Another Literotica thief. Ron Mexico on Amazon

[robertreams]

I have an Amazon account because my novel is for sale there. However, I have not sold a single copy AT AMAZON. Neither have I bought a book there. I didn't buy the book (noted by the author here) so I fail to qualify and three counts. I offer my situation as a qualifier because I bet any case would allow me write a review.

Smashwords talked me into offering one of my books free for one day only. during that day, Amazon bought 61 copies.

 

[sr71plt]

Do you mean buyers used the Amazon connection to acquire (if it was free, they didn't buy it) those copies? When you publish at Smashwords it gets listed on Amazon, doesn't it? Or do you mean that Amazon itself bought 61 copies of a print book (which isn't likely--and they wouldn't have any reason at all to buy 61 e-book copies),

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Do you mean buyers used the Amazon connection to acquire (if it was free, they didn't buy it) those copies? When you publish at Smashwords it gets listed on Amazon, doesn't it? Or do you mean that Amazon itself bought 61 copies of a print book (which isn't likely--and they wouldn't have any reason at all to buy 61 e-book copies),

Smashwords...Amazon connections isn't quite there yet. I always opt out of the amazon connection because Amazon can't get it's act together with Smashwords.

And I would doubt that Amazon wouldn't grab a bunch of free copies to sell itself so they wouldn't have to pay royalties. There is probably something in the fine print that allows them to do that.

 

[SandraMustard]

While Amazon stymied my attempts, I successfully sent an inquiry to Barnes & Noble. FWIW, I'm not affected directly but I'm lending my support so if I ever need it ...

 

[sr71plt]

Smashwords...Amazon connections isn't quite there yet. I always opt out of the amazon connection because Amazon can't get it's act together with Smashwords.

And I would doubt that Amazon wouldn't grab a bunch of free copies to sell itself so they wouldn't have to pay royalties. There is probably something in the fine print that allows them to do that.

I still think this is just Amazon customer orders reported through Smashwords, which put it on Amazon to begin with.

And you don't need to download 61 separate copies of an e-book. One would do it.

 

[Eroticalover1968]

Good news! Amazon tells me Ron Mexico's copy of my story is a goner, within a few days from now. Thanks to everyone who advised and helped. B&N hasn't contacted me yet, but good enough for now.

 

[sr71plt]

Good news! Amazon tells me Ron Mexico's copy of my story is a goner, within a few days from now. Thanks to everyone who advised and helped. B&N hasn't contacted me yet, but good enough for now.

Yes, good news. I doubt that Amazon will choose to "get it" and just wipe Ron Mexico's holdings out, though. One theft should be enough to do it (this theft being obvious, as Amazon had published that story mere days before Mexico submitted his "version.") Sadly, I don't think it will be.

 

[SandraMustard]

Good news! Amazon tells me Ron Mexico's copy of my story is a goner, within a few days from now. Thanks to everyone who advised and helped. B&N hasn't contacted me yet, but good enough for now.

I contacted B&N referencing your book as the only title I knew for certain was stolen. Their response: "Thank you for bringing this to our attention." But it is still up. As the author, send pertinent information to publisherauthorinquiry@bn.com

 

[SandraMustard]

Publishers should see red flags when an author puts up 800 books in a matter of months. I noticed most of his "books" where 10-20 pages yet he asked for $2.99 a pop. My 350 page novel sells for $3.99.

Priced like that, he can't sell many but 800 choices increases his chances I suppose. Do these thieves hope to make a quick buck before getting caught? With only one novel (so far), I have real life personal information behind it. Does this low life have a way to jump right back with another identity?

 

[sr71plt]

They do make pretty good money off this--assuming they aren't caught before Amazon sends out its royalty checks. (In which case Amazon pockets the money. Amazon doesn't plan on losing money in any of this--least until/unless the copyright owner lawsuits start.)

 

[Dream_Operator]

BTW The name "Ron Mexico" is the fake name American Footballer Michael Vick used. A woman who knew him by that name sued him for giving her Herpes.

After this happened, fans of opposing teams bought Atlanta Falcons jerseys with the name "Ron Mexico" on the back. The NFL, concerned about the PR, refused to sell anymore jerseys with that name.


Vick is also the one who fought and tortured dogs. He ended up spending two years in prison for racketeering charges related to the gambling involved.

 

[B_Couric]

Yes, good news. I doubt that Amazon will choose to "get it" and just wipe Ron Mexico's holdings out, though. One theft should be enough to do it (this theft being obvious, as Amazon had published that story mere days before Mexico submitted his "version.") Sadly, I don't think it will be.

It's all been wiped! I found this thread while searching if I could publish my stories already here via Amazon.

 

[HuckPilgrim]

Here's the link to Ron Mexico if anyone wants to look for anything that looks familiar

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=ntt_ath...&search-alias=digital-text&sort=relevancerank

He's done, apparently. This is what you get if you click on that link.

Your search "Ron Mexico" did not match any products.

Good work, team Lit!

 

[HuckPilgrim]

Vick is also the one who fought and tortured dogs. He ended up spending two years in prison for racketeering charges related to the gambling involved.

When Vick went to Philly, someone in Philly painted a homage to Vick that included a dog wearing arch rival (Dallas) team jersey and Vick brandishing a chainsaw. Hahaha, just to give you a sense for what the sports fans in Philly are like. The guy had it painted on his garage door. His neighbors sued the city to have him take it down. Apparently not everyone in Philly is a classless shmuck.

 

[sr71plt]

Good to see that he's gone in at least this incarnation.

 

[lovecraft68]

Good to see that he's gone in at least this incarnation.

Key word there, some of these people have more lives than a cat.

What is hard for me to understand is when amazon blocks an account its damn hard to get another one because they have your info on file-especially if you were being paid direct deposit.

YOu have to get a new EIN which is easy enough then another bank account they also key into IP addresses.

I know on SW the last thief I saw caught the guy from SW told me this was about the sixth time they caught him, the difference is SW catches them within days and one serious complaint is enough to get them investigating.