Dear Board:
In November and December of 2011, I submitted photos for slideshows, but was never paid. I have been trying to get this remedied through Aaron Selverston and support tech named Josh but both individuals have failed to listen to the problems I am having with that site in getting the agreement signed, and in getting me paid.
I will be forced to sue the Palo Alto Patch in small claims court if this is not remedied now. I will also seek damages because your media entity has put me through the ringer when it comes to getting paid.
My name is Dina Boyer, and I have proof of the problems I am having. Palo Alto Patch owes me $150.00, and I would like to receive payment now.
My contact info is dinaboyer2@gmail.com.
Any additional delay will result in me requesting damages for the lack of payment.
Thank you

Dear Patch Editor chi-an chang...and anyone else who cares,

I find it so frustrating and annoying that Patch.com finds it necessary to bombard and infiltrate my news reading with those constant and annoying POP-UPS that slide across my screen.
Although I have pop ups "blocked," your genius web designers have found a way to circumvent the settings.

In the five minutes I have sat here attempting a relaxing news read, there have been 5 POP-UPS that come across my screen, blocking the content I am reading, and forcing me to divert my attention to close it out!

Your POP-UPS don't even generate revenue. They are merely pieces of redundant and obsolete news. (i.e. " October maps of crimes in Libertyville")..this one 4 mos old....that just alienate the reader.

I wrote you a year ago about this and you responded that you would advise your page designers......obviously to no resolve.

I would be a much happier and loyal reader if you could just eliminate those damn POP-UPS!

Linda in Libertyville,IL

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