December 16, 2010

About that Paypal Money...

I removed a comment earlier today. The poster of that comment received an email from Kalua that she would be banned for giving false and libelous information. The poster had asked a question about possible use of the funds, given the timing of the Paypal password change. It was posed as a question, and was a reasonable question given the circumstances. The poster even used her own blog ID which linked to her username in use at the forum. No subterfuge at all.

Kalua also mentioned that she would look like a fool when he posts the receipt to the charity.

So, if I am understanding this situation correctly...

  • The Paypal password was changed (Tuesday evening) and the Board member that is Treasurer was not informed.
  • The 2 members of the Financial Team responsible for financial transparency were not informed.
  • Based on what the OFFICIAL password holder (Board Member) posted in the resignation thread, she was not informed.
  • Dyebat was reconciling the PayPal funds at the time of the lockout.
  • There was a KNOWN legal issue about the designation of donated funds and the process that several Board members and Staff REFUSED to address. 
  • I won't bore you with all the details, but I had made a valiant effort to prevent the Donate Button sagas. All documented. Over a period of several months.

So, rather than letting the monies get properly reconciled to be legally usable...I am locked out, the Treasurer and Financial team are locked out and kept out of the way while monies are pulled out of PayPal and distributed???

The purpose of the withdrawal may be noble, though I doubt a court of law would have too much trouble determining intent to defraud and probably stuff like commingling of funds, etc..


Kalua, I know that most members don't care about such things at all.

The rest of us think you (not the poster of that comment) look like a fool.

8 comments:

  1. I am astounded that this kind of stuff happens. Since the corporation has been registered in the US would it not fall under US law or International law?
    The story story told happening on the fan site of Susan Boyle. I can see the headlines oh my. Thank you so much for the update it very was educational.
    whisper

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  2. Rather than threatening members, perhaps kalua could explain, shed a little light instead of heat on the subject - ??? Threats of banning seem to be the MO on that site, and a convenient means of changing the subject when necessary.

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  3. As someone who is a board member of a non-profit organization in my local area, one which scrupulously pays attention to financial accountability since we are funded substantially through local jurisdictions, the federal government, grants from various foundations and also contributions from individuals, I am particularly conscious of the need for transparency. When an organization is handling other people's money, that's pretty important, isn't it?

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  4. Oh, what a terrible web we weave......!

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  5. Stalking fans across the Internet and trying to punish them for what they say -- doesn't that sound exactly like what the troll has been doing?

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  6. Nothing surprises me any more about Kalua or the other staff.

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  7. If I did see that receipt from the charity posted I certainly would not feel a fool. At this stage of the game I would immediately check with the charity if it is in fact authentic. That's how far gone this whole situation has gone for me - and I'm one of the more naive ones!!!

    Janaki

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  8. This is getting out of hand. It's only a tiny fansite after all.

    No, it's all about control and the massaging of some egos. If they need and want to control access to Susan, why not leave them to it?

    If there is something more sinister going on, then I'm sure Dyebat and her friends will provide the evidence.

    As TPTB continue to stress, "Susan and her family might read this, please be courteous at all times."

    Message for PT and Kalua, "Susan and her family may read this blog, you worried now?"

    Sarah

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