[Asterisk-biz] A question about ethics, I suppose

[steve szmidt]

On Sunday 22 May 2005 10:05, Paul wrote:
> You can always post a simple description of what transpired without
> naming him as a warning to others. That will show that you are trying to
> protect your peers and not trying to pressure him over a debt. Describe
> the invoices(rate and total amount), time between invoices and payment
> history. That helps to show it is not a dispute over quality of
> services. People who pay and then call you back for more work generally
> are showing they think you are worth the price.
>
> You might be perfectly right in naming him but what if he files a
> lawsuit over that? You will spend time and money getting the frivilous
> lawsuit dismissed and even get a judgement against him. If you can't
> collect for the last invoice, why add to the total uncollectible amount?

The only thing wrong with that is that if he cannot pay his invoices he can't 
pay for a lawsuit. Which he has little chance of winning anyway. Chances are 
rather that he does not want a light shone on this situation.

Besides are always free to write your own experiences. You can even use 
copywritten works and trademarked names in doing so.

There's no dispute either. The guy has not written a complaint, time has 
passed and he cannot go back and say he was unhappy. (I think you are just 
uncomfortable with being named in public.) I know I would be, but people 
actually like stiff and fair justice. They know they are in the wrong and 
would love to have someone help them out of it.
-- 

Steve Szmidt

"They that would give up essential liberty for temporary safety 
deserve neither liberty nor safety."
                                Benjamin Franklin