The Truth About TooSpoiled

As the fastest growing social network and the largest modeling and acting site on the Internet TooSpoiled has certainly received its share of attention. While most of the information written about TooSpoiled is accurate some information is blatantly false and even libelous.

Today most companies that have any significance have hate or attack sites making derogatory reports about them. To see for yourself do a google search for the following terms [Paypal, “Microsoft evil”, or “Wal-Mart sucks”].

By conducting these searches you will find a ton of negative (but generally untrue) information on these companies. And almost as a company is welcomed into the big leagues it invariably is welcomed into the world of Internet attacks.

The purpose of this site is twofold:

1. To explain to average consumers why these hate sites and negative attacks exist and how to separate fact from fiction
2. To provide the truth about TooSpoiled.com

Hate Sites

Hate sites fall under three main categories:

• The first is a site that is simply built to attack a specific organization or person. These sites are created by a webmaster and he/she controls all the content on these sites
• The second are [posting boards that allow anyone to post information about a range of topics.
• The third are blogs, which are a combination of the first two; the Webmaster moderator creates the site and controls the content. He/she may allow posts by readers, but the webmaster maintains the ultimate control

Why do they exist?

The motive(s) to create or post information on a hate site are varied but the following are the most common:

Competitors – Often a competitor will post negative information in order to damage a competing company. Presumably this drives more customers to the competitor or even drive the competing company out of business. While this practice is reprehensible it can be effective in the short term, thus companies resort to these tactics.

Disgruntled Employees – Current or former employees with an axe to grind get revenge on a company by attacking it online. The internet has given an anonymous voice to unhappy employees. If the boss yells at the employee unfairly, the employee can get a measure of payback by posting an unflattering information about the boss or the company online.

Generally current employees will post a few times on a message board while fired employees may go to great lengths and even build hate sites designed solely at attacking the company.

Conspiracy Theorists – Individuals that have theory’s about “evil corporations” and such now have a forum on the Internet. Before these people may have been written of as kooks and had no voice, now they can create a credible looking website and/or blog and reach a mass audience. By finding a small niche audience is gives them credibility and steam to continue with their theory.

Internet Terrorists – These individuals are called Internet terrorists because like real terrorists they do not have the courage to attack in the open. They hide behind the anonymity of the web and they attack companies just to see how much damage they can inflict or because they believe they are serving some greater good.

Extortionists – These individuals create hate sites or post negative information designed to damage vulnerable companies then extorts the company to remove the information. They sometimes mask their extortionists demands by posing as a specialists in getting information taken down, then they simply collect a fee and take down the information they have posted.

Misguided Consumers – Some postings are actually done by well meaning but misinformed consumers. Individuals interacting with a company, then reading negative (but untrue information) suddenly feel they may become the next victim and then post a plea for help or a warning to future consumers on a chat board.

How can I tell the difference between a hate site and real information?

As a consumer it is responsible to research a company before doing business. But with the ease of creating a professional looking site and the vast amount of information how can you tell the difference between what’s real and what is false. The answer is simple and one you have probably heard dozens if not hundreds of times in real life

Consider the Source and use your own common sense

When doing research on a company online you should always consider the source of the information you are reading. The following is a good way to find accurate information:

Government Sites - Check with government (state, local, and federal) websites. If the company has a problem these sites are the most credible. (Just because an action exists against a company does not necessarily mean the company is bad – remember Microsoft and Google have had legal disputes with the US Government in the last few years)

Legitimate Media Sites - Check with legitimate media sites like CNN, MSNBC, ABC, USA Voice, etc for information. While not 100% accurate (remember Dan Rather and the Bush records) the information is generally reliable.

Better Business Bureau - Check with the Better Business Bureau, while all companies have some complaints you will get an idea of what kind of pattern the company has. Keep in mind though that the BBB is a private franchised company that sells memberships has listed Walt Disney World in Orlando (which chose not to be a member) with an unsatisfactory rating.

Sites with Verifiable address and Phone Number - If you are reading information on a site that you do not recognize at least make sure that the site has a listed address and phone number that allows you to talk to the publisher of the site.

Truth v. Fiction about TooSpoiled

All of the following information is posted online about TooSpoiled. We wanted to take this opportunity to separate what was fact from what was fiction and to “set the record straight” as it where.

TooSpoiled is run by a group of criminals

Obviously this is false. TooSpoiled is owned and operated by a private held Nevada corporation called Internet Media Services. TooSpoiled employs hundreds of employees, casting managers, and scouts. The chairman of the board of Internet Media Services is Jeremy Stamper.

TooSpoiled is a phishing/identity theft employment scam

Once again obviously false: TooSpoiled only asks applicants for information typically found on a resume and not information sufficient to use for identity theft purposes. Obviously if a person is hired they would then be asked to provide SS# and other tax related information as required by law.

The key here is that TooSpoiled has been operating for several months – Phishing and Identity Theft organizations operate for only days (or even hours) as they are quickly pursued by law enforcement.

Finally in months of operation there has been no accusation of anyone having been harmed in any way by TooSpoiled.

TooSpoiled sends out letters about fake jobs

Again this is fiction: TooSpoiled is currently growing very rapidly and seeking to fill many positions nationwide. TooSpoiled send likely applicants (by searching job experience, education, and fields of interest on job boards) a letter detailing a position and asking them to apply if interested.

After the applicant expresses an interest TooSpoiled then follows up with the applicant.

TooSpoiled uses bait and switch techniques – Sending an applicant a letter about one job then offering the applicant a different position

This is false, however if an applicant applies for a job that either is foiled by another candidate or which they are deemed unqualified for TooSpoiled will invite the applicant to apply for another position they may be more suitable for.

It is important to understand that just because an applicant is sent a letter asking them to apply for a position it does not guarantee that they will be offered the position, it simply means that a member of our human resources staff has flagged their resume as a possible match.

TooSpoiled is the fastest growing social networking site on the Internet

As far as we know this is true. Going from zero to over 150,000 users in just a few months is a rate of growth faster than any site we are aware of.

TooSpoiled is the largest modeling/acting website on the Internet

Once again as far as we know this is true. With over 150,000 members we are not aware of a website with more members online.

TooSpoiled promises members they can earn money by placing ads on the site, but they never pay the members.

This is technically true. Members earn money by registering through Commission Junction and selecting advertisers from Commission Junction’s site (www.cj.com). Commission Junction a publicly traded company pays the members directly for advertising revenue.