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December 6, 2010 7:41 PM
Unfortunately there are a few people posting libelous and defamatory reviews on iTunes in an effort to hurt MouseWait. One of these users, thatwasmickeymouse, has done several illegal things to hurt the community, including trolling the Lounge with fake usernames, posting fake wait times while not in the park, posting defamatory comments on the MouseWait Facebook page, posting defamatory comments on the Internet and iTunes, making threats to MouseWaiters on our Flickr page, and more. He has even admitted some of these things IN WRITING (and I have proof of this). I will not tolerate this type of activity any more and I have decided to pursue legal action against this user and all individuals who intend to cause damage to the MouseWait app and community. In addition to this, this user's friends are helping him boost the fake reviews - I guess they are not aware of the fact that it is against the law to post false, defamatory information in writing online, and that they could receive a personal judgment which would require them to pay a monetary amount. I am also enlisting the help of Apple to help us fight this fraud as well. So the reason for this post is to put the people involved with this activity on legal notice - according to California Law, defamation could be written or oral, and communication to a single individual other than the plaintiff is enough for a defamation claim - and I will not hesitate to take action on this - because it is very important to me to have a community which excludes people who have no regard for the law or other people. I have only banned a handful of people from the Lounge in over a year, and each time it was for a very good reason. The second reason for this post is that I need your help in getting the truth out on iTunes - I am not going to tell you what to do because that is up to you but, I want to tell you how they are scamming the system. If you launch iTunes on your desktop and go to any app in the app store, on the reviews, there is an option that says "Was this review helpful?" and you can click Yes or No. The reviews with the most Yes votes go to the top. iTunes ratings are very important to an app and these people are deliberately trying to harm the MouseWait community by spreading lies and trying to hurt the app financially. If you could go to iTunes on your desktop and help us get the truth out that would be great. Thanks again and I hope this helps clear some things up.
Wow! I will head to iTunes now. - Missshelly
690.3 #147 7:44PM
I didn't know that about iTunes. Will definitely do that now - anything to help MW. Thanks for all you do Admin; sorry you're having to go thru this, not fair to good people like you! - TinkPen
428.4 #293 7:45PM
I love mousewait! Those who are trying to hurt us are just angry elves..... - sarabeal
11.6 #6310 7:45PM
huh? whut whut? - Butterlina
1307.8 #62 7:47PM
MouseWait Army is stronger than any troll!! Let's show everyone what makes this community so great! - PrinceCorey
4242.2 #6 7:48PM
for sure I will help too! - lindsayboo
56.7 #3628 7:48PM
I'm amazed at how pathetic it is that someone would go to such great lengths to harm a good group of people and trying to attack an amazing App every way they possibly can. Definately going to iTunes now. - michelIe
422.1 #302 7:49PM
We need to do what we can to keep this amazing family together. Think postitive thoughts. It will all work out. - Pinup Princess
167.4 #2042 7:49PM
Wow some people really need to get a life!!!! - Ms.Mouseketeer
1000.8 #88 7:50PM
Must be a South Pole elf. - DesperateMousewife
873.8 #104 7:50PM
Sorry I didn't read the whole post. Now I have. Oh my. - Butterlina
1307.8 #62 7:51PM
I'm so sorry you have to put up with this kind of behavior, Admin. We're behind you 100%. - MarieC
265.5 #869 7:51PM
Glad you caught him admin. Great job!!! This guy and his friends really really need a LIFE period - Kittymeowmeow
271.3 #815 7:51PM
Again Admin, I'm really sorry that you have to deal with Adults acting like children. I am glad that you have decided to take legal action because people need to learn that there are consequences to their actions. Thank you for clearing this up for those that have been in the dark as to what was going on. Thank you again for all the hard work and dedication you Hagen put into this app and making it a place where people can escape and experience the magic of the parks when they aren't able to go! I have found new appreciation for it being so far away! Thanks again. - PrettyPixie
759.2 #132 7:51PM
I'm reading some of the reviews and its fun that you actually recognize a lot of the names! I just gave MW 2.1 a 5 star rating! - BaseballMickey_CM
2859.4 #16 7:51PM
Way to take charge Admin! - Sweet_Irish_Cream
2575.7 #22 7:52PM
It's sad that people will go out of their way to slander a good app, grow up....let's keep this place awesome....cream rises to the top - AuzRoxUrSox
901.8 #98 7:52PM
The Teas got your back! Go team MW!!! - Smart.tea
205.4 #1549 7:53PM
Way to go Admin!! Thank you for all you do!! - Dreamseeker
526.9 #219 7:54PM
DMW, win! Totally high school. - iFramedRogerRabbit
1956.2 #36 7:55PM
Good for you admin! Round of for admin!! When I'm on my computer tomorrow I will!! - JediTrance
71.1 #3390 7:55PM
And way to charge, Admin! Thanks again for everything you do. - iFramedRogerRabbit
1956.2 #36 7:56PM
Wow! I wondered what was going on with wait times today. I was actively posting but the wait times were inflated for everything I went on - like doubled! I will be visiting iTunes a soon as I get home to my desktop! So sorry Admin!!! - dLittleMermaid
44.2 #3882 7:58PM
Admin, we're going to do all we can to help! There's no way this community is going to let a few bitter people spoil things! Thanks for what you do!! - Calypso
812.9 #113 7:58PM
Well said Prince Corey! I'll do whatever it takes to support this app, admin and the great people on MW!
No troll is going to best the MWA.
- VillainsFan
1213.1 #67 8:00PM
Way to go Admin...I hope you do take legal action on ALL parties involved! Again THANK YOU admin for all the time you put forth into this wonderful amazing app! - WickedWench
576.2 #190 8:00PM
Good for you! I'm glad you've gone farther than just a slap on the hands. What has been happening is absolutely unacceptable. I hope things work out for the best. Don't EVER worry.... the good in MW will always prevail. You have a strong army behind ANY decision you make, Admin. It's just a shame you have to deal with such immaturity. You have your own kids to take care of! - michelledork
658.3 #159 8:01PM
Thanks admin! My name is KelBelle, and I approve this message! - KelBelle
452.8 #271 8:01PM
Your awesome admin! Thank u for creating this app giving me the opportunity to meet some amazing life long friends! I'll do my part to help - BriarRose
336.7 #444 8:02PM
Anything we can do to help, we'll do Admin. Thanks again for all your hard work. - PrincessCarmen
2579.5 #21 8:03PM
I don't know what happened to Bryan (TWMM). He sent me a 55th map & seemed like a upstanding person. So sad that people can't keep things in perspective! Sorry you have to deal w/ this Admin, especially at this time of year. - connielu
672.2 #153 8:03PM
And to everyone who helps the app as well, THANK YOU!!! - PrincessCarmen
2579.5 #21 8:05PM
Admin, first off I am proud of you for taking serious action against anyone trying to harm this app (an app they loved themselves at one time) and second I am sorry you have to deal with something like this (adults acting like immature children)! I support you and will help in any way necessary!!! This app is amazing, with amazing people!!!! - Kenry
1285.0 #64 8:06PM
Sorry for all the hassle Admin, but glad you are taking action. I've seen those reviews too. - Tom
3875.8 #7 8:07PM
@ Admin It was these ridiculous reviews on iTunes that got me to finally update my review for 2.1. I am really sorry you have to put up with such nonsense. I love this app like I said in my review. - Dizkid
284.2 #707 8:07PM
BRAVO!! - tina
1154.7 #70 8:08PM
Wow I'm so sorry this has happened. It affects all of us that love this app so much. I stand behind you 100% on this. - Heather
259.6 #913 8:08PM
I'm with Admin. Plus, I just clicked an ad. - SplashTheHorseDot
129.2 #2594 8:12PM
Thanks for the reminder Splash. I did too! - Kenry
1285.0 #64 8:19PM
It's unfortunate that a few pouty members would go to this extent to slander the app they so loved not that long ago. Oh well, hope we can all move past this and keep on keepin' on what is great about this community! - Zooter
1361.8 #58 8:19PM
I agree Zooter. It was not too long ago that we were all friends. It makes me sad that it has come to this. However we'll move forward with our old and new friends and continue to have a magical time! - PrettyPixie
759.2 #132 8:21PM
Admin hope there is no more trouble. Surprised me that someone can't get along with life without bothering others joy. - E-Ticket
772.5 #128 8:22PM
Well said zooter ! - BriarRose
336.7 #444 8:23PM
- Robynlaurel
650.6 #162 8:24PM
Sorry you have to deal with all this. As the wife if a programmer your work is awesome please keep it up - Lifeguardmom
292.5 #657 8:29PM
Sorry for all the trouble this has caused you Admin. Thanks for all you do!! - MimiMouse
1015.6 #87 8:31PM
I just left a review. I'm still signed in as GoofysEx. - Marieeezy
588.9 #186 8:31PM
Thanks for all your support I appreciate it! - Admin
8:33PM
Admin you have changed a lot of peoples lives. Because of this place people have made lifelong friends. Others have been inspired to give selflessly. I have seen amazing things unfold on your app. You don't thank us, we thank you. Plus, I just clicked another ad - SplashTheHorseDot
129.2 #2594 8:39PM
Wow! The nerve some people have!!! I will head to the computer right now. Can we post more than one review? - SPandEvLover
782.7 #122 8:40PM
I'm reading some of these reviews and some are complaining that the wait times didn't load for them and others things were slow. But what's worse is that they are saying that the Lounge has too much "worthless" talk. Some people just don't get it... - BaseballMickey_CM
2859.4 #16 8:41PM
Even if someone had issues with MW it is ridiculous that they would go to THAT extent. They chose to come they can choose to leave and move on. Or just choose to leave the lounge and just use the helpful info it is meant for. It is a very good idea admin and I agree with everyone on this. This app is awesome and worth fighting for. - Sassie_Cass
150.8 #2282 8:41PM
On my way to iTunes now - Minderella
265.8 #866 8:42PM
Also if you go on iTunes on a laptop or computer you can Report a Concern about that particular review! If it has enough "not helpful" ratings it will go to the both of the review list! So PLEASE report your concern on these reviews!!!! - WickedWench
576.2 #190 8:42PM
That is so sad admin, I'm on the iTunes right now and wrote a review and gave it !!! Those ppl that wrote the negative stuff all said the same thing, ppl will pick up on that!!!! - cnswaldow
142.1 #2409 8:43PM
- chrissykins
825.5 #111 8:44PM
I went on marked yes for every good review! Unfortunately I couldn't mark yes for my review. Can someone do that for me. Its sad that those people do that. This is the best app ever!! They will get theirs in the end (literally)! - tigntink
179.3 #1875 8:48PM
Just got done giving a five star review. I am sorry that you have had to deal with such negativity when this app makes so many so happy. Even though I'm just starting out, I can see that this is an exciting and caring community of Disney fans & I look forward to becoming more involved and getting to know more about the people on MouseWait. - chelle1318
384.5 #350 8:51PM
Every positive review written in the last hour has been rated as "Not helpful" 0 of 3 customers found this review helpful. Wow. They obviously haven't gotten the idea. - michelledork
658.3 #159 8:58PM
I have already given a 5star review. I don't know these people, thank goodness. They are Idiots!! Sorry you have to deal with them, Admin! - ally
440.5 #4 8:58PM
What is the matter with some people?!!?? - screaminpirates
40.9 #3969 8:59PM
Two of the 1 star reviews were exactly the same and posted by Ms.inglasis. Seems fishy to me. I'm sure apple will remove them. - Missshelly
690.3 #147 9:01PM
Sorry you have to deal with this. Thank you for this wonderful app and all your hard work!! - MinnieJ
281.8 #722 9:01PM
I just went and posted a comment and clicked like on all the positive remarks an No on the negative ones :)p - Keala76
293.1 #655 9:05PM
Good for you for defending all of your hard work. There is a lot more support on your side then not! Thanks again for all your sacrifices! Go get em! - CravingDisney
150.1 #2296 9:05PM
I'm glad that other MWers are able to see this first hand. This is just sad! - michelledork
658.3 #159 9:06PM
Just resubmitted my 5 star review and tried to help out on iTunes as well!! Again thanks admin for all your hard work! Please know you are appreciated! Oh and DMW, your comment made LOL rather loudly..it was one of those good from the belly laughs - MrsJackSparrow
56.6 #3630 9:17PM
I just got home. Time to write my review! - tina
1154.7 #70 9:17PM
Sorry for what you have to go thru. I love this app and will continue on with it and to get new users. - Sonja
5728.5 #3 9:19PM
So sorry to hear about this and for all the trouble you have to deal with. I too will do what I can to support this wonderful app. - Ericksenator
374.8 #365 9:23PM
Getting on my computer. I just can't believe people sometimes. Thanks Admin for everything. - disneygal
366.8 #380 9:24PM
Admin I am so sorry for those who have decided to give you a headache. I am proud that you refuse to tolerate infantile, immature, and ILLEGAL behavior! MW has 1000% support from us!! - Dahulagirl
1053.2 #81 9:27PM
So sorry you have to deal with this Admin. You've put so much time and effort into something that all of us have in common and we truly appreciate it. You've got more supporters than bad eggs. Thanks for everything! - LBChica
1500.3 #52 9:27PM
O wow that is horrible whoever has the time to ruin something that is meant for good is sad. - minnie0385
5.0 #10459 9:28PM
When I saw the fake bad reviews, I was SO mad! And ppl posting bad wait times will make new users think that MW is inaccurate. Out of all the apps that exist, MW is my favorite, hands down!! You go, Admin! - TickledTink
352.8 #406 9:31PM
Does Admin's rank go up if I "like" this? - SplashTheHorseDot
129.2 #2594 9:34PM
Thank you Admin for your tireless work. Without you we wouldn't have this awesome app!!! - BigD
471.0 #257 9:38PM
Admin, you are great! I will do what I can to help! - p8stryqueen
162.4 #2119 9:47PM
p8stryqueen, we're gonna need about 5 dozen of your man catching cakes. - HotDiggityDogDaddy
1112.2 #74 9:52PM
Wow! Thank you Admin for all you do!! - AnnHeartsMickey
601.1 #182 9:54PM
@Admin. Thanks for all you do and this great app. Both queenL and I will be submitting 5 star reviews as well as clicking unhelpful to all the bad reviews. Keep up the great work! - bluefan25
25.0 #4671 10:17PM
It is sad about these people. Admin, you know u have a good app if people are trying to bad talk it. It's called jealousy. Just rated this wonderful app 5 stars. - queenl
14.5 #5748 10:18PM
Holy crap. This makes me so sad, especially since soMe of these people used to be such a big part of MW. Well here's to less drama - Jessica
325.7 #497 10:44PM
Free Speech 101: it doesn't apply to defamation or slander. - John
312.0 #548 10:49PM
I'm glad that sone people changed their bad review not sure who whocares is but he changed his negative one - Dave
8650.5 #2 11:02PM
I love Admin and MouseWait and consider u my Disney Family - JimW
1072.5 #80 11:07PM
How do these folks have soo much free time? My work blocks all chats and most social networks. It's a treat to be able to talk Disney. I will go on apple and help out too. - Plumiegirl
3345.7 #10 11:10PM
Headed there right now Admin! Thank you for ALL you do so we can have this wonderful app! - disneykimmi
115.7 #2804 11:40PM
Wow, this is so sad! This ap is the best out there. It's my favorite!! Just don't understand why people would want to ruin such a good thing. Don't worry, you got lots of us on your side. I will continue to tell all my family and friends about this awesome ap. We won't let them bring us down. - MickeyLvr
24.4 #4707 12:11AM
for Yeti - PrettyPixie
759.2 #132 5:10AM
Get'em Admin! MW Power - Yeti_Man
476.1 #253 5:16AM
As soon as I get my computer back I will be sure to help out!! - tinkfan
196.3 #1679 5:38AM
Good for you to defend your product! This app has taught me so much and I am thankful! - Suzie-Q
434.3 #288 5:58AM
Some people just have too time on their hands... Need help let me know. - GoofyJoe
1864.1 #41 10:56AM
What a bummer. Heading over to itunes now! - LillyBelle
77.1 #3322 11:37AM
Say it isn't so!! I know that MW has had it's ups and downs, but to go to this extent is absurd. I really don't get why someone would do that. Just to play devils advocate, I'm not sure if it is being done maliciously by just one person. To be honest there are quite a few people (mostly from other apps and Disney sites) who really don't care for MW or it's users. I know it's sad to think, but it is true. I witnessed this first hand during last years Gumball Rally. I am loyal to MW and admit to visiting other Disney apps/sites, but would never go so far as to disrespect this app or it's members. I have made a lot of really great friends and look forward to meeting many of the new users when I return next year. I hope that if any of u decide to leave this app ( I don't know why u would), that u do it quietly and don't cause a scene. Thank u Admin, and everyone who has made MW what it is today. One last thing: Tone for President!! - ToneLoc
456.8 #267 12:01PM
Well said Tone! Is Dream your VP? - sandra_d
332.3 #462 12:08PM
So sorry you and your family are having to go through this heartache Admin!! I pray this heartache is put behind you soon!! Definitely going to app store and putting my 5 stars in!! Thanks for a wonderful app and all that you do Admin!! - Crazyaboutdisney
496.9 #241 12:12PM
- happilyEVERafter
61.4 #3555 1:55PM
Bump for schmdoc! Watch the threats! - PrettyPixie
759.2 #132 8:20PM
Is this from an episode of "as the world turns". I mean come on it's Disney folks, not law and order. Crazy that admin has to deal with this kind of thing. Let the MW army unite! - gratefull
32.1 #4274 8:35PM
Nice bump Pixie - Sweet_Irish_Cream
2575.7 #22 8:35PM
Nasty trolls - dLittleMermaid
44.2 #3882 8:38PM
Admin should pursue legal action, threats are not going to be tolerated. - ERICKA
491.4 #244 8:43PM
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