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Sounds like the content the couple published about eBay really struck a nerve. I would like to see that content gain more widespread attention as a result, since it may be something worth looking into more closely.

Does anyone have original sources of the content? If it was linked in the article I missed it.

EDIT: another commentor posted a link to their website, but there are many articles involving eBay. Makes me wonder which ones specifically caused the most friction?

https://www.ecommercebytes.com/



I read through a few recent posts (trying to understand how this absolutely bizarre story could've come about) and it seems like the current point of contention is "Managed Payments", which appears to be a euphemism for ebay raising fees later this year. However, the longevity of the newsletter and the viciousness of the harassment make me assume this must be a personal issue.


Next big challenge for these folks: Slashdot sues them for stealing their .css file, and Geocities piles on with a snarky amicus brief.




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