Posted by signhere26 on 12/14/05 1:18pm
Msg #82504

New Agent

Hi I am a new agent looking for some business. I work out of Tracy, California. I am mobile, available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and I am spanish speaking. Can anyone suggest any signing companies to sign up with or recommend how to start up. I appreciate any advice.
Maria Castillo
Castillo's Sign Here Notary

Reply by Charm_AL on 12/14/05 1:22pm
Msg #82506

Study and know your state laws, make your profile more professional and sign up with the signing companies listed above, also start with message 33325 to learn what to do. No one will give you a list of companies, you have to learn by experience and due dilligence.
Good Luck!

Reply by Tina_MA on 12/14/05 4:08pm
Msg #82570

Re: New Agent - Read post # 76283, please - n/m

Reply by Rhonda Hey on 12/14/05 1:37pm
Msg #82513

Go on Notary Rotary under signing companies and fill out their applications. Also NNA and start filling out applications. Sign on 123Notary.com too.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 12/14/05 1:41pm
Msg #82514

Welcome. Also, you may want to check out entrepreneur.com for more info. on starting a business. They give out a lot of good information. Good Luck!!! - Melissa

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 1:45pm
Msg #82516

Sorry to signhere26 and this is definitely meant as a joke but after reading the original post, Jamaica is looking better and better. HA!

Once you get more experience you'll be laughing at this post I just made.

Reply by Anonymous on 12/14/05 3:10pm
Msg #82549

NM_CO, how isn't you are here? :p)

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 3:17pm
Msg #82554

Anon, I don't understand your question.

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/14/05 3:18pm
Msg #82555

Re: New Agent - That makes two of us. nm

Reply by Anonymous on 12/14/05 3:19pm
Msg #82557

Keep trying to ignore you but here you still be. Although, I guess it's good that you hang around. Everyone thinks I'm you.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 3:26pm
Msg #82559

From the way you are "speaking" to me (if that can be possible since we are typing), you know me off of this board which means you are very fake towards me in person after I have done nothing but bend over backwards to help you. Sounds to me like a bit of jealousy the way you are chasing me around on the board today.

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/14/05 3:37pm
Msg #82562

Re: New Agent -- NM...

IMHO, all who post here and remain Anon past a short orientation time are dark and offensive. In 1994 I was stalked and harrassed for weeks by an anonymous person. What the stalker enjoyed and what the Anon posters enjoy are similar. I do not have patience with them.

The stalker enjoyed doing things without an identity or face so that he could annoy me, and to unsettle me. Long story short, he watch me a lot and was very careful to let me know how close I had come to him in a crowd, at the mall, etc. ... what I had worn, what was in my car seat...if I had washed the car...where I dropped off my son that day. He wanted to disturb me as much as possible.

Some of the Anons do similar things...it's always disturbing to me when we have an anon who has researched the archives and starts to "reveal" things there about other posters.

That's part of the Anon game. They want to disturb the board. If they wanted to be part of the community, they would not continue to do things which go against the grain of the majority of the community at large. They'd try to work with the majority to make the reading easier.

Ignoring them does not seem to work. Perhaps letting them know that their secret life of being an invisible forum bully and a psychological menace is not so invisible. It's clear there is a mental / emotional problem going on with them.

It might make them realize if Harry ever decided to convert their anon handles into names, not only would we all know they were jack as***s, we would also know their little psychotic minds were mean and perverse.

They should find another forum. Too many of us here are fairly observant and analytical. We see them for what they are and that's not going to reveal less to us as time goes on, it will show us more about them. We may be able to recognize them and sometimes we can. There is one I have 99% certainly identified. *She* is one of the better writing Anons...has a true appreciation for words, spelling and grammar. Smart lady. Scary isn't it.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 3:43pm
Msg #82563

Re: New Agent -- NM...

Yes, Brenda. It's very creepy, indeed. And the first couple of paragraphs that you just wrote are creepy too.

What's even worse is to figure out who it is and you knowing them off this board, as in knowing it's one of your friends etc etc. Makes you kinda sick to your stomach actually.

One reason why I was so nervous to post everything about my name, address etc at the beginning.

You never know who is really watching you. Meanwhile, you're (collectively) coming on here to have fun, read about notary stuff and non notary stuff and you're being "watched". I just don't understand why Harry doesn't take a little more control over this stuff and I also wish that ip's were posted like everyone says they used to be and not screen names.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 12/14/05 4:04pm
Msg #82568

Re: New Agent -- NM...

NM-CO,

If I were in your shoes, I would request to Harry that he tell you who is harrassing you. Maybe you can send him an email and he can assist you further. I looked through some of your past posts and I don't see where you gave out too much info. for this person to know you well. I saw one post where you gave Teddog and email address. You've been good about staying mysterious...which you shouldn't have to do. My posts are an open book. Don't let these crazy people scare you. It is they who should be scared. What they are doing is illegal.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 12/14/05 4:09pm
Msg #82571

http://www.haltabuse.org/index.shtml

Go to google.com and search on "being harassed online". There's lots of good info. out there.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 4:11pm
Msg #82573

Re: http://www.haltabuse.org/index.shtml

Thank you eX. I'm about 100% for sure I know who it is so there won't be a problem reporting it. This is just crazy.

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 12/14/05 4:13pm
Msg #82574

Re: http://www.haltabuse.org/index.shtml

I hope you find out for sure. Don't let them get you down. You're posts are always so nice and cheery. I enjoy reading them. Don't let them change your personality. They are not worth it!!! - Melissa

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 4:15pm
Msg #82575

Re: http://www.haltabuse.org/index.shtml

Funny how I figure out who it is and "anon" is no longer responding.

Reply by CarolynCO on 12/14/05 4:15pm
Msg #82576

Re: Report it to Harry. He can immediately see

the identity of the Anon stalker and turn all their posts into one name. That is what brought KH down.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 4:17pm
Msg #82578

Re: Report it to Harry. He can immediately see

Oh really? Ok, I'm going to do that now. This has really creeped me out today. Should I just send an email with the original message number or what?

I feel so stupid emailing him over stuff like this, I'm sure he has better things to do but it is weird that this one person has kinda "followed" me around on the board today. Especially since I rarely posting throughout the days, usually just in the mornings.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 4:21pm
Msg #82582

This is what I wrote......hope this is adequate and explains

Hi Harry/Tracy, Can you please check on message number #82504 and read that thread? This particular anon has been "following" me on the board for a reason unknown to me today. Is it possible to let me know who this is so I may file a report of some kind if the need arises? I post as NM_CO.

Thanks,
Paula

Reply by eXpedN_TX on 12/14/05 4:27pm
Msg #82587

Re: This is what I wrote......hope this is adequate and explains

Don't feel funny about asking Harry for help. If I were in his shoes, I would want to help make you feel comfortable with this site again as well. Also, I would want to know who was harassing me. The note you wrote is fine. Good luck!!!! - Melissa

Reply by CarolynCO on 12/14/05 4:25pm
Msg #82584

Re: Report it to Harry. He can immediately see

Even Anons have to log on and they leave a trail behind of every post they write -- it doesn't matter whether they write the posts with their handle, name or Anon, he can trace who it is. Supposedly, that is why everyone now has to login in lieu of how IP addresses used to appear. I'd probably just send it the original message numbers and maybe the threads they are in.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 4:33pm
Msg #82588

Re: Report it to Harry. He can immediately see

Thanks.

Sorry your thread got hijacked signhere26.

Reply by LilyMD on 12/14/05 4:57pm
Msg #82591

Re: for NM

I read your posts and looked back over the day's posts and can't say that I see where you are being stalked or followed around. To be honest it just looks like anon is being anon and you just wanted to get in the game. Sorry, don't mean to sound snippy but go back and see for yourself. Actually, if you take a look, you'll see no one really paid you any special attention until you posted that vacation thread.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 5:05pm
Msg #82594

Re: for NM

I see what you're saying lily and your post does come off kinda snippy but I definitely see what you mean. I thought anon was being anon too for awhile. Then I just got a call from another friend confirming who I thought it was to begin with. So, I was right, just jealousy.

Blah, now that I know who it is, I don't care. No harm. There's a lot of anon's to keep up with.................

Reply by CarolynCO on 12/14/05 8:25pm
Msg #82624

Re: for NM

It would be different if there were only one Anon poster. However, there is more than one and has always been more than one Anon poster, so I quite honestly don't see how you have confirmed *her* identity or can even confirm that it is a *she* or that it is even only ONE poster.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 8:50pm
Msg #82634

Re: for NM

Because *she* admitted it to a friend of mine. And, I trust my friends word over hers.

Reply by CaliNotary on 12/14/05 6:03pm
Msg #82607

Re: Report it to Harry. He can immediately see

I wish he would hurry up and do something about it. This anonymous crap has really gotten out of control and is turning this board into a complete joke. He needs to just eliminate the anonymous option. Whatever benefit there is to is just isn't worth what it's done to the board.

Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 12/14/05 5:08pm
Msg #82598

You've Touched on a Subject...

...I've attempted to address in the past...to no avail. It's my opinion that both the Notary Rotary & GoMobileNotary message boards should have a login process in order to post. Taking it one step further I'd also like to see the message board facilitators connect any board postings to the public profile of the poster. This will eliminate those who "stalk" via the "nom de plume" method. To clarify "nom de plume", that's a regular who posts under an assumed moniker, but still won't reveal their true identity. If someone wants to post anonymously due to some personal inadequacy or are fearful of retribution from a signing company, they can take it off the board to someone they trust. If it bears public discussion after that, the person confided in can bring it to the board on behalf of the individual who feels threatened. If it can't be brought to the level of public trust on the board, I personally don't believe it should be posted at all. JMHO!

Reply by LilyMD on 12/14/05 5:23pm
Msg #82602

Re: You've Touched on a Subject...

Wow, I'm glad that it's just your opinion. This is a message board for crying out loud. It has nothing to do with if someone posts as Bob or Fred when in reality their name is really Sue. This issue of anon isn't about not wanting to reveal one's identity. It's people who are too eager to see another's identity that scare me more than any anonymous poster.

Reply by CaliNotary on 12/14/05 5:59pm
Msg #82605

I'm with you Lily

You'd think that this thread would be a shining example of exactly why not everybody in here wants their name, address and phone numbers available for anyone to see. Even if every post you make on this board is completely civil, rational, and on topic, that still doesn't mean some nutjob won't latch onto you and make your life complete hell.

Dennis has always had some bizarre moral superiority thing going on because he chooses to link to his profile. That's fine that he does it, but why he expects the rest of us to, I have no idea. There are plenty of experts out there who would say the complete opposite, that it is idiotic to reveal any more information about yourself online than necessary.

I just don't see that it's necessary for all that information to be revealed with every post I make. To me, the risks (6 billion people in the world who can more easily find my cell phone number and home address) far outweigh the benefits (the chance that I might pick up some extra business from somebody who likes my posts). Not everything has a dollar value attached to it.

Reply by NM_CO on 12/14/05 6:06pm
Msg #82608

Re: I'm with you Lily

Cali, you make a good point. Your point of your post reminds me of the Taylor Behl case. I felt that Ben Fawley "lured" her into "him" but it was also her who posted all of her info blaring right there for everyone to see.

It is so odd that a anon would make comments on my postings they way she did today. Because when I post and most of the time it goes unnoticed or no one cares what I have to say. So, this is how I knew that this person knew me. I was right afterall about who she was.

Reply by LilyMD on 12/14/05 6:21pm
Msg #82611

Re:have to have it be all about you don't you.........n/m

Reply by Charm_AL on 12/14/05 9:15pm
Msg #82640

Re: Re:have to have it be all about you don't you.........n/m

ok, after a busy day I come here and wow !!! What in the world turned this thread into "all about me" NM_ CO???" A little paranoid? What did I miss here? Now she's being stalked because some anon made a comment about prople thinking she's/he's the using the same moniker as anon?? Whats' up wit dat? Some people have to go to great lengths to get people to post to them! Aaaamazing....NM was not the creator of this post but somehow found a way to make it all about her/him.

Reply by CarolynCO on 12/14/05 8:16pm
Msg #82622

Re: what makes you think this Anon is a she?

Reply by CarolynCO on 12/14/05 8:32pm
Msg #82626

Re: You've Touched on a Subject...

Lily says *It's people who are too eager to see another's identity that scare me more than any anonymous poster.*

That's *exactly* why I've quit linking my profile to my name. It was too easy for someone to click it after I made a statement they didn't agree with in order to send me hate e-mails, or simply to see what I looked like.

Reply by Beth/MD on 12/14/05 8:41pm
Msg #82630

Re: You've Touched on a Subject...

This is why I don't link either.

Reply by Teddog_CO on 12/14/05 8:58pm
Msg #82637

Just my opinion

Regarding posting under an "assumed moniker." It makes Very good sense to post without everyone in the cyber world knowing every detail about you. Everyday the media and law enforcement try to stress the importance of NOT giving your personal information online. Chat Rooms and Boards like this one could cause you problems I really don't think anyone wants. Male or Female it can happen to anyone. So I suggest that everyone be carefull it's not only children that should fear what's online. We have our profiles that's enough and they should only be viewed by companies. Playing one-upsmenship games using your name for that reason thinking you'll get more business??? Well, that is another subject.

People that are vicious, hurtfull or just plain old "mean sprited" they are what they are. If they hide behind Anon or a moniker to insult or hurt others,I really feel they have a problem - thank God it's their problem.

"The pen is mighter then the sword." We can all agree that there are few folks out there that should "Think" before they type.

Moniker-Anon-Your real name? That's a personal choice. I prefer safety and safety for the people around me.

Teddog<moniker

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/14/05 3:13pm
Msg #82551

Advice appreciated? We'll see...

You are posting with your name! Good for you.

You need to start reading this forum and finding out what is already here to tap into.

Go to msg 33325 - read that entire thread.

Since you have not done any preliminary work to plan the business, you do not know how well you can do or if you can even expect a profit. You'll need a business plan and to learn about how to start a business in general. By working through that you will not have to ask others where to find business because a business plan will demand it of you.

Also, besides entrepreneur.com check into sba.gov for business advice.