icetohot Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 lmao I love this story A woman sued Yahoo Inc. for $3 million, alleging the Internet site failed to fulfill a promise to remove nude pictures of her from the Web.Cecilia Barnes, 48, in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Multnomah County, claims an ex-boyfriend began posting unauthorized personal profiles of her containing the photos in December. The profiles included her e-mail address and work phone number. The former boyfriend also engaged in online discussions in Yahoo chat rooms while posing as Barnes and directing men to the profiles, the lawsuit claims. "Due to these profiles and online chats, unknown men would arrive without warning at plaintiff's work expecting to engage in sexual relations with her," the lawsuit claims. Barnes sent Yahoo a letter in January saying she did not create the profiles and wanted them removed. Additional attempts to get Yahoo to remove them in February and March did not get a response, the lawsuit claims. A Yahoo spokeswoman declined to comment, saying the company does not comment on pending litigation. http://www.wftv.com/news/4539709/detail.ht...0205272005&ts=H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrana Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I had an internet stalker once who was making copy profiles of me and putting fake pics on them and all. Yahoo never took care of things despite repeated contacts with them. So I'm not surprised they did this anyway, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxiaicon Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Strange, I always found Yahoo, Inc to act promptly when I had a few issues regarding a website hosted with them, and some fake profiles/members/bots. It was removed fully, with no back within 17 hours, Haha, the owner was so ****ed :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowcra Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I dunno... never had a complaint with yahoo but i dont really use 'em for anything anymore. NOT SINCE google cropped up on teh scene! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I wish strange men would show up at my work and expect sex ! :p LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiagosilva29 Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 I had an internet stalker once who was making copy profiles of me and putting fake pics on them and all. Yahoo never took care of things despite repeated contacts with them. So I'm not surprised they did this anyway, unfortunately. Fat Buddah! Just give us all the info you have and we'll make him feel the Neowinian Anger! :crazy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhangm Supervisor Posted May 28, 2005 Supervisor Share Posted May 28, 2005 Fat Buddah!Just give us all the info you have and we'll make him feel the Neowinian Anger! :crazy: 585980535[/snapback] Neowinian Anger? is pretty creepy. I remember that fiasco with the DDOSer a while back... These guys had his address, pictures of his house, his phone number, and everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Lyle Global Moderator Posted May 28, 2005 Global Moderator Share Posted May 28, 2005 LOL... she should be going after the ex-boyfriend.. for posting them onto the internet. and its her dumb fault for getting naked pictures taken in the first place.. what do you think is gonna happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mircleman Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 People seem to forget it's the information age . you are not some person behind a computer screen. your name, address, phone number, where you work, bank, etc etc are easy to get. the sooner people learn that the better off they will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skase Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I wish strange men would show up at my work and expect sex ! :p LOL 585979427[/snapback] haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolslacker Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 LOL... she should be going after the ex-boyfriend.. for posting them onto the internet. 585980592[/snapback] She can't get $ 3 million from her ex-boyfriend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Neowinian Anger? is pretty creepy. I remember that fiasco with the DDOSer a while back... These guys had his address, pictures of his house, his phone number, and everything... 585980584[/snapback] that because the dude posted them on his website:laugh:h: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soviet Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I wish strange men would show up at my work and expect sex ! :p LOL 585979427[/snapback] ...Thank you for that wonderful bit of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cork1958 Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I dunno... never had a complaint with yahoo but i dont really use 'em for anything anymore. NOT SINCE google cropped up on teh scene! 585977855[/snapback] Google sucks, especially their gmail. I'll take Yahoo over Google anyday. Yahoo shoud act as promptly as possible on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxpor Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 what the hell is wrong with gmail :| the interface is perfect, and the storage you cant beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japlabot Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I don't understand why the thread starter thinks this is funny, it's a serious issue and good on her for sueing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted May 29, 2005 Veteran Share Posted May 29, 2005 Neowinian Anger™ is pretty creepy. I remember that fiasco with the DDOSer a while back... These guys had his address, pictures of his house, his phone number, and everything... 585980584[/snapback] lol I remember that, that was freaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ventrox Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 i wonder why she let her ex-boyfriend take those pictures, at the first place.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veiva Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Neowinian Anger? is pretty creepy. I remember that fiasco with the DDOSer a while back... These guys had his address, pictures of his house, his phone number, and everything... 585980584[/snapback] Remember the visual style theif thread? :o:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yisman Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 "Due to these profiles and online chats, unknown men would arrive without warning at plaintiff's work expecting to engage in sexual relations with her," the lawsuit claims. :laugh: :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yisman Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 i wonder why she let her ex-boyfriend take those pictures, at the first place.... 585985536[/snapback] Probably when they were still together. A lot of couples have nude pictures of each other. Not very bright, but it's common... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 i wonder why she let her ex-boyfriend take those pictures, at the first place.... 585985536[/snapback] I hate to state the obvious, but he probably wasn't an ex-boyfriend at the time. They were being intimate, having a little fun, he just kept the pics long afterwards. I don't think that's uncommon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Not very bright, but it's common... 585986981[/snapback] Not many people expect their loved ones to be ######. In a relationship, you come to trust people, especially ones you'll get naked for. Perhaps she cheated on him, and then came a messy break-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazzz Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Google sucks, especially their gmail. I'll take Yahoo over Google anyday.Yahoo shoud act as promptly as possible on this. 585985409[/snapback] Google is teh l33t. :D Back on topic, this is how a conversation between the judge and the plaintiff should go: Judge: So you let your ex-boyfriend take nude photos of you, and when you ended the relationship, you did not ask for them back? Plaintiff: No. Judge: And your boyfriend posted them online, and posed as you online, not someone working for Yahoo? Plaintiff: That is correct. Judge: Well it looks like you're suing the wrong person because you feel bad about being a filthy tramp, and now everyone knows just how filthy you are! Case DISMISSED! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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