anthony lemons

the one thread is

pdl's tearing at me in IL.

I noticed this also, I believe that there should be a vote from members and Mods before people are handed a Debt Samaritan and Mod title. Just because they request it doesn't make them qualified. As Mods and members who spend a good amount of time here we have a better perspective of who is or isn't qualified. I'm very surprised and a little disappointed that so many people are being given these titles without a vote. :?

I find anthony to be far too pro debtor.....creditors do have some rights too. Debtors as long as they are treated fairly and within the law do have an obligation to pay their debts. I find he makes a lot of things more complicated than they actually are.

Agreed^^^

I guess I haven't really paid attention to his posts, but I'll keep a look out....

We have noticed that many members do not even know the procedures to apply for those Ranks as a result are deprived from due recognition. Shazz, we will soon take a decision on this. Presently we are working on a new software and we will have to take some points into consideration before arriving at a decision. But I am sure all would agree that those selected recently (as MODs??? or Debt SAMs???) were eligible for those Ranks. They were done based on the quality of posts and their desire to help members here.

Members may have their own opinion in an open forum like this but I do agree with you Paul that senior members should show some restrain while replying as it not only affects the thread by depriving members who really want help from us but at the same time gives a bad impression when two old members takes on each other.

Constructive discussion without personal attack is always welcome.

exactly jason.owner bought up good points and was right in a way on that post.i also knew anthony was a DEBT SAM and HOF.he went absent about the same time i joined.he wants back in.nothing wrong with that.just he should not assume because someone runs a PDL that they are here to harrass.owner has done none of that as you deeming him worthy of DEBT SAM should speak volumes.make no mistake.me and owner did butt heads when he first came on.but he earned my respect.

In reading PDLOwner's posts, I do agree that he writes well, but I'm sorry, I just don't agree with his point of view whatsoever. He's in it to make as much buck as he can from the desparate people who come to his store. I know, because once upon a time, I was one of those desparate people. If he didn't have people to collect his hefty fees from, he wouldn't have a business.
Imho and in the 3 years I have been on this site, I believe that DebtSams, HOF, Mods and the like, should be in the business of helping people get out of debt. I can't honestly say that about PDLOwner. How could he do that, when debt is what he feeds on?

We have so far not seen him promoting his pdl business here.So my earnest request is not to jump to any conclusion. Let's wait for some more time. We all are here (including you) to keep a watch on him. Be rest assured that necessary steps will be taken if we notice any wrong doings.

As I said before this forum is open to all provided they abide by our TOS.
We were, We are and We will always be against payday loans but we do feel that we should encourage someone (can be from any profession) who helps our members with useful information.

Moreover, isn't it heartening to see a payday lender helping people to get out of pdl trap? Lets look at it in this way. It might help. :)

trust me kscornell.if owner steps out of line,i will be the first to let jason and vikas know.i have reported numerous people who have come on and tried to sneak their pdl,debt relief scams here.i watch many people.guests and members.you mentioned our titles.aren't we supposed to look at things and members and guests with an objective eye and even hand?i admit that both men made a good point,but to sweep one under the rug because of what he does?yes anthony gives good info and will let him know that.again we are MODS for a reason.let's not lose sight of that.

Anthony was a big help to me two years ago and I never remember any negatives! I am not familiar with him getting radical recently. I will have to remain neutral on this one!

kscornell, you know I love you dearly! We've been here for such a long time, and may be the oldest ones here that still come around. The same things you said about PDLowner could also be said about me. I run a finance company (granted, it's not a PDL), but it's a business and we charge interest. Debt, of it's true nature, is what our business feeds on. Lending is one of the oldest professions in time. It's also one of the most necessary, and that's why it's the most regulated as well.

I'm here to help people and spread my knowledge just as anybody else. But in business, I'm not out to give anybody a free ride either. I'll help them along the way, and provide support and direction where I can, but sometimes people need to help themselves.

I've only seen positive reinforcement from PDLOwner. He's not here telling people "pay your bills" or calling people deadbeats. Maybe he does "tell it like it is", which is what I tend do to too. But should we rebuke him simply because we don't agree with his point of view?

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I have to agree with DebtCruncher--Just because you are in the business, doesn't make you a bad person. When I came here,Ari, was a collector and helped me and others alot--she had compassion because she had been there and alsopoints for getting out of the debt trap.

Since then I have come to know others who either collectors or may be in the business or a business similiar.

I agree that soem PDLs have ruined people. But from my experience,there was one here,store front, that became a life saver at the time. My son needed medicine that cost alot and we havd no insurance--that was my first pdl. They abided by all the laws and I knew going into it that I would pay really high fees, but had no other option at the time because of my credit.

I always try to give everyone the chance to come here, like Jason says, if they abide by the TOS, that's great,maybe they can give us more knowledge---if not--then I pm Jason or Vikas--just my 3 cents(inflation, you know)..karen