re: notice false review at amazon

     Eric wrote:
     <snip>
     Bradley,
     I despise anyone who would impersonate another (e.g. Al Barsa) to give 
     you a bad review.  Whoever did it was unprofessional. 
     <snip>
     
     Bradley wrote:
     <snip>
     This mail is to inform everyone that a review of my e-RPG book that 
     says is by Al Barsa is false, and was not posted by Al Barsa or are 
     these his views in the least bit.
     <snip>
     
     you both are walking a very fine line.  although the name may not be 
     common, the chance exists that there is more than one Al Barsa in the 
     US who is a programmer, RPG or otherwise, that may have read the book 
     and posted the review.  professionalism also includes not jumping to 
     conclusions, but making judgements based on fact.
     
     Eric also wrote:
     <snip>
     I also support your efforts in getting the false review deleted. 
     <snip>
     
     Just because the review was not written by the Al Barsa on this list 
     does not make the review false.  I have not read the book and so have 
     no opinion on the validity of the review other than that false logic 
     is being employed.
     
     As a matter of propriety, I think the notice should have come from the 
     Al Barsa that we are familiar with.  Coming from the author of the 
     book, as it did, can smack as a bit of merchandising.
     
     Everyone is entited to express their viewpoint.  Unless someone can 
     prove beyond a doubt that the person who posted the review is indeed 
     not legally named or known as Al Barsa, be it Albert, Alfonse, Alonzo, 
     etc., then this type of email is inflammatory and, some may say, 
     unprofessional.  Believe it or not, there are plenty of people who do 
     not know the name Al Barsa and so the opinion does not carry the 
     perceived added weight that may impact sales of the book one way or 
     the other.
     
     argumentatively yours,
     jw
     semi-professional devil's advocate and amateur debateur
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