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The Member of the Month - September 2004
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Posted by: admin
The Member of the Month - September 2004 is Sstugatz
10 Quick Questions with Simon
WL: How long have you been involved in HYIPs and MLMs for?
Simon: Very long! I was introduced to "High Yield Investing" by an uncle who also brought me to meet with various groups of offshore investors back in the days; perhaps some might remember the Omni group, which then became the Pinnacle Crest? But officially I've been active online since a time when Income-Ventures, Crystal Capstone, Cash-$-Stakes and GemOnline were the hottest payers, while SmartMoney and The Executive ruled the Smartdog forum.... That's a long time ago.
WL: Do you currently make a living entirely from investing in HYIPs and MLMs?
Simon: There was a time when I did but not anymore.
WL: Your personal top 5 HYIPs and top 5 MLMs
Simon:
MWA 
PPN
GProject
I wouldn't go as far as saying I have other "favorite" programs, let's just say that I'm keeping my eye on a few that could become favorites eventually. And I don't do MLMs.
WL: How many hours do you spend at the computer per week?
Simon: Too much! My guess would have to be between 54 and 84.
WL: What is your previous work experience and current occupation?
Simon: In my younger days living in the Dominican Republic, I was locally renown DJ "El Rubio" to who's music the locals and tourists of Cabarete on the north shore danced twice a week; I was also a writer for a magazine here in Quebec for some time, and now I divide myself between my various activities; the writing of a semi-autobiographical book, my career as a photographer and I also paint in my spare time. I use to take courses on the stock market and if I have the chance (and time) I might actually try to take a course or two about psychology.
WL: What is your favourite leisure activity, sport and holiday destination?
Simon: During winter I try to ski/snowboard every week or so, this year I hope to be able to ride the Australian waves with my surf board for Christmas and as many already know, I just arrived from Thailand which was a wonderful trip for me.
WL: What is your favourite food, drink, best movie of all time and what type of music do you like to listen to?
Simon: Umm.... Tough one.
Favorite drink: Milk.
Favorite alcoholic drink: Gin & Tonic.
Favorite food: Pizza or Scampies, I can't choose.
Best movie of all times: I can't name just one. Here's a few: The 25th Hour, Scarface, American History X, The Godfather, Love me if you dare, ...
Music I listen to:
Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Outkast ...
WL: What are your favourite 5 web sites and why?
Simon:
http://www.pinkspen.com/ - This is the website I'm building for the foundation for kids which I recently founded. It's not fully operational yet but I hope to have it completed shortly and I intended to donate part of the profits from my various online activities (HYIPReview included) to it.
http://www.pixelranger.com/ - I admire this guy's work
http://www.hiptop.com/ - Not so much for the website, the HIPTOP's my latest toy and now that I have one I don't understand how I ever lived without.
https://gmail.google.com/ - Gmail. One gig of space to keep all your incoming e-mails for the next five years. I haven't made it past the front page, but if someone would send me an invitation it would be appreciated forever.
http://www.alienware.com/ - This is my ultimate computer fantasy.
WL: Simon's plans for the future?
Simon: I'm planning on spending the next few years improving the HYIP arena with some upcoming collaborations and real opportunities because there's money to be made by running honest opportunities and I enjoy having the possibility to work from home and travel as I please. After which I plan to travel across the world to promote my foundation, then I'll settle down somewhere and dedicate myself to my real passion: Writing movies.
WL: Any tips for making money on the Web?
Simon: Yeah. Don't give up your day job until your website's got millions of hits daily. Oh! And buy as much domains as you can and hold on to them.
WL: Some interesting thoughts and ideas Simon. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions and giving Web Life members a better insight into Sstugatz
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Posted by: admin
Great read but what are Scampies 
I rekon that Robyn might be able to help you out with the invite to G-Mail
Posted by: Sstugatz
I thought you were supposed to be a seafood connaisseur?
Scampies (in french, langoustines) are...
...that expensive thing on the menu that look like lobster tails which you can't stop eating once you've had one!
Posted by: forwardone
Hey Sstugatz, you seem to have led quite an interesting life, nice read. 
And don`t worry, us more cultured Brits know what Scampie is. 
Geoff
Posted by: wendy99
I agree with Geoff, you have a very interesting life simon. It is nice to read about my fellow members. Phil, member of the month is a great idea. 
Wendy 
Posted by: cjx01
If I can lead such a colorful life in the future,first thing I should do is to earn enough money,in HYIP and my job.