Hi everyone,
It is with a heavy heart that I bid farewell to the talented and dedicated reviewers in this team. I have been unjustly banned for the second time, and I have decided not to appeal this decision. I want to share my experience as a cautionary tale for both new and existing members who aspire to review books on this platform.
I was initially banned for allegedly submitting an invalid ID, despite having been granted permission to upload my current valid identification. I have provided the responses for everyone to see the truth. After submitting the previously rejected ID, I was reinstated, only to be banned again on baseless accusations of plagiarism. The platform claims that I used AI to write my reviews, which is an outrageous and disgraceful allegation.
The reality is that this platform owes me over $600, and instead of honoring their financial obligations, they have resorted to falsely accusing me of plagiarism to avoid payment. I diligently studied and adhered to the review guidelines, mastering them like a crash course. My recent reviews consistently received perfect scores. If there were any issues with my work, they could have simply rejected my reviews for inaccurate PRQ, but instead, they chose to make unfounded accusations of plagiarism.
I have learned a great deal from this community, and I wish you all the best. Ironically, on the same day I was banned, I landed a high-paying job as a copywriter. Rest assured, Scott will be hearing from me soon regarding this injustice.
Good luck to everyone. Please excuse any typos, as I am typing this while understandably frustrated and angry. Below are the responses from the email interactions I had with the platform:
Requesting urgent assistance and verification.
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ASAMOAH EMMANUEL
emmanuelasamoah179@gmail.com
Wed, Feb 21, 7:41 PM
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Dear Administrators,
I am Emmanuel Asamoah from online book club review team.
I am writing because I need to provide a selfie photo holding my government issued ID in order to receive payments. Unfortunately, due to being fully blind, I am unable to take a photo of myself holding my ID.
Previously while living in Spain from 2022-September 2023, I had obtained a Spanish resident's permit which I used to create my PayPal account linked to my MasterCard. However, that resident's permit has now expired after I returned home to Ghana in September 2023.
Currently, my only valid ID is my Ghanaian national ID card. Would it be possible for me to submit my expired Spanish resident's permit along with my current Ghanaian national ID to fulfill the ID verification requirement for receiving payments?
Also, since I am unable to take a selfie due to blindness, would it be acceptable if I had someone else take a photo of me holding my IDs instead? I would be happy to provide any other documentation that could further verify my identity.
I appreciate you taking the time to assist me with the ID verification process for payments given my unique situation. Please let me know if there is anything else I can provide or if you have any other suggestions for how I may complete the verification. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Emmanuel Asamoah.
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I don't stop when I'm tired, I only stop when the job is done.
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Wed, Feb 21, 7:47 PM
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Hi Emmanuel,
Thank you for reaching out. I have forwarded your inquiry to my manager. I will get back to you as soon as I get a response, usually within 72 hours.
If there is anything else I can help you with, please do let me know.
Regards,
Chinazo
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ASAMOAH EMMANUEL
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Wed, Feb 21, 7:49 PM
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Thank you for your assistance.
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Wed, Feb 21, 8:06 PM
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Hello,
Thank you for reaching out. I am sorry for the trouble. The valid Ghanaian national ID card is fine, as that is where you currently live and it is okay to have someone take a picture of you while holding your ID card.
Kindly let me know if you need further assistance. Have a splendid day.
Kind regards,
Ngozi
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ASAMOAH EMMANUEL
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Wed, Feb 21, 8:14 PM
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That's great, thank you very much. You have relieved me of my troubles. Thank you.
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Wed, Feb 21, 8:52 PM
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Hello,
Thank you for reaching out. I'm glad you got the needed assistance. Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you and have a great day.
Valarie Kigen
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ASAMOAH EMMANUEL
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Thu, Apr 25, 6:35 PM
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Today, I have been banned from the review team. The reason is: "The ID you originally uploaded was rejected by the moderator. We will need to take additional steps to verify your identity.
You will not be able to use the review team anymore." I am replying to this email because, it was this same place I was offered a solution in relation to my predicament. It would excite me when I'm reinstated as soon as possible.
Best,
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Thu, Apr 25, 9:00 PM
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Hi,
Thank you for reaching out and I'll do my best to help.
I'm kind of confused. I read through the previous chats and you said you are " fully blind" and can't take a selfie of yourself. How are you reading and writing reviews of books on the internet?
Please let me know if you need assistance with anything else.
Thank you.
Salome Ogani
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ASAMOAH EMMANUEL
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Thu, Apr 25, 9:52 PM
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Hi,
Thanks for trying to seek clarity in response to how I am able to read and write reviews on the internet. The ability to use the computer absolutely requires sight. But in the absence of sight, there are several alternatives. One of the numerous possibilities available for me is the use of screen readers. I my case, I use NVDA, (Nonvisual desktop access.) This is a screen reader for windows. Other screen readers like JAWS for windows, voiceover for mac and Iphones and the google talkback for android. It is with the help of these screen readers and other accessibility tools that have enabled me to become a fullstack self-taught blind developer, digital forensics expert, read and review books and so on and so forth. With the help of screen readers and other assistive tools, the sky is not even a limit, only if you have the grit and the determination to sail through. Joining OnlineBookClub has been challenging. However, with the help of moderators, editors, review team representatives, I have grown in ways unimaginable. My first review was 6% and today, my reviews are 100% due to the grit I have.
I hope this clarifies your doubt. Let me know if you require additional clarity.
Best,
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Thu, Apr 25, 11:02 PM
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Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out. I have forwarded your inquiry to my manager. I will get back to you as soon as I get a response, usually within 72 hours.
If there is anything else I can help you with, please do let me know.
Regards,
Chinazo
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Fri, Apr 26, 12:45 AM
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Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out. Ban appeals are usually not handled via email. If you were banned from the Review Team, all the information about your ban, including the appeal options, will all appear to you on the Review Team Page:
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Thank you and have a great day,
Chinazo
On 4/25/24 10:52 pm, ASAMOAH EMMANUEL wrote:
ASAMOAH EMMANUEL
emmanuelasamoah179@gmail.com
7:41 PM (15 minutes ago)
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So my suspicions were confirmed after all,
I invested my valuable time and energy into reviewing books for your platform, only to be unjustly banned for allegedly not submitting a valid ID. Then, after the indignity of being reinstated, I find myself banned again on baseless accusations of plagiarism. I assure you, this will not go unchallenged. Having put my heart and soul into writing thoughtful reviews, only to be slapped with false allegations, I am beyond fed up and will not even dignify this with an appeal. Rest assured, I will take action that will rattle the very core of this platform. As an initial step, I will remove every single one of my reviews from Amazon. But prepare yourself, for my next move will leave you utterly astonished. Dismiss this as mere bluster at your own peril. As a fellow Scorpio, Scott should know better than to cross someone of our shared star sign. In the future, I suggest you learn how to properly respect and treat a Scorpio.
I knew you owe me a lot so you were looking for every means to ban me from this team. I read every single review about the website before joining this review team and today, I can finally confirm what others had been putting up there. No more message would be heard from me ever again. I dedicate all my reviews to you. Good Luck,
Swimmingly,