Comments on: Chilling Effect: How A Behemoth Company Can Silence A Blogger

By: Mortgage Chili Blog for Lake Mary Real Estate and Longwood Real Estate » TOXIC Corporation SUES Real Estate Blogger… FOR REAL!

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:04:18 +0000

[...] Chilling Effect: How A Behemoth Company Can Silence A Blogger – Vlad’s own posting on the topic [...]

By: Vlad Zablotskyy

Vlad Zablotskyy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:06:04 +0000

Darrin,
Thanks for stopping by. This is such and old story. Yes, I probably should have done many things differently at the time. But since I have never been sued nor threatened before this entire saga sent chills down my spine.

Not sure you are aware but this did end up in court. Long and very complicated story. If you care, you can find more details at http://www.citmedialaw.org/threats/brabus-ventures-v-zablotskyy

Thanks for stopping by!

By: Drrin T. Mish

Drrin T. Mish — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:55:55 +0000

If I were you, I would have not taken down that post and would return their money. Surely, this is not your fault.

By: ePerks: A Case Study in Greed and Self-Imposed Brand Destruction | BrokerScience Mortgage Marketing Blog

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:08:35 +0000

[...] of Go-Beyond-MLS.com, into one of its most vocal opponents. With ePerk’s decision to send a cease and desist letter to Vlad, ePerks instantly transformed Go-Beyond-MLS.com into a negative ePerks publicity machine [...]

By: The Beginner’s Action Guide to Learning about ePerks / Ben Behrouzi vs Vlad Zablotkyy | BrokerScience Mortgage Marketing Blog

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:12:24 +0000

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By: Ben Behrouzi / ePerks.com: A Case Study in Self Induced Search Engine Brand Destruction | BrokerScience Mortgage Marketing Blog

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:09:59 +0000

[...] frankly, in light of the growing attention and coverage Ben Behrouzi’s cease & desist letter and legal threats to Vlad, we didn’t think Ben and company would be so foolish stupid as to [...]

By: Beginning of the End: ePerks CEO Ben Behrouzi Sues Blogger, Confirms No Strategy in Place | BrokerScience Mortgage Marketing Blog

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:08:08 +0000

[...] blog and he never expected the fallout that would occur when he threatened Vlad and sent him a Cease & Desist letter to take down the [...]

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Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:26:48 +0000

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By: Todd Jackson

Todd Jackson — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:56:49 +0000

You sound real, so get a real job!

By: Todd Jackson

Todd Jackson — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:55:24 +0000

Funny that their own lawyer couldn't even spell Brabus (Barbus, lol) correctly! A real attorney would know the difference. Shows where this company is heading!!! Good luck Vlad.

By: cliff

cliff — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:01:46 +0000

I am a broker and own a company in Austin TX. I have an 800 credit score and always pay my bills (ligitimate ones)
We had been solicited by Eperks about a year ago. They never provided any of the leads they promised. We filed with our
credit card company for a charge back close to year ago. I just got a call today 12/22/2008 saying they became aware of the charge back
in September. When trying to explain my reason for charge back (DID NOT PROVIDE SERVICES PROMISED-NONE) I was rudely interrupted
and threatened with collections. Finally I just hung up. Beware of this company- they need to be shut down.

By: ePerks.com: A Case Study in Greed and Self-Imposed Brand Destruction

ePerks.com: A Case Study in Greed and Self-Imposed Brand Destruction — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:46:32 +0000

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prosperingservant — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:12:39 +0000

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By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:25:57 +0000

They are liars and I am being sent to a collection agancy too. They are a scam and if they stood behind their product and told the truth they would not have so many problems. Please file complaints with the Attorney general of CA, and your local AG. I also filed with the BBB of Pleasanton, CA and the Dept of Real Estate, Enforcements in Sacramento, CA as well as the Federal Trade Commission. it is the only way to alert the authorities of the unfait business practices we have all encountered. I am hoping we can all join in a class action lawsuit.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:20:33 +0000

Eperks has been nothing but trouble for me. I signed up and was told I would get a full refund if a sale did not close in 6 months. I had no leads, nothing. I called for my refund and the guy is no longer employed by eperks. I disputed it with my credit card company and now they are sending me to collections. If anyone has info on a class action lawsuit please inform us all. I have filed complaints with the Dept of Real Estate, Enforcement in Sacramento, CA, BBB in Pleasanton, CA, the AG in CA, my local AG, and the Federal Trade Commission.

By: Vlad Zablotskyy V. ePerks The Cliffs Notes Version : BOB TAYLOR PROPERTIES, INC.

Vlad Zablotskyy V. ePerks The Cliffs Notes Version : BOB TAYLOR PROPERTIES, INC. — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:14:24 +0000

[...] On February 13, 2008, Vlad was served with a Cease and Desist letter. Vlad copied the text of the C&D letter into his post dated March 17, 2008 http://www.go-beyond-mls.com/eperks/ [...]

By: catherine

catherine — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:45:49 +0000

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By: TOXIC Corporation SUES Real Estate Blogger… FOR REAL! « Mortgage Chili Blog

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:40:51 +0000

[...] Chilling Effect: How A Behemoth Company Can Silence A Blogger – Vlad’s own posting on the topic [...]

By: Vlad Zablotskyy

Vlad Zablotskyy — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:48:25 +0000

Jessica,

Thanks for the info. I do however advise you not to leave this same message
on other blogs. Consider them as an ongoing conversation not an opportunity
for a "plug". It would be nice to here your professional opinion on the
subject matter of this blog.

I also do not see your name among the attorneys on the website to which you
left a link. Are you an attorney yourself?

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