[Boudica]

I'm not sure if this was an intentional scam... I suspect he's got something going on IRL and is burying his head in the sand about keeping people up to date.

I would recommend ALWAYS agree on a timescale when asking ANYONE for graphics or design work. Some professionals will take months to do small work, as they have 100s of pieces on the go. Some only work once a week outside full-time jobs etc. While I believe people should be more transparent with their customers for the sake of professionalism, I'd recommend agreeing on deadlines before paying anyone for work in future.

It's easier to hire a friend you know to do it, as they'll tend to reply faster. Sucks that it's not going well, but I hope Nuance does pull through in the end.

But if you don't respect your clients time, by not answering on one simple email, then you are not a professional. And there is no an excuse.

That's true. Hence why I said a professional should be transparent with their clients. This is also why a deadline allows you, as a client, to have more leverage to pull away a deposit when the professional is being sketchy and unhelpful. There's a difference between behaving professionally and being a professional. They should come hand in hand, but don't always.

[Dismas]

I tried to give him some extra time, in light of what he's done for Sinisterly in the past. He hasn't replied several weeks now, so I banned him until we're able to speak.

[pvnk]

I tried to give him some extra time, in light of what he's done for Sinisterly in the past. He hasn't replied several weeks now, so I banned him until we're able to speak.

Didn't expect this.

[Dismas]

I tried to give him some extra time, in light of what he's done for Sinisterly in the past. He hasn't replied several weeks now, so I banned him until we're able to speak.

Didn't expect this.

I didn't either. I know he's had some rough stuff going on in real life, but he'll need to talk with me to get unbanned.

[Cyber Warrior]

I tried to give him some extra time, in light of what he's done for Sinisterly in the past. He hasn't replied several weeks now, so I banned him until we're able to speak.

Well, he deserved. Thank you Oni.

[Aeolian]

Just putting it out there, he has been posting on other forums.

He also has another scam report on another forum, if you want more information PM me.