Myspace.com Imposter Foiled!

It came to my attention a few weeks ago that someone was on myspace.com posing as me. I couldn't believe my ears when I first heard the news, but then when I went to the link: http://www.myspace.com/vinylqueenmusings, I saw it for my eyes. Photos and complete chunks of text were all lifted from my site and used for this "Mistress VQ." I know that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but I really don't need that kind of ego stroking in my life. The thoughts that ran through my head of what this person COULD do while pretending to be me had me in a bit of a panic. I had to act and get the profile down asap.

After I sent off my first cranky email to myspace.com and asked them to remove the profile, I did a bit of baiting to see if the impostor would respond to my requests for a session, a mailing address, etc. Luckily he/she never responded so I don't think that there were false distance training sessions set up, but I will never have proof of that. All I can say is that if you were a friend of someone going by the handle MISTRESS VQ, it was not I. I haven't had an active myspace.com profile in over a year. I contacted a few professional cohorts who were on this person's friends list to let them know privately of the fraud, but I couldn't do it for every single person. I'm hoping this blog entry is read by at least a few.

It took a lot longer to get the offending profile removed than I first anticipated. I contact myspace.com on four separate occasions, following their procedure for identity fraud, but I never got a response to any of my correspondence. It was only after contacting their COPYRIGHT AGENT that I was able to make any headway. Thus, if you have been a victim of identity fraud on that site, skip to the copyright infringement procedure and you'll get much faster results.

I am thankful that Mistress VQ is no longer able to use my name in cyberspace, but I'm sure it won't be the last time this happens. Thus, if you see me on a website like myspace.com, friendster, or facebook--don't hesitate to verify that the person behind the profile is really me. The easiest thing to do is just call my contact number and ask. That was how I found out the VQ impostor in the first place: a phone call from a client who wasn't getting any responses to his myspace.com messages to me. Don't believe everything see online people. There is a lot of fraud out there!

VQ

Introducing...

2006 has been a year filled with changes and transitions. I think that the best phrase I could use to sum it all up would be, “Out with old, in with the new.” Continuing on that same track, I am delighted to announce that I have accepted an apprentice to learn my craft. Those of you who know me well, understand that I LOATHE teaching and I am a very impatient instructor. However, certain pupils bring out a more understanding nature in me. A student like that is the infamous Evil Pony Girl.

Many of you have seen her at various fetish events in the Bay Area over the years. That is where I caught my first glimpse of her as well. We have run in parallel circles, but some how were never formally introduced. Last year I was asked to do a performance with her for the folks at Mission Control. Evil Pony Girl and I had a connection that night that we both knew meant something. Since then, I have learned that we have a like mind when it comes to BDSM.

Thus, it only made sense when she asked me about becoming my apprentice. Others have inquired about that position, but I have turned them down as I didn’t think they were suitable candidates. Evil Pony Girl is like no other, and thus is perfect for me to pass on my knowledge.

I won’t go into too many details via my blog, as that is not the appropriate place for discussions of our future session activities. Interested parties know how to contact me. All shall be revealed with the proper inquiries…

VQ