Dating Ad

[plandy]

I would appreciate if anyone can give me advice to deal with this problem effectively.

Sometimes around 1997 my fiancee's friends posted her picture with several free internet dating services. After we became engaged I tracked down each, using search engine, dating site to notify the web masters. All web masters with exception of one complied by removing her ad. The sole one challenges me to produce a hand written and signed paper from my fiancee requesting removal. In turn I challenged him to produce proof of his right to publish her picture ad on his website. Since he does not possess a written and signed paper from my fiancee how would he know the difference? The web master refused my challenge and refused to remove her ad.

This ad is after all now turning 4 year old. Isn't there some kind of statue of limits how long an ad can be posted without additional confirmation? He is knowingly selling an ad which I have stronly stated to him is invalid. This web master seems confident he will get it his way in spite of his wrong. Can anyone give me an effective course to put this scam artist in his place?

Sincerely,
Peter Landy

 

[ALawyer]

Why not ask the woman involved to prepare a letter to the website demanding that they take it down now instead of getting all upset about something this trivial.

The webmaster may well want to make sure you are not a crackpot or stalker or jealous or vindictive ex. And your conduct has only reinforced that.

 

[plandy]

I disagree with you. There's a fundamental problem with this issue. If this webmaster has taken her picture from another website then he does not deserve a formal request.

I am trying to get him to prove to me that my fiancee's picture is within his lawful right to publish. Therefore if he's suspected of breaking the law he has to prove otherwise with written signed document from my fiancee asking him to publish her profile on his website.

Though this may seem trivial to you it is not for me. This is about my fiancee not yours. So I need an answer from someone who understands my situation.

Thank You
Peter

 

[Jack Mevorach, Esq.]

Your tone is combative. If you want to battle, go to court and litigate rights.

The request for something signed by your fiancee was reasonable. Comply.

 

[HomeGuru]

I disagree with you. There's a fundamental problem with this issue. If this webmaster has taken her picture from another website then he does not deserve a formal request.

I am trying to get him to prove to me that my fiancee's picture is within his lawful right to publish. Therefore if he's suspected of breaking the law he has to prove otherwise with written signed document from my fiancee asking him to publish her profile on his website.

Though this may seem trivial to you it is not for me. This is about my fiancee not yours. So I need an answer from someone who understands my situation.

Thank You
Peter

HomeGuru response: I am an attorney and undersand your situation.

Here is my answer: Hire an attorney.

 

[plandy]

Appreciate your encouraging support. I've got to figure out how to go about doing this. And how much of an expense it could amount to.

Thanks again,
Peter

 

[Jack Mevorach, Esq.]

On behalf of myself and HomeGuru (if I may): our pleasure!