To unsubscribe visit: http://www.getreminded.com/html/unsubscribe.html ---------------------------------------------- Organized Crime Registry - Newsletter #1 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter Contents: Introduction Whats New Coming Soon Discussion Group Feedback Wanted Triads: United Bamboo Members' Code of Ethics Finished ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -=Introduction=- Firstly, thanks for the time you have taken to sign-up for this newsletter. As you may have noticed this is the first issue to be sent out. The main purpose of this mailing is to keep you informed of any recent changes to the site, plans for the future and anything else that seems suitable. -=Whats New=- Nigerian Letter Scams New to the Links section is an area devoted to Nigerian organized crime. My personal understanding is that the Nigerians are notorious for their consistently successful letter scams which countless organizations have fallen for year after year. With such repeated success it seems doubtless that this type of fraud will continue unrelented for years to come. -=Coming Soon=- Book Section: I plan on getting this section up and running soon. Basically I intend to feature a selection of titles which are appropriate to organized crime matters. The main page will follow the same format as the Links section i.e. organized by category (mafia,triad, yakuza etc.) to ease navigation. The titles will be linked to Amazon since my site is now part of the Amazon Associate program. The purpose of this association is simply to provide some additional cash to help fund the site. Rather than just provide straight book listings, I will be writing reviews of books I have read to give you an idea of what you may find interesting. Perhaps you have read something recently which you'd like to review ? If you would like to contribute any book reviews, good or bad, just send me an email and I can sort out getting it onto the site. Triad Articles: If your interested in Triad related crime then be sure to check the site reguarly since I have tracked down a series of articles which I am currently preparing for the site. Rather than post them individually I will be adding them all at once. Keep checking cause they will be online hopefully just before Christmas. -=Discussion Group=- I would like to add a discussion area to the site which allows people to debate on current issues in the news (or anything else OC related for that matter). I have seen this type of thing up and running on other sites but I dont know a lot about the implementation issues. Since we would all like the conversation to stay on topic ideally this discussion would have to be moderated. This raises several questions: can this type of thing be moderated easily or is it better off being a traditional mailing list (digest) ? and, do I have the time to manage such a beast if it ever got off the ground ! Hmmm... any advice on this matter would be gratefully recieved, TIA. OK, since the above was written I have now setup a mailing list for discussion on OC issues. Visit the site to find out how to subscribe. Remember keep the discussion on topic ! -=Feedback=- Yes, I know everyone wants your opinion on their site and its a pain in the **** ! Problem is, from my point of view, I need feedback to help direct the site content in a way which will suit you. Your comments, good or bad, help me understand what you like/dislike and adapt the site accordingly. See the email at the bottom of this newsletter. -=Wanted=- Do you know of any organized crime sites/articles that I don't link to ? Let me know and I will add them to the site. Specifically, anything on yardies(posses), biker gangs or triads - all of which seem to be a bit thin on the ground - would be most beneficial to all visitors.Full credit will be given where due. -=Triads: Code of Ethics=- Here's a snippet of information that I stumbbled accross the other day: United Bamboo Members' Code of Ethics 1.Harmony with the people is the first priority. We have to establish good social and personal connections so as not to create enemies. 2.We have to seek special favors and help from uncommitted gang members by emphasizing our relationships with outside people. Let them publicize us. 3.Gambling is our main financial source. We have to be careful how we handle it. 4.Do not take it upon yourself to start things and make decisions you are not authorized to make. You are to discuss and plan all matters with the group and the elder brother first. 5.Everyone has their assigned responsibility. Do not create confusion! 6.We must not divulge our plans and affairs to outsiders, for example to our wives, girlfriends, etc. This is for our own safety. 7.We have to be united with all our brothers and obey our elder brother's orders. 8.All money earned outside the group must be turned over to the group. You must not keep any of it for yourself. Let the elder brother decide. 9.When targeting wealthy prospects do not act hastily. Furthermore, do not harass or threaten them. Act to prevent suspicion and fear upon their part. 10.If anything unexpected happens, do not abandon your brothers. If arrested, shoulder all responsibility and blame. Do not involve your brothers. (Translated from a document seized by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.) -=Finished=- This post (along with all other subsequent postings) will be archived on the site at some point in the future. OK, thats all for now. Enjoy the site, Merry Christmas and dont forget the feedback ! James Graham, Webmaster, Organized Crime Registry ---------------------------------------------- GetReminded.Com - FREE Email Reminder Service http://www.getreminded.com/ ----------------------------------------------