

2. The light was red went I went through it – or cognitive dissonance. Many times we do recognize the danger signs, and ignore them anyways. Instead of running away, we try to convince other people to join us in our delusions.

3. Finally, is the notion of “something for nothing”. Kid Yellow was very good at explaining his psychology of fraud by concentrating offering the victim something for nothing – but it was the Kid who got something and the victim nothing. The something for nothing concept is a parody of the usual economic transaction, an exchange of value. Many people fail to ask – what is in it for the other guy and fall for the “something for nothing” gambit.

I have sub categories which fit into these three, but this is pretty much my current thinking.

I’m still curious about the comment you made on another post where you said you had an idea of why people don’t do the research they need to do about a business opportunity, even when they can.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on that.

” In connection with the advertising, promotion, offer for sale, sale, or distribution of any of Defendants’ products or services in or affecting commerce, representing, expressly or by implication:

a. That Defendants’ products or services are easy to use or designed to be used by novice business persons or computer users unless such representations are, in fact, true;

b. That Defendants’ products can be used successfully without the consumer owning or otherwise having unrestricted access to a computer and a high-speed Internet connection;

c. That Defendants will provide all needed support to enable the consumer to successfully use Defendants’ product or services, unless such is the case;

d. That coaching or mentoring services are included in the price of the Defendants’ products or services, unless such is the case;

e. That Defendants’ customers run successful Internet businesses, unless Defendants have knowledge and possession of factual and verified information supporting such a representation;

f. That training or technical support will be provided with the sale of Defendants’ products or services, unless such is the case;

g. That the Defendants will not misrepresent the marketing experience of the people providing the sales representations, and will make clear that they are compensated by the Defendants;

h. That consumers do not need to pay Defendants a fee for website hosting unless the consumer builds and activates, i.e., publishes a website, unless such is the case;

i. That it is easy to find drop-shippers to supply products for consumers’ e-commerce sites;

j. That consumers who finance their purchase of Defendants’ products or services will be able to recoup the cost of the products or services through use of Defendants’ products or services; and

k. That it is better for any reason to purchase a package of multiple websites rather than a single website or website license without explaining the business rationale for such.”

So basically they should say, it is hard, you need experience, we offer not real training, you will have to have access to a computer, paying hosting fees and other fees, it is hard to find shippers, and you only need one website.