HI everyone... I wanted to let you know that, I too complained about the
ferret on e-bay.  At the end you will find my complaint and in the
beginning is the response I got from e-bay.  How dissapointing.  I
understand this systems idea of doin it the same for everyone, following
rules and all that garbage but sheesh... governers and other politicians
create laws everyday that are designed to make things more copecetic for
them... why is it that when people speak out to those who have the power
to institute these rules we are told..."sorry, the rules are the rules,
there is nothing I can do!!".... all I have to say is... GO RALPH NADER!!
I am tired of people pretending the problem is "not such a big deal" or
simply overlooking it because they "according to the rules laid down" dont
have to take any action!  How frustrating and what a let down... just out
of curiousity... how many people complained about the ferret??  E-bay DOES
have a policy that requires them to investigate and even consider removing
items that dont fall directly into their prohibited list if they recieve a
certain ammount of compaints from registered users.
 
Dooks, Dance and ... Uh O... they smell the treats and they have me
surrounded!
-Betty
 
>Subj:    Re: 455160572 Potentially prohibited item  (KMM17302974C0KM)
>Date:   10/2/00 5:44:21 PM !!!First Boot!!!
>From:   [log in to unmask] (eBay Customer Support)
>
>Hello Betty
>
>Thank you for taking the time to contact us with this information.  I
>understand how this situation could be of some concern.
>
>I have reviewed the information that you have sent in regarding FERRET
>FROZEN LIFESIZE TAXIDERMY and at this point find that we do not have
>enough evidence to show that the member has violated any eBay rules.
>Unfortunately this item does not violate our policy regarding animal
>products.  No action will be taken at this time.  We appreciate your
>concern in helping to keep eBay a safe and reputable forum in which to
>conduct business.
>
>Regards,
>
>Lindy
>eBay Community Watch Team
>
>Original message follows:
>-------------------------
>Form Message
>Subject:        455160572 Potentially prohibited item
>Item:           455160572
>Message:
>I do not know what your policy is on animals being sold on ebay (as I
>would NEVER consider doing it).  I understand this item is a frozen
>carcass but I have to say that I feel this item is offensive, Ferrets are
>DOMESTICATED animals.  I personally have 7 of them.  I would feel no
>differently if it were a dog, cat or even a family bird.  This person even
>states that it was "his pet"... I rarely complain (even when my OWN
>character was questioned here on ebay) but this, to me, is reprehensible.
>Is this REALLY Permissible under ebays' rules?
>
>Thank you for your attention!
>Animal lover, humanity enclosed!
>-Betty Rebel
[Posted in FML issue 3193]