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Currin Trading
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:08:00 -
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Since Cally has confessed the EIB was a scam, I think it would be appropriate for all of us to tie up loose ends so that everyone can get on with the business of Eve.
Certain individuals on this forum spent the last month and a half repeatedly explaining that the EIB was a scam. Other individuals continually professed Cally's innocence and the legitimacy of the EIB whilst attacking those who were trying to save their isk from the scam.
Perhaps some reconciliation could take place between these two groups?  |

Aeaus
Tharsis Security
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:14:00 -
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"Lier Lier, Everyone is tired of your tireless groaning, everybody knows that EIB isn't a scam"
Yea, saw it coming. I really have to thank you for bringing it up, pulled my money out shortly after your post for my own security.
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Dentara Rast
Satan's Plague
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:22:00 -
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It wasnt going to be a scam until all that heat came.... which incidently your started...
Thanks anyways Currin, you helped me make the decision.
And just a correction on my part. EIB was not the scam. I scammed the EIB and the public. Im just a pirate at heart 
Eve Just got Owned
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:24:00 -
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I said it all along its a scam but ppl wouldnt listen Dark Shikari pwnd TWICE!   idiots oh well now all morons that wished him condolences last nigth when he supposedly died and I said I didnt believe it HAHAHAHA damnit your so gullable
Oh well I hope ppl shoot napthalia now cause she/hes in on it sooo bad!
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Mung Lore
Supero Omnia
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:25:00 -
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That video is up here, and will only be up for 48 hrs.
http://www.eve-wallstreet.com/
Link is in yellow but the video is up
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Lala Ru
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:26:00 -
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This does raise some interesting questions. For all those who vouched for EIB, what of them? Will they forever be suspected of being accomplices? ARE they accomplices? Will they throw themselves upon ceremonial suicide swords and empty their wallets to help reimburse those who lost money?
Something like this actually happened to my maternal grandfater. He was part of running a bank that tured out to be a scam. He didn't know about it, so he could have gotten off scott free. However, many people who were his friends and fellow soldiers had put their money in the bank because of him, so he emptied his own wallet in order to reimburse as many people as he could. And thus the story on why our family is a poor one in America, instead of a rich one back in Taiwan.
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Treelox
Amarr Storm Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:27:00 -
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intresting to note currin, that cally also says in his overdrawn speech that he originally started it out as a legit business, but about 2 months ago. He got sick and tired of people calling him a scam and giving him grief.
if this is true or not, im not going to guess.
But......calling something a scam can lead to a self fufilling prophecy.
and to cally, next time you want to make a victory speech, do a better job in the production. I mean you have stolen close to a trillion isk from us. The least you could do is give us bells and whistles, decent resolution, and a prepared speech. Instead of listening to a disjointed bout of mental mastur-bation.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:28:00 -
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Originally by: Lala Ru This does raise some interesting questions. For all those who vouched for EIB, what of them? Will they forever be suspected of being accomplices? ARE they accomplices? Will they throw themselves upon ceremonial suicide swords and empty their wallets to help reimburse those who lost money?
Something like this actually happened to my maternal grandfater. He was part of running a bank that tured out to be a scam. He didn't know about it, so he could have gotten off scott free. However, many people who were his friends and fellow soldiers had put their money in the bank because of him, so he emptied his own wallet in order to reimburse as many people as he could. And thus the story on why our family is a poor one in America, instead of a rich one back in Taiwan.
well as napthalia emfi and dark shikari guaranteed its not a scam just like omber and other fools, I think they should be suspected tbh. Or atleast they should be ignored in the future in things conserning this.
damn need to make a new sig... |

Lala Ru
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:29:00 -
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Originally by: Dentara Rast It wasnt going to be a scam until all that heat came.... which incidently your started...
Thanks anyways Currin, you helped me make the decision.
And just a correction on my part. EIB was not the scam. I scammed the EIB and the public. Im just a pirate at heart 
With all due respect, but I'm sure you can understand why we would have difficulty beleiving anything you say at this moment.
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Dentara Rast
Satan's Plague
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:32:00 -
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The only person involved was me. 1 Person. And that one character I used was Cally.
Not one person who supported the EIB, worked for the EIB, or was involved in anyway with the EIB was aware of my intentions.
I fooled everyone.
I win EVE.
This is why
Eve Just got Owned
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:35:00 -
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Originally by: Dentara Rast The only person involved was me. 1 Person. And that one character I used was Cally.
Not one person who supported the EIB, worked for the EIB, or was involved in anyway with the EIB was aware of my intentions.
I fooled everyone.
I win EVE.
This is why
yeah right, want a cookie and sympathi? oh well I didnt get fooled I knew you were a scammer but I also believe napthalia and others were in on it this is so funny I gotta congratulate you tho and laugh at the ppl who cant tell a pyramid scam when its so obvious.
damn need to make a new sig... |

Mung Lore
Supero Omnia
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:37:00 -
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You dont win eve, you just played eve and won, there is a difference, life goes on. When you control 100% of all space and your the only on in the server, then you win eve. until that happens, your far from it. Sorry. Good show m8 BTW.
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Ras Blumin
0utbreak
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:39:00 -
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A shame you had to end it with extremely bad taste and attention whoring. It could've been classy or stylish, but it wasn't meant to be 
Could you make a website about it please? It's kinda hard to understand the vid imo.
Aside from that, well played.
( sorry bout the offtopic ****, all the other threads got locked :( )
Originally by: Lala Ru With all due respect, but I'm sure you can understand why we would have difficulty beleiving anything you say at this moment.
It's funny you say that, as that is exactly what everyone said to CT after his scam.
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Lala Ru
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:43:00 -
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Originally by: Ras Blumin It's funny you say that, as that is exactly what everyone said to CT after his scam.
I find the diffrence to be one of trust. Currin tried to make logical arguments to his cause. Now his arguments may have been flawed (even if the end conclusion happened to correct, that doesn't mean his arguments were necessarily sound or made in the best of intensions) but we never had to trust him, just listen to his arguments and either accept or reject them on their own merits.
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Ruffio Sepico
Minmatar Hidden Agenda
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:44:00 -
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Originally by: Mung Lore
Originally by: Dentara Rast The only person involved was me. 1 Person. And that one character I used was Cally.
Not one person who supported the EIB, worked for the EIB, or was involved in anyway with the EIB was aware of my intentions.
I fooled everyone.
I win EVE.
This is why
thats like saying you won a race in the special olympics, you were retard before you won and your retard after you won.
You can't win EVE, there isnt any END GAME to win for EVE. Just because he made a scam and got rich beyond wildest dreams, doesnt mean he won EVE.
Just another scam in the long line of other scams, doesnt come even close to the GHSC heist in class.
Judas had his silver, Benedict Arnold had his Peggy, so what will all this isk be spent on? I guess we know what his honor, trust and respect is worth 
Home: http://www.hidden-agenda.co.uk
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Serathu
Forum Moderator Interstellar Services Department

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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:46:00 -
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May I remind all of you that you should adhere to the forum rules when posting. Failure to do so will result in your post being editited or removed and could land you a warning.
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Lala Ru
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:47:00 -
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Another interesting point:600 billion can buy someone 2100 90 day time codes. Meaning that Cally can buy himself and and nine of his friends enough GTC to play Eve for the next 50 years.
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Devilish Ledoux
Caldari Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:47:00 -
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Originally by: Ras Blumin A shame you had to end it with extremely bad taste and attention whoring. It could've been classy or stylish, but it wasn't meant to be
Did you WATCH the video? This guy is not classy. Clever, though. Oh, and evil.
The Billionaire Buccaneer (A Blog for the Bored) |

Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:48:00 -
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well ppl are gullable buying all his excuses over the time even sent condolences to his family when he lied about his death last night and even now ppl like napthalia respects the dude, cant get cally? then shoot the pro cally 110% no scam supporters, I still believe some of them were in on it, makes me wonder how good napthalia did auditing 
damn need to make a new sig... |

Fredou
Gallente Hidden Agenda
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:48:00 -
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since your rich, can you buy my shield boost amplifier bpo?  ---
Don't forget to check my current Escrow!
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Lala Ru
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:55:00 -
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Scary thought:Supposedly Cally's phone number is actually real. What if someone with a bit too much monet and an axe to grind gives the phone number to a private investigator? I know that if you type and American phone number into google, it'll spit out the RL address. Don't know about British numbers though. . .
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Ricdics
Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:58:00 -
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Yep, it is definetly Cally who has done that audio file..... Insured Research and Production Services Queues |

Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:59:00 -
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Originally by: Lala Ru Scary thought:Supposedly Cally's phone number is actually real. What if someone with a bit too much monet and an axe to grind gives the phone number to a private investigator? I know that if you type and American phone number into google, it'll spit out the RL address. Don't know about British numbers though. . .
British numbers even more so, which makes one think that the ones that DO KNOW the phone number are INFACT in on it. Cause otherwise it might be too risky ****ing off all of the investors and leaving an adress behind. dont buy into the **** by napthalia and emfi and others, wake up!
damn need to make a new sig... |

Eschwen
Gas Giant Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 01:59:00 -
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*yawn*
Anyone want to post a translation of that 'confession' for those of us who don't speak pidgin english? All I heard/saw was a mountain of unintelligible spew peppered with curse words and the occasional obscene gesture.
Dentara, maybe you should donate some of your 'phat lewtz' to Chribba to compensate him for the waste of bandwidth. MP3's ftw, you know? Compression and brevity are your friends.
I hereby proclaim Currin Trading to be the finest scammer in all of Eve history. Not only did he perpetrate his own successful scam to the tune of $30 billion ISK, but his skillful manipulation of the principle players involved in the EIB drama resulted in an additional $790 billion ISK being stolen from the Eve populace. Through exposing a scam that didn't exist, you willed it into being. That takes skill, and I salute you.
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Lala Ru
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:05:00 -
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Originally by: Sir Juri British numbers even more so, which makes one think that the ones that DO KNOW the phone number are INFACT in on it. Cause otherwise it might be too risky ****ing off all of the investors and leaving an adress behind. dont buy into the **** by napthalia and emfi and others, wake up!
Either that, or Cally has made a fatal miscalculation.
Well, hopefully not really fatal. This is a game, not something to lose your life over.
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Kitty O'Shay
Tharsis Security
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:09:00 -
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Originally by: Lala Ru This is a game, not something to lose your life over.
No, you just fake your death right before unveiling your master plan. --
1 in 10 chance to win a battleship! |

Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:11:00 -
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Originally by: Kitty O'Shay
Originally by: Lala Ru This is a game, not something to lose your life over.
No, you just fake your death right before unveiling your master plan.
I saw it comming but I honestly thought he pretend to be dead forever to then scam and never get caught or suspected with his friends offering condolences, but alot of ppl like napthalia emfi and the other dude that posted the death knows the number and apparently the family who told them, so they must be in on it, wake up   
damn need to make a new sig... |

Crazy Bugger
Eve Intergalactic Bank
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:20:00 -
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Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Lala Ru This does raise some interesting questions. For all those who vouched for EIB, what of them? Will they forever be suspected of being accomplices? ARE they accomplices? Will they throw themselves upon ceremonial suicide swords and empty their wallets to help reimburse those who lost money?
Something like this actually happened to my maternal grandfater. He was part of running a bank that tured out to be a scam. He didn't know about it, so he could have gotten off scott free. However, many people who were his friends and fellow soldiers had put their money in the bank because of him, so he emptied his own wallet in order to reimburse as many people as he could. And thus the story on why our family is a poor one in America, instead of a rich one back in Taiwan.
well as napthalia emfi and dark shikari guaranteed its not a scam just like omber and other fools, I think they should be suspected tbh. Or atleast they should be ignored in the future in things conserning this.
They never guarranteed it was not a scam. I don't believe a single person guaranteed it, not even me. In regards to the audio file, I have nothing to say.... Using people and their reputations to perpetuate your scam (while it is within the EULA) is disgusting, and faking your own death in this way just adds to the sour taste I have in my mouth.
For the record, I am glad you have come forward with this so we finally have some closure on this bloody drama series.
E-I-B Bank Teller Insured Research and Production Services
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:25:00 -
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Originally by: Crazy Bugger
Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Lala Ru This does raise some interesting questions. For all those who vouched for EIB, what of them? Will they forever be suspected of being accomplices? ARE they accomplices? Will they throw themselves upon ceremonial suicide swords and empty their wallets to help reimburse those who lost money?
Something like this actually happened to my maternal grandfater. He was part of running a bank that tured out to be a scam. He didn't know about it, so he could have gotten off scott free. However, many people who were his friends and fellow soldiers had put their money in the bank because of him, so he emptied his own wallet in order to reimburse as many people as he could. And thus the story on why our family is a poor one in America, instead of a rich one back in Taiwan.
well as napthalia emfi and dark shikari guaranteed its not a scam just like omber and other fools, I think they should be suspected tbh. Or atleast they should be ignored in the future in things conserning this.
They never guarranteed it was not a scam. I don't believe a single person guaranteed it, not even me. In regards to the audio file, I have nothing to say.... Using people and their reputations to perpetuate your scam (while it is within the EULA) is disgusting, and faking your own death in this way just adds to the sour taste I have in my mouth.
For the record, I am glad you have come forward with this so we finally have some closure on this bloody drama series.
whatever will be said, I dont doubt for a second that other ppl like them is in on it (yourself included.) Ppl seem to be able to get slapped in the face over and over scam after scam lie after lie and then still believe ppl on basis of NOTHING stop beeing so damn naive
damn need to make a new sig... |

Kitty O'Shay
Tharsis Security
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:27:00 -
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Ricdic/Crazy Bugger/etc:
Seriously, you mush have a very high tolerance for abuse. At some point I would've thought you'd give up on the whole mess. Or was staying in the EIB and taking the abuse worth the profit you were making?
What's the current status of Kal's liquidation? Haven't see him post since the vid came out. Was he a Dentara alt too? --
1 in 10 chance to win a battleship! |

Kerushi
Caldari JuBa Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:29:00 -
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Originally by: Kitty O'Shay What's the current status of Kal's liquidation? Haven't see him post since the vid came out. Was he a Dentara alt too?
don`t trust an alt, that point was just proven?
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Heikki
Gallente Wreckless Abandon
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:36:00 -
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After all this, somehow I find it slighly annoying that he so loudly claims 'I won Eve', when it should just be 'I beat the fools'.
Next we just need some trustable folks to make an audit to certify how much he really scammed..
-Lasse
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:40:00 -
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Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 02:44:03 The next question is... is Kal a Dentara alt too? 
/had this suspicion in the back of my mind for a while, and for that reason never bought any EIBI shares, ever, regardless of what I said on the forums.
If Kal is a Dentara alt... zero payback for "investors" 
If Kal isn't a Dentara alt, well, maybe you people will get your cash back. But fortunately, I don't have to worry about that... I only fell for one scam, and none since 
P.S. One thing a lot of forumgoers missed in the "drama" is the fact that a number of people were attempting to do RL confirmation of all details given by "Cally" and "Cally"'s associates. Unfortunately, as far as I know, zero confirmation was found, both through mine and others' efforts. This is the prime reason why I did not ever throw out the suspicion of Cally having some sort of evil intentions.
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Mung Lore
Supero Omnia
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:43:00 -
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I can't beleave you ask that DS watch the video again he says he was. he even said he was in the forums, while posting "under pete".
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Kerushi
Caldari JuBa Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:44:00 -
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Edited by: Kerushi on 20/08/2006 02:45:04
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 02:42:29 The next question is... is Kal a Dentara alt too? 
/had this suspicion in the back of my mind for a while, and for that reason never bought any EIBI shares, ever, regardless of what I said on the forums.
If Kal is a Dentara alt... zero payback for "investors" 
If Kal isn't a Dentara alt, well, maybe you people will get your cash back. But fortunately, I don't have to worry about that... I only fell for one scam, and none since 
the funny thing is that he said that he would be back, the kal alt keeping eib alive, doing the same crap, he could pull it off once more heh
edit, if u can`t trust alts, who ca... nm...
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Dagam
Dagam Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:44:00 -
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The evidence was there the whole time. Personally I was surprised Dark Shikari defended EIB for as long as he did.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:45:00 -
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Originally by: Dark Shikari The next question is... is Kal a Dentara alt too? 
/had this suspicion in the back of my mind for a while, and for that reason never bought any EIBI shares, ever.
you never bought any but still supported and spoke for cally's behalf? you still stand by napthalia and EMFI and their audit and that they are trustworthy to? btw you still offer condolences to cally's family about his so called overdose?
damn need to make a new sig... |

Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:46:00 -
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Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 02:49:52
Originally by: Dagam The evidence was there the whole time. Personally I was surprised Dark Shikari defended EIB for as long as he did.
I don't think its fair to call "scam" unless the probability of a scam is 100%.
Until one calls "scam", it is important to look at every possibility.
Also, I had a GREAT deal of information about what was going on, however I could not tell anyone due to certain non-disclosure agreements with certain parties. If I suddenly called scam and said "OMG SEE LOOK AT THIS INFO ITS A SCAM" it would be violating those agreements.
So I continued beating down the alts and Currin, while continuing to avoid investing a cent in the EIB 
Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Dark Shikari The next question is... is Kal a Dentara alt too? 
/had this suspicion in the back of my mind for a while, and for that reason never bought any EIBI shares, ever.
you never bought any but still supported and spoke for cally's behalf? you still stand by napthalia and EMFI and their audit and that they are trustworthy to? btw you still offer condolences to cally's family about his so called overdose?
I edited my post to add condolences because otherwise the mod would have deleted it.
And if you paid attention, you'd know that EMFI was highly suspicious of the results of his audit, and did not trust every bit of information given to him.
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Kenz Rider
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:49:00 -
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DS is out for DS. Just remember that.
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Dagam
Dagam Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:51:00 -
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On the other hand I don't think it's fair to support EIB when you suspect otherwise. I was almost certain EIB was a scam since back in early July when I came across the hubbub in this forum, but were I to point it out I would have been shouted down by you and so many of Cally's forum warriors. From what I saw you didn't just withhold judgment about it being a scam, you stifled logical, reasonable discussion to that effect.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:51:00 -
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Edited by: Sir Juri on 20/08/2006 02:51:19
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 02:46:08
Originally by: Dagam The evidence was there the whole time. Personally I was surprised Dark Shikari defended EIB for as long as he did.
I don't think its fair to call "scam" unless the probability of a scam is 100%.
Until one calls "scam", it is important to look at every possibility.
Also, I had a GREAT deal of information about what was going on, however I could not tell anyone due to certain non-disclosure agreements with certain parties. If I suddenly called scam and said "OMG SEE LOOK AT THIS INFO ITS A SCAM" it would be violating those agreements.
So I continued beating down the alts and Currin, while continuing to avoid investing a cent in the EIB 
Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Dark Shikari The next question is... is Kal a Dentara alt too? 
/had this suspicion in the back of my mind for a while, and for that reason never bought any EIBI shares, ever.
you never bought any but still supported and spoke for cally's behalf? you still stand by napthalia and EMFI and their audit and that they are trustworthy to? btw you still offer condolences to cally's family about his so called overdose?
I edited my post to add condolences because otherwise the mod would have deleted it.
yeah the mod removed mine but you didnt edit something out that questioned his death tho, oh well atleast he admited it now instead of letting everyone think he "died" and then still play the game with all his "loot"! with ppl like you saying, "respect cally he died m'key?" 
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:51:00 -
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Originally by: Kenz Rider DS is out for DS. Just remember that.
Well, more importantly:
My honor/trust > everything else.
While we're at it, here's a screenie of UEMA wallet withdrawals: Linkage
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:52:00 -
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Originally by: Sir Juri
yeah the mod removed mine but you didnt edit something out that questioned his death tho, oh well atleast he admited it now instead of letting everyone think he "died" and then still play the game with all his "loot"!
I did not believe the "death" for a second. The instant I saw that post, I knew one of two things:
1. It was an alt post and was totally non-authentic.
2. If it was "true" misinformation (i.e. from Cally's "associates"), the EIB charade was over.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Kenz Rider
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:53:00 -
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Originally by: Dagam On the other hand I don't think it's fair to support EIB when you suspect otherwise. I was almost certain EIB was a scam since back in early July when I came across the hubbub in this forum, but were I to point it out I would have been shouted down by you and so many of Cally's forum warriors. From what I saw you didn't just withhold judgment about it being a scam, you stifled logical, reasonable discussion to that effect.
Exactly.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:54:00 -
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Originally by: Dark Shikari
Originally by: Kenz Rider DS is out for DS. Just remember that.
Well, more importantly:
My honor/trust > everything else.
While we're at it, here's a screenie of UEMA wallet withdrawals: Linkage
both you and omber needs to never ever speak on behalf of IPO's, especially when you had suspicions but didnt act upon them even if you couldnt loose any ISK but cant break a "deal" in a game about auditing by someone like napthalia/emfi who cant do audits and is most likely in on it, and got a piece of the scam 
damn need to make a new sig... |

Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:54:00 -
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Originally by: Dagam On the other hand I don't think it's fair to support EIB when you suspect otherwise. I was almost certain EIB was a scam since back in early July when I came across the hubbub in this forum, but were I to point it out I would have been shouted down by you and so many of Cally's forum warriors. From what I saw you didn't just withhold judgment about it being a scam, you stifled logical, reasonable discussion to that effect.
I actually put in a lot of good discussion on EIB's trustworthiness, evaluating various possibilities.
What I did "stifle" were alt posts and yells of "OMG EIB IS A SCAM" without any reasoning, mainly.
Perhaps I did hurt others at the expense of my happy "zero ISK in EIB" self... though I did never suggest investing in the EIB. I have noted many times that I thought the risk of the EIB was not worth it.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Kerushi
Caldari JuBa Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:55:00 -
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Originally by: Dark Shikari So I continued beating down the alts and Currin, while continuing to avoid investing a cent in the EIB 
but alts ran and still running the bank 
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:56:00 -
[48]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 02:56:47
Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Dark Shikari
Originally by: Kenz Rider DS is out for DS. Just remember that.
Well, more importantly:
My honor/trust > everything else.
While we're at it, here's a screenie of UEMA wallet withdrawals: Linkage
both you and omber needs to never ever speak on behalf of IPO's, especially when you had suspicions but didnt act upon them even if you couldnt loose any ISK but cant break a "deal" in a game about auditing by someone like napthalia/emfi who cant do audits and is most likely in on it, and got a piece of the scam 

How do you expect EMFI to do an audit when Cally is purposefully trying to stop him to perpetuate his scam? 
Perhaps I need a disclaimer in my sig. "THESE POSTS ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OF ANY SORT OF RETURNS AT ALL, AND YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE THEM AS PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ADVICE" 
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Heikki
Gallente Wreckless Abandon
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:57:00 -
[49]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Until one calls "scam", it is important to look at every possibility .. I had a GREAT deal of information .. non-disclosure agreements
I find this somewhat sad :(
To me it seems you are hinting that you had strong suspicion of the scam, yet in the forums you kept posting comments indicating otherwise (like "If it was a scam, the money would already be gone" and many many others).
If you were trusted private information, shouldn't you rather have stayed quiet, rather than speaking for one side?
Anyone who lost significant amounts of ISK, care to step forward and tell about it (with main, alts are worthless for this purpose)? Did the defensive opinions of forum figures, like Dark Shikari, affect your decisions?
-Lasse
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Kristin Bergljot
Minmatar Marcionite Trading and Reclamation
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:59:00 -
[50]
Originally by: Dark Shikari My honor/trust > everything else.
And you have none since you lied to everyone else on the forums and enabled Dentara to get away with his scam.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 02:59:00 -
[51]
Originally by: Kerushi
Originally by: Dark Shikari So I continued beating down the alts and Currin, while continuing to avoid investing a cent in the EIB 
but alts ran and still running the bank 
DS is just trying to save face me thinks anyway  
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:00:00 -
[52]
Originally by: Heikki
Originally by: Dark Shikari Until one calls "scam", it is important to look at every possibility .. I had a GREAT deal of information .. non-disclosure agreements
I find this somewhat sad :(
To me it seems you are hinting that you had strong suspicion of the scam, yet in the forums you kept posting comments indicating otherwise (like "If it was a scam, the money would already be gone" and many many others).
If you were trusted private information, shouldn't you rather have stayed quiet, rather than speaking for one side?
Anyone who lost significant amounts of ISK, care to step forward and tell about it (with main, alts are worthless for this purpose)? Did the defensive opinions of forum figures, like Dark Shikari, affect your decisions?
-Lasse
In many ways I was duped by the scam: the odds in my mind of EIB/EIBI being a scam were lower than they should have been.
To be exact, they were above what my threshold would be for investing, but below what my threshold would be for yelling "scam!!"
Or in other words, I have a very high threshold for investing in things: I would have to highly trust a company to invest a lot in it nowadays, while others have less of a threshold.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:00:00 -
[53]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:02:12
Originally by: Kristin Bergljot
Originally by: Dark Shikari My honor/trust > everything else.
And you have none since you lied to everyone else on the forums and enabled Dentara to get away with his scam.
Lied?
Unfortunately, I told the truth.
I thought there was a high chance of EIB not being a scam. Turned out it was.
You fools will spin this every way you want, but it comes down to this quite simply: I didn't think the chance of EIB being a scam was that high. I was wrong.
My posts come with no guarantee of being right. I have no better information than those of the best informed players out there (EMFI Manager/Naphtalia) and yet I'm still often wrong.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Lala Ru
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:00:00 -
[54]
Heh. Dark Shikari has constantly been saying "it's not a scam" when he has strong suspicions it was a scam. Oh well, no tearful apoligies then or drawing of Japanese suicide swords.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:02:00 -
[55]
 How do you expect EMFI to do an audit when Cally is purposefully trying to stop him to perpetuate his scam? 
Perhaps I need a disclaimer in my sig. "THESE POSTS ARE NOT A GUARANTEE OF ANY SORT OF RETURNS AT ALL, AND YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE THEM AS PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT ADVICE" 
Well if you make an audit and aint allowed to get access to everything then you have to come to the conclusion that the audit wasnt succesfull then ask yourself why and then understand its because its a scam. ITS THAT EASY!  and that audit sucked and you still stood by him and so did EMFI, who I suspect was in on it at the end. And one cant trust their stuff either.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:04:00 -
[56]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:02:12
Originally by: Kristin Bergljot
Originally by: Dark Shikari My honor/trust > everything else.
And you have none since you lied to everyone else on the forums and enabled Dentara to get away with his scam.
Lied?
Unfortunately, I told the truth.
I thought there was a high chance of EIB not being a scam. Turned out it was.
You fools will spin this every way you want, but it comes down to this quite simply: I didn't think the chance of EIB being a scam was that high. I was wrong.
My posts come with no guarantee of being right. I have no better information than those of the best informed players out there (EMFI Manager/Naphtalia) and yet I'm still often wrong.
nah your just trying to save face thats all. I can understand that, but after everything you said then about EIB and EMFI you cant save face.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:04:00 -
[57]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:04:55
Originally by: Sir Juri
Well if you make an audit and aint allowed to get access to everything then you have to come to the conclusion that the audit wasnt succesfull then ask yourself why and then understand its because its a scam. ITS THAT EASY!  and that audit sucked and you still stood by him and so did EMFI, who I suspect was in on it at the end. And one cant trust their stuff either.
When did we "stand by him"?
I have never stated that EIB was most certainly not a scam.
I have stated that EIB might be a scam, but probably isn't.
I was wrong, but I have never ruled out the possibility.
EMFI will probably say the same.
You seem bitter, did you completely ignore my statements of suspicion and buy shares on my supposed "advice"?
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:12:00 -
[58]
Crazy give it up, post with your main!
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:17:00 -
[59]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:18:52
Originally by: Currin Trading Since Cally has confessed the EIB was a scam, I think it would be appropriate for all of us to tie up loose ends so that everyone can get on with the business of Eve.
Certain individuals on this forum spent the last month and a half repeatedly explaining that the EIB was a scam. Other individuals continually professed Cally's innocence and the legitimacy of the EIB whilst attacking those who were trying to save their isk from the scam.
Perhaps some reconciliation could take place between these two groups? 
By the way, I do have a comment for you Currin, and I hope you read this.
You aggressively, often trollishly attacked the EIB whenever you could, to the point where nobody believed you anymore. But you never gave up. You saw the warning signs, as did many, early on. You refused to see any possibility of EIB not being a scam. But in the end, you took a gamble, and you were right: you bet on EIB being a scam, and it was.
In a way, it was a coin flip. At least at the start, not enough evidence pointed towards EIB being a scam for a decision to be made for sure. By the end, it was certain that whatever had happened, Cally had lied somewhere, if not everywhere. And you were right.
The biggest thing you did that caused people to ignore you was your own scam. Few people trusted a scammer for anything, let alone statements on a large corporation in EVE. You would most likely have been more successful if you used an alt. Better yet, an alt that had a portrait, and thus wasn't an obvious alt. If you want to do something like this in the future, I strongly suggest such a course of action.
Now back to the point. It is still an open question whether your actions started the cascade that led to the EIB's demise, or whether they simply happened to be at the same time. I would bet the latter, as I doubt your statements really did cause a run on the bank. But if there was a run on the bank, the actions Cally/Dentara took to delay were not a surprise.
In conclusion, I congratulate you. You guessed, but you guessed right. You trolled, and you made mistakes, but in the end, he who is right wins. You continued trolling your message even when your points were debunked, because in the end, you were right; while with the information we had, it was possible that the EIB wasn't a scam, it was also quite possible it was. And by notifying people of that fact, you probably lessened the damage.
Good show, Currin, good show. The show is over, but you've won the Oscar. Me? I just got Best Supporting Actor.
Dentara, of course, receives Best Director and Best Picture.
P.S. Sir Juri, stop being an arse. Even you're smart enough to know that I never endorsed EIB.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:21:00 -
[60]
Dark dosnt matter how much you debate it, some were right some like you were wrong. Fact is currin was a troll but you were practically a blind friend of cally. You both were the other extremes, you swallowed it all (even if you deny it) and currin couldnt even play with the idea that their is legit ppl out their.
But I have to give the point to currin me and others that saw this for the scam it was. Now atleast tell me you dont trust EMFI to 110% to? 
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:23:00 -
[61]
And since there's no reason not to, I will explain in more detail why I did not yell "scam" at any point during this charade.
I guessed early on at a 1 in 8 chance of EIB being a scam, back before all the drama happened, and before a lot of the suspicious things took place (along with the audit with very questionable results). That chance reached in my mind about 5 in 8 by the time the video was posted.
Imagine if I had gone along with Currin and yelled that it was a scam. In my mind, there was a 7 in 8 chance I would be wrong. Imagine the embarassment if I had yelled scam and it wasn't? Imagine how stupid I would have looked if I yelled scam for 4 months and it never happened? Especially as in my mind, the chance was relatively low.
The chance rose, but I stuck to the logic. I figured it would be better to stay undecided and knock down arguments on both sides (both against it being a scam and for it being a scam) and try to encourage good discussion rather than the reposting of old talking points. I avoided encouraging investment: it had always sounded too fishy to me to invest in.
And in the end, I think it worked out.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Kristin Bergljot
Minmatar Marcionite Trading and Reclamation
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:26:00 -
[62]
Originally by: Sir Juri Dark dosnt matter how much you debate it, some were right some like you were wrong.
I do believe that Dark stated a few posts above the he was wrong.
He even said so in bold. Whatever my feelings about him (and no one should care, I'm way too new at the game), that takes a good amount of guts.
... not to mention his almost conciliatory post addressed to Currin. That's a decent helping of crow right there. :)
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:26:00 -
[63]
Originally by: Sir Juri But I have to give the point to currin me and others that saw this for the scam it was. Now atleast tell me you dont trust EMFI to 110% to? 
Currin had a great deal of evidence against the EIBI.
One of the biggest bits was the promise of mysterious high return with no explanation, and a total lack of any public explanation of money-making methods.
Auditing and investigation shed little light on this matter: this is one of the biggest things Currin had going for him.
EMFI, on the other hand, has every single share he owns publicly known and gives relatively low dividends that are not only believable but of which every last ISK is accounted for.
Even Currin had evidence when he called "scam" on the EIB. Circumstantial, but still evidence.
You're calling scam on the EMFI with zero evidence.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:28:00 -
[64]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:31:56 Oh, and one more comment to Currin.
While obviously you'll never get anyone to trust this character of yours with ISK, you'll most definitely have more trust in the future. If anything, I should take back that comment about you using an alt in the future: your main is now trusted enough due to your lucky but calculated gamble that you will be the first scammer in history to be trusted for anything.
An honor? I don't know, but a first. And a heckuva job.
I don't think even I could go scam 30 billion and then get people to trust me afterwards. And I don't mean that as an insult to those who wish to trust you: there is good reason to trust Currin, at least with information. He's proven himself worthy, at least once. So as I post this, I figure I should ask Currin a few questions.
What made you decide to run your scam?
At what point during your scam did you decide to call scam on EIB?
Did you ever think there was a chance EIB wasn't a scam? Be honest here.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Darkon Gatland
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:32:00 -
[65]
Oh dear DS. Let me get this straight, you advocated for EIB but you didn't buy any shares or invest any cash and you were unharmed by said scam?
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Ricdics
Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:32:00 -
[66]
Originally by: Sir Juri Crazy give it up, post with your main!
I will assume this is a joke 
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:34:00 -
[67]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:35:08
Originally by: Darkon Gatland Oh dear DS. Let me get this straight, you advocated for EIB but you didn't buy any shares or invest any cash and you were unharmed by said scam?
I did not advocate the EIB.
Primarily, I defended the EIB against accusations that I thought were baseless.
I thought it was unfair to call EIB a scam based on the current information. More fair was to consider the possibility that it could be a scam.
I thought that calling EIB a scam a month, two months, three months ago based on the evidence available was simply unfair.
I still believe I was right: the evidence was not enough to make a full, trustworthy decision. So I didn't.
I don't believe I ever suggested that people invest in the EIB. Doing so would be simply dishonest.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:34:00 -
[68]
Originally by: Dark Shikari And since there's no reason not to, I will explain in more detail why I did not yell "scam" at any point during this charade.
I guessed early on at a 1 in 8 chance of EIB being a scam, back before all the drama happened, and before a lot of the suspicious things took place (along with the audit with very questionable results). That chance reached in my mind about 5 in 8 by the time the video was posted.
Imagine if I had gone along with Currin and yelled that it was a scam. In my mind, there was a 7 in 8 chance I would be wrong. Imagine the embarassment if I had yelled scam and it wasn't? Imagine how stupid I would have looked if I yelled scam for 4 months and it never happened? Especially as in my mind, the chance was relatively low.
The chance rose, but I stuck to the logic. I figured it would be better to stay undecided and knock down arguments on both sides (both against it being a scam and for it being a scam) and try to encourage good discussion rather than the reposting of old talking points. I avoided encouraging investment: it had always sounded too fishy to me to invest in.
And in the end, I think it worked out.
Well goodluck with your fear of beeing wrong. All you do is telling us the score of the game after its been played. But this time however your trying to "fix" the score, you were supporting Cally and EMFI with napthalia even running investigations on which you then gave further support. whatever your allways "right"!?
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Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:35:00 -
[69]
Originally by: Dentara Rast The only person involved was me. 1 Person. And that one character I used was Cally.
Not one person who supported the EIB, worked for the EIB, or was involved in anyway with the EIB was aware of my intentions.
I fooled everyone.
I win EVE.
This is why
Win MMO = Lose At Life, congradulations on the scam as i said, boo for your form. Things have a way of turning around, call it karma or whatever.     
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:37:00 -
[70]
Originally by: Sir Juri
Well goodluck with your fear of beeing wrong. All you do is telling us the score of the game after its been played. But this time however your trying to "fix" the score, you were supporting Cally and EMFI with napthalia even running investigations on which you then gave further support. whatever your allways "right"!?
How much ISK do you want to bet that EMFI is a scam?
Lets put a timer of two months on this for the "scam" to pan out.
How about 1 billion? 2 billion?
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Darkon Gatland
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:37:00 -
[71]
Ok. So are people accusing you of being "in on the job"? It's hard to work out seeing as i've not been following the events until recently and of course all the trolling etc.
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Darkon Gatland
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:38:00 -
[72]
Originally by: Dark Shikari
Originally by: Sir Juri
Well goodluck with your fear of beeing wrong. All you do is telling us the score of the game after its been played. But this time however your trying to "fix" the score, you were supporting Cally and EMFI with napthalia even running investigations on which you then gave further support. whatever your allways "right"!?
How much ISK do you want to bet that EMFI is a scam?
Lets put a timer of two months on this for the "scam" to pan out.
How about 1 billion? 2 billion?
Should we be calling all of these "banks" scam houses just because a lot of peeps got humm dingered once/twice?
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:38:00 -
[73]
Originally by: Darkon Gatland Ok. So are people accusing you of being "in on the job"? It's hard to work out seeing as i've not been following the events until recently and of course all the trolling etc.
They're accusing EMFI, the auditor, of being in on the job.
Which is funny, considering EMFI never finished the audit, nor did EMFI ever publish any real positive information about the EIB from the audit.
In fact, I defended the EIB more than EMFI did, to be honest.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:39:00 -
[74]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:39:57
Originally by: Darkon Gatland
Originally by: Dark Shikari
Originally by: Sir Juri
Well goodluck with your fear of beeing wrong. All you do is telling us the score of the game after its been played. But this time however your trying to "fix" the score, you were supporting Cally and EMFI with napthalia even running investigations on which you then gave further support. whatever your allways "right"!?
How much ISK do you want to bet that EMFI is a scam?
Lets put a timer of two months on this for the "scam" to pan out.
How about 1 billion? 2 billion?
Should we be calling all of these "banks" scam houses just because a lot of peeps got humm dingered once/twice?
Well I guess thats the crux of the argument.
Some people say that because A is a scam, this implies B is a scam, regardless of connection between A and B.
I say that's a bit silly.
I would not rule out the possibility of EMFI being a scam. For all I know, it could be. But I trust EMFI enough to invest my ISK with. And that's what matters.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:40:00 -
[75]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 03:35:08
Originally by: Darkon Gatland Oh dear DS. Let me get this straight, you advocated for EIB but you didn't buy any shares or invest any cash and you were unharmed by said scam?
I did not advocate the EIB.
Primarily, I defended the EIB against accusations that I thought were baseless.
I thought it was unfair to call EIB a scam based on the current information. More fair was to consider the possibility that it could be a scam.
I thought that calling EIB a scam a month, two months, three months ago based on the evidence available was simply unfair.
I still believe I was right: the evidence was not enough to make a full, trustworthy decision. So I didn't.
I don't believe I ever suggested that people invest in the EIB. Doing so would be simply dishonest.
If you cant gather enough "evidence" then you have to ask yourself "WHY!?" and the only conclusion and it was obvious was that it was a scam and cally wouldnt give you the info you needed. Investigation skills 4tw! hope you and EMFI future investigations doesnt rule in the accused's favor just cause they cant get enough info because it was beeing withheld by the accused
And you did advocate it, but then again you could argue that FOX news reporters are objective to 
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:41:00 -
[76]
Interestin information. I've gotten an answer to my earlier question: the question of where the missing cash that Dentara claims he stole came from.
Dentara claims that "some big alliances had a few hundred billion with him."
Believe it, or don't believe it. We'll probably find out anyways.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Treelox
Amarr Storm Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:43:00 -
[77]
Edited by: Treelox on 20/08/2006 03:45:32 just for the sake of clarity.....
while cally in his video called this a scam. His claims that only he was in on it. Plus stating in the video that he only decided to take the isk and run 2 months ago. That all the other workers, tellers, and directors of EIB/EIBI were not in on it.
By Callys own words it is in fact really a case of embezzlement, especially if Kal continues to make good on his word, and pay out to depositors,investors, and staff.
of course, the next week will tell. Plus it will be intresting to see how CCP reacts to someones claims of having stolen ingame assest that have a RL value of US$100,000, if converted to GTC and then ebayed.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:43:00 -
[78]
Originally by: Sir Juri
If you cant gather enough "evidence" then you have to ask yourself "WHY!?" and the only conclusion and it was obvious was that it was a scam and cally wouldnt give you the info you needed.
Well, actually, the main reason EMFI couldn't get enough evidence was because Cally didn't log on!
It wasn't that Cally refused to tell him things, its just that he didn't log on enough for EMFI to get the info needed.
And thus, it was EMFI's job to say that the audit was incomplete and thus not reliable, which he did. Saying "ITS A SCAM" or "ITS NOT A SCAM" would have been completely dishonorable and wrong, simply because he did not have the information to make such a claim.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:44:00 -
[79]
Originally by: Treelox just for the sake of clarity.....
while cally in his video called this a scam. His claims that only he was in on it. Plus stating in the video that he only decided to take the isk and run 2 months ago. That all the other workers, tellers, and directors of EIB/EIBI were not in on it.
By Callys own words it is in fact really a case of embezzlement, especially if Kal continues to make good on his word, and pay out to depositors,investors, and staff.
I haven't watched the video, but from what I heard, didn't Dentara claim that Kal was his alt?
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Dentara Rast
Satan's Plague
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:44:00 -
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You all should really stop pointing the finger at people. I am a master at manipulating people. I did just that. Every single event of this scam was planned and worked a charm 
But lets get one thing clear. I am the scammer, not the EIB nor anyone else. I have stolen almost 300b from the EIB and almost 500b from large investors.
Like I said, you lot of numpties think you know it all, but all you have is a worthless opinion. Your opinions have no impact on EVE or anything that happens. So quit it.
Crown me as God in EVE and kiss my feet. Shower me with praise etc etc..
I left enough assets in the EIB to allow the directors to liquidate and reimburse ALL accounts. Current, savings, high interest savings, and small corporate accounts that is. So the EIB is capable of giving people their money back.
Its only the fat cats that are gonna suffer here. Unlucky guys. Lets see how the territorial maps shape up over the next few weeks 
Think of me as a space Robin Hood - "steals from the rich and gives to himself" with my merry band of alts.
Currin was right about 2 things (well 1 and a half) The target (1 trillion isk) and that I used alts for my benefit. There is others in the EIB that are not me tho, but its not my problem now.
This one is for those that believe their opinion is actually even worth reading. Lets play out this scenario...
Watch this....
Loads of unimportant people have an opinion on something = nothing much happens 
I post one line in a thread - BOOM EVE gets ****** up!!!
I win EVE.
Eve Just got Owned
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Kitty O'Shay
Tharsis Security
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:45:00 -
[81]
Remember, Dentara might not get to use much of that isk like he wants. He still has his court date, and still might wind up in jail for GBH. (Grievous bodily harm, i.e. he beat the crap out of someone.)
If that's the case, his Eve-billions won't be able to keep Bubba from reaming him raw a few times. 
In the end, I think that might be the real reason for ending the EIB now. It was a good time to get out now, due to the mounting suspisions.
Also, it totally fits into how someone would wrap up their affairs with a jail sentence in their immediate future.
GL, Dentara, and don't drop your soap!  --
1 in 10 chance to win a battleship! |

Darkon Gatland
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:45:00 -
[82]
Why do I get the feeling that this isn't over?
Why have one scam when you can have two?
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:50:00 -
[83]
Originally by: Treelox just for the sake of clarity.....
while cally in his video called this a scam. His claims that only he was in on it. Plus stating in the video that he only decided to take the isk and run 2 months ago. That all the other workers, tellers, and directors of EIB/EIBI were not in on it.
By Callys own words it is in fact really a case of embezzlement, especially if Kal continues to make good on his word, and pay out to depositors,investors, and staff.
wake up man, atleast one of the char running EIB is an alt of Cally. He says noone was in on it, but I still think nepthalia EMFI and who knows perhaps Dark (dont be naive) was in on it. And perhaps more ppl. I wouldnt trust EMFI at all or the chars running it or Dark's great judgement! nor omber or currin or any of them all, most of all alt's. ' Untill mechanics better then existing ones is implemented to the game to make it harder to scam, dont buy shares unless you expect to get scammed, only invest what you can afford to loose (like myself) and dont trust the so called best of EVE community like Dark napthalia and other "vets".
damn need to make a new sig... |

Kitty O'Shay
Tharsis Security
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:50:00 -
[84]
Edited by: Kitty O''Shay on 20/08/2006 03:52:28
Originally by: Dark Shikari
Originally by: Kitty O'Shay Remember, Dentara might not get to use much of that isk like he wants. He still has his court date, and still might wind up in jail for GBH. (Grievous bodily harm, i.e. he beat the crap out of someone.)
Um, wasn't the whole jail thing a damn lie? 
He admits to being in jail for a week or so, but timeline-wise it was before "Cally" went to jail. He alos says he's got a court date in the next week or so that could send him up the river for a good bit.
Edit: it's at the 10:00 mark in the vid. --
1 in 10 chance to win a battleship! |

Ricdics
Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:50:00 -
[85]
For anyone that wants the link to the video, use eve search to find this thread, and the link should be in there. Will try to find it in my history and offer it to people in-game as the mods keep deleting any links here on the forums. Insured Research and Production Services Queues |

Ricdics
Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:53:00 -
[86]
I wont provide the direct link, however it can be found on the Eve Wallstreet site. Use google to find this site and you will see the audio file there. Insured Research and Production Services Queues |

Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:54:00 -
[87]
Well guys, as the drama is over, I'll hand out the final awards. I don't think its fair to give myself an award regardless of whether I deserve one, so I've removed mine.
* Best Picture: Dentara Rast * Best Leading Actor: Currin Trading * Best Supporting Actor: EMFI Manager * Best Costume Design: Dentara Rast * Best Director: Dentara Rast * Best Documentary Feature: EMFI Manager * Best Film Editing: Dentara Rast * Best Makeup: Dentara Rast * Best Visual Effects: Dentara Rast
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:57:00 -
[88]
Originally by: Treelox
Originally by: Dark Shikari I haven't watched the video, but from what I heard, didn't Dentara claim that Kal was his alt?
Not that i was able to hear, of course if he did I might not been able to hear it. I do believe I heard him say that he only did it with Cally in the bank though.
You would think that if some one wish to gloat and make a 16min long diatribe of mental mastur-bation, they could have at least made it with some quality. IMO SVE's exit message was far classier and better produced.
In terms of judgement perhaps not that he rob you blind. But after everything and SVE noone knows
damn need to make a new sig... |

Ricdics
Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:58:00 -
[89]
* Best Gullibility : Ricdic/Ricdics/Crazy Bugger
 Insured Research and Production Services Queues |

Mung Lore
Supero Omnia
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:58:00 -
[90]
As has been previously stated, the link was removed due to excess profanity in the video. Please do not repost it (or links to any websites hosting it) and kindly conduct all further discussion of moderation with us by email at [email protected] - Serathu
News storys, how to's, IPO tools, the Scammer beware master list, all at.
Link Removed - Serathu ([email protected]) Comming Soon! |

Kenz Rider
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Posted - 2006.08.20 03:59:00 -
[91]
My only remaining curiousities are:
1) If Dentara really scammed ISK 800 billion, I think it may have a material impact on the in-game economy. It will be interesting to see if this is the case.
2) Did Dentara ever share an account? What will be the conclusion of the GM investigation? Is Dentara behind Kal too?
Well after I tend to some in game business over the next few weeks I will be letting my sub go. Glad I was able to see this through to the (more or less) conclusion.
My advice to the "Neils" of the EVE world, trust no one. To those that don't care about the money and just are along for the ride, keep investing.
Not much more for me to add at this point so I think I'll bow out.
gl hf, Kenz
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Kitty O'Shay
Tharsis Security
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:01:00 -
[92]
Originally by: Sir Juri
wake up man, atleast one of the char running EIB is an alt of Cally. He says noone was in on it, but I still think nepthalia EMFI and who knows perhaps Dark (dont be naive) was in on it. And perhaps more ppl.
Well, I think Dentara used DS/Naph/etc. as suckers, more than them being cut in for some of the profit. They gave their help willingly to him, by continuing to post even when they had serious doubts.
DS, had his teeth in the issue like a dog with a bone. He couldn't let go and stop posting, even when he know better.
Naph/EMFI let the audit drag out, even when it was clear that no more info was coming.
They were codependents making excuses for Dentara until the bitten end. But I really don't think they'll be getting a paycheck for their efforts.
There's no way the megalomaniac that made that vid would want help to pull this off. --
1 in 10 chance to win a battleship! |

Mung Lore
Supero Omnia
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:05:00 -
[93]
Pete Wilson is Dentara Rast, Kal D'vogh is Dentara Rast Cally is Dentara Rast
list prob goes on and on and on.
News storys, how to's, IPO tools, the Scammer beware master list, all at.
Link Removed - Serathu ([email protected]) Comming Soon! |

Kerushi
Caldari JuBa Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:06:00 -
[94]
just look at Dentara Rast post history to see he has more old aged chars coming for a new scam
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:06:00 -
[95]
Originally by: Kitty O'Shay
Originally by: Sir Juri
wake up man, atleast one of the char running EIB is an alt of Cally. He says noone was in on it, but I still think nepthalia EMFI and who knows perhaps Dark (dont be naive) was in on it. And perhaps more ppl.
Well, I think Dentara used DS/Naph/etc. as suckers, more than them being cut in for some of the profit. They gave their help willingly to him, by continuing to post even when they had serious doubts.
DS, had his teeth in the issue like a dog with a bone. He couldn't let go and stop posting, even when he know better.
Actually I stopped posting quite a number of times. I mainly got sick of it. The drama bored me to death, and you'll notice there were periods (especially after a lot of the recent drama) where I just gave up.
And of course Dentara would never cut anyone in on the profit. He's too damned egotistical to do that 
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:09:00 -
[96]
Originally by: Kerushi just look at Dentara Rast post history to see he has more old aged chars coming for a new scam

damn need to make a new sig... |

Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:12:00 -
[97]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 04:12:26
Oh and for those interested, rather than flaming on about this now, EMFI has some pretty decent info coming soonÖ. Maybe tomorrow. So stay on your toes, wait, and see whats going to happen. Or join the EMFI channel and discuss...
P.S. I'll give you a taste of the info. Dentara claims the character Cally will be deleted. . More coming as the scam develops 
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:16:00 -
[98]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 04:12:26
Oh and for those interested, rather than flaming on about this now, EMFI has some pretty decent info coming soonÖ. Maybe tomorrow. So stay on your toes, wait, and see whats going to happen. Or join the EMFI channel and discuss...
P.S. I'll give you a taste of the info. Dentara claims the character Cally will be deleted. . More coming as the scam develops 
a video with a bunch of "    pwnage" or good info? well I hope to see it soon:tm
damn need to make a new sig... |

Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:17:00 -
[99]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 04:17:31
Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 04:12:26
Oh and for those interested, rather than flaming on about this now, EMFI has some pretty decent info coming soonÖ. Maybe tomorrow. So stay on your toes, wait, and see whats going to happen. Or join the EMFI channel and discuss...
P.S. I'll give you a taste of the info. Dentara claims the character Cally will be deleted. . More coming as the scam develops 
a video with a bunch of "    pwnage" or good info? well I hope to see it soon:tm
Well its not a video, because its already been discussed in a public channel... so you can ask anyone in the channel.
Its fun stuff though. What will be more interesting will be everyone's reaction to it.
Lets just say that Dentara doesn't really care if people know his plans and thoughts now, considering he has all the ISK 
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:19:00 -
[100]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 04:17:31
Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 04:12:26
Oh and for those interested, rather than flaming on about this now, EMFI has some pretty decent info coming soonÖ. Maybe tomorrow. So stay on your toes, wait, and see whats going to happen. Or join the EMFI channel and discuss...
P.S. I'll give you a taste of the info. Dentara claims the character Cally will be deleted. . More coming as the scam develops 
a video with a bunch of "    pwnage" or good info? well I hope to see it soon:tm
Well its not a video, because its already been discussed in a public channel... so you can ask anyone in the channel.
Its fun stuff though. What will be more interesting will be everyone's reaction to it.
Lets just say that Dentara doesn't really care if people know his plans and thoughts now, considering he has all the ISK 
no clue what channel that be or if I can bother, but if you got time plz relay it
damn need to make a new sig... |

Darkon Gatland
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:20:00 -
[101]
Just watched the video...
What a nice man.....
GBH eh? That's.... nice...
I wasn't going to feel sorry for those who were scammed. But problem is he feels to me like a real criminal who deserves getting locked up.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:20:00 -
[102]
Originally by: Sir Juri
no clue what channel that be or if I can bother, but if you got time plz relay it
EMFI channel ofc .
Anyways, I'm off to get a good night's sleep.
Tomorrow is another day... 
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Macdeth
Ephemeral Misgivings
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:32:00 -
[103]
Hahaha.
As much as I hate people who say "I told you so", this is too much for me to resist.
Originally by: Dentara Rast 2006.07.08 11:22:00
Originally by: Macdeth 2006.07.08 09:53:00 While we're on an alt/main witchhunt, didn't Dentara Rast recently claim that some large loss was something like "less than 0.5% of his total worth", which made his worth ballpark five hundred billion?
Just curious, since Dentara Rast has claimed for at least the couple years I've been aware of him to be rich thanks to his alts though these alts have never been identified.
There shouldn't be more than several dozen individual players with total assets over a few hundred billion, after all... These couldn't be -that- hard to identify.
YES!!! I AM CALLY'S ALT!!! HA HA HA FOOLED YOU ALL!!!!
Among my other great alts, there is Dark Shikari! HippoKing! and lets not forget......
EMFI HIMSELF!!!!
we should demand an alt sub forum!

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Dentara Rast
Satan's Plague
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:35:00 -
[104]
thats right. told everyone but they didnt listen....
Eve Just got Owned
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Treelox
Amarr Storm Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:41:00 -
[105]
Originally by: Kenz Rider
Well after I tend to some in game business over the next few weeks I will be letting my sub go.
it wouldnt be right unless someone said it....
can i have your stuff?
Want to join the Storm? |

Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:42:00 -
[106]
Originally by: Dentara Rast thats right. told everyone but they didnt listen....
Okay, interesting thing is you had a jackpot, but instead of making yourself into a crime lord, you are now just the typical car jacker. EIB could have been milked to the end of the game and you wouldnt have had to do anything if you wanted.
It will be interesting to see if anyone makes themself into a jabba like character.
No discussing moderation. -Kaemonn
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Virtuality
Minmatar Black Omega Security E.R.A
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:44:00 -
[107]
Good job Dentara. This is actually something you can be proud of.
Stairs?
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:47:00 -
[108]
Originally by: Obaspacula
Originally by: Dentara Rast thats right. told everyone but they didnt listen....
Okay, interesting thing is you had a jackpot, but instead of making yourself into a crime lord, you are now just the typical car jacker. EIB could have been milked to the end of the game and you wouldnt have had to do anything if you wanted.
It will be interesting to see if anyone makes themself into a jabba like character.
No discussing moderation. -Kaemonn
you know tbh I dont think anyone in EVE with a trillion in his wallet would hesitate one second to take it all. Bottom line any IPO which so much ISK with a few ppl with access to the wallet, it will get taken, you cant entrust anyone with that much ISK.
damn need to make a new sig... |

Macdeth
Ephemeral Misgivings
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:48:00 -
[109]
Originally by: Dentara Rast thats right. told everyone but they didnt listen....
See, Currin's mistake is that he's out there with protest signs yelling and screaming for attention so therefore everyone ignores him because he's an attention *****. My preference is to say what I have to say and withdraw. People can pay me heed or disregard my words, what they do isn't my responsibility.
You're just another attention *****, who was most definitely revealed as emotionally disturbed back when you went insane over Lordless. Personally, I do believe you're claiming to have scammed isk through EIB/EIBI which you likely brought to the table in the first place since long before EIB/EIBI was formed you also claimed to have a couple hundred billion, but I don't care. The wild ravings of attention *****s aren't all that interesting to anyone with better things to do, so other than scanning through that original thread and now hearing about this one second hand, I've been ignoring all the EIB-related nonsense.
The first post here was for Dark Shikari's benefit, not yours, because he treats all these scams so credulously that I often compose replies to him but delete them without posting since I know they're a fruitless gesture.
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Kerushi
Caldari JuBa Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 04:54:00 -
[110]
Edited by: Kerushi on 20/08/2006 04:54:57
Originally by: Sir Juri
Originally by: Obaspacula
Originally by: Dentara Rast thats right. told everyone but they didnt listen....
Okay, interesting thing is you had a jackpot, but instead of making yourself into a crime lord, you are now just the typical car jacker. EIB could have been milked to the end of the game and you wouldnt have had to do anything if you wanted.
It will be interesting to see if anyone makes themself into a jabba like character.
No discussing moderation. -Kaemonn
you know tbh I dont think anyone in EVE with a trillion in his wallet would hesitate one second to take it all. Bottom line any IPO which so much ISK with a few ppl with access to the wallet, it will get taken, you cant entrust anyone with that much ISK.
if i had that amount of money to invest with, i`d buy all hac bpo`s of good types and then double the price  edit, prolly trippled the price aswell and keep it all legit to double the amount 
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Currin Trading
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Posted - 2006.08.20 05:06:00 -
[111]
Originally by: Dark Shikari So as I post this, I figure I should ask Currin a few questions.
What made you decide to run your scam?
At what point during your scam did you decide to call scam on EIB?
Did you ever think there was a chance EIB wasn't a scam? Be honest here.
The first two of these questions are answered in the story of my scam.
When I first started to look over the EIB back in June, I considered the possibility that it was legitimate. I initially hoped it was legitimate, because if the EIB were not a scam I would hold the record for Eve's biggest scam.
Unfortunately, the more I looked into the EIB, the more I felt it was a scam. Too much about the EIB mirrored the way I would have run a scam, had I the resources available to Cally (2003 chars, graphics design, etc.).
By the time I went public with my suspicions, I was sure it was a scam. When Cally made his first long reply to my accusations, he was so rattled that I became 100% certain of his guilt.
The lunacy of the "events" taking place in July and August provided plenty of extra proof, but it was unnecessary, at least to me. |

Eschwen
Gas Giant Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 05:11:00 -
[112]
Originally by: Dark Shikari What does EMFI have to do with this?
I have 900,000 EMFI shares.
I have zero EIB shares.
There is a reason for this disparity.
Come now Dark, I know you know better than to post this rubbish. Let me do some quick math for you:
You own 900,000 shares of EMFI, out of a total of 10,000,000 shares. This means you personally represent 9% of the fund. Based on the latest EMFI portfolio (and despite EMFI's best efforts to dump stock) the fund currently holds ~8 billion ISK worth of EIBI stock. By definition, this means that approximately 9% of that value is yours.
This currently leaves you with a personal loss of $716,850,000.00 ISK. EIBI paid back about 1/3rd of the original IPO value as dividends before today (mitigating your loss somewhat) but still leaving it in the realm of about a half billion.
If you were to receive a RL statement from EMFI, it would state that you currently own 29.79 shares of EIBI (due to the fact that you 'own' 9% of the 331 shares carried by the fund).
I know this concept does not escape you. Please don't pretend it does.
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Eli Lucidious
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Posted - 2006.08.20 05:25:00 -
[113]
I'm not scared to write I lost big in this.
I liked talking with Cally, but I got owned. Least I only got duped once, wont happen again. Not worth investing in anything anymore.
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Omber Zombie
Gallente Frontier Technologies
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Posted - 2006.08.20 06:01:00 -
[114]
Originally by: Sir Juri
both you and omber needs to never ever speak on behalf of IPO's, especially when you had suspicions but didnt act upon them even if you couldnt loose any ISK but cant break a "deal" in a game about auditing by someone like napthalia/emfi who cant do audits and is most likely in on it, and got a piece of the scam 
1st) WTF do I have to do with this? I have never commented on EIB. The only thing I have done regarding them was not trade their stocks on EGSE while the audit was ongoing. 2nd) I should make public who I decide to invest in? 3rd) This is the 2nd post in here from you referring to me, have I done something to you in the past to hurt you that I should be aware of? ----------------------
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Sir Juri
Caldari Federation of Freedom Fighters Executive Outcomes
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Posted - 2006.08.20 06:16:00 -
[115]
Originally by: Omber Zombie
Originally by: Sir Juri
both you and omber needs to never ever speak on behalf of IPO's, especially when you had suspicions but didnt act upon them even if you couldnt loose any ISK but cant break a "deal" in a game about auditing by someone like napthalia/emfi who cant do audits and is most likely in on it, and got a piece of the scam 
1st) WTF do I have to do with this? I have never commented on EIB. The only thing I have done regarding them was not trade their stocks on EGSE while the audit was ongoing. 2nd) I should make public who I decide to invest in? 3rd) This is the 2nd post in here from you referring to me, have I done something to you in the past to hurt you that I should be aware of?
I was just stating that he is as bad as you!? I was Just pointing out what he did was just as bad as what you did in terms of the SVE scam 
And it was nothing more personal then that. So you can calm down 
damn need to make a new sig... |

Sawani
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Posted - 2006.08.20 06:25:00 -
[116]
Maybe you should be asking exactly whose alt DS is *oops*
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Omber Zombie
Gallente Frontier Technologies
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Posted - 2006.08.20 06:30:00 -
[117]
Actually, no, I won't calm down. You have used my name twice in this thread to illustrate that I am untrustworthy. I didn't defend EIB, I didn't defend SVE either. The only thing I said about SVE was that it was a viable business. Which it was. The fact that it was a scam is the reason I stopped looking at IPO's as I refused to lend my name to something that in theory could be legitimate, but could also be a scam.
Do not use me as a scapegoat, and I won't get ****ed off at you. ----------------------
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Sir Juri
Caldari Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2006.08.20 06:41:00 -
[118]
Edited by: Sir Juri on 20/08/2006 06:41:38
Originally by: Omber Zombie Actually, no, I won't calm down. You have used my name twice in this thread to illustrate that I am untrustworthy. I didn't defend EIB, I didn't defend SVE either. The only thing I said about SVE was that it was a viable business. Which it was. The fact that it was a scam is the reason I stopped looking at IPO's as I refused to lend my name to something that in theory could be legitimate, but could also be a scam.
Do not use me as a scapegoat, and I won't get ****ed off at you.
Sorry but I was questioning your judgement thats it. And making an example (correct?) between you and Dark Now calm down, yes I might have used your name twice dark *cough* omber (joking) but that doesnt mean I hate you and thats good you dont lend your name anymore, now just a few more ppl needs to learn that asswell.
damn need to make a new sig... |

Mecinia Lua
Galactic Express The Guardian Coalition
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Posted - 2006.08.20 06:46:00 -
[119]
It might be interesting what a court of law had to say about this kind of scam. Though inherently not outlawed in the EULA, the EULA does not excuse you from commiting real world crimes.
Thus propositioning children in a MMO can still be a sexual crime in the real world ( just like when they use text messaging to do so. ).
Scamming ISK out of people might as well be a real crime. See he set up a virtual business. Then embezzeled all the funds or most of them. The problem is that ISK have a real world value. CCP sets that value by placing a number of ISK that you can trade for a GTC. Thus in fact you could have considered the scammer to have actually stolen real value worth of services.
I'm not sure how a court would rule upon it, but it certainly would be interesting. I of course only started buying shares a few weeks ago, after looking at the boards and the controversy I had never bought any UEMA or EIBI shares. I just didn't believe it was a safe investment. However those that invested large sums, might have a case in the real world.
I've sat in the EGSEx channel for over a month, at no time have I ever heard any broker or EMFI ever encourage folks to buy EIB shares. They were mutedly quiet about it, which is what also heightened my caution deciding an investment in EIB wasn't worth it. So I'd like to say that calls that Omber Zombie, EMFI Manager etc were in on it seem unfounded to me. EMFI probably should have posted saying that he could not do the audit because of lack of cooperation on the part of EIB ( cally not logging on when he knows an audit was suppose to be underway is a lack of cooperation ). Then he should have allowed others to draw their own conclusions.
Galactic Express Recruitment Post
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Your Main
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:07:00 -
[120]
There are similarities between Dentara, Cally, EMFI Manager, and Naphtalia, wether people choose to notice them or not...  |

Kespii
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:12:00 -
[121]
Originally by: Eschwen
Originally by: Dark Shikari What does EMFI have to do with this?
I have 900,000 EMFI shares.
I have zero EIB shares.
There is a reason for this disparity.
Come now Dark, I know you know better than to post this rubbish. Let me do some quick math for you:
You own 900,000 shares of EMFI, out of a total of 10,000,000 shares. This means you personally represent 9% of the fund. Based on the latest EMFI portfolio (and despite EMFI's best efforts to dump stock) the fund currently holds ~8 billion ISK worth of EIBI stock. By definition, this means that approximately 9% of that value is yours.
This currently leaves you with a personal loss of $716,850,000.00 ISK. EIBI paid back about 1/3rd of the original IPO value as dividends before today (mitigating your loss somewhat) but still leaving it in the realm of about a half billion.
If you were to receive a RL statement from EMFI, it would state that you currently own 29.79 shares of EIBI (due to the fact that you 'own' 9% of the 331 shares carried by the fund).
I know this concept does not escape you. Please don't pretend it does.
uhh dont be a dumba--, I know that DS has atleast 1 billion invested in emfi
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Fitzmaurice
Wildly Unsuccessful Pacifists
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:13:00 -
[122]
Originally by: Your Main There are similarities between Dentara, Cally, EMFI Manager, and Naphtalia, wether people choose to notice them or not... 
Wow I can't believe that someone never thought of creating a forum alt called "Your Main" before. That was a really great idea man.
You're still an idiot, by the way, but good naming.
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Hakzuzu
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:14:00 -
[123]
All I have to say is
Ha Ha Ha Ha
Oh my god, you guys are a bunch of idiots if you think you can make money for doing absolutely nothing!! Oh my god....thank god for Darwin!!
And to put the cherry on top, there was a post from Currin Trader (sp) explaining this exact outcome and basically no one took heed. All I can thank is Darwin because some people and corps are so friggin stupid it isn't even funny.
I know some people were burned....obviously, 700 billion is a lot of isk. But come on people, who cares if he has been in business x amount of years.....you can't make money from nothing. This scam has been going on since the early 1800's but people keep falling for it.
I do feel for the people that this affected but I really, really hope that they learned their lesson.
Hak
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VCBee 360
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:14:00 -
[124]
Originally by: Mecinia Lua Thus propositioning children in a MMO can still be a sexual crime in the real world ( just like when they use text messaging to do so. ).
The difference is, you don't actually own anything in this game legally. CCP owns your isk, ships, POSes and your veld. So the only company that could even possibly instigate legal action relating to ingame assets would be CCP.
They even own my missl
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Jenny Spitfire
Caldari LoneStar Industries Veritas Immortalis
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:19:00 -
[125]
Big scam but somehow didnt feel stylish. May be because all were done in alts. IMHO the scam feels more of an attention scam. Just my 10 ISKs though. --------- In the blindness, a streak fiery thread violently cuts the horizon. Bleeding golden mists, engulfing the blindness from within. Burning the darkness. The touch of dawn. |

Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:38:00 -
[126]
Originally by: Hakzuzu
Oh my god, you guys are a bunch of idiots if you think you can make money for doing absolutely nothing!! Oh my god....thank god for Darwin!!
A little harsh, rich people get richer by the day just doing that, absolutly nothing. Whole corporations and government entities are based on investing, nothing darwinian about this. Unless you take into consideration your schadenfreude writing.
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Mecinia Lua
Galactic Express The Guardian Coalition
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:43:00 -
[127]
Originally by: VCBee 360
Originally by: Mecinia Lua Thus propositioning children in a MMO can still be a sexual crime in the real world ( just like when they use text messaging to do so. ).
The difference is, you don't actually own anything in this game legally. CCP owns your isk, ships, POSes and your veld. So the only company that could even possibly instigate legal action relating to ingame assets would be CCP.
They even own my missl
While I recognize the constraints of the EULA, and agree to them. The fact is no EULA has ever withstood a court test in Europe or the United States. Thus I would not place great faith that it would prevent prosecution. Keep in mind I only said might be a crime, and also that they might could make a case.
Of even greater danger though to the individual is the amount taken could cause others to seek vengeance. Such vengeance may not be limited to virtual outlets, with their phone number out there, it is relatively easy for someone to track them down.
Alfalfa of Our Gang, the Little Rascals, was mugged and killed for 5 dollars and his dog. There are if you convert the ISK to GTC folks here that lost a lot more money than that.
That's the danger of perpetrating such scams, folks don't leave the game when they turn their computers off. Most of us think about what we'll be training next or what we need to do even after we leave the computer screen. Thus for many people MMOs are very real and become in essence an extension of their lives.
Thus there is great danger that someone could seek vengeance in the real world. I hope noone does that, because that too would be a crime, better that they take their case to a lawyer or magistrate than take matters into their own hands. Yes it is possible that a lawyer or magistrate will say that you don't have a case, or that though you might have a case, pursuing it might be more costly than if you just let it go.
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Semblence
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:45:00 -
[128]
When you scam 790 billion ISK, who cares about style?
Can't wait for the sequel, I'm sure DS and all the other mugs have already signed up!
Thanks, EMFI, for posting that absurd email you got from Cally in hospital in response to my post. Shame you couldn't have volunteered a bit more, for example, the screenshots he faked.
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Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:45:00 -
[129]
Originally by: Jenny Spitfire Big scam but somehow didnt feel stylish. May be because all were done in alts. IMHO the scam feels more of an attention scam. Just my 10 ISKs though.
This scam was completly to gain infamy. Nothing more, nothing less; he proved it in that monosolabic video. Only good thing that can come out of this is hopefully some better changes to how investment is handled.
EIB could have become a cornerstone to the eve gameing experience. It was a cool idea, sad to see it die.
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Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 07:50:00 -
[130]
Originally by: Semblence When you scam 790 billion ISK, who cares about style?
Style is the difference between being a thug and kingpin.
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Semblence
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Posted - 2006.08.20 08:02:00 -
[131]
Wallet screenshots, for comparison:
670 billion isk
and
another scammer http://upload.0x1011.org/files/walletbig.jpg
Style over substance...?
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Eschwen
Gas Giant Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 08:06:00 -
[132]
Originally by: Kespii
Originally by: Eschwen
Originally by: Dark Shikari What does EMFI have to do with this?
I have 900,000 EMFI shares.
I have zero EIB shares.
There is a reason for this disparity.
Come now Dark, I know you know better than to post this rubbish. Let me do some quick math for you:
You own 900,000 shares of EMFI, out of a total of 10,000,000 shares. This means you personally represent 9% of the fund. Based on the latest EMFI portfolio (and despite EMFI's best efforts to dump stock) the fund currently holds ~8 billion ISK worth of EIBI stock. By definition, this means that approximately 9% of that value is yours.
This currently leaves you with a personal loss of $716,850,000.00 ISK. EIBI paid back about 1/3rd of the original IPO value as dividends before today (mitigating your loss somewhat) but still leaving it in the realm of about a half billion.
If you were to receive a RL statement from EMFI, it would state that you currently own 29.79 shares of EIBI (due to the fact that you 'own' 9% of the 331 shares carried by the fund).
I know this concept does not escape you. Please don't pretend it does.
uhh dont be a dumba--, I know that DS has atleast 1 billion invested in emfi
Huh? Please for you to be translating the point you are making here? Or did the point of my post completely escape you?
DS appears to be making a (rather erroneous) statement that he has no investment in the EIB(I). Through his investment with EMFI he in fact does have his own personal money invested in the EIB, and therefore his claim of having "zero EIB shares" is false. Was my post that hard to understand? Perhaps DS can explain it to you when he wakes up.
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Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 08:07:00 -
[133]
Edited by: Obaspacula on 20/08/2006 08:10:53
Originally by: Semblence Wallet screenshots, for comparison:
670 billion isk
and
another scammer http://upload.0x1011.org/files/walletbig.jpg
Style over substance...?
Style every time, if you get style and substance.. well then you would be a god. Its a large number but it feels like a gorilla took it by force.
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Ezoran DuBlaidd
Minmatar
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Posted - 2006.08.20 08:46:00 -
[134]
Originally by: Dentara Rast It wasnt going to be a scam until all that heat came.... which incidently your started...
Thanks anyways Currin, you helped me make the decision.
And just a correction on my part. EIB was not the scam. I scammed the EIB and the public. Im just a pirate at heart 
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and you died of a heart attack.
and you're going to prison shortly.
anything else to add to the laundry list of out and out "truths" you keep spewing out?
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Ferrosa
Gallente Lyonesse Inc.
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Posted - 2006.08.20 09:09:00 -
[135]
Originally by: Semblence Wallet screenshots, for comparison:
670 billion isk
and
another scammer http://upload.0x1011.org/files/walletbig.jpg
Style over substance...?
Wow, how can u afford that very nice megathron... Oh, wait  Official broker at the EvE Galactic Stock Exchange |

maGz
The Priory
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Posted - 2006.08.20 09:41:00 -
[136]
Originally by: Jenny Spitfire Big scam but somehow didnt feel stylish. May be because all were done in alts. IMHO the scam feels more of an attention scam. Just my 10 ISKs though.
QFT.
This could have been sooo cool, but turned out to be sooo lame because of the attention-whoring  ________________
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Gaius Sejanus
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2006.08.20 09:44:00 -
[137]
Quote: Through his investment with EMFI he in fact does have his own personal money invested in the EIB,
No, he has his money invested in EMFI.
Quote: and therefore his claim of having "zero EIB shares" is false.
Your definition of owning a share could stand some revision. EMFI works just like a mutual fund in the real world. Investing in a mutual fund does not give you stock ownership. You do not, for example, have the right to vote with your stock because you DO NOT OWN ANY STOCK.
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Tyrrax Thorrk
Amarr Umbra Congregatio Interstellar Alcohol Conglomerate
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Posted - 2006.08.20 09:53:00 -
[138]
Funny stuff 
But yea, 790 billion ISK is a lot, but somehow i don't find it all that interesting, none of the style of GH-SC, none of the storytelling of morbor or currin, none of the originality of morbor (not that there was much of it there either)..
All we're really left with of interest is that Dark Shikari sure shat all over himself in this thread and that some unnamed rich people are less rich now.
How about some names then Dentara ? cmon entertain the masses.
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.20 10:09:00 -
[139]
bANZORED for 6 days and 20 hours for posting a link saying eve got owned... 
The ISD are powerful mkay?
I
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.20 10:13:00 -
[140]
Originally by: Jenny Spitfire Big scam but somehow didnt feel stylish. May be because all were done in alts. IMHO the scam feels more of an attention scam. Just my 10 ISKs though.
This scam didnt require style. Im 790b isk better off. ** Correction 789,900,000,000 isk better off 
My ships will have all the style they need 
All this scam needed was me posting a video. A real video of me looking into everyones eyes laughing at you all. Pure sexeh.
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IDesert FoxI
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Posted - 2006.08.20 10:16:00 -
[141]
Currin, you have made the market discussions area very interesting for the past few months. I did enjoy reading your tale of currin trading (nearly got me with that one ).
I just can't help but wonder how much you had to do with this. I am sorry for those who lost money, and those who defended Cally. Im still yet to decide if Currin was warning of the bank or just attacking it 
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Chribba
Otherworld Enterprises Otherworld Empire
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Posted - 2006.08.20 10:27:00 -
[142]
A lot of ISK indeed. That could get a lucky carebear a decent stack of Veldspar 
And off topic, does this mean that the old Frontier mission - 'Assassinate Dentara Rast' actually has some sort of link to the present time? - Linkage
-SNIP- Assassinate Dentara Rast
When: From late August 3250 (hit takes place early December) News: Frontier News (report on Tiliala Treaty talks at Exioce) Where: Anywhere BBS Message: Friends of the Valhallan Democratic Peace Party wish to arrange a prolonged holiday... Prerequisites: None? Reward: 50,000 Credits, a lot of adverse press and being the subject of a manhunt! There is a civil war taking place in the system of Tiliala (-4,-1), with the Dictator and leader of the Valhallan Democratic Peace Party, Augustus Checkin, being under threat from the Valhallan Liberation Front. 'Friends' of the ruling party put out a contract on the leader of the Valhallan Liberation Army (the armed wing of the VLF), Dentara Rast.
Over the next few months, reports continue on the progress of the conflict, and it looks like there might be the possibility of a peace deal. One of the rebel leaders meets with an 'accident,' and Dentara Rast swears vengeance. Hostilities increase once more. By now, the Great Powers are taking an interest, in no small part due to the chance discovery of Tantalum (an exceptionally rare and valuable metal) on the planet. By the time that you have to carry out the contract, it is looking like there may be a peace deal on the table.
Unlike other assassinations, you must destroy the ship Rast is travelling on before it hyperspaces. If you don't, she is assumed to have escaped - even if you blow the ship away after it emerges from hyperspace. You will fail the mission. In plot terms, I think the flight was supposed to be an internal one to the planet Democracy in the same system.
Due to your actions, hostilities increase once more, with the rebels refusing to talk peace until the assassin (you) is brought to justice. You hit just about every one of the Journals, with your name, ship details and location being printed over the next few months. All of the authorities put out a contract on you, so you may want to sell your ship...
While all of this dodging the authorities may become a little annoying, they eventually get sick of looking for you, and all claim credit for your death. You may find this news particularly amusing if you kept your ship, as you will still be alive! -SNIP-
Elite(TM) 4TW!
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Sir Juri
Caldari Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2006.08.20 10:33:00 -
[143]
Originally by: IDesert FoxI Currin, you have made the market discussions area very interesting for the past few months. I did enjoy reading your tale of currin trading (nearly got me with that one ).
I just can't help but wonder how much you had to do with this. I am sorry for those who lost money, and those who defended Cally. Im still yet to decide if Currin was warning of the bank or just attacking it 
Some ppl including Cally says its because of Currin and others the scam happen, but tbh thats lame and stupid of everyone to think.
This was a scam he stole all the ISK and thats it. This was most likely planned from the begining and thanks to all the accusations he couldnt keep milking it as ppl would withdraw their investments to be on the safe side. And he perhaps didnt get enough new investments, that is essential in a pyramid scheme. So he he bailed took what he had and by dooing so pulled off the biggest heist in EVE right?
So whatever/whoever Currin is and what his objectives and motivations are if EIB was legit it wouldnt matter how many accusations were floating around. I think Currin like Cally (perhaps same person? ) both have a big ego and the EIB scam was bigger then the SVE one and Currin wanted to destroy his scam or take the glory for beeing the one discovering so he could get more attention then his own scam yielded. Bah doesnt matter, point is Cally created a scam and pulled it off, he didnt scam cause his feeling were hurt
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Jenny Spitfire
Caldari LoneStar Industries Veritas Immortalis
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Posted - 2006.08.20 10:41:00 -
[144]
Edited by: Jenny Spitfire on 20/08/2006 10:43:01
Originally by: Sir Juri So whatever/whoever Currin is and what his objectives and motivations are if EIB was legit it wouldnt matter how many accusations were floating around. I think Currin like Cally (perhaps same person? ) both have a big ego and the EIB scam was bigger then the SVE one and Currin wanted to destroy his scam or take the glory for beeing the one discovering so he could get more attention then his own scam yielded. Bah doesnt matter, point is Cally created a scam and pulled it off, he didnt scam cause his feeling were hurt
I think Currin and Cally/Dentara are different person. Currin made a fuss because if Cally's scam happened, Currin's scam would be shadowed by Cally's. We think alike except for the same person part but who knows. >_< --------- In the blindness, a streak fiery thread violently cuts the horizon. Bleeding golden mists, engulfing the blindness from within. Burning the darkness. The touch of dawn. |

Sir Juri
Caldari Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2006.08.20 11:00:00 -
[145]
Originally by: Jenny Spitfire Edited by: Jenny Spitfire on 20/08/2006 10:43:01
Originally by: Sir Juri So whatever/whoever Currin is and what his objectives and motivations are if EIB was legit it wouldnt matter how many accusations were floating around. I think Currin like Cally (perhaps same person? ) both have a big ego and the EIB scam was bigger then the SVE one and Currin wanted to destroy his scam or take the glory for beeing the one discovering so he could get more attention then his own scam yielded. Bah doesnt matter, point is Cally created a scam and pulled it off, he didnt scam cause his feeling were hurt
I think Currin and Cally/Dentara are different person. Currin made a fuss because if Cally's scam happened, Currin's scam would be shadowed by Cally's. We think alike except for the same person part but who knows. >_<
It was meant as a joke but again who knows  
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Itzena
Amarr OtakuDyne Corporation
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Posted - 2006.08.20 11:13:00 -
[146]
Originally by: Mecinia Lua While I recognize the constraints of the EULA, and agree to them. The fact is no EULA has ever withstood a court test in Europe or the United States.
Wrong. -- I want my people to reclaim their rightful place in the galaxy... I want a rebirth of glory, a renaissance of power... I want us to be what we used to be. |

dailyhazard
Caldari Unauthorised.
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Posted - 2006.08.20 11:22:00 -
[147]
Edited by: dailyhazard on 20/08/2006 11:22:48 this was pretty good work tbh. Woot for never running out of isk, no matter what you do. :] ps: i am a dentara rast alt too 
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babyblue
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Posted - 2006.08.20 11:44:00 -
[148]
As my corp currently holds 3% of EMFI shares, I would like an official statement from EMFI on how they intend to mitigate their exposure to this scam and also an explaination as to why their exposure is so large despite the HIGH risk nature of the investment, according to their latest balance sheet. I also want to know what procedures they are going to implement to help prevent this kind of thing happening in future.
I still have confidence in EMFI, however with their shrinking portfolio I am wondering whether it is going to make more sense for me to invest in their blue chips directly, rather than expose myself to more scams like this in future.
As for the scam itself, I have nothing but contempt for the perpitrator, given that much of the cash invested may well have been hard earned and quite possibly represents many months of effort from all of those players involved, my stake-by-proxy (EMFI) included.
I also wish that some people would grow up a little and try to contribute more than just their ego to the discussion, the scammer included. We are trying to build something positive here (a viable stock market), so lets have some positive ideas on how to proceed in future. This game is not purely a shafting competition, despite what some people here seem to think.
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Berrik Radhok
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:00:00 -
[149]
Well done Dentara. With that much isk you could afford to buy a pretty nice house 
(though honestly if I were you I'd buy a big rack of T2 BPOs and live off the profits forever) Sig removed, inappropriate content - Cortes |

Ferrosa
Gallente Lyonesse Inc.
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:07:00 -
[150]
I've found on some websites that people are selling 1B isk for 160 $ ...
That gives Dentara: 780*160$ = 124800 $ to spend.
nice way to make a living, how much time did he put into it?
I'll leave it to you guys to calculate how much he makes a month then 
Everyone grasping the seriousness of the situation here, and how not cool this scam is. I have totally no respect for him, and I would love it when CCP makes his ban even longer 
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newsreader
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:11:00 -
[151]
why would they make his ban any longer? although as stated already using death as an excuse is exceptionaly lame it isnt against the eula and niether is anything else he has done is it?
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Ferrosa
Gallente Lyonesse Inc.
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:20:00 -
[152]
Originally by: Chribba A lot of ISK indeed. That could get a lucky carebear a decent stack of Veldspar 
And off topic, does this mean that the old Frontier mission - 'Assassinate Dentara Rast' actually has some sort of link to the present time? - Linkage
-SNIP- Assassinate Dentara Rast
When: From late August 3250 (hit takes place early December) News: Frontier News (report on Tiliala Treaty talks at Exioce) Where: Anywhere BBS Message: Friends of the Valhallan Democratic Peace Party wish to arrange a prolonged holiday... Prerequisites: None? Reward: 50,000 Credits, a lot of adverse press and being the subject of a manhunt! There is a civil war taking place in the system of Tiliala (-4,-1), with the Dictator and leader of the Valhallan Democratic Peace Party, Augustus Checkin, being under threat from the Valhallan Liberation Front. 'Friends' of the ruling party put out a contract on the leader of the Valhallan Liberation Army (the armed wing of the VLF), Dentara Rast.
Over the next few months, reports continue on the progress of the conflict, and it looks like there might be the possibility of a peace deal. One of the rebel leaders meets with an 'accident,' and Dentara Rast swears vengeance. Hostilities increase once more. By now, the Great Powers are taking an interest, in no small part due to the chance discovery of Tantalum (an exceptionally rare and valuable metal) on the planet. By the time that you have to carry out the contract, it is looking like there may be a peace deal on the table.
Unlike other assassinations, you must destroy the ship Rast is travelling on before it hyperspaces. If you don't, she is assumed to have escaped - even if you blow the ship away after it emerges from hyperspace. You will fail the mission. In plot terms, I think the flight was supposed to be an internal one to the planet Democracy in the same system.
Due to your actions, hostilities increase once more, with the rebels refusing to talk peace until the assassin (you) is brought to justice. You hit just about every one of the Journals, with your name, ship details and location being printed over the next few months. All of the authorities put out a contract on you, so you may want to sell your ship...
While all of this dodging the authorities may become a little annoying, they eventually get sick of looking for you, and all claim credit for your death. You may find this news particularly amusing if you kept your ship, as you will still be alive! -SNIP-
Elite(TM) 4TW!
I personally like this one better:
Assassinate the Assassin of Dentara Rast
When: March 3251 (hit takes place April 3251) News: Every journal except Universal Scientist Where: Anywhere BBS Message: BOUNTY OFFERED for the assassin of the Valhallan Liberation Army leader Dentara Rast Alternative BBS Message: WANTED Dead or Alive... Prerequisites: Not being the assassin of Dentara Rast! Reward: 50,000 Credits Following the unfortunate demise of the Valhallan Liberation Army leader Dentara Rast, the big powers put out a contract on the assassin responsible in order to persuade the VLA to return to peace talks. Tactics are exactly the same as for the Rast contract. Doing this mission may enhance your standing with the major authorities.
In case you were trying to work out the logistics of killing yourself, but still being in a position to receive your reward should note that the authorities are not stupid enough to give you this contract if you killed Rast - they do notice what you do.
lol  Official broker at the EvE Galactic Stock Exchange |

Berrik Radhok
GoonFleet GoonSwarm
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:22:00 -
[153]
Welcome to the dustbin of history, Istvaan. I hope this scam makes the gaming magazines, because it's truely the biggest ever.
If he really wants to make his mark, then he could use the cash to crash the trit market and make it cost more than mega. Nothing would make people remember his name better than months of stupidly high prices. Sig removed, inappropriate content - Cortes |

Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:26:00 -
[154]
Originally by: Gaius Sejanus
Quote: Through his investment with EMFI he in fact does have his own personal money invested in the EIB,
No, he has his money invested in EMFI.
Quote: and therefore his claim of having "zero EIB shares" is false.
Your definition of owning a share could stand some revision. EMFI works just like a mutual fund in the real world. Investing in a mutual fund does not give you stock ownership. You do not, for example, have the right to vote with your stock because you DO NOT OWN ANY STOCK.
Correct.
From what I've heard, EMFI has some very good plans in place to deal with the problem even if Kal doesn't refund investors their money as Dentara said he would.
I'm not worried.
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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babyblue
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:27:00 -
[155]
Originally by: Dark Shikari
From what I've heard, EMFI has some very good plans in place to deal with the problem even if Kal doesn't refund investors their money as Dentara said he would.
I'm not worried.
I'm not too worried either to be honest DS. I just would appreciate a statement to put my mind at rest.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 12:28:00 -
[156]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 12:28:38
Originally by: babyblue
Originally by: Dark Shikari
From what I've heard, EMFI has some very good plans in place to deal with the problem even if Kal doesn't refund investors their money as Dentara said he would.
I'm not worried.
I'm not too worried either to be honest DS. I just would appreciate a statement to put my mind at rest.
I was talking to him last night before I went to sleep. He said he was really tired and didn't want to post, and said that he'd probaby post something today instead.
Also note that EMFI kept the listed "value" of his EIBI shares low, at 15 million. This means that even though EMFI had absolutely tons of them, it was a mere 8 billion ISK, which could be recouped with a single month of not paying dividends even if all EMFI's plans for recouping the money otherwise failed.
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Kal D'vogh
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Posted - 2006.08.20 13:04:00 -
[157]
So I, like everyone else was fooled.
Well just goes to show, that even when you know someone for years in EVE, loyalty doesn't even come into it when personal gain is involved.
Thank you Cally/Dentara. You have just made me lose all confidence in people I trust from EVE.
I hope you enjoy your score. Thank you for not clearing out the EIB altogether and leaving just enough to cover the little people. And of course leaving the books in such a mess it's like a second ******* job. You truly are a bastard.
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Gibmundur
Amarr Celestial Apocalypse
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Posted - 2006.08.20 13:25:00 -
[158]
any urls to that vidoe ?
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EMFi Manager
EvE Mutual Fund Inc.
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Posted - 2006.08.20 13:29:00 -
[159]
Originally by: Gibmundur any urls to that vidoe ?
It has been removed by mods, and people posting URL's are getting warnings. Use your own creativity to find the Vid we are talking about.
Alt of Naphtalia
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Salazar N'terre
Caldari Intergalactic Combined Technologies
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Posted - 2006.08.20 13:33:00 -
[160]
trader's lounge has a link. "People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do." "Laugh and EVE laughs with you. Cry and EVE laughs louder."
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Gibmundur
Amarr Celestial Apocalypse
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Posted - 2006.08.20 13:51:00 -
[161]
Found it
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Tamneah
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Posted - 2006.08.20 13:57:00 -
[162]
Originally by: Gibmundur Found it
Smart move 
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EMFi Manager
EvE Mutual Fund Inc.
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Posted - 2006.08.20 14:03:00 -
[163]
Originally by: Tamneah
Originally by: Gibmundur Found it
Smart move 
Please don't hint that it is possible to find it!
Alt of Naphtalia
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Gibmundur
Amarr Celestial Apocalypse
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Posted - 2006.08.20 14:06:00 -
[164]

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Pirlouit
Forum Moderator Interstellar Services Department

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Posted - 2006.08.20 14:10:00 -
[165]
Dear all, As some people have found out, any links, wether indirect or direct or hints about where to get that Cally's confession video will be removed because it contains profanity. Any poster of such links of information will possibly face a warning for it. - Pirlouit.
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Naphtalia
Millennium E.R.A
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Posted - 2006.08.20 14:14:00 -
[166]
Originally by: Pirlouit Dear all, As some people have found out, any links, wether indirect or direct or hints about where to get that Cally's confession video will be removed because it contains profanity. Any poster of such links of information will possibly face a warning for it. - Pirlouit.
Thanks for Clarifying, good job keeping this thread clean.. and... you got mail.
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Kareltje
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Posted - 2006.08.20 14:31:00 -
[167]
lol, I won't link to the movie, but I did find it. To my surprise, I recognized the guy 
If you send me an eve-mail and 50 mil, I'll reply with info I'm not allowed to post on these forums 
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Indomitus Rex
Amarr Imperial Academy
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Posted - 2006.08.20 14:50:00 -
[168]
All I have to say is. . .told ya so.
For anyone that saved money because they listened to me, a nice ISK donation would be very welcome.
And for Argenton, DS, and the rest of you half-wits. . .have fun eatin' crow. Deutschland. |

Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:01:00 -
[169]
Originally by: Indomitus Rex All I have to say is. . .told ya so.
For anyone that saved money because they listened to me, a nice ISK donation would be very welcome.
And for Argenton, DS, and the rest of you half-wits. . .have fun eatin' crow.
I always find it intelligent when someone thinks their crapshot guess was any better then anyone else's they deserve a reward.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:02:00 -
[170]
Originally by: Pirlouit Dear all, As some people have found out, any links, wether indirect or direct or hints about where to get that Cally's confession video will be removed because it contains profanity. Any poster of such links of information will possibly face a warning for it. - Pirlouit.
What if someone posts a bleeped-out version of Dentara's vid?
Will they get cookies?

--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Fitzmaurice
Wildly Unsuccessful Pacifists
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:12:00 -
[171]
Originally by: Dark Shikari
What if someone posts a bleeped-out version of Dentara's vid?
Will they get cookies?

hmm...wouldn't that just sound like one long bleep? like a tv test pattern? or like an eminem video on mtv?
cookies ftw though. 
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Argenton Sayvers
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:18:00 -
[172]
Edited by: Argenton Sayvers on 20/08/2006 15:23:43 If you scam another 790b, you will actually be the richest person in eve. But i guess like many people here, you can be famous by just being number 2. Oh and thanks for giving me my 20b back, that would actually have set me back a bit ;)
Couldnt really care less about 650m, but all this fake RL drama turned the investment sector into something ... sad. I can live with 95% scam ratio, but this RL nonsense has to stop.
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Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:28:00 -
[173]
Edited by: Obaspacula on 20/08/2006 15:30:05
Originally by: Ferrosa I've found on some websites that people are selling 1B isk for 160 $ ...
That gives Dentara: 780*160$ = 124800 $ to spend.
nice way to make a living, how much time did he put into it?
I'll leave it to you guys to calculate how much he makes a month then 
Everyone grasping the seriousness of the situation here, and how not cool this scam is. I have totally no respect for him, and I would love it when CCP makes his ban even longer 
If he starts another scam in 6 months like he said he could theoretically make 200 thousand dollars every year, or under a couple years. Thats a pretty good income if you ask me. Thats only a few thousand players that need to buy that isk as well, an easy sale.
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The Slayer
Caldari Millennium E.R.A
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:32:00 -
[174]
Gotta appreciate a good scam when it comes along, specially when it dupes so many people. Bravo. __________________________________
Your Dual 250mm Prototype I Gauss Gun perfectly strikes Estamel Tharchon, wrecking for 187.6 damage.
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Hardin
Amarr Imperial Dreams Curatores Veritatis Alliance
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:53:00 -
[175]
All that money will runi his life... He wont be able to trust any of his friends. Best if he gives it to charity and keeps his job at McDonalds... ------------------------------ Hardin's Blog (BACK UP!)
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Pete Wilson
Gallente Center for Advanced Studies
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:57:00 -
[176]
Originally by: Obaspacula Edited by: Obaspacula on 20/08/2006 15:30:05
Originally by: Ferrosa I've found on some websites that people are selling 1B isk for 160 $ ...
That gives Dentara: 780*160$ = 124800 $ to spend.
nice way to make a living, how much time did he put into it?
I'll leave it to you guys to calculate how much he makes a month then 
Everyone grasping the seriousness of the situation here, and how not cool this scam is. I have totally no respect for him, and I would love it when CCP makes his ban even longer 
If he starts another scam in 6 months like he said he could theoretically make 200 thousand dollars every year, or under a couple years. Thats a pretty good income if you ask me. Thats only a few thousand players that need to buy that isk as well, an easy sale.
I believe the other scam is already underway.
Cally lives on as Kal D'vogh 
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vyperpit
Gallente Yes no maybe - i dont know
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Posted - 2006.08.20 15:59:00 -
[177]
DUDE BUY ALL THe T2 BCU BPOs then put them in for 1 year reserch, **** over the caldari race [most of eve is caldari]
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.20 16:07:00 -
[178]
I would gladly 'donate' it to a Gallente NPC corporation (ISK SINK FTW!!!) should I be installed as the new Gallente President - Dentara Rast that is. Lets draw the elections to a conclusion 
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Naphtalia
Millennium E.R.A
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Posted - 2006.08.20 16:14:00 -
[179]
Originally by: Kieli Rast I would gladly 'donate' it to a Gallente NPC corporation (ISK SINK FTW!!!) should I be installed as the new Gallente President - Dentara Rast that is. Lets draw the elections to a conclusion 
/me thinks of the Gallente Federation scamming Rast out of his iskies by promissing to fix the the elections but spending it on the campaign of their own president instead.
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maGz
The Priory
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Posted - 2006.08.20 16:26:00 -
[180]
Originally by: Naphtalia
Originally by: Kieli Rast I would gladly 'donate' it to a Gallente NPC corporation (ISK SINK FTW!!!) should I be installed as the new Gallente President - Dentara Rast that is. Lets draw the elections to a conclusion 
/me thinks of the Gallente Federation scamming Rast out of his iskies by promissing to fix the the elections but spending it on the campaign of their own president instead.
Good idea  ________________
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HippoKing
Caldari Beagle Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 16:37:00 -
[181]
So, for someone not paying attention who doesn't want to read the whole forum, what's going on?
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.20 16:45:00 -
[182]
Dentara Rast/Cally/me just scammed 790 billion isk
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Mung Lore
Supero Omnia
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Posted - 2006.08.20 16:48:00 -
[183]
Edited by: Mung Lore on 20/08/2006 16:50:33 Edited by: Mung Lore on 20/08/2006 16:49:31 Dentara Rast is Pete Wilson as stated in the video Kal D'vogh is Cally as stated by Pete Wilson Cally Is Dentara Rast and Kal D'vogh is Dentara Rast
5 min sum up
1) Cally stated EIB 2) A few months later, when on a trip 2) 2 weeks after that, was in a bus cras 3) Then he died 4) then he came back from the dead and said EIB was a scam, there was a video but can't place were it is... (bio) 5) now everyone is saying oh well so it happened aain and now Currin Trading is on a ego trip (kinda not) becouse he called it 2 months ago.
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Matori Kar
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Posted - 2006.08.20 16:55:00 -
[184]
Just a little something odd for you 
Mr. Dentara Rast has been boasting about his wealth for a few months now, did no one ask where it came from? :
http://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=356791
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Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 17:03:00 -
[185]
What a ego maniac. 
Linkage
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Eschwen
Gas Giant Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 17:28:00 -
[186]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 12:27:03
Originally by: Gaius Sejanus
Quote: Through his investment with EMFI he in fact does have his own personal money invested in the EIB,
No, he has his money invested in EMFI.
Quote: and therefore his claim of having "zero EIB shares" is false.
Your definition of owning a share could stand some revision. EMFI works just like a mutual fund in the real world. Investing in a mutual fund does not give you stock ownership. You do not, for example, have the right to vote with your stock because you DO NOT OWN ANY STOCK.
Correct.
From what I've heard, EMFI has some very good plans in place to deal with the problem even if Kal doesn't refund investors their money as Dentara said he would.
I'm not worried.
Fair enough.
DS gave his money to someone else so they could invest it in the EIB. Which of course means that DS didn't invest in the EIB and has no financial stake in it. Because someone else did it. With his money.
Gotcha. 
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Shassandra
Gallente Garoun Investment Bank
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Posted - 2006.08.20 17:33:00 -
[187]
Originally by: Obaspacula What a ego maniac. 
Linkage
I really like this movie actually. Great music!
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Matori Kar
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Posted - 2006.08.20 17:51:00 -
[188]
Originally by: Obaspacula What a ego maniac. 
Linkage
Am pretty sure this is old..
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Indomitus Rex
Amarr Imperial Academy
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Posted - 2006.08.20 18:32:00 -
[189]
Originally by: Obaspacula
Originally by: Indomitus Rex All I have to say is. . .told ya so.
For anyone that saved money because they listened to me, a nice ISK donation would be very welcome.
And for Argenton, DS, and the rest of you half-wits. . .have fun eatin' crow.
I always find it intelligent when someone thinks their crapshot guess was any better then anyone else's they deserve a reward.
Yeah, maybe because my crapshot guess was WAY before anyone else's and I backed it up with logical arguments. Any person with an average IQ could see that the possibility for the EIB to be a scam was HUGE.
I love how we had all these forum warriors coming out defending Cally and all IPOs in general. Nevermind the fact that all but maybe 3 IPOs have been scams.
I also was the one saying that Dentara and others were just alts of Cally coming to EIB's defense. That was fairly obvious too tho so no big thing there.
So, again. . .the IPO market is BROKEN. It's crap. If you value your ISK do something else with it, otherwise you're just passing it off to some tool who will then think it's uber-cool to make a video of himself to brag. Deutschland. |

Halkin
Caldari Euphoria Released Euphoria Unleashed
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Posted - 2006.08.20 18:36:00 -
[190]
Edited by: Halkin on 20/08/2006 18:37:02
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Obaspacula
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Posted - 2006.08.20 18:56:00 -
[191]
Originally by: Indomitus Rex
Yeah, maybe because my crapshot guess was WAY before anyone else's and I backed it up with logical arguments. Any person with an average IQ could see that the possibility for the EIB to be a scam was HUGE.
I love how we had all these forum warriors coming out defending Cally and all IPOs in general. Nevermind the fact that all but maybe 3 IPOs have been scams.
I also was the one saying that Dentara and others were just alts of Cally coming to EIB's defense. That was fairly obvious too tho so no big thing there.
So, again. . .the IPO market is BROKEN. It's crap. If you value your ISK do something else with it, otherwise you're just passing it off to some tool who will then think it's uber-cool to make a video of himself to brag.
Asides from your "I told you so" finger wagging, I agree with you.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 20:15:00 -
[192]
Originally by: Eschwen
Fair enough.
DS gave his money to someone else so they could invest it in the EIB. Which of course means that DS didn't invest in the EIB and has no financial stake in it. Because someone else did it. With his money.
Gotcha. 
If it doesn't affect my wallet whether EIB lived or died, I have no stake in it.
You can spin that all you want, but that doesn't change the facts.
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.20 20:16:00 -
[193]
Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 20:16:30
Originally by: Indomitus Rex
I love how we had all these forum warriors coming out defending Cally and all IPOs in general. Nevermind the fact that all but maybe 3 IPOs have been scams.
If I recall correctly, only 2 out of ~15-20 IPOs ever listed on the EGSE were scams.
Since the average return is quite high (50-100% or more), the risk is acceptable.
In fact, without the risk, the reward wouldn't be that high.
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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vyperpit
Gallente Yes no maybe - i dont know
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Posted - 2006.08.20 20:21:00 -
[194]
any body who is stupid enough not to know how to invest their own money should loose it, what happened here was someone smarter than you lot took your isk. all i can say is good job.
one other thing all should note, time is a factor in eve ipos , they may not be scams to start with, but given enough time someone will run away with your isk
take ur moneys out of all shares, and run. maybe invest your own isk
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Fitzmaurice
Wildly Unsuccessful Pacifists
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Posted - 2006.08.20 20:25:00 -
[195]
I have attempted to transcribe the video for those of you who are non-native English speakers and are having trouble with the accent. Of course, I'm a Canadian, so I may have got some of it wrong. There are a few parts with question marks (??) when I really cannot tell what CallyRast is saying.
Thanks to Naphtalia for making this a PG-13 version, so that I can post the link here. At least, I think I will be able to. 
EIB Confession
I cannot figure out the word wrap for eve-files. When I uploaded it, it was word-wrapped. My recommendation is to download it, and then put it in WordPad and wrap it there.
Cheers!
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Soviet Bear
Caldari
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Posted - 2006.08.20 20:45:00 -
[196]
That is quite a staggering amount of ISK. Makes me almost happy to be a poor miner, far removed fro such dealings.
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Eschwen
Gas Giant Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.20 20:50:00 -
[197]
Originally by: Dark Shikari
Originally by: Eschwen
Fair enough.
DS gave his money to someone else so they could invest it in the EIB. Which of course means that DS didn't invest in the EIB and has no financial stake in it. Because someone else did it. With his money.
Gotcha. 
If it doesn't affect my wallet whether EIB lived or died, I have no stake in it.
You can spin that all you want, but that doesn't change the facts.
So, by this logic, anyone who lost money through direct ownership of EIBI stock but who also maintains a diversified personal portfolio that will (in time) cover the EIB loss essentially had no stake?
There's no spin here, Dark. Your position is protected through diversity, thanks to EMFI's holdings. Any smart investor, in Eve or in the real world, is going to do the very same thing. Just because a loss is going to be covered by other earnings over time doesn't mean you didn't have a stake.
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Dagam
Dagam Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 22:46:00 -
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Edited by: Dagam on 20/08/2006 22:55:44 I don't see why Dentara Rast with his 800 billion isk, and the billionaires he stole from with much less isk, is somehow a more just distribution of wealth than a distribution in which he didn't scam. If anything, scamming makes it more unjust if not unaffected. I don't see why a rich person deserves being scammed from more than a poor person. If scamming is wrong, it's wrong no matter if the victim is rich or poor. If scamming is okay (like you argue), it's okay to steal from someone who just started the game and doesn't know any better; because he was scammed, he deserved to lose it.
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babyblue
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Posted - 2006.08.20 22:54:00 -
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Edited by: babyblue on 20/08/2006 22:56:46
Originally by: Argenton Sayvers
And i think that most of what you said has no relation to this discussion. Some forms of betrayel of trust are bad for the game. YOu undock, and CONCORD randomly blows you to pieces. "Lolz pwned, your fault". You have to trust game mechanics, else it becomes rather pointless.
I don't agree. What you are suggesting on a really basic level is that when I get out of bed in the morning I "trust" that gravity will pull my feet to the floor. That isn't trust, unless you want to start an Epistemological debate, which I'm sure you don't.
Originally by: Argenton Sayvers
BUT this entire scam was not a case of basic trust. We are talking about a bank here. Were people sent out money to someone else, out of their own free will. In the hopes of getting more money back. We are not talking about newbs, we are talking about billionaires.
Yes I agree (I didn't invest in EIB). Most people who play the stock market here do so because they don't have the time or inclination to make their ISK work for them and don't want to blow it up in PvP and also they may consider a working stock market is a good thing. It gives companies the chance to generate capital for grand plans or business ideas and it can give investors profits. In theory, it should benefit all of us. But everyone knows the value of stocks can rise as well as fall and everyone knows that every IPO is a possible scam. I'm not suggesting it should be risk free. IRL the only relatively risk free investments are government bonds and they don't pay out so well.
Originally by: Argenton Sayvers
Those kinds of people who knew how to make a fortune. Thats what people ment when they mention Darwinism. Someone who gives his billions to a scammer doesnt deserve them in the first place. The scammer is just correcting the obviously injust distribution of wealth.
No that isn't true at all. Fortune making in Eve happens through chance (BPO lottery), or through hard work (mining, building) or having a good eye in the markets (trading). Only one of those you could argue was an unjust distribution of wealth. Ironically, if unjust distibutions are a problem, we now have one of the most unjust distributions you could possibly think of (the scammers profit).
As for Darwinism, I do not agree with the "you deserve all that you get" concept. It's just a difference in the way I see the world (and in game). I also don't think that Social Darwinism can tell you what kind of people it's selecting. It's much more complicated than "you are an idiot investor" or "you are a clever scammer". For example, there are some very clever people indeed who get scammed and have been (DS for instance) in the past. What would social darwinism say about that? Possibly it would say that you are selecting out trusting people and selecting in deceitful people, who are much more likely to be able to spot a scam.
Originally by: Argenton Sayvers
And you try to twist it into yet another "good looking females are to blame when they get ravaged". We are not talking about people who steal dried bread from starving childred. We are pod pilotes. Far and above the common man. Even the poorest of us has more then a village or even a planet. Stealing sounds a lot less evil when its about gold watches from spoiled brats, all of the sudden.
No I'm not saying that at all. What I object to is the idea that Eve is a game where you try to screw over as many people as possible for as much as possible. Some people seem to think thats the whole point, while others prefer to try to build something or do something positive (in the abstract, because it's only a game after all). There is a fundamental problem in Eve trying to allow both of these views to co-exist. It needs balance. At the moment there are some missing mechanisms to allow that balance. There are also some overbearing mechanisms in place in other respects that put a sticking plaster over basic design problems.
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Ghoest
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Posted - 2006.08.20 23:05:00 -
[200]
The sleazebag is currently at Vuorrassi V - Moon 13 - Ishukone Corporation Factory station in the Mito constellation of Lonetrek region.
Wherever you went - here you are.
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Argenton Sayvers
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Posted - 2006.08.20 23:09:00 -
[201]
Edited by: Argenton Sayvers on 20/08/2006 23:16:05 You are taking my words far to literally. There is no just distribution, neither eve nor RL. Wealth doesnt affect how leet you are, just how rich ;)
As for "wrong". Most people in eve dont care about "academical" wrong. So you have a lot less supporters rallying to your cause. I say that the "evil" thing about this scam was the sick forum drama. Thats a complaint i could actually understand. We already had a situation where the eve community showed what it thought of rich people making mistakes, then getting bailed out.
Dentara is not a "good guy", and all this forum drama doesnt really make me think highly of him. But compassion for billionaires? how do you think i made my money? Do you really think grinding level 4 missions is a "honorable" achievement? And thats about the only "honest hardworking" way to make billions, everything else involves ripping people off.
I think this scam was lame - and for some reason, he didnt actually steal anything worth having for me, even though he could. It would be interesting to see what i would have thought of scammers when i actually lost 20b, not some couple hundred mil pocket change. He already had them. He gave them back.
edit: Babyblue, last post has some interesting arguments, but the forums are messed up beyond reason right now. I will try to answer at a later point in time.
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HippoKing
Caldari Beagle Corp
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Posted - 2006.08.20 23:13:00 -
[202]
Originally by: Dagam I don't see why Dentara Rast with his 800 billion isk, and the billionaires he stole from with much less isk, is somehow a more just distribution of wealth than a distribution in which he didn't scam. If anything, scamming makes it more unjust if not unaffected. I don't see why a rich person deserves being scammed from more than a poor person. If scamming is wrong, it's wrong no matter if the victim is rich or poor. If scamming is okay (like you argue), it's okay to steal from someone who just started the game and doesn't know any better; because he was scammed, he deserved to lose it.
Well, I haven't been scammed. I haven't been scammed because I know what I am doing, and I don't invest my ISK (these are two seperate points, I don't mean to say that people who invest don't know what they are doing).
Knowing what I am doing prevents me getting scammed via escrow, via trading or any of the other myriad scams abound in eve. This gives me no gain or loss but not getting scammed. Not investing means that I don't take the risk of investing my money in another player in the hope of it being returned with interest. A lot of people have made a lot of ISK on investments. I am not one of them, because I didn't do it (apart from investing in the ISS marginis early on, while I was a member). This means I have missed out on profits, where others have receieved. On the other hand, I haven't lost anything to thes scammers, because I wasn't vulnerable to it. I made the decision not to take the risk, and I stand by it. I lost nothing, where others lost everything.
This is why it is OK to scam. No-one gets scammed through no action of their own. You have to either **** up yourself (escrow/trading scams) or take a gamble on giving trust (investments, corp thieves). When you mess up, it is pure darwinism that you lose out. When you mis-allocate trust, that is your choice. You take a risk on the basis that you think you will profit in the end. If you don't, you know you made that choice.
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Fitzmaurice
Wildly Unsuccessful Pacifists
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Posted - 2006.08.20 23:19:00 -
[203]
Originally by: Argenton Sayvers You are taking my words far to literally. There is no just distribution, neither eve nor RL. Wealth doesnt affect how leet you are, just how rich ;)
As for "wrong". Most people in eve dont care about "academical" wrong. So you have a lot less supporters rallying to your cause. I say that the "evil" thing about this scam was the sick forum drama. Thats a complaint i could actually understand. We already had a situation where the eve community showed what it thought of rich people making mistakes, then getting bailed out.
Dentara is not a "good guy", and all this forum drama doesnt really make me think highly of him. But compassion for billionaires? how do you think i made my money? Do you really think grinding level 4 missions is a "honorable" achievement? And thats about the only "honest hardworking" way to make billions, everything else involves ripping people off.
I think this scam was lame - and for some reason, he didnt actually steal anything worth having for me, even though he could. It would be interesting to see what i would have thought of scammers when i actually lost 20b, not some couple hundred mil pocket change. He already had them. He gave them back.
I think babyblue makes a lot of sense tbh. But I agree that this is more of an academic discussion. Right and wrong in a game is not the same as real life. How can it be? However, it does bear some thought as the usual response in these threads (not from you here Argenton) is "LOLZ...he PWNED you!!1!...serves you right for investing...you're an idiot!" There is more to it than that. One of the reasons why I advocated that CCP should make some changes in the wake of SVE is that I thought that the community had actually worked pretty hard to suss out whether it was a scam or not. They did not work hard enough, this is true, but they tried. And they failed because ultimately the infrastructure is not there to make a full and complete finding on any corp in EvE.
I am interested, Argenton, in something that you have made an oblique reference to twice that I recall. Would you care to elaborate on getting 20 Billion back? I am confused as to what you mean by this. Of course, if you don't want to say, that's fine. But you have brought it up more than once, and it might be interesting to help further frame this scam in context of how it was done. And to what extent it reached, or could have reached.
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Argenton Sayvers
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Posted - 2006.08.20 23:36:00 -
[204]
Just some quick notes, as i am really fed up with forums (the mechanics, the content got better):
1. I sold a pilgrim BPO to Cally a while ago. I still have all the logs. The deal involved 25b, but Cally claimed that he doesnt have that much ISK (all tied up in buy orders) but a lot of it would become liquid in 2 weeks. So i agreed to sell for 5b + EIB shares (huge amount, maybe 20-30b when sold at "market value") and exchange the shares for 20b a while later. I got the shares first, then traded the BPO for 5b. After asking cally a couple times, i actually got 15b, and 5b sometimes later. I accidently sent all the shares the first time, when i got 15b, and Cally gave me the remaining 5b without me holding any form of collateral. The lengthy conversation involved trust, and GMs refunding scams ;)
2. Hippos post roughly reflects my views on this topic, so you can discuss it until the forums start to work again ;)
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Etien Jeins
Gallente University of Caille
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Posted - 2006.08.20 23:52:00 -
[205]
Time to change the rules and ban Cally & Alts Co' This will read EVE of one scumbag, and will rid eve of 750 Billion ISK in one shot. Great ISk sink IMo.
The only way in my opinion, is to ban all his accounts, every single one of them.
EULA says that CCP can do anything with our accounts and items at any time. This deserves a banstick, I dont care about fair or no fair, this whole thing is ridiculous. He has no legal recourse if he gets banned, since everything is property of CCP.
Scaming is ok to some point, scaming on this scale can and will break the game, because the playerbase will feel unprotected or cared for. All arguments aside about being stupid, investing or not investing, he has to be banned or EVE will loose players. [Hi, I am an exclamation mark! What's your name? And no, I am not a Goon ALT] |

Kage Getsu
Lordless
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Posted - 2006.08.21 00:03:00 -
[206]
Should I be amused or disturbed that there are that many billions worth of morons in this universe? _________________________________________________________
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DrakeStone
Celestial Horizon Corp. Ascendant Frontier
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Posted - 2006.08.21 01:08:00 -
[207]
Originally by: Kage Getsu Should I be amused or disturbed that there are that many billions worth of morons in this universe?
I was just thinking the same thing about your sig.

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Vordalak
Amarr Low Grade Ore
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Posted - 2006.08.21 02:56:00 -
[208]
All I have to say is 2 things.
Do not ever give anyone anything and expect to see it again.
Fools and their iskies are soon parted.
---------------------------------------------- "Cry fowl and let slip the dogs of war"
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Mathias Black
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Posted - 2006.08.21 04:27:00 -
[209]
This is hilarious. It's not the scam itself that I find most hilarious, but the fact that all the people who fell for it and yelled incessantly at Currin are now posting "Well of course I knew all along it was probably a scam. You're just misinterpereting my 7 billion posts where I defended Cally." Well, if one good thing comes out of this, I hope it's another nail in the coffin of the idea that people who post all day on the boards are somehow more trustworthy than all us exclamation points. (Today I hope I can be called an alt of Dentara rather than Currin.)
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Funky Witherbean
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Posted - 2006.08.21 04:36:00 -
[210]
I think its' pretty sad how much people are willing to get behind lowlifes. I didn't lose anything, but I'm not going to applaud antisocial acts done by worthless people. I have no admiration for Cally or Currin whatsoever, and don't even think that proving that it is easy to take advantage of people's trust is a very original or difficult trick.
I really hope that the people applauding never have a real-life encounter with someone that takes pleasure from hurting others- because it's really not as cool as you seem to think. And while I agree that- thank god- it IS a video game, you'd have to be stupid not to believe that cally's player has shown his true character.
People tend to confuse luck with skill or insight. I could make a bunch of alts, and take both sides of every major issue that arises for the next six months, and end up with a few characters with a "perfect track record". It wouldn't mean anything. What counts is the dedication and quality of thought that people put into taking their positions. So- DS and EMFI are still much higher on the totem pole than many people popping in to say "I told you so".
So I'm not going to go into a panic and refuse to trust anyone. I won't refuse to invest in well thought out companies, because the opportunity to run a company makes the game fun for some, and in cases like ISS, really adds to the sense of community and place. I'm not going to decide that there is some profound lesson here- because I knew that people like Cally existed before his little video. I won't, in other words, let Cally's player have any impact on me. And I hope that most of you don't either. People like Cally want to turn our world into something as depressing and hopeless as their lives. Don't let them define your world.
I also don't buy the whole "social darwinism" thing. Criminals are not performing some social service by stealing from people that don't lock their doors. People wouldn't NEED to lock their doors without criminals.
The argument social engineers make is that people should never trust each other, and that they are just demonstrating that. But you NEED trust for a society to work, so we're stuck with it. Social Engineers just exploit an unfixable flaw in the social contract for personal gain.
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Lardarz B'stard
Amarr Out Of Exile
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Posted - 2006.08.21 05:17:00 -
[211]
I would love to have had both the brains and the balls to pull this off.
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Kalexis DEV
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Posted - 2006.08.21 05:24:00 -
[212]
You cant get robbed in this game. Being robbed is a victim based crime that requires no effort on the part of the vic to happen.
Getting scammed requires an active amount of action on the part of the victim. To get beguiled or greedy.
If you're smart and realistic, you want get damaged in this game, save for a gank.
I, and the other people, am not defending this guy who popped alot of peoples dream bubbles. Im merely saying 'told ya so', to all those thousands that got greedy and dumb.
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Eschwen
Gas Giant Industries
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Posted - 2006.08.21 07:36:00 -
[213]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Perhaps you did not read my post.
I did not state that EMFI was protected through diversity.
Originally by: Dark Shikari This means that even though EMFI had absolutely tons of them, it was a mere 8 billion ISK, which could be recouped with a single month of not paying dividends even if all EMFI's plans for recouping the money otherwise failed.
Oh, I read them just fine.
That said, I wish EMFI all the luck in the world in recovering the investors funds from the EIB. I hope that whatever feeling of generosity or responsibility that extends from the shattered remnants of the EIB towards EMFI also reaches out to the individual investors. After all, like you so wisely pointed out, EMFI can recover from this in a mere month's time. I am quite certain that there are other smaller investors out there who will be hurting for much longer than that.
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Jack Flack
Caldari Technomic Industries Inc.
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Posted - 2006.08.21 08:09:00 -
[214]
Dark Shikari, I have read most of the posts during EIB auditing and afterwards. I have been following your posts and reactions to your posts as carefully as I can. Allow me to point out that you have a great responsibility in this.
You have openly challenged Currin, made people believe that his allegations against EIB are most likely groundless, his claims are originating from other motives and the clues he was offering were void. Your referrals led people to take CurrinÆs evidences very lightly (and yes, they were evidences!).
Maybe you tried to be unbiased in your statements, but you sorely failed to do so. Your remarks were not taken as ôunbiasedö by the public. Right before/during the auditing process, several people warned you directly that you are favoring EIB by creating a sense of trust in Cally. You were so convinced in your ôso to speakö unbias ôin your own eyesö that you didnÆt change your tone.
After CurrinÆs scam, many people were on the verge of withdrawing their support from EIB and break their investment with Cally. Some of them did not do so, because they trusted in your word and they lost fortunes! Even Cally openly admits this and he officially thanks you for your help in his public record! Yes, DS, you did help Cally and the public heard it from his own mouth!
You owe to the EVE community an official apology. But what do we see instead? The same old forum spamming with the usual ôcooler, wiser than thouö attitude and a poor caricature of self-defense. Sir Juri has been trying to point the fact out to you several times, canÆt you really see? Or is it too unbearable in your counscience and heavy on your pride. You have mumbled several words but they are nowhere near what can be called a heartfelt apology.
You have a great recognition and respect in the eyes of the public and you have misused it (deliberately or not). Great recognition brings great responsibility and now you are trying to evade that responsibility! There is only one thing which can restore it. A public apology in the right time and place is nothing but honor, my friend. That is what people have seen in you so far and would like to keep seeing in you from now on.
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Ricdics
Corporate Placement Holding
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Posted - 2006.08.21 09:10:00 -
[215]
I have a couple of quick questions for EMFi regarding all of this. I don't feel his is responsible or played a part in people's decisions in any way. People have always been told to make their own decisions, not rely on someone else to do it for them.
Questions:
1) Cally has advised that you knew his main "Dentara Rast". During the 1 month or so where Cally said he couldnt log onto eve, did you ever have Dentara in your P&P to confirm that his main wasn't logging onto eve?
2) If he was, why wouldnt this information be brought to light?
3) As someone who now has access (limited?) too EIB, what kind of access levels do you have, and based on your roles, what kinds of reimbursements can you provide?
Questions for Kal:
1) In light of all the new information, how do you plan to act in regards to customer's with accounts
2) In light of Dentara advising that he has "doctored the work-books" how can you be sure that a person who has 10b in an account, isnt really a fake Dentara alt and will gain off this?
3) Is the EIBI share buyback process going to be upheld?
4) If the buyback goes ahead, how do you know that Dentara doesnt have thousands of his own EIBI shares, to add more billions to his scam?
5) Once accounts have been paid out and shares have been bought back (if this is planned) how do you then plan to proceed? Will you be leaving the bank open, or shutting it down due to the terrible rep it obviously now has?
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Tharrn
Amarr 1st Praetorian Guard Vigilia Valeria
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Posted - 2006.08.21 09:29:00 -
[216]
Well, all I can say is that Istvaan will have to come up with something better now :P
Now recruiting!
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EMFI Auditor
Minmatar
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Posted - 2006.08.21 09:44:00 -
[217]
Quote: 1) Cally has advised that you knew his main "Dentara Rast". During the 1 month or so where Cally said he couldnt log onto eve, did you ever have Dentara in your P&P to confirm that his main wasn't logging onto eve?
I suspected this for a while (as did half of eve) I mean since may or so. Rast was the subject of our conversation before I put any isk in the bank a few months ago.
I only knew for sure since a few weeks, I also think that the increased presure (for him to come clean) might have triggered the chain of events as they unfolded.
I was under the impression that during the scandal for the last few weeks noone would be putting more isk into the bank and people were making withdrawals daily. Forcing the issue (going public with the info) would have risked people making withdrawals. Rast was playing with me as much as I was playing with him, giving him the impression I didn't know so people could get isk out while Rast thought he still had a shot at 1T.
I also found out that Rast found out that I knew *for sure* and I didn't just suspect him about a day or two before the movie. I accidentily leaked this information to someone close to Rast. I think this prompted him to come out becuase there wasn't a chance in his eyes the bank would be recoverable under him.
Quote: 2) If he was, why wouldnt this information be brought to light?
He didn't log in with Rast, at least not while I was looking.
Quote: 3) As someone who now has access (limited?) too EIB, what kind of access levels do you have, and based on your roles, what kinds of reimbursements can you provide?
At the moment there is nothing in the bank itself. All assets are on some Directors (wallets, personal hangars) spread through space in deliveries on EIBI, and in the wallets of people having loans with EIB.
I am working with some of the directors to get as much isk as possible. As of this moment no isk has been transferred yet and the Directors still could run with everything.
Quote: 1) In light of all the new information, how do you plan to act in regards to customer's with accounts
Kal has told me he is away till tuesday at least.
Quote: 2) In light of Dentara advising that he has "doctored the work-books" how can you be sure that a person who has 10b in an account, isnt really a fake Dentara alt and will gain off this?
Rast has mentioned he only doctored the satalite corps and the big alliance accounts. Reimbursement (if any) will probably be through non-alts. Kal and myself know a great number of Cally alts both by admission and research. Unfortunately I think we will have to avoid paying anyone having ties with Rast or being an alt.
Quote: 3) Is the EIBI share buyback process going to be upheld?
I immagine this depends on the ammount of recoverable funds, and if we can get hold of the EIBI shares that are in possession of Veleena. Otherwise share buyback will have to go on basis of papertrail.
Quote: 4) If the buyback goes ahead, how do you know that Dentara doesnt have thousands of his own EIBI shares, to add more billions to his scam?
See #3
Quote: 5) Once accounts have been paid out and shares have been bought back (if this is planned) how do you then plan to proceed? Will you be leaving the bank open, or shutting it down due to the terrible rep it obviously now has?
I have been talking with the active directors about this. At this moment it is unlikely the bank will be able to operate as is. We are hoping to be able to recover as many assets and loan repayments as possible over the next weeks/months.
Quote: Thanks guys in advance
Please note that nothing has changed yet. Kal is AFK, I am in contact with a director but I haven't seen any funds yet. ------------------------------------------
"The only thing I am gonna argue with alts is wether I should argue with alts."
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Azulios
Incarnation of Evil
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Posted - 2006.08.21 09:53:00 -
[218]
0.0
Well dont Cally - you found the elusive "I Win" button.
Can I have some of your ISK? 
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Kirgisian Light
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Posted - 2006.08.21 10:54:00 -
[219]
790 Billion, with EIB? lol never, this is the scam of a scam
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taylor04
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Posted - 2006.08.21 11:33:00 -
[220]
Edited by: taylor04 on 21/08/2006 11:33:41 come on fraps us your wallet, show us your majour victims.
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Crazy Bugger
Eve Intergalactic Bank
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Posted - 2006.08.21 11:37:00 -
[221]
Thanks for answering those questions EMFi. Good to know there is still work being done to repair the situation.
E-I-B Bank Teller Insured Research and Production Services
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Bermag
Point-Zero
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Posted - 2006.08.21 12:15:00 -
[222]
There have been so many smoke screens around this whole affair that I suspect this confession does not tell the whole truth.
Emfi, how long did you know that Dentara was Cally's main? Didn't you get suspicious that a shady character like that was the person behind EIB?
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.21 12:53:00 -
[223]
Originally by: Jack Flack Dark Shikari, I have read most of the posts during EIB auditing and afterwards. I have been following your posts and reactions to your posts as carefully as I can. Allow me to point out that you have a great responsibility in this.
You have openly challenged Currin, made people believe that his allegations against EIB are most likely groundless, his claims are originating from other motives and the clues he was offering were void. Your referrals led people to take CurrinÆs evidences very lightly (and yes, they were evidences!).
Maybe you tried to be unbiased in your statements, but you sorely failed to do so. Your remarks were not taken as ôunbiasedö by the public. Right before/during the auditing process, several people warned you directly that you are favoring EIB by creating a sense of trust in Cally. You were so convinced in your ôso to speakö unbias ôin your own eyesö that you didnÆt change your tone.
After CurrinÆs scam, many people were on the verge of withdrawing their support from EIB and break their investment with Cally. Some of them did not do so, because they trusted in your word and they lost fortunes! Even Cally openly admits this and he officially thanks you for your help in his public record! Yes, DS, you did help Cally and the public heard it from his own mouth!
You owe to the EVE community an official apology. But what do we see instead? The same old forum spamming with the usual ôcooler, wiser than thouö attitude and a poor caricature of self-defense. Sir Juri has been trying to point the fact out to you several times, canÆt you really see? Or is it too unbearable in your counscience and heavy on your pride. You have mumbled several words but they are nowhere near what can be called a heartfelt apology.
You have a great recognition and respect in the eyes of the public and you have misused it (deliberately or not). Great recognition brings great responsibility and now you are trying to evade that responsibility! There is only one thing which can restore it. A public apology in the right time and place is nothing but honor, my friend. That is what people have seen in you so far and would like to keep seeing in you from now on.
What arrogance.
Perhaps you should read my posts, because I did "apologize."
Guess what? It was a crapshoot. I guessed wrong. If you are going to blame me for your own stupid decision to invest even when I stated over and over that I didn't trust the EIB enough to invest in it regardless of what I said, you are a total fool.
--[23] Member--
Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Ariu Devine
EVE Empowerment League Logistical Operations
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Posted - 2006.08.21 12:55:00 -
[224]
Originally by: Bermag There have been so many smoke screens around this whole affair that I suspect this confession does not tell the whole truth.
Emfi, how long did you know that Dentara was Cally's main? Didn't you get suspicious that a shady character like that was the person behind EIB?
Do you EVEN read?!
All that was answered up above!
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PeeWee Pee
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Posted - 2006.08.21 13:14:00 -
[225]
Originally by: Jack Flack Dark Shikari, I have read most of the posts during EIB auditing and afterwards. I have been following your posts and reactions to your posts as carefully as I can. Allow me to point out that you have a great responsibility in this.
You have openly challenged Currin, made people believe that his allegations against EIB are most likely groundless, his claims are originating from other motives and the clues he was offering were void. Your referrals led people to take CurrinÆs evidences very lightly (and yes, they were evidences!).
Maybe you tried to be unbiased in your statements, but you sorely failed to do so. Your remarks were not taken as ôunbiasedö by the public. Right before/during the auditing process, several people warned you directly that you are favoring EIB by creating a sense of trust in Cally. You were so convinced in your ôso to speakö unbias ôin your own eyesö that you didnÆt change your tone.
After CurrinÆs scam, many people were on the verge of withdrawing their support from EIB and break their investment with Cally. Some of them did not do so, because they trusted in your word and they lost fortunes! Even Cally openly admits this and he officially thanks you for your help in his public record! Yes, DS, you did help Cally and the public heard it from his own mouth!
You owe to the EVE community an official apology. But what do we see instead? The same old forum spamming with the usual ôcooler, wiser than thouö attitude and a poor caricature of self-defense. Sir Juri has been trying to point the fact out to you several times, canÆt you really see? Or is it too unbearable in your counscience and heavy on your pride. You have mumbled several words but they are nowhere near what can be called a heartfelt apology.
You have a great recognition and respect in the eyes of the public and you have misused it (deliberately or not). Great recognition brings great responsibility and now you are trying to evade that responsibility! There is only one thing which can restore it. A public apology in the right time and place is nothing but honor, my friend. That is what people have seen in you so far and would like to keep seeing in you from now on.
dude, me no trust anyones that make more than five posts on da whorum per day on a daily basis everyday. yet another dark shikari hippo king damage kontrol job.
let da whorus commence singing. 
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PeeWee Pee
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Posted - 2006.08.21 13:21:00 -
[226]
Originally by: Mathias Black This is hilarious. It's not the scam itself that I find most hilarious, but the fact that all the people who fell for it and yelled incessantly at Currin are now posting "Well of course I knew all along it was probably a scam. You're just misinterpereting my 7 billion posts where I defended Cally." Well, if one good thing comes out of this, I hope it's another nail in the coffin of the idea that people who post all day on the boards are somehow more trustworthy than all us exclamation points. (Today I hope I can be called an alt of Dentara rather than Currin.)
dude you invested in a "bank" .. who soz real banks are nos scams
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Jack Flack
Caldari Technomic Industries Inc.
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Posted - 2006.08.21 13:27:00 -
[227]
Dark Shikari, mumblings of "it was a crapshoot. I guessed wrong" in the midst of your typical contemptous "stupids" and "dumbs" spammings is not an apology. It seems like your spelling is as bad as your guessing. Repeat after me: "I a-p-o-l-o-g-i-s-e. I-w-a-s w-r-o-n-g." I do not remember seeing this line in your posts. But, heh, I am dumb anyway and I read half the posts!
So, you took a crapshoot and guessed wrong, eh? Is that it? I can only hope you are not taking that crapshooting beyond gaming.
And no, despite your constant manipulation in that direction, I did not buy it and avoid investing in EIB. But so what? Other people have! I can not come out with a grinning simile and type "0 loss" selfishly... like you did! How can I? It could have been me!
You would have taken a completely different stance with EIB. But you know what happened? You were scammed only to be reimbursed, so it never hurt and you never learnt!
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Sir Juri
Caldari Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2006.08.21 13:46:00 -
[228]
Originally by: Jack Flack Dark Shikari, mumblings of "it was a crapshoot. I guessed wrong" in the midst of your typical contemptous "stupids" and "dumbs" spammings is not an apology. It seems like your spelling is as bad as your guessing. Repeat after me: "I a-p-o-l-o-g-i-s-e. I-w-a-s w-r-o-n-g." I do not remember seeing this line in your posts. But, heh, I am dumb anyway and I read half the posts!
So, you took a crapshoot and guessed wrong, eh? Is that it? I can only hope you are not taking that crapshooting beyond gaming.
And no, despite your constant manipulation in that direction, I did not buy it and avoid investing in EIB. But so what? Other people have! I can not come out with a grinning simile and type "0 loss" selfishly... like you did! How can I? It could have been me!
You would have taken a completely different stance with EIB. But you know what happened? You were scammed only to be reimbursed, so it never hurt and you never learnt!
So true, it was funny when Dark didnt post one thing when he got reimbursed last time Guess all that talk about EVE is harsh only fly what you can loose and dont trust anyone all went away when he got "free" ISK from a GM.
And now he says he allways suspected it to be a scam and that he was objective all along, ... whatever 
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Death Mate
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Posted - 2006.08.21 14:12:00 -
[229]
The issue here is that Dark: you KNEW information that would have revealed it to be a scam and did NOT alert the public, attempting to hide behind non-disclosure clauses.
Give *US* a break:
I witness a break-in to a house.
The criminal sees me on the way out and asks me to promise not to tell anyone.
I agree not to.
I then do NOT call the Police and report the *CRIME*.
I do NOT alert any of the people in the area that this occured.
I pat myself on the back for being "a man of my word."
It's despicable. Sorry, but it is.
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EMFI Auditor
Minmatar
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Posted - 2006.08.21 14:15:00 -
[230]
Originally by: Bermag Like I said above I don't think the whole truth is out.
I think you are right. ------------------------------------------
"The only thing I am gonna argue with alts is wether I should argue with alts."
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Lord WarATron
Amarr Out Siders Ascendant Frontier
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Posted - 2006.08.21 14:18:00 -
[231]
Originally by: Tharrn Well, all I can say is that Istvaan will have to come up with something better now :P
Well, I got advised 2 months ago that this was somehow related to the Scamming University. I made a corp mail asking people to pull any funds they had invested. Just as well. --- Slot 10 Akemons Modified 'Noble'Zet 5000 implant +8% Armour FREE |

Ricdic
Caldari Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd Daikoku Trade Syndicate
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Posted - 2006.08.21 15:15:00 -
[232]
Originally by: Jack Flack Dark Shikari, mumblings of "it was a crapshoot. I guessed wrong" in the midst of your typical contemptous "stupids" and "dumbs" spammings is not an apology. It seems like your spelling is as bad as your guessing. Repeat after me: "I a-p-o-l-o-g-i-s-e. I-w-a-s w-r-o-n-g." I do not remember seeing this line in your posts. But, heh, I am dumb anyway and I read half the posts!
So, you took a crapshoot and guessed wrong, eh? Is that it? I can only hope you are not taking that crapshooting beyond gaming.
And no, despite your constant manipulation in that direction, I did not buy it and avoid investing in EIB. But so what? Other people have! I can not come out with a grinning simile and type "0 loss" selfishly... like you did! How can I? It could have been me!
You would have taken a completely different stance with EIB. But you know what happened? You were scammed only to be reimbursed, so it never hurt and you never learnt!
Would you jump off a cliff if Dark Shikari told you too??? Same thing applies with IPO's FFS. Just because he had beliefs, and just because he is a forum whorrior doesnt mean that you be carving his words into the 11th commandment. He has zero need to apologise, and personally, I will be dissapointed if he caves in and does so.
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Ricdic
Caldari Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd Daikoku Trade Syndicate
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Posted - 2006.08.21 15:18:00 -
[233]
Edited by: Ricdic on 21/08/2006 15:18:32
Originally by: Death Mate Edited by: Death Mate on 21/08/2006 14:32:38
The issue here is that Dark: you KNEW information that would have revealed it to be a scam and did NOT alert the public, attempting to hide behind non-disclosure clauses.
Refresh my mind, which information did he KNOW??? As far as I remember reading, only EMFi knew anything, and his post makes a lot of sense, basically trying to stall Cally so people have enough time to withdraw as much of their funds of possible. I assume you have the two mixed up.
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Death Mate
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Posted - 2006.08.21 16:59:00 -
[234]
Edited by: Death Mate on 21/08/2006 17:03:56
Originally by: Ricdic Edited by: Ricdic on 21/08/2006 15:18:32
Refresh my mind, which information did he KNOW??? As far as I remember reading, only EMFi knew anything, and his post makes a lot of sense, basically trying to stall Cally so people have enough time to withdraw as much of their funds of possible. I assume you have the two mixed up.
Here you are. And by the way, I have nothing but respect for you Ricdic and your efforts to keep things afloat.
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 20/08/2006 02:49:52
I don't think its fair to call "scam" unless the probability of a scam is 100%.
Until one calls "scam", it is important to look at every possibility.
Also, I had a GREAT deal of information about what was going on, however I could not tell anyone due to certain non-disclosure agreements with certain parties. If I suddenly called scam and said "OMG SEE LOOK AT THIS INFO ITS A SCAM" it would be violating those agreements.
So I continued beating down the alts and Currin, while continuing to avoid investing a cent in the EIB 
Not much more to say as this says it all. Quite nauseating.
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Sir Juri
Caldari Caldari Provisions
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Posted - 2006.08.21 17:22:00 -
[235]
who did you make that deal with dark? EMFI? a deal to protect a scammer? just curious you didnt explain that part
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Ricdic
Caldari Corporate Research And Production Pty Ltd Daikoku Trade Syndicate
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Posted - 2006.08.21 17:35:00 -
[236]
Thanks Death, but professing to know more doesnt necessarily mean he does. He could have been just saying it to make his position look better in light of the scam. Just like a fair few people have.
While I didn't end up losing anything in the scam in a monetary value, I hate that I was used as a teller, and that I actually supported Cally, and vouched for him up to a point. I just wish he had found ie a known scammer to enter a deal with, and use that scammer's alt as a bank teller etc.
Anyway Could have, would have, should have, is all past tense and just one of those things we have to accept. We all make bad decisions from time to time. My only bad decision was trying to defend a person like him.
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Pizi
Gallente Federal Navy Academy
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Posted - 2006.08.21 18:06:00 -
[237]
Edited by: Pizi on 21/08/2006 18:06:34 love that quote
DS in post 236 :
Guess what? It was a crapshoot. I guessed wrong -------
yet you yelled at everyone who said EIB was a scam
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Entrophos
Gallente
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Posted - 2006.08.21 18:17:00 -
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Certain folks not directly involved in the scam have lost all credibility with me to the point where I don't even read anything they have to say. Garbage in, garbage out.
I wish there was a "block" function on these forums so I don't have to read their drivel again.
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Indomitus Rex
Amarr Imperial Academy
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Posted - 2006.08.21 19:12:00 -
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Man, I hate to say it. . .but I'm loving watching Dark getting raked over the coals. The whole time I was making logical arguments for why RSR and EIB were scams he was yelling about how arrogant and self-righteous I was and so on. Guess he was really just describing himself.
How does that saying go? Oh how the mighty have fallen?
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Tirg
Forum Moderator Interstellar Services Department

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Posted - 2006.08.21 19:40:00 -
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Heavily scrubbed the thread again. I'm serious about stopping the personal attacks, the flaming, the trolling, and the profanity. Oh yeah, and some of the big sigs too!! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected]. This is the last warning, before this thread gets locked.
Oh yeah,
Please.
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Eilene Fernite
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Posted - 2006.08.21 21:07:00 -
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Originally by: Dark Shikari As goes with my posts on this forum: I have never, ever told anyone that investing in the EIB was a good idea. I have only said that Currin's and others' accusations were without evidence or merit, which early on they were.
It was a crapshoot, and I guessed wrong. But I did not tell people to invest their money in something that risky.
Let me quote you from a now locked thread. It took me less than one minute to find that post.
Quote: If it was a scam, the money would already be gone.
There is no point in perpetuating a scam unless doing so allows one to increase one's profits from the scam.
Thus, if it was a scam, it would have ended a month ago. Cally would have run off with the money, and it would be over.
If it was a scam, why would Kal make arrogant comments that would discourage people from investing and cause people to be more likely to pull out their money?
Maybe I'm being silly, but you appear to be telling people that the EIB can't be a scam. It's not exactly the same as saying it's safe to invest in it, but you can hardly interpret your words as 'be careful, it might not be safe to give your money to the EIB'.
You can say you 'guessed wrong' as much as you like, the fact remains that up until the last minute, you were refuting the claims of the EIB being a scam.
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Hola Quetal
Her Majesty's Secret Service
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Posted - 2006.08.21 23:37:00 -
[242]
Good show Dentara!
Make these rich *****es think twice about turning this game into Wall Street Online.
Enjoy your ISK. I hope to see it used somehow in the public eye. :)
I hope CCP will not intervene in any way.
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Ricdics
Corporate Placement Holding
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Posted - 2006.08.22 05:21:00 -
[243]
Originally by: Eilene Fernite
You can say you 'guessed wrong' as much as you like, the fact remains that up until the last minute, you were refuting the claims of the EIB being a scam.
Repeat after me:
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Barbicane
The Gun Club
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Posted - 2006.08.22 06:31:00 -
[244]
Originally by: Eilene Fernite [ Quote: If it was a scam, the money would already be gone.
There is no point in perpetuating a scam unless doing so allows one to increase one's profits from the scam.
Thus, if it was a scam, it would have ended a month ago. Cally would have run off with the money, and it would be over.
If it was a scam, why would Kal make arrogant comments that would discourage people from investing and cause people to be more likely to pull out their money?
Eilene, which part of the above quote don't you agree with - given the information we had before Cally's confession? All he is saying there is that none of the evidence he listed pointed to EIB being a scam, and he was completly right about that in my opinion. From just looking at those aspects it would seem very unlikely for EIB to be a scam.
I would be more intrigued why he chose to ignore the various more or less incredible stories supposedly explaining Cally's absence. That's the part that hinted to EIB being a scam.
I say just drop the DS-chase. He's never going to admit he was fooled, and who really cares anyway? It's not that important after all, is it?
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Pang Grohl
Gallente
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Posted - 2006.08.22 06:34:00 -
[245]
So at the end of it all, EIB may or may not be a scam. Cally most definitely is a scammer, but the fact that the EIB employees are still working to keep the bank an operable entity, says to me that they believe that the fundamental structure of the bank is sustainable as a business venture.
Whether or not the EVE community will trust in the EIB as a financial institution depends entirely on the actions and accountability of the principal actors in the bank, Kal, Xandria, Crazy Bugger(Riddic), EMFI Manager(Naph), and as yet unnamed EIB directors. Hopefully, for the other depository corporations in EVE, these actors can pull EIB out of the fire.
Currin, Indomnitus, Sir Juri, the simple fact is that any interaction between two people that involves trust has the potential to be a scam. Potential does not make actuallity. The reason you get so much flak when you support a viewpoint that treats all of these interactions as a scam, is that the only scam free play left in EVE at that point is solo-PVE play. Most of us realize that EVE will fail as a PVE style game, and so we denounce your viewpoint. In my opinion the only way to counteract scamming is to encourage individual players to be critical in whom they give their trust to. You can't mechanize a trust system that can't be spoofed, so waiting for CCP to create trust systems to protect the investment market is a fruitless labor. If you want to be seen as anything more than attention-grabbers, try contributing to the efforts in play to increase the awareness of investors, or the efforts to recoup losses from Cally & UEMA. That's what will get you reconcilliation, not crowing over every case of corporate misfortune. This signature is a tribute to the greatest signature of all time. It's not the greatest signature ever, it's just a... Tribute!! |

Levin Cavil
Lucid Ambition
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Posted - 2006.08.22 06:44:00 -
[246]
Edited by: Levin Cavil on 22/08/2006 06:45:09
Originally by: Dark Shikari /had this suspicion in the back of my mind for a while, and for that reason never bought any EIBI shares, ever, regardless of what I said on the forums.
Originally by: Dark Shikari Also, I had a GREAT deal of information about what was going on, however I could not tell anyone due to certain non-disclosure agreements with certain parties. If I suddenly called scam and said "OMG SEE LOOK AT THIS INFO ITS A SCAM" it would be violating those agreements.
So I continued beating down the alts and Currin, while continuing to avoid investing a cent in the EIB
Originally by: Dark Shikari
Originally by: Kenz Rider DS is out for DS. Just remember that.
Well, more importantly:
My honor/trust > everything else.
How can you have any honor or expect anyone to trust you if you knew EIB was a scam and yet you did not tell anyone? You admit that you lied about investing in the scam, doesn't that make you an accomplice? By your own admission you are no different than Dentara Rast.
It will be very troubling if your credability does not suffer as a result of your actions.
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Bermag
Point-Zero
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Posted - 2006.08.22 07:59:00 -
[247]
What is pretty interesting is that Dentara actually told everyone in advance what he were going to do:
1) Satan's Plague IPO:
"Business plan : obtain multiple alts to make other ipos to scam people out of their iskies. Will payout 50% of isk scammed via this method. 50% retained to fund my corps pirate activities.
Projected profits : Based on how easy it is to scam people out of their isk via an ipo, Im expecting monthly profits in the region of 5b to 15b"
What will the raised capital be used for : Buying new characters of the forum to do the scam. Having a character that has industry skills and employment histories will be the main purchases. "
Dentara's IPO
2) Dentara says what he woudl do if he was Cally
"And with that one could assume that cally's intent was infact to be legit?? i.e he didn't 'plan a wave of satisfied investors' to try to further scam people? Only thing that has been proved to an extent is that people are still using their bank as no one has come on to say - hey the bank has ripped me!! from that I would assume that the intent is legit, or there trying to cover tracks.
I had a quite few bill in the bank and withdrew it all last week (just incase cally took heed to my advice), but my word prob means **** anyway, i've know cally for a while.
In any case if it was me, I woulda took the ******* lot and laughed my ass off by now. Further, I would then rub it in your faces even more by getting a paid interview - this would surely make worldwide news and not just for mmporgs
If what they say they have - almost 1 trillion isk.... that is like 100k in british pounds... buy a ******* yacht man!!
and I would name that yacht - Cally, or the EIB, or Eve Online , so that everyone who asks me about the name I can tell them THEN... sail it around the world and sell my story. International fame awaits you Cally... just **** everyone off!! whats the worst that can happen?? a ban?? LOL buy a new character....
Link
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 19:16:00 -
[248]
Originally by: Dentara Rast It wasnt going to be a scam until all that heat came.... which incidently your started...
Thanks anyways Currin, you helped me make the decision.
And just a correction on my part. EIB was not the scam. I scammed the EIB and the public. Im just a pirate at heart 
Now what I've been wondering:
This whole time, were you spending the EIB money living like a king? I sure as hell would've. From the moment it broke 50billion I would've been flying with HG pirate implants, officer/faction fitted ships, and buying every T2 BPO I saw for sale.
Alas I'm a carebear. 
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.22 19:20:00 -
[249]
I used profits but that was all. I ran the EIB legitimately up until around 3 weeks ago.
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 19:23:00 -
[250]
Originally by: Dark Shikari I only fell for one scam, and none since 
Yes, but you fell for a type of scam which you had said not long before that you believed would be the next big scam type.
So that earns you bonus points on the pwn-0-meter.
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 20:17:00 -
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Originally by: Dentara Rast You all should really stop pointing the finger at people. I am a master at manipulating people. I did just that. Every single event of this scam was planned and worked a charm 
But lets get one thing clear. I am the scammer, not the EIB nor anyone else. I have stolen almost 300b from the EIB and almost 500b from large investors.
Like I said, you lot of numpties think you know it all, but all you have is a worthless opinion. Your opinions have no impact on EVE or anything that happens. So quit it.
Crown me as God in EVE and kiss my feet. Shower me with praise etc etc..
I left enough assets in the EIB to allow the directors to liquidate and reimburse ALL accounts. Current, savings, high interest savings, and small corporate accounts that is. So the EIB is capable of giving people their money back.
Its only the fat cats that are gonna suffer here. Unlucky guys. Lets see how the territorial maps shape up over the next few weeks 
Think of me as a space Robin Hood - "steals from the rich and gives to himself" with my merry band of alts.
Currin was right about 2 things (well 1 and a half) The target (1 trillion isk) and that I used alts for my benefit. There is others in the EIB that are not me tho, but its not my problem now.
This one is for those that believe their opinion is actually even worth reading. Lets play out this scenario...
Watch this....
Loads of unimportant people have an opinion on something = nothing much happens 
I post one line in a thread - BOOM EVE gets ****** up!!!
I win EVE.
Being rich doesn't win EVE.
When you control vast regions, or have dominance of the market, you win, right now, you simply have a means to 'win'.
Personally, I'd take the T2 market by storm and truely 'control' or 'win' EVE, but that's just me. I also have no idea what I'd do with over half a trillion ISK.
I will praise you some though, because what you did was massive on any scale, and I've always wondered when something so huge would happen (and deep down, EIB always seemed fishy as hell to me).
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 20:29:00 -
[252]
Originally by: Omber Zombie 2nd) I should make public who I decide to invest in?
Mr. President, as the leader of the Federation its citizens probably like to know what you invest in, so they can follow suit.
And we Caldari are ofcourse eager to see if you make any bone-headed investments.
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 20:34:00 -
[253]
Originally by: Omber Zombie 2nd) I should make public who I decide to invest in?
Mr. President, as the leader of the Federation its citizens probably like to know what you invest in, so they can follow suit.
And we Caldari are ofcourse eager to see if you make any bone-headed investments.
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 20:36:00 -
[254]
Originally by: Omber Zombie 2nd) I should make public who I decide to invest in?
Mr. President, as the leader of the Federation its citizens probably like to know what you invest in, so they can follow suit.
And we Caldari are ofcourse eager to see if you make any bone-headed investments.
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 20:54:00 -
[255]
Originally by: HippoKing So, for someone not paying attention who doesn't want to read the whole forum, what's going on?
You don't want to read the forums?
I call shinanigans. You are not Hippoking!
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.22 21:17:00 -
[256]
My last post here (for now, plus I already have 540795438903 back to back posts:
DS was wrong in trusting EIB and backing them. He's only human, and when you post several thousand times a year, you're going to be wrong at times. People can suggest he was in on it, but (no offense DS) why would you go on the word of someone who you only know as beng highly active in the forums? If anyone ever says they did something based on my opinions in the forums, I'd make fun of them for it. When you can't make up your mind without looking for opinions from others, you're asking from problems.
I avoided EIB completely because investments reek of scam possiblities. Some people are happy stealing 10million isk from a corp. How many people do you think would steal even 1 billion? Alot. I heard alot of friends say how they invested in this, and liked it, yet people fail to realize just how a bank works. Not to mention, EIB never gave info on just how they make you your money, and it's not like people are going to just NPC or trade to make it for you. Nobody is that nice. If they are, feel free to wire me your paycheck every week IRL.
Now if EIB had posted some sort of detailed schematic of how they made the income isk for people, that'd be one thing, but come on, lack of info for this was just incredible and only matched by the sheer volume of people who jumped at the 'easy money'.
Dentara keeps saying how they're going to just spend the money to pvp, which if they do, good for them. However, you spend isk to make isk, and with that much ISK, he could run a production operation that would make NAGA look like nothing. Personally, I'd buy a BPO of every mod/ammo/ship I ever plan to use, and maybe try to get all of certain BPOs and have myself some fun cap charger II-style inflation, but to each their own.
I don't know what kind of 'crimes' Rast may or may not have commited out of game, which some people have claimed happened, but that's none of my business, nor is it CCP's. That's for the proper authorities.
I give props to Dentara for having more ISK than most alliances will ever have, and more ISK than most people would know what to do with. However, as 'big' as this is, it just won't match things like the GHSC hit. This scam simply played off of people who saw 'easy isk', and used alts( ), while the hit from last year, was just better on every level except for the ISK-income, which was just a nice side-effect for them.
Regardless, enjoy the ISK Dentara. If you need any suggestions on what to spend it on, send me an eve-mail. Personally, I suggest hiring MC to take over a region for you, as a start.
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Omber Zombie
Gallente Frontier Technologies
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Posted - 2006.08.23 06:36:00 -
[257]
Originally by: Malthros Zenobia
Originally by: Omber Zombie 2nd) I should make public who I decide to invest in?
Mr. President, as the leader of the Federation its citizens probably like to know what you invest in, so they can follow suit.
And we Caldari are ofcourse eager to see if you make any bone-headed investments.
Since you asked nicely and so often  Currently I am a shareholder in EMFI, AATP, PCT and Erfnam's new thing. All are positions that do not involve a lot of isk outlay (somewhat because I am poor despite people assuming I am rich), but mostly because while I like the idea of a player run stockmarket, as has been shown, it is entirely too easy to scam.
In general it would be hard to make a bone headed investment as long as you don't invest too much in anything and diversify those investments. When you look at the statistics, 1 in 5 or 6 IPO's/Floats are scams, so based on that i try and go for the more legitimate looking ones, and expect to lose it all everytime. ----------------------
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Dark Shikari
Caldari Imperium Technologies Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.23 09:18:00 -
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Edited by: Dark Shikari on 23/08/2006 09:19:11
Originally by: Levin Cavil
How can you have any honor or expect anyone to trust you if you knew EIB was a scam and yet you did not tell anyone? You admit that you lied about investing in the scam, doesn't that make you an accomplice?
Where did I say this?
If at any point I knew with complete certainty that EIB was a scam, I would have come out with it.
However, as I have said before, I never had greater than about 60% certainty, and that was at the end of the chain of "drama." I generally tend to give people the benefit of the doubt, rather than yelling "SCAM" the instant there's a possibility. Perhaps this is the wrong strategy, but I'm an optimist.
If you're going to smear me, try to do it without lying out of your arse.
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Originally by: DB Preacher The only time BoB's backs are to the wall is when Backdoor Bandit is in local.
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Gunsnroses
Hmmzor. Muffins of Mayhem
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Posted - 2006.08.23 11:05:00 -
[259]
Well, i lost 750million isk to this. Really sux if you ask me. My corp just formed an alliance, and this is a big setback if you ask me.
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Creed Richards
Minmatar Dark Centuri Inc. Firmus Ixion
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Posted - 2006.08.23 15:54:00 -
[260]
All I can say about this is: evil. Pure Evil.
Dantara Rast, ever heard of "Thou shall not steal?"
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Thunderstorm
Minmatar XenTech
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Posted - 2006.08.23 16:04:00 -
[261]
Originally by: Dark Shikari Edited by: Dark Shikari on 23/08/2006 09:19:11
Originally by: Levin Cavil
How can you have any honor or expect anyone to trust you if you knew EIB was a scam and yet you did not tell anyone? You admit that you lied about investing in the scam, doesn't that make you an accomplice?
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If you're going to smear me, try to do it without lying out of your arse.
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.23 17:16:00 -
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Some of my thoughts....
Dont blame anyone for this but me. You are being exessively critical of Dark Shikari and EMFi in regards to this situation and it is uncalled for tbh. Please lavish all attention on me because I love it Seriously though....
about EMFi It is likely that he knew I was thinking of scamming a few weeks before I posted the confession because I was stalling him with required information, and also giving him excuses (that anyone else would have accepted but EMFi doesnt miss much). He knew that if he called scam, then alot more of you would have not got your money back as I would have taken the lot. The EIB was structured in a way that if neccessary I can gain control of all its assets within 5 hours. Because EMFi stalled on letting people know the situation at the EIB, many of you were able to get money back out (in excess of 100 billion isk) because he allowed me to think that it may be possible to salvage the state the EIB management was in and continue to run it, so in a way He prevented me from getting a larger score. Because of him, my score was only 790 billion as apposed to a possible 950 billion (difference 100b in withdrawals + 60b left in assets & isk when I walked). If anything those of you who got their money back should be thanking EMFi for his efforts and dedication to the community during the audit.
about Dark Shikari Although I have never requested his advice, nor his services I was pleased that he decided to get involved in the debate. This was mainly because despite what many think, he is a respected community member and his words do have an effect on many peoples reasoning. He looks at every situation on merit, and wants to look at both sides of a story before making a judgement unlike most of you who voice opinions based on emotion. In RL I bet he is a judge or some sort of moderator (counsellor maybe?), or if he isnt he would make a good one for sure. He adds class to a debate, and you can always count on his posts to be completely neutral and constructive. However, with a single comment he can make your agruement seem invalid, your point worthless, and your credibility zero. Certainly someone who I would not want to get in an arguement with because he has a way with words that is unmatched on these forums.
about me I am, without sounding self important, able to manipulate people to my benefit and I do consider myself very intelligent, more so than the majority of you. I manipulate, use, and cause upset for people in RL if I feel its for my benefit. You could say im ruthless and you are right. I have no problem in advancing my well being at the expense of someone elses. Back to EVE.... I was able to construct something from nothing that for all intensive purposes could have been something great for the economy of the game, and there was no reason why It could not have suceeded except I was afraid the way in which I ran the EIB could have been mis interpreted by EMFi. The intention all along was for this to be a legitimate business in EVE, because despite what you may think now, I wanted to be famous in EVE for making the bank a sucess, rather than being that nob head who pulled off the biggest scam in MMPORG history (based on score value, not style). My problem is that when the pressure gets too much, I take the easy way out so long as I benefit from it. The accusations, theories, and alt trolling I got all throughout the banks operational time, the audit, and up until the moment I decided to walk was what caused this scam. If it was real life I would have just dealt with you in another way that we wont discuss here, but stealing your money and then rubbing it in your faces with the crap you were spoon fed was my only option that has enabled me to say "I win". I hate to lose, and cant accept defeat so I will do anything and everything to win something, regardless of who is hurt on the way.
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.23 17:26:00 -
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Originally by: Kieli Rast The accusations, theories, and alt trolling I got all throughout the banks operational time, the audit, and up until the moment I decided to walk was what caused this scam. If it was real life I would have just dealt with you in another way that we wont discuss here
And the AOL kid in him has come out.
Now will this be where you talk about your mob connections?
Now I need to ask: did EIB actually have any means of making money, or were you just doing like every real-world bank does, and hoping there wouldn't be mass withdrawls?
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.23 17:53:00 -
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fyi, i dont have mob connections because this is 2006, not 1950's Chicago. I would deal with you myself.
Back to EVE (and keep it on topic nublett)
It made money regularly, infact it made almost 300b in 4 months via production, mining, and trading on the market.
Production gave us on avcerage around a 15% markup on the cost of the manufacturing job, so for every 100m we spent on production, we made 15m isk on the sales. Could have been more but we preferred a quick turnaround.
Selling minerals usually gave us 25% profit on what we were paying miners and mining corporations for their ore, and for mineral traders we usually sold on for a 10% profit.
The majority of money came from our traders, and the way this worked would be I give a trader some isk and they made us of it through trade ensuring they got back what they put in, plus a percentage of profits back for the bank. If I gave them 50b isk, I would want 5b minimum back each month and they would have to maintain that 50b. Anything else they made was theirs.
Myself and 2 of the directors pumped all profits from trading into the bank, and we were able to get a 50% - 70% markup on whatever we used each month if we put alot of time into it. Sounds crazy, but there are those out there that know how this works.
So, the EIB market model does work, and those that claim they are masters with the market are nothing more than 2 bit traders. Those that know keep it quiet, those that dont say its impossible...
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EMFI Auditor
Minmatar
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Posted - 2006.08.23 18:20:00 -
[265]
Originally by: Kieli Rast
Ask EMFi wether it works because he told me he has started using it for his market activities based on the examples I gave him during his audit.
I know nothing!  ------------------------------------------
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Lacero Callrisian
Minmatar Solar Storm Axiom Empire
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Posted - 2006.08.23 19:36:00 -
[266]
Originally by: Kieli Rast
I am, without sounding self important, able to manipulate people to my benefit and I do consider myself very intelligent, more so than the majority of you. ... I was able to construct something from nothing that for all intensive purposes
I guess it doesn't take much to be more intelligent than most people on the internet :)
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JP Moregain
Gallente Moregain Guaranty Trust
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Posted - 2006.08.23 22:16:00 -
[267]
A Rast family member is off in the "Sell Order" forums pawning T-II BPO's so hot they are smoking.
So should anyone conclude that 'Kal' has had enough time to gather the non-ISK high-value assets of EIB and has moved them over to the Rast family for prompt liquidation?
Regards, JP
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JP Moregain
Gallente Moregain Guaranty Trust
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Posted - 2006.08.23 22:26:00 -
[268]
Originally by: Kieli Rast
It made money regularly, infact it made almost 300b in 4 months via production, mining, and trading on the market.
So you walked away with only 8 or 9 months of profit generation?
Help me understand how this is a good scam: if you OWN the company that 300b ISK profit that you had already generated was therefore yours free and clear and the balance of that amount would have been yours after only a few more months of profit generation anyway.
So what I am really trying to figure out is did you shoot the goose that lays golden eggs because you wanted the feathers for a new pillow, or was it really not that profitable?
JP
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.23 22:30:00 -
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the blueprints in question are not being auctioned off.... yet.
Incidently, they were part of the heist (the 120b of assets)
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.23 22:43:00 -
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I walked because of the reasons stated in the self glorification post I made earlier.
300b profit was the result of 4 months work. I started the EIB with 100m in my wallet, and now I have 650b isk and around 140b worth of assets... possibly more depending on what their value is.
So, in effect my public theft is around 500 billion isk, and my corporate theft is around 300 billion.
Did I own the EIB? Depends how you looked at it. It was my idea, however alot of people contributed to its sucess, so in that respect they could claim part ownership of it too... maybe one of the reasons why Kal Dvogh has decided to seize control of the bank and attempt to do something with it. If anything the 300b net worth should have bee divided amongst the staff but I decided I would take it for myself instead.
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Kieli Rast
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Posted - 2006.08.23 22:44:00 -
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I walked because of the reasons stated in the self glorification post I made earlier.
300b profit was the result of 4 months work. I started the EIB with 100m in my wallet, and now I have 650b isk and around 140b worth of assets... possibly more depending on what their value is.
So, in effect my public theft is around 500 billion isk, and my corporate theft is around 300 billion.
Did I own the EIB? Depends how you looked at it. It was my idea, however alot of people contributed to its sucess, so in that respect they could claim part ownership of it too... maybe one of the reasons why Kal Dvogh has decided to seize control of the bank and attempt to do something with it. If anything the 300b net worth should have bee divided amongst the staff but I decided I would take it instead.
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Olixia Castitatis
Gallente The Krazed KIller Kitty Kats From Kent
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Posted - 2006.08.23 22:48:00 -
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Wow, this jazz is on slashdot now... -----------------------
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random factor
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Posted - 2006.08.24 02:23:00 -
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i still think currin trading is the cooler one of you two and is still the no.1 scammer for me. he didnt rip off his corp mates that were actually supporting him, he did not do this 'im so fricking uber' chestbeating bull****, he plyd it solo and smart. and afterall, he wrote this really nice article explaining every detail on HOW he actually did it! the 50mils he got from me were so worth it. was an awesome read m8! cheers 
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Rumorsky
Gallente Sector 7
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Posted - 2006.08.24 03:40:00 -
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Can i have Cally babies? ^___________^!
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Zulak
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Posted - 2006.08.24 07:46:00 -
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Meh, I don't think the important thing here is whose fault it is or who let it happen, you are in charge of your own/corp/alliance's cash, the same time you are blaming DS or that EBI ceo dude for letting it happen, you should also blame it on yourself of not thinking it through. On a side note, no offense to DS or anybody else, but I usually ignore people who post every 3 mins on forums, too much talking and not enough thinking.
Enough on that, the important thing everyone should learn is that EVE doesn't have in-game mechanics to support this kind of gameplay, at least as of right now. In real life, if you scam you can be sure the police will put a can of whopass on you know what. In EVE, there is no such thing, you can't freeze the scammer's account or confiscate his assets, if CCP doesn't do anything about it, no one can. And I don't think I even need to mention about the whole alt business in EVE. All of this generates a relationship that is purely based on trust between investor and the "bank". And in EVE this whole trust and moral thing just does not hold a lot of water.
Even the dude himself has said, in the begining he wasn't going to scam, he was trying to achieve something different. In fact, his business model was generating profit. It was only until the half way that he changed his mind. In my opinion, that can happen to any existing ipo. You could be running your little successful corp for however long and one day you get bored and transfers all corp money to yours, what's there to stop you? So in that regards, any legit business in EVE could become a scam if the CEO or whoever that has access to money feels like it. You are not even required to plan all the way from the start to scam. In this case, it seems to be more like a corp theft. There is just no real punishment/consequence for something like this in EVE, other than people cry being cheated which actually adds to the enjoyment of the scammer. The system is flawed and someone will exploit it, if not him, someone else will and it will happen again. Faster than you can imagine, the guy will delete the char and purchase another alt with a lengthy play history and be ready to go. In seven months, most of the eve mass population would have forgetten this and be ready to put their isk into another scam of similar nature. Rinse and repeat...
Although I had hoped to see if the guy actually succeed in having a real dominating effect on EVE market through the bank. To me that would have been a greater achievement than this three-legged corp theft job he pulled off.
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Hans Roaming
Body Count Inc. Mercenary Coalition
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Posted - 2006.08.24 12:10:00 -
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There is a saying that goes something like 'If something sounds too good to be true then it usually isn't' and a lot of people learnt that today.
Nice touch with the mention of GBH in the video to put off people trying to track the man down, heh heh. Anyway here is a guy with 650 bil in his wallet, now he can either just look at the number or convert it into power, for example maybe hiring the best mercenary alliance in the game to change the map a bit. 
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Kurren
Farscape Mining
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Posted - 2006.08.24 15:43:00 -
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You know... I think it's a Federal Offense to fake your death in the United Sates. Since I've read that tons of people believed he actually died (and some even set his family condolenses)... *hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge* --- --- --- ---
SobaKai.com
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JP Moregain
Gallente Moregain Guaranty Trust
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Posted - 2006.08.24 16:26:00 -
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Originally by: Hans Roaming There is a saying that goes something like 'If something sounds too good to be true then it usually isn't' and a lot of people learnt that today.
Hans,
"If something sounds too good to be true it usually IS" is what I believe you meant to say.
Best Regards & hope you are enjoying your time in the MC, JP
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Malthros Zenobia
Caldari Independent Navy Reserve Kimotoro Directive
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Posted - 2006.08.24 18:10:00 -
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Originally by: Kieli Rast fyi, i dont have mob connections because this is 2006, not 1950's Chicago. I would deal with you myself.
 
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Da Maddness
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Posted - 2006.08.24 19:55:00 -
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Very interesting reading about this. I don't think CCP will be banning scams anytime soon as this is free advertising (slashdot having this up).
As for the ISK being worth $100,000 I would be thinking that CCP would be keeping a very close eye on his account to make sure no RL profit if made from this.
If Cally wanted fame he's gone about it the wrong way. Probably a stupid idea but if he gave the money back then he maybe even more famous.
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Karunel
Nuevos Horizontes
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Posted - 2006.08.25 12:08:00 -
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Quote: If it was real life I would have just dealt with you in another way that we wont discuss here, but stealing your money and then rubbing it in your faces with the crap you were spoon fed was my only option that has enabled me to say "I win".
hahahahahhaha
You spent months stealing money in an online game, I'm sure you would deal with other people in a most impressive way such as hiding below your bed. 
Nice scam but as people have said, people investing in EVE take a blind jump. Nothing to chest beat IMHO, and your (hilarious) self promoting posts just take the fun out of it. Far from being the "best" scam in EVE imho, although you got quite a lot of money.
Not that CCP won't be monitoring that money to take it from you as soon as they see any attempt to turn it into RL money of course. 
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Ciir
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Posted - 2006.08.31 08:25:00 -
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For those who understand german:
EVE bei Tagesschau.de
"Tagesschau" is the main german TV-Newscast.
Great free Advertisement for CCP.
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Tirg
Forum Moderator Interstellar Services Department

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More stuff removed. This thread has run its course, locking.
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