This is just a page where I've added some of the comments that I've received by e-mail over the past year or two. Some classics in here - such as the time someone sent me their resume because he wanted to work for me. Oh how I laughed. Anyways, enjoy! - Rish

"Sarah Schalek"

Thanks for your webpage. It is really helpful.

01091536@... :

i'm using several of your pictures/logos for a college report. if you
have any problems with this reply, if not it should save you written an
extra e-mail...

(Rish: Now that's that cheeky...)

"Jelliot"

Hi Rish, I used to have a store manager by that name... well it was really Risham but he went by rish....(Rish: heh) Anyhow I wanted to say Thank You for all the work you have put into taxter.cjb!! Man I wish I had found that page MONTHS ago!! Please keep it up!! I imagine I'll spend some amount of time there<:-)...

"Golden Cat"

i wanted to let you know what a fine job you have done on your site
it is a clear and informative resource for file sharing clients and networks
aside from just a few mistakes, i am sure your page is help to alot of people...

"Anonymous"

Your site sucks ass. Take it down now.

(Rish: Whoops......how did that get in there)

"Robert"

Your taxter site is superb. The reviews and comparisons are incredibly useful! Thanks

(Rish: Thanks for that. It's unbelievable the amount of people that can't spell TAXSTER. It's T-A-X-S-T-E-R (stop missing the damn 's' out!))

"Jakub Konopásek"

"Bryon Poe"

(Rish: Sorry Mr Poe. It won't ever happen again Mr Poe. Don't hit me. Please.)

Troy.Fenton@... :

Great site.  Keep up the good work!

"Mary Frost"

Rish
        I am a 51 yo very casual computer user...

(Rish: Wow. The oldest I'd ever picture someone who visited this site is 5. Well........... maybe 6)

"Bryon Poe":

(Rish: Ah, it's Mr Poe again. Back with more demands. This time he's getting personal...)

"Joseph Rice"

Hi Rish,

I just wanted to send to a quick note from France to thank you for the hard work and information you put into your website, Taxster.  I have been watching all of the “much to do about nothing” regarding Napster over the last several months, but because I didn’t have the proper equipment (I was still using Win 95 on a PII system), it wasn’t very important.  However, now that I have a decent PC, CDR/DVD, P!!! that was issued to me at work, I have become more interested in sharing files and increasing my music collection.  Your site (and the information you provide) is exactly what I needed in order to understand the issues, terminology, processes, etc.  Thanks…and keep up the great work.  It is very much appreciated.

BSweeneyJr@... :

you're site should be updated every day, then maybe u could have some competition with Zeropaid and Slyck!

(Rish: I'm sure Zeropaid and Slyck aren't run by a single individual who's still at college with exams and TONS of coursework to do...)

"Stephen Barnhill":

Hey Rish,
First thing's first, great site! Keep up the good work,
Taxter has now replaced Zeropaid.com as my No.1 File Sharing site!  

(Rish: Wow.)
 

"Roel":

Nice site, but please change the background. 

(Rish: There's just no pleasing some people... ;-)

"Ryan":

Dewey0009@... :

i don't understand taxter.
where are the mp3's  (Rish: .....it's not getting better is it?)

"Emma Thurston":

"Greg":

wow cool site
we need more of your kind around
Keep up the good work

"Keith":

Rish,

Just wanted to drop you a line and commend you on your site. It's extremely informative and very well done. I am rather new to the whole file sharing phenomena and found tons of information that I didn't know on there. I'll keep checking it for news and more. Nice job on a great site.

"Altug Kahvecioglu":

Dear Mr. Rish,
I came along with your web site. I would like to use your comments in my web site. I did not see any copyright of your information. However, I appreciate and respect your work and effort. Therefore, I wanted to ask for permission to use some of those information.

PS: My site will be in Turkish. Moreover, I want to let you know that I will not translate your comments word by word.  

(Rish: Sure mate, go for it...)

"Cyndi Loza":

You have a great site. Very impressive. It was indeed helpful.

You should be proud of yourself.

(no sarcasm intended) 

(Rish: lol! I love the way she added that in)

Peguerofamily@...:

thank you thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!
  i was going crazy because i could'nt get any music files...your page helps out
alot...YOU HAVE A GOOD HEART!!! 

(Rish: Err............wow, thank you!)

"Ryan Mitchell":

just wanted to say that i think ur site is mint i have searched every where for morpheus and i found it on ur site thanx

Boing72@... :

i just wanted to say you have a great program  

(Rish: Don't ask me what that means...)

JnBoy17@... (Rish: This has gotta be my favourite :-D):

UR WEBSITE IS EXACTLY WHAT  I NEEDED! i have been wondering about all the differant file sharing software out there and ur site not only showed me all the differant ones but told me if they r worth using or not.u r a cyber pioneer. the meda and big bussiness can stop one system but they cannot stop us all. thanx again.

"Niran" (Rish: My cousin :-):

just a quick email to let you know i checked out your web site. It is
awesome, to say the least. I'm going to proudly show it off to all my
friends. Best of luck with it...

"Chris":

Hey i really like your website and i think it is a great idea. Keep up the good work and keep us all informed of whatever new file sharing program that is out...

"Matt McKinney":

I thought the information you provided was dead on.  Great Job!!

RGHTWING27@...:

Hey,

I was looking for another so called "Napster".  Thanks to your site I found it.

Thanks again!

"Gary Whittle":

"Dan Lewis" (Rish: I liked this one):

I just wanted to thank you for finnaly making a good review of the mp3
sites out there. I have been looking for months for a good napster
alternative. I almost sold my mp3 player before i found your site, now i
am using it all over again!

"Arlen Greer" (Rish: This is HILARIOUS. You won't believe how much I laughed when I got it. I mean - this guy wanted to work for ME?! Man..............):

I've just visited the Taxster site. I found your Web address while searching
Yahoo, and had a good feeling about there being a potential match.  Please take
a look at the text version of my resume, pasted below.  If you have any need for
a strong application or database developer, I'd appreciate it if you would reply
to this email or call me at (XXX) XXX-XXXX.  I'm a very fast, very skilled
programmer with a ton of references and a large body of existing work available
for demonstration online.  I'm  looking for a full time position, but I also
enjoy taking on contract jobs when they're available, as they always provide an
opportunity for growth.  I look forward to speaking with you.

Thank you,

-Arlen Greer

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(Rish: He then proceeded by giving me his entire resume.......just check the credentials this guy has)

--- Skills ---
Languages:
  Perl, modPerl, C, C++, Java, J++, Python, Fortran, Lisp, Pascal, OPAL, HTML,
Javascript, DHTML, VBScript, Lingo, XML, WAP, XHTML, PHP, ASP, Cold Fusion, SQL,
DBI, UML, JSP, JavaBeans, Java Servlets

OS/Environments/Protocols: Unix, Win32, Apache, CGI, TCP/IP, SSL, ODBC, JDBC

Databases: MySQL, Oracle, Sybase, Infoseek

Configuration Management Tools: CVS, VSS

---- Experience ----
WEBcard Technologies
  Software Developer  XXX XXXXX, XX, USA  January 2001 - October 2001
  Served as architect and project manager for an Exterprise system to aggregate
providers of commercial art. The 'fat butterfly' ecommerce model included
iterative solution modules to facilitate communication between buyers and
sellers. The utilities support negotiation of contracts, client feedback, and
job management facilities that allow multiple developers to collaborate
effectively on multiple ongoing projects. Parallel projects include setting up
business relationships with niche ASP providers such as PitneyBowes, Intuit and
MP3 using XML to facilitate cross-platform interoperability. Set up Intranet
modules to link together departments within WEBcard as well as their group of
agent developers and their replication plant. Designed and implemented data
tracking system to allow flexible activity logging and reporting for multiple
clients from their WEBcards (business-card sized CDs). Designed and implemented
Data Relay System to allow the content and behavior of the cards !
to be modified after distribution by the client companies from their local
Intranets.

  AptBiz.com
  Software Engineer  XXX XXXXX, XX  November 1998 - January 2001
  Designed and implemented a B2B Ecommerce Exchange paired with a robust online
community. Responsible for every aspect of application development, from initial
requirements gathering through final QA. Managed development team and
spearheaded coding effort. Web facilities included a very broad range of
database-enabled applications, including dynamic FAQs, banner ad coordination
and tracking, Intranet to facilitate employee training and management of product
sales and fulfillment, negotiation modules to facilitate transactions between
multiple vendors and multiple buyers (a true many-to-many exchange), flexible
privilege system to allow each individual organization to model itself on the
exchange based on its own business rules, multiple-vendor shopping carts, RFP
module tied to wireless alerts for vendors in the field, content publishing
system to allow experts in multiple niche industries to publish to community
portion of the site - and much, much more. The site is availabl!
e for review and demonstration upon request.

  Edupoint
  Software Engineer  XXXXX XXXXX, XX  August 1999 - January 2000
  Responsible for project development and assembling an effective core team of
developers. Designed system architecture and database schema. Left Edupoint to
continue working as CTO of AptBiz, but continue to provide both consulting and
mission-critical application development services for Edupoint to present day.

  Luminos Technologies
  Software Engineer  XXX XXXXX, XX  April 1998 - November 1998
  Designed and implemented wide variety of dynamic web applications for multiple
clients. Developed technology kernel which permitted rapid application
development to handle a broad customer base with diverse needs.

  Vase Software
  Software Engineer  XXX XXXXXX, XX  June 1992 - June 1998
  Designed, implemented and maintained a wide variety of database applications,
including a medical billing system and an inventory control system for a chain
of video stores.

  Consulting Services/Contract work
     June 1992 - Present
  Have provided consulting services and software development for a variety of
organizations, including Neotrak, LGB, ToyData, BigDates, BizDates, KPMG, IBM
and the U.S. Navy. Project length has ranged anywhere from one week to two
years, with the scope of involvement generally proportionate to the time.  Most
recent project: A Practice Management ASP for a group of local physicians which
facilitates appointment scheduling, management of clinical notes and patient
contact information, coordination with office staff members and communication of
authorization and billing information to HMOs.  The contract work has always had
a strong emphasis on facilitating business communication and operations both
within and between industry organizations.

---- Education ----
  XXXX University, Computer Science
   XXXXXXXX, XX

---- Comments ----
Extremely good application developer, with a talent for Extranets and dynamic
systems. Strengths include the ability to explain technology comprehensibly and
to carefully listen to the needs of a client, incorporating these into project
requirements. Enthusiastic, hard working and always dedicated to the project at
hand.  Large body of work available for demonstration online.

------------------------------
Arlen A. Greer
Phone: (XXX) XXX-XXXX
Email: XXXX@XXXX.XXX

__________

(Rish: So er..........when can you start? I can't actually offer you any, err,  money but I'm sure we can get to some agreement.... :-D)

"David Beentjes":

Dear Rish,

I was looking for sites that review various kinds of file-sharing programs and found Taxster.com. Your reviews are pretty in-depth and as a developer of a file sharing program myself, I’m very interested in your opinion about our program.... (Rish: Goes on to plug his program...)

Greets,
David Beentjes

Team XoloX

"Julien Petit":

Was the name of your site inspired by the name of my software (Taxee)?

(Rish: What a knob...)

"Rebecca":

Hello :)

I ran into your site just a few minutes ago and I love it. It's great what you've done...

"Dave Gilmore":

Stumbled across your site today (searched for 'file sharing' on yahoo). Excellent site, great info.  I'm a bit of a newbie but you explain stuff really well, Keep up the good work. I'm sure I will be a regular visitor.

"Steve Nevis", Bizdev Officer, Avalist Networks:

"Candice":

Hi!

Thanks for creating this informative site. Although I don't support piracy,
I personally think the RIAA needs to pull its collective head out of its ***
and realize that sharing music files actually increases awareness of music
in general, and will generate more music sales. I know I sure as hell bought
tons of CDs I would never have even considered if I hadn't gotten the music
through Napster. But I digress... Nice work, keep it up. Hope you don't get
bullied and threatened by any huge corporate entities. It can happen...

Take care