AOL Digs for Gold - hahahahahaha LAME - GoFuckYourself.com

luv$ · 08-15-2006, 08:03 PM

Yargh?

With shovels, AOL looks for retribution

WASHINGTON (AP) -- AOL is preparing to dig for buried gold and platinum on property in Massachusetts owned by the parents of a man it sued for sending millions of unwanted spam e-mails to its customers.

AOL said Tuesday it intends to search for gold and platinum bars the company suspects are hidden near the home of Davis Wolfgang Hawke's parents on two acres in Medfield, Massachusetts. The family said it will fight in court to oppose AOL's plans.

AOL won a $12.8 million judgment last year in U.S. District Court in Virginia against Hawke but has been unable to contact Hawke to collect any of the money he was ordered to pay. AOL accused Hawke of violating federal and state anti-spam laws by sending unwanted e-mails to its subscribers and won its case in a default judgment against Hawke, who didn't show up in court.

"I don't care if they dig up the entire yard. They're just going to make fools of themselves," said Peggy Greenbaum, Hawke's mother. "There's absolutely no reason for them to think that Davis Hawke would be stupid enough to bury gold on our property. My son is long gone."

To win a judge's permission for the search, AOL submitted receipts reflecting large purchases by Hawke of gold and platinum bars, Graham said. The company indicated it believes Hawke buried the loot on his parents' property using a shovel.

Greenbaum said the family believes Hawke buried gold in the White Mountains 130 miles north of Boston. She said he once confided to her that he bought gold -- rather than expensive homes or cars -- because it would be more difficult to seize in lawsuits.

She said her husband and father intend to challenge AOL's plans to dig on the family's property and search the family's 3,000-square-foot home. She said AOL's lawyer notified the family that the company intends to use bulldozers and geological teams to hunt for gold and platinum on their property.

Greenbaum said she has not talked with her son in more than a year and complained about the embarrassment and humiliation he brought to the family.

"We don't know where is he," she said. "We certainly wouldn't allow him to put any gold on our property."

AOL defended its efforts.

The dig isn't something out of "Treasure Island," AOL spokesman Nicholas Graham said. "This is a court-directed, judge-approved legal process that is simply aimed at responsibly recovering hidden assets."

AOL said it will try to accommodate Hawke's parents by not being too obtrusive.

A former U.S. prosecutor described AOL's efforts as highly unusual. Marc Zwillinger said his law firm has seized plasma televisions, jet skis and other gadgets in unrelated spam and piracy lawsuits.

"But I've never had a case digging up gold bars and bullion," Zwillinger said. "That's definitely unique."

CNN.com and AOL are owned by Time Warner Inc.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/08/15/sp....ap/index.html

StickyGreen · 08-15-2006, 08:05 PM

lol yea i just read this article a minute ago. sounds like spammer dude bounced to another country or something...

Furious_Female · 08-15-2006, 08:06 PM

WTF?

BoyAlley · 08-15-2006, 08:07 PM

I don't see how in the hell the judge gave them permission to fuck up his parent's property without any direct proof that there's shit there.

This country's mucked.

modF · 08-15-2006, 08:08 PM

If I were the parents, my ass would be out there in the middle of the night with a metal detector.

notabook · 08-15-2006, 08:10 PM

I guess AOL figures they need to get in the reclamation business ASAP since their ISP days are just about over. I'm sure they'll find a way to fuck it up and leave their yard looking like utter shit.

Bdiddy · 08-15-2006, 08:10 PM

fuck AOL...thats the stupidest thing I've ever heard in my life

scottybuzz · 08-15-2006, 08:13 PM

haahahhaha

Doctor Dre · 08-15-2006, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyAlley

I don't see how in the hell the judge gave them permission to fuck up his parent's property without any direct proof that there's shit there.

This country's mucked.

Billion of dollars ... lol
But yeah seriously this is messed up

woj · 08-15-2006, 08:20 PM

funny shit

pocketkangaroo · 08-15-2006, 08:44 PM

It's a publicity stunt to cover up the fact they just gave away personal search histories, bill dead guys, and don't allow you to cancel.

dakota1358 · 08-15-2006, 08:48 PM

Sounds like they need the money

Chris · 08-15-2006, 08:51 PM

i have his gold.

wedouglas · 08-15-2006, 08:51 PM

They are making a point. You spam our users, we fuck up your property beyond belief and do our best to humiliate and make your life hell and anyone around you.

pocketkangaroo · 08-15-2006, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedouglas

They are making a point. You spam our users, we fuck up your property beyond belief and do our best to humiliate and make your life hell and anyone around you.

Kind of hypocritical of them?

http://digg.com/tech_news/AOL_busted_for_spamming_DIGG

08-15-2006, 08:03 PM	#1
luv$ !$!$!$!$!$!$!$!$!$!$ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paper Street Posts: 6,158	AOL Digs for Gold - hahahahahaha LAME Yargh? With shovels, AOL looks for retribution WASHINGTON (AP) -- AOL is preparing to dig for buried gold and platinum on property in Massachusetts owned by the parents of a man it sued for sending millions of unwanted spam e-mails to its customers. AOL said Tuesday it intends to search for gold and platinum bars the company suspects are hidden near the home of Davis Wolfgang Hawke's parents on two acres in Medfield, Massachusetts. The family said it will fight in court to oppose AOL's plans. AOL won a $12.8 million judgment last year in U.S. District Court in Virginia against Hawke but has been unable to contact Hawke to collect any of the money he was ordered to pay. AOL accused Hawke of violating federal and state anti-spam laws by sending unwanted e-mails to its subscribers and won its case in a default judgment against Hawke, who didn't show up in court. "I don't care if they dig up the entire yard. They're just going to make fools of themselves," said Peggy Greenbaum, Hawke's mother. "There's absolutely no reason for them to think that Davis Hawke would be stupid enough to bury gold on our property. My son is long gone." To win a judge's permission for the search, AOL submitted receipts reflecting large purchases by Hawke of gold and platinum bars, Graham said. The company indicated it believes Hawke buried the loot on his parents' property using a shovel. Greenbaum said the family believes Hawke buried gold in the White Mountains 130 miles north of Boston. She said he once confided to her that he bought gold -- rather than expensive homes or cars -- because it would be more difficult to seize in lawsuits. She said her husband and father intend to challenge AOL's plans to dig on the family's property and search the family's 3,000-square-foot home. She said AOL's lawyer notified the family that the company intends to use bulldozers and geological teams to hunt for gold and platinum on their property. Greenbaum said she has not talked with her son in more than a year and complained about the embarrassment and humiliation he brought to the family. "We don't know where is he," she said. "We certainly wouldn't allow him to put any gold on our property." AOL defended its efforts. The dig isn't something out of "Treasure Island," AOL spokesman Nicholas Graham said. "This is a court-directed, judge-approved legal process that is simply aimed at responsibly recovering hidden assets." AOL said it will try to accommodate Hawke's parents by not being too obtrusive. A former U.S. prosecutor described AOL's efforts as highly unusual. Marc Zwillinger said his law firm has seized plasma televisions, jet skis and other gadgets in unrelated spam and piracy lawsuits. "But I've never had a case digging up gold bars and bullion," Zwillinger said. "That's definitely unique." CNN.com and AOL are owned by Time Warner Inc. http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/08/15/sp....ap/index.html __________________ Domain Auction - now till 12:01AM on the 2nd... Paper Streeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Cash The Real Workout - Innocent High - Oye Loca - Her Freshman Year - Solo Interviews - This Girl Sucks. ** HQ Fresh ORIGINAL sites.

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08-15-2006, 08:10 PM	#6
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08-15-2006, 08:07 PM	#4
BoyAlley So Fucking Gay Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 19,714	I don't see how in the hell the judge gave them permission to fuck up his parent's property without any direct proof that there's shit there. This country's mucked.

08-15-2006, 08:10 PM	#7
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08-15-2006, 08:44 PM	#11
pocketkangaroo Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8,452	It's a publicity stunt to cover up the fact they just gave away personal search histories, bill dead guys, and don't allow you to cancel.

08-15-2006, 08:48 PM	#12
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08-15-2006, 08:51 PM	#14
wedouglas So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 5,921	They are making a point. You spam our users, we fuck up your property beyond belief and do our best to humiliate and make your life hell and anyone around you.