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IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by StephenKey » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:35 am
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Patent Attorney Gene Quinn from IPWatchDog posted a review of One Simple Idea by Stephen Key this morning. Take a look at the review.Here is an excerpt.
"His stories as a successful inventor himself, as well as the stories of his students and those who he consults with, form the basis of the lessons in One Simple Idea. I don’t recommend all that many books, although I am asked to review many. Without hesitation I recommend Key’s book and think it should be required reading for any motivated inventor." - Gene Quinn
http://ipwatchdog.com/2011/06/10/one-si ... /id=16315/
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Stephen's new book "One Simple Idea" from McGraw-Hill is available in stores nationwide as well as online.
Stephen's new book "One Simple Idea" from McGraw-Hill is available in stores nationwide as well as online.
Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by Gizmo » Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:40 am
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Congratulations Stephen,
By the way did you get Mr.Quinn's permission to publish his Watchdog Logo ?
By the way did you get Mr.Quinn's permission to publish his Watchdog Logo ?
Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by jackbnimble56 » Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:22 pm
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Very nice Stephen!!
Jack
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Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by Roger Brown » Sun Jun 12, 2011 1:52 pm
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Gizmo/Troy, it is interesting seeing you ask
What would make you think he wouldn't ask? Quinn is listed as one of his experts on his site, just like you? Could it be because he didn't ask you or some others if they wanted to be listed on his site as an Expert, but went ahead and put them on his site anyway and later had to remove some of them?
Stephen seems to take the path of, do it first and ask permission if you get caught. It didn't seem to bother you that he takes that approach when you said:
Then you said:
So, why should you care if he asked permission this time? It seems you are okay with Stephen's approach. I am sure he asked some people to be listed and some people did not mind being listed without permission just to get their name out there. To others it is a matter of ethics.
"Congratulations Stephen, By the way did you get Mr.Quinn's permission to publish his Watchdog Logo
What would make you think he wouldn't ask? Quinn is listed as one of his experts on his site, just like you? Could it be because he didn't ask you or some others if they wanted to be listed on his site as an Expert, but went ahead and put them on his site anyway and later had to remove some of them?
Stephen seems to take the path of, do it first and ask permission if you get caught. It didn't seem to bother you that he takes that approach when you said:
Nope It didnt bother me Stephen added me to his site without my approval. Heck Roger Stephen gave me a testimonial on my site. If someone I didnt know like Mike Drummond added me to his site,maybe I would have a problem and maybe not.
Then you said:
Heres the deal Roger, I dont talk to Stephen for one. I dont care he used other people on his site. Thats none of my business.
So, why should you care if he asked permission this time? It seems you are okay with Stephen's approach. I am sure he asked some people to be listed and some people did not mind being listed without permission just to get their name out there. To others it is a matter of ethics.
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Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by StephenKey » Sun Jun 12, 2011 3:56 pm
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Jack,Roger and Gizmo,
Thank you.
Thank you.
Award Winning Inventor Stephen Key - http://www.inventright.com
Stephen's new book "One Simple Idea" from McGraw-Hill is available in stores nationwide as well as online.
Stephen's new book "One Simple Idea" from McGraw-Hill is available in stores nationwide as well as online.
Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by Roger Brown » Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:39 pm
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Stephen, would you care to respond to Gizmo's question? I assume you have no comments for my post.
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Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by citizen » Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:25 am
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Ughhh!!!...why do people feel obligated to trash people or "defend" other people by saying harsh/bad things about other people or their actions.
Roger, I respect you and have gained alot of information from talking to you and appreciate your knowledge, but sometimes I think you get involved in things, or comment on things that make you look negatively and less credible.
I am not taking a stance whether anyone got permission for this or that, or that anyone's techniques are morally or ethically wrong or correct, but I do think getting involved with an argument or conversation about it does no good to anyone involved. As you can see I rarely post here, but visit daily. I always try to go by the old standard "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all".
Roger, you're a great asset to inventors, don't tarnish your reputation by getting involved with this pettiness.
Jason
Roger, I respect you and have gained alot of information from talking to you and appreciate your knowledge, but sometimes I think you get involved in things, or comment on things that make you look negatively and less credible.
I am not taking a stance whether anyone got permission for this or that, or that anyone's techniques are morally or ethically wrong or correct, but I do think getting involved with an argument or conversation about it does no good to anyone involved. As you can see I rarely post here, but visit daily. I always try to go by the old standard "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all".
Roger, you're a great asset to inventors, don't tarnish your reputation by getting involved with this pettiness.
Jason
Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by Roger Brown » Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:28 am
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Jason, thank you for the kind words and your comments. You speak wisely and it is a good policy to follow, except when not saying anything just helps continue the issue. That is why we point out the companies that rip us off and share our experiences so others can learn from them and have a better knowledge base to help us avoid problems and succeed.
Look at the politicians that use a well known Singer’s song as their campaign theme without the Singer’s permission. They are trying to use that song to pull in the younger vote. They make it look like the singer endorses their campaign. Sure they pull it after the singer complains, but the politician got what they wanted.
Everyone has seen ads that promise TV’s or some other item in their store at a very low price. You rush to the store only to have them tell you they are sold out in the first hour of a three day sale. But, here is a more expensive item that does the same thing as the cheaper on sale item. The ad did what they wanted it got you in their store. Should you just chalk it up to experience or let others know about the rip-off?
The same goes for inventing, some people and companies make a habit out of misrepresenting the facts and then when faced with the correct information or asked a question they know will expose them they act as though they did not realize what they were doing. But, they got what they wanted.
How often do you let them do this before calling them on it or do you just let it ride? If you let it ride aren’t you telling the people doing it that it is okay to do and keep on doing it? You are known in the Inventor community for inventing the Chug Racer game with Spencer’s and did a great interview about your experiences http://ideasuploaded.com/interview-with ... on-garcia/
Now lets say I have a new book coming out and I post your image and bio without your permission on my website giving the impression you are backing my book because I know other Inventors that know you might be prompted to buy my book if they see you endorsing it. I not only do this with you but several others all in the name of promoting my book and hoping to increase my sales. Do you call me on it or not say anything?
Now you hear I am coming out with a DVD training course. Are you going to be checking to see if I use you again to help promote it or just let it ride?
You have already seen this person is willing to use you without permission. What does that tell you about their ethics? Would you trust them or keep an eye on them?.
I agree it is not the best avenue to stoop to their level, but sometimes it is necessary to get the truth out and expose them for what they are doing.
I don't mind losing some of my credibility if it will save others from a worse fate and expose those doing it so hopefully they will stop.
Jason, I am in no way attacking you. I just want you and others to understand why I am doing this. If no one talks about this or exposes it, it just continues unchecked .
Which is exactly what they want.
Look at the politicians that use a well known Singer’s song as their campaign theme without the Singer’s permission. They are trying to use that song to pull in the younger vote. They make it look like the singer endorses their campaign. Sure they pull it after the singer complains, but the politician got what they wanted.
Everyone has seen ads that promise TV’s or some other item in their store at a very low price. You rush to the store only to have them tell you they are sold out in the first hour of a three day sale. But, here is a more expensive item that does the same thing as the cheaper on sale item. The ad did what they wanted it got you in their store. Should you just chalk it up to experience or let others know about the rip-off?
The same goes for inventing, some people and companies make a habit out of misrepresenting the facts and then when faced with the correct information or asked a question they know will expose them they act as though they did not realize what they were doing. But, they got what they wanted.
How often do you let them do this before calling them on it or do you just let it ride? If you let it ride aren’t you telling the people doing it that it is okay to do and keep on doing it? You are known in the Inventor community for inventing the Chug Racer game with Spencer’s and did a great interview about your experiences http://ideasuploaded.com/interview-with ... on-garcia/
Now lets say I have a new book coming out and I post your image and bio without your permission on my website giving the impression you are backing my book because I know other Inventors that know you might be prompted to buy my book if they see you endorsing it. I not only do this with you but several others all in the name of promoting my book and hoping to increase my sales. Do you call me on it or not say anything?
Now you hear I am coming out with a DVD training course. Are you going to be checking to see if I use you again to help promote it or just let it ride?
You have already seen this person is willing to use you without permission. What does that tell you about their ethics? Would you trust them or keep an eye on them?.
I agree it is not the best avenue to stoop to their level, but sometimes it is necessary to get the truth out and expose them for what they are doing.
I don't mind losing some of my credibility if it will save others from a worse fate and expose those doing it so hopefully they will stop.
Jason, I am in no way attacking you. I just want you and others to understand why I am doing this. If no one talks about this or exposes it, it just continues unchecked .
Which is exactly what they want.
Come visit my sites at http://www.RogerBrown.net
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
or http://www.looking2license.com
I have gotten 9 products licensed spending less than $100 on each, you can too.
Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by StephenKey » Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:52 am
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Roger,
We all try to do the best job we can. I've made plenty of mistakes along the way. But, I think we both have the goal of helping the inventing community. Thank you for all of the work you have done.
Stephen
We all try to do the best job we can. I've made plenty of mistakes along the way. But, I think we both have the goal of helping the inventing community. Thank you for all of the work you have done.
Stephen
Award Winning Inventor Stephen Key - http://www.inventright.com
Stephen's new book "One Simple Idea" from McGraw-Hill is available in stores nationwide as well as online.
Stephen's new book "One Simple Idea" from McGraw-Hill is available in stores nationwide as well as online.
Re: IPWatchDog reviews One Simple Idea from Stephen Key
by Gizmo » Mon Jun 13, 2011 11:05 am
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Roger Brown wrote:I agree it is not the best avenue to stoop to their level, but sometimes it is necessary to get the truth out and expose them for what they are doing.I don't mind losing some of my credibility if it will save others from a worse fate and expose those doing it so hopefully they will stop.
Jason, I am in no way attacking you. I just want you and others to understand why I am doing this. If no one talks about this or exposes it, it just continues unchecked .
Which is exactly what they want.
The problem here Roger is you want to talk out of both sides of your mouth. You think its wrong for Stephen to use other peoples info without there permission but think its wrong when I have a problem with someone thats pulled off some unethecial crap on inventors. Why is that Roger?
Both you and Stephen are good for the inventor community Roger. Ive never known either one of you to give inventors bad advice. As a matter of fact I think you and Stephen should team up together.
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