Viking,
Just to reiterate what has already been stated, the goal of the eCTA is
to promote the overall growth of the "Gold Economy" not just the "e-Gold
Economy".
The eCTA does not/will not dictate who may/may not support the effort.
(Why would we want to?) If e-Gold (G&SR/Omnipay) decide to stay on the
sidelines because OSGold is supportive, well, they have that right. Just as
OSGold has the right to operate in this world and support any organization
they choose. This does not mean that the eCTA promotes their HYIP's any
more than it will promote the hundreds (if not thousands) that are run out
of e-gold to this day. (Ask any e-gold MM to tell you what their clients
are doing with the e-gold they purchase. How many businesses accept it so
far after five years, Viking? How far has their credibility taken them with
the world's household name Merchants?)
I tire day after day of warning clients about the HYIP's that are run
in ANY currency, even USD. OSGold (in my opinion, nothing else) provides
excellent customer support, reasonable rates, great turn around times, and
are a joy to work with. That statement does not mean I back anything they
do, just I am pleased with my working relationship with them. Same with
Standard Reserve. (I have not dealt with GoldMoney yet) Credibility will
come with time and realignment of their backing. If you are unhappy with
their backing strategy, cool, don't use their system. Period. Yes? Does
that mean that others should not be allowed to use OSGold just because you
and e-gold do not care for them? I thought this was a free world where
individuals could make informed decisions to do business with whomever they
choose? The eCTA will be THE place to obtain that information allowing one
and all to make such informed decisions.
The eCTA is not out to promote one GBC over another. The eCTA is a place
to learn about the Gold Economy, learn about MM's, ESP's, EA's and Cambios,
and find useful information for gold transactions.
What you will not find on the eCTA site is promotion/degradation of any
one particular currency over another. Citizens of the Gold Economy are
adults and responsible for their own decisions. IF they choose to use
OSGold over e-gold, they have a right to do so. If someone prefers e-gold
over Standard Reserve, that is their right. If someone prefers GoldMoney
over OSGold, so be it. Our goal is to help bring information and access to
the citizens, not dictate their choices.
but not the support
> >of a true GBC that has been active for 5 years. How is this supposed to
> >bolster it's credibility?
Good point. But remember, five years and 1 day previous to today no one
had heard of e-gold nor did it have any credibility. I had never heard of
e-gold 15 months ago. I have been a Market Maker for exactly 13 months now.
However, you tell me, does Gaithmans have any credibility in the Gold
Community? Besides, how many other GBC's DOES e-gold give their support to?
They have a relationship with Standard Reserve, but what about GoldMoney?
Should everyone forget them because e-gold does not support them? Should we
all wear the same sequined ball gown and high heels everyday because
Hollywood says its cool? I prefer to make my own decisions based on
available information. (Besides, I could fit into the dress but size 12
high heel shoes would be a strange site!!) ;0)
Time, young grasshopper, time and Market forces will dictate who earns
credibility and who is swallowed by the beast (Market forces) as a meal.
Sounds like you are betting heavily on e-gold alone. You have that right.
Some of us think there is going to be quite a rocking of the status quo and
overall growth and expansion of the GOLD Economy along with the e-gold
Economy. That is our right as well. Again, the Market will dictate. We just
plan to educate the citizens of the Market. E-gold does not have to
approve/disapprove any more than OSGold, Standard Reserve, or GoldMoney.
Ironically, lending support would only add to e-gold's own credibility as
being the pioneer they have the most information and experience to share
with the citizens that are seeking information (and therefore visiting the
eCTA website) in the first place.
The eCTA is a meeting place, a common ground, a "first port of call"
(good analogy, Mike!) for citizens to find a source for gold currency. I
think we are going to make history for being such a port. If you (generally
speaking, not you in particular) want to just sit back and watch, that is
cool. We will send post cards from the top! Those who are lending support
will find increased traffic from click throughs, higher sales from new
clients, and better exposure to gold currency holding citizens.
Quality dependable GBC sources, educational information, and multiple
selections to meet EVERYONE'S needs. Now that is what an Association is all
about, yes?
Regards,
Eric Gaither
Secretary (Pro Term)
eCTA
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Subject: [e-gold-list] Re: New Kid On The Block
> >> The eCTA has been given the support of goldmoney, osgold and Standard
> >> Reserve
> >
> >So the eCTA has the support of a new-comer psuedo-GBC (150% backed, of
> >which only 50% is gold) that offers guaranteed HYIPs, but not the support
> >of a true GBC that has been active for 5 years. How is this supposed to
> >bolster it's credibility?
> >
> >Viking Coder
> >________________
>
> I think the bottom line is e-gold won't put up a link to anything
> that has much to do with OSGold.
>
> FWIW, the eCTA crew appear to be decent, well-organized, and not a
> propaganda arm for hyips!!
>
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