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Bad Guy Doug Matuszak, Boa Basement...Be careful when dealing with him...

No i do not want or need your money. I never said i had any e-mails. How can i show something i never had? People come on here all the time bashing other people for who knows what reasons jealousy maybe . What possible reason would he have to screw you. Burden of proof is on the accuser. Where are your e-mails you keep talking about.

You surely said the you "read" e-mails from Paul not tellign the whole story. THOSE e-mails when posted will set you FREE :thumbsup:
 
You said...

You said you have read emails that prove that I am lying. I know for a fact those dont exist. Ill give you $1000 to show those emails....its not about needing the money...its about youre being full of it and me wanting to offer you whatever it takes to get you and/or Doug to show those emails...Ill give you my whole collection if you can show those emails...tell Doug...he can have everything if he can show those emails...he cant and you cant.

I think you living right around the corner from Doug and the fact that you have only posted on Fauna three times ever...and every time was to stick up for Doug and say that Im lying...well I think everyone here has figured it out. I think you assume people are stupid and cant connect the dots...and youre wrong.

The one thing I will say is Im glad Doug finally came on here because I believe by accident his true nature now has come out for a few people to see.

Paul Harb
 
Paul,
You asked Jeff to post the emails he claimed to have read....but you have been asked multiple times to post them, and have not. You are the one making the accusation - how about showing something to back up your claims, as you've stated you would.

Wrongbeach;1327378What exactly was promised to me Doug? And what exactly did you give me? Im really curious what you think that is since you havent been specific...[B said:
by the way I can dig up ALL of our email exchanges...might take a few days but it can be done[/B]...so choose your words carefully.

Ok so last night I went to my old laptop and did a search for that email with no luck...I am going to have a buddy of mine see if he can go to my server and find it. I thought it might have been as easy as just searching my laptop but I guess not.

I would love to find that email because it directly contradicts what Doug has just stated in his post that he sent me back my animal. If I cant find it then I really have no other proof, and that is really too bad
When I want to look up old emails, I go to my email account...doesn't matter what computer I am using. In many cases, I have created separate folders for transactions that resulted in multiple emails, and I access those the same way - from any computer, via my email account. If you are going to save emails in another way, why wouldn't you do it on disk or another external device so they would be retrievable if the computer crashes?

You said you have read emails that prove that I am lying. I know for a fact those dont exist. Ill give you $1000 to show those emails....its not about needing the money...its about youre being full of it and me wanting to offer you whatever it takes to get you and/or Doug to show those emails...Ill give you my whole collection if you can show those emails...tell Doug...he can have everything if he can show those emails...he cant and you cant.
Now, I don't know either one of you....but there's an old saying about the best defense being a strong offense. What I'm seeing is some heavy bluster, demanding the same emails that you yourself haven't provided; and, as I suggested before - as the one making the accusations, the burden of proof starts with you.

Then again, way back in 2008, you said
I really dont have emails on this because most of it was just verbal over the phone.
Kinda makes me wonder...
 
oops - sorry about the botched tags...I omiited a bracket.
That first quote should have looked like this:
What exactly was promised to me Doug? And what exactly did you give me? Im really curious what you think that is since you havent been specific...by the way I can dig up ALL of our email exchanges...might take a few days but it can be done...so choose your words carefully.
 
Ok...

I didnt remember anything that would prove anything in any emails until Doug came on here and said he sent my animals back, that was just the other day......that reminded me that the last email he ever sent me.....responding to me asking what he thought he was doing sending me eyeless babies and keeping my adult double het...that email stated very clearly that we had done a trade and those babies were for my adult like we had talked about....

That is the only reason I brought up that email...otherwise there is no proof. I think Ive been pretty clear and have tried to be as straight forward and honest as possible. It turns out I might have overstepped saying those emails are easy to find...they arent...at least Im honest about it and keeping up on where I am with finding them.

I have had two laptops and three phones since that email took place so it is not as easy as you think to find it. I did do a search on that old laptop as I still have it and found some emails but for some reason not the last one that would directly contradict what Doug just posted the other day.

When you download an email from an email client on the Mac, it deletes it off the sever is my understanding which is why my friend can also not seem to find it on the server. Believe me I am trying my hardest to find that email...it wouldnt prove anything except that Doug is changing his story. I have a few other things, even looking into some kind of recovery program.... I can keep trying but I am losing hope of finding that email.

So where does that leave us....my word against his....I have come on here and tried to discuss it in an adult manner being as forward as I can...what has Doug and his buddy down the street done? What has been their response? Use some logic here...what is your gut telling you? Is it proof, no...but I believe its pretty clear with his response all these years later kind of says a lot to anyone that would stop and think about it for a minute.

I know this wont satisfy some people on here, and Im ok with that...I just wanted to warn people of what I say i went through...it is up to the individual to decide whether or not to believe me. I wish I could offer you more, and if I find that email believe me I will show it right away...but this is about all I can say on the matter.

Paul Harb
 
...it wouldnt prove anything except that Doug is changing his story.

It seems as though Doug has changed his story on this thread too, no?

Personally, if I was being accused of stealing someone's animals & I honesty didn't, I would keep those emails just in case....no matter how long ago!

And, sorry Jeff, being that you've never posted anything on here other than to defend Doug leaves a bad taste in my mouth as well. Nothing personal. :shrug01:

Paul, as for the emails you did find about this, as insignificant as something may seem, can change things. Read everything carefully!
 
Here is the only thing I don't get. Paul was never asked to prove his case. He just posted a story and everyone went with it. But then Doug says that is a lie and everyone is calling Doug a Liar.

I thought the BOI was all about proof. If neither side can prove their story it is just he said she said.

I have known Doug for years. I have never done a breeding loan with him but if the chance came about I would and not even worry about it.

BUT, What I see in this thread is Paul posting a story with nothing more then his word and a lot of people taking it for the bible. Doug posting his side of the story with nothing but his word and a lot of people jumping down his throat. A lot of people like to think of the BOI as our own little reptile court. Well this case would have been thrown out from lack of proof.

I do not know Paul. I do know Doug. But either way I would ask proof of the person accusing...... Then when he proved his case then ask the defendant if they had proof to show otherwise. Without it...... Case dismissed as he said she said.... Sorry but that is the way I see it.
 
Oh I know Jeff Risher also. Very good person he posted because he has direct knowledge of this event. Jeff is not a made up person.....
 
Maybe you missed

Proof, no. But maybe you should go back and read his posts again. He didn't come on here and say his side of the story. He took personal jabs at people and said how awesome he is and what a loser I am in life. No really, go read it again.

And Jeff, well what direct knowledge does he have? You believe Jeff when he says he has direct knowledge but not me when I say he stole from me? Hmmm...I think your knowing both of these people personally would also get you kicked off a jury sir...especially since u just stated I need to prove my accusations but Jeff is a real guy who has first hand knowledge of something and we should just believe him cause you know him.

Like I said, I'm ok with anyone who doesn't believe me...this all happened...when something turns into he said she said...people use logic to deduce what probably happened. Logic is on my side in every way. What is my
Motive? Am I bored? I really don't understand why you would think
I would make this up...seriously.

Paul

Paul
 
Stop Callaborate and Listen!! Haha Ok
I have never done business with either of you!! I have not read this whole thread either. Everytime I click on it and start to, Fred Durst starts singing in my head! He said she said Bullsh#@t!

America's judicial system is setup to where the accused is innocent UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY! Doesn't seem like it now a days though. Seems anyone can make accusations without any proof, and the accused is made to prove their innocense. Doesn't seem right to me! Last time I checked, the BOI was set up the same way. Wrongbeach you have shown no proof and are still accusing Doug and even posting on his classified threads. You have given him a negative trader rating. And imo, left a bad taste about him in everyone's mouth. If that was done about me without any proof to the extent that you have, Holy Shit I'd be boiling. IMO you are abusing the BOI by continuing this thread without any PROOF. IMO Doug does not need to show any proof, you do Wrongbeach. Why not stop posting in this thread and on his classified threads until you have proof? Once you do, by all means get him!
 
Paul,
You asked Jeff to post the emails he claimed to have read....but you have been asked multiple times to post them, and have not. You are the one making the accusation - how about showing something to back up your claims, as you've stated you would.




When I want to look up old emails, I go to my email account...doesn't matter what computer I am using. In many cases, I have created separate folders for transactions that resulted in multiple emails, and I access those the same way - from any computer, via my email account. If you are going to save emails in another way, why wouldn't you do it on disk or another external device so they would be retrievable if the computer crashes?


Now, I don't know either one of you....but there's an old saying about the best defense being a strong offense. What I'm seeing is some heavy bluster, demanding the same emails that you yourself haven't provided; and, as I suggested before - as the one making the accusations, the burden of proof starts with you.

Then again, way back in 2008, you said

Kinda makes me wonder...


Good points, Harald. There have been several statements of forthcoming proof and none shown. Maybe both sides are being slick and if so, I'd personally steer clear of both of them..
 
Proof, no. But maybe you should go back and read his posts again. He didn't come on here and say his side of the story. He took personal jabs at people and said how awesome he is and what a loser I am in life. No really, go read it again.

And Jeff, well what direct knowledge does he have? You believe Jeff when he says he has direct knowledge but not me when I say he stole from me? Hmmm...I think your knowing both of these people personally would also get you kicked off a jury sir...especially since u just stated I need to prove my accusations but Jeff is a real guy who has first hand knowledge of something and we should just believe him cause you know him.

Like I said, I'm ok with anyone who doesn't believe me...this all happened...when something turns into he said she said...people use logic to deduce what probably happened. Logic is on my side in every way. What is my
Motive? Am I bored? I really don't understand why you would think
I would make this up...seriously.

Paul

Paul


I posted that Jeff is a real person and not a made up account. I posted that so other people would know as he is being told he just Joined. And Yes I believe Jeff as he has never lied to me. I don't know you from a hole in the wall. Point being neither you or Doug have proof. If this was such a big deal to you I think I would have saved ever single email and piece of proof I had. That is what I would do.

You did not prove a thing? Why would you make this up. Why would anyone make up anything? I mean shoot I have seen everything and anything in this business.

I have not talked to Doug sense Daytona. I use to talk to him all the time back in the day. I use to vend the Columbus show when he did.

See the point is you come here and give this big story with no proof. Your only proof if you can call it that is "why would I make it up??" Come on man step to the outside and look in. Either way this thing does not effect me at all. I do not work with Sharp albinos.

You are so set on the "why would I make this up" thing. I am not sure if you are making it up or not. And if you are I have no clue why you would.

I did not post saying either side is right or wrong. I posted that I know Jeff personally and he is real. I posted that because he is new here and I have a very good standing here with most everyone knowing me and how honest I am. I not once said that the stories said is right or wrong. I have no knowledge of this deal.

I just don't like the you post proof that I am wrong. Well Sr no you should post the proof as you are the one saying it happened. You are the one saying you were ripped off. So post up the pics of you unpacking them animals. Or them emails. anything at all.... I mean ANYTHING.

I am not against anyone. I am just stating common sense tells you post your proof and let the rest fall into place. I mean I could come on here and post this story.... But let you take Doug's place and I take yours. I could come on here and say I sent him that snake and that snake and he had babies see he posts them for sale all over.... I sent him them on loan I deserve half he sent me nothing..... Without proof it means nothing...................... NOW FOR THOSE THAT TAKE THINGS TO FAR.... I never sent Paul animals lol. I was just using it as an example...........

Anything can be made up... Very few things can be proved...........
 
I posted that Jeff is a real person and not a made up account. I posted that so other people would know as he is being told he just Joined. And Yes I believe Jeff as he has never lied to me. I don't know you from a hole in the wall. Point being neither you or Doug have proof. If this was such a big deal to you I think I would have saved ever single email and piece of proof I had. That is what I would do.

You did not prove a thing? Why would you make this up. Why would anyone make up anything? I mean shoot I have seen everything and anything in this business.

I have not talked to Doug sense Daytona. I use to talk to him all the time back in the day. I use to vend the Columbus show when he did.

See the point is you come here and give this big story with no proof. Your only proof if you can call it that is "why would I make it up??" Come on man step to the outside and look in. Either way this thing does not effect me at all. I do not work with Sharp albinos.

You are so set on the "why would I make this up" thing. I am not sure if you are making it up or not. And if you are I have no clue why you would.

I did not post saying either side is right or wrong. I posted that I know Jeff personally and he is real. I posted that because he is new here and I have a very good standing here with most everyone knowing me and how honest I am. I not once said that the stories said is right or wrong. I have no knowledge of this deal.

I just don't like the you post proof that I am wrong. Well Sr no you should post the proof as you are the one saying it happened. You are the one saying you were ripped off. So post up the pics of you unpacking them animals. Or them emails. anything at all.... I mean ANYTHING.

I am not against anyone. I am just stating common sense tells you post your proof and let the rest fall into place. I mean I could come on here and post this story.... But let you take Doug's place and I take yours. I could come on here and say I sent him that snake and that snake and he had babies see he posts them for sale all over.... I sent him them on loan I deserve half he sent me nothing..... Without proof it means nothing...................... NOW FOR THOSE THAT TAKE THINGS TO FAR.... I never sent Paul animals lol. I was just using it as an example...........

Anything can be made up... Very few things can be proved...........

HERE HERE. I Have known Jeff Risher for years and has always been totally honest with me. I have several of his animals. I have also dealt with Doug. I wanted an animal that Doug had and he quickly priced it way low when I asked about it. I jumped right on it. He soon found out he quoted me a low price but told me a deal is a deal. And laughed it off.
I find the "he said she said" sometimes hard to swallow. If I'm doing a breeder loan with an expensive animal, something is in writing.. and if I got ripped off.. something is done immediately.. not finger pointing, actual something.. IMO

Thank you

Dan Rosier
 
Since when was proof required in the BOI? The accused hasn't even tried to PROVE himself innocent.

A lot of people like to think of the BOI as our own little reptile court. Well this case would have been thrown out from lack of proof.

Naaaah. If it was civil court, it would of ruled in Paul's favor due to Doug's "failure to appear."
 
Since when was proof required in the BOI? The accused hasn't even tried to PROVE himself innocent.



Naaaah. If it was civil court, it would of ruled in Paul's favor due to Doug's "failure to appear."

:rofl::rofl::rofl: Thanks Nick, that killed me! I do see both sides here unfortunately. I think if you are going to write a BOI, with how the BOI is now a days, I don't know why you would even try without evidence. Though even then if I really, honestly, DID get ripped off, but I had deleted or lost my evidence I still couldn't just write it off :/. I am a very honest, fair, person so I hate being ripped off as much as the next....:angry:

I don't know why Doug wouldn't make more of an effort either? That is odd to me. I think Nick was right in that sense. This whole thing is messy.

Good luck and I hope some resolution comes!
 
Since when was proof required in the BOI? The accused hasn't even tried to PROVE himself innocent.



Naaaah. If it was civil court, it would of ruled in Paul's favor due to Doug's "failure to appear."

And the accuser has not even tried to prove a thing... That is the point. I could come on here and say Focal X has animals I sent him on loan. he never gave me babies and kept my adults. Neither of us have proof that it did or did not happen. That is why proof is needed. See my point? Without proof anyone can say anything. So if I blame you for such thing it would be your job to prove me wrong? I thought you had to be proven guilty?

Really. People took this story as the bible.... without proof. I think we all sit back until Paul can prove his side. Not sit here give a story and say prove me wrong.
 
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