Comments on: Being Transparent Online Is Good Business

By: Justin Brooke

Justin Brooke — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:42:29 +0000

Hey TipJar,
I think your fears and concerns are valid. I’ve had some crazy encounters with customers and subscribers where they got too close for comfort. I think it’s acceptable to want to hide your identity (I don’t) but then you don’t get to also want to be transparent or famous online.

I know tons of guys who are KILLING it online but they won’t let me interview them or talk about them because they want to stay low key. As for the FTC, they’ll find you regardless – Ain’t no chance in running from the U.S. Gov – not forever anyway.

By: JasperP

JasperP — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:39:58 +0000

What happened to the gangsta pic? lol

By: Bryn Youngblut

Bryn Youngblut — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:22:59 +0000

Using a fake email every time you post doesn’t help either. You can’t build up credibility until you at least start…

By: Tipjar

Tipjar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:19:53 +0000

Easy for you to say Ruck! You have one of the best networks and reps in the community.

I’m talking more along the lines of ROI Share, Chris Desouza, CPA Bullet, etc, etc.

By: Ruck

Ruck — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:14:53 +0000

@ Tipjar – Then you pick yourself up from whatever happens and you go again. What do you mean by a “bad rep” in the community? LOL, this is the internet and what’s even more laughable is that you are probably speaking in regards to the “make money online” crowd in which 99% of the people in it are full of shit anyway so get the confidence up because when it comes down to it, giving a shit what others think is just a hindrance to achieving your goals.

By: TipJar

TipJar — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:29:38 +0000

Yeah, I agree. I guess I’m just paranoid and wouldn’t want to get a bad rep in the community. What if someone steals my identity? What if I get bashed? What if someone looks me up and stalks me? What if the FTC comes knocking at my door?

By: James Seligman

James Seligman — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:30:10 +0000

I used to “hide” behind screen names on forums and other places, then about 2 years ago I realized I just couldn’t do that anymore. When someone would contact me, they had know idea who I was and calling me by my username was just made it totally informal, plus now-a-days you really can’t “hide”, someone will figure out who you are.

By: ChibRock

ChibRock — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:14:33 +0000

oh well, thats nice man. It sure is simple but it need some color. lol

By: Bryn Youngblut

Bryn Youngblut — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:00:26 +0000

I wanted a more simplistic theme with no ads. I also cut out a lot of clutter. This is my space to talk and vent about whatever I feel like so I wanted it to suit me.

I’m also nowhere near modding the theme up to make it nicer but I like it for now.

By: ChibRock

ChibRock — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:58:03 +0000

yes that is def the truth. oh by the way why did you change the blog theme? the first one was better although this one loads faster than that old one anyways. keep it real man.