badmark

 

This rumor-monger is a typical case of someone who:

    • After reaping benefits and receiving all payments, refuses to honor commitments and fulfill their obligations.

    • Then dresses themselves up as a victim.

    • When their threats don't succeed, they proceed to spread false accusations that we deceived them.

Remember his name Mark Buckman, and you'll find his traces in every piece of gossip. He perfectly embodies the labels mentioned on the homepage:

    • People who like to profit without effort and not respecting art.

    • People who carry a wounded mentality, believing that the whole world owes them something.

    • Individuals who enjoy being clever but lack a sense of commitment.

representing a typical shame of America.

I. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESS: From Eager Engagement to Hostile Paranoia

Mark’s psychological journey is characterized by a rapid descent from professional interest to extreme defensive aggression:

Phase of High Interest and Incentive-Seeking: Initially, Mark displayed high professional enthusiasm, offering to make the product his "primary microphone." This phase was driven by the perceived high value of the "free" professional equipment.

Cognitive Dissonance and Preemptive Paranoia: As the transaction moved toward the "buy-then-refund" stage, Mark experienced a "Trust Crisis." To protect his ego from the fear of being "scammed," he adopted a preemptive victim stance. His emails became filled with warnings ("Please do not screw me," "It feels very fraudulent"), which served as a psychological shield to justify his own future hostility.

Emotional Volatility (The "Apology-Attack" Cycle): Mark demonstrated an inability to maintain a consistent emotional state. He shifted from accusing the company of fraud to an immediate apology ("My apologies") once his anxiety was momentarily eased by the agent's reassurance. This indicates a lack of emotional regulation.

The Escalation to Vindictive Retaliation: When the "Amazon Video Review" process hit a hurdle (outside the company's direct control), Mark's frustration reached its peak. He transformed his personal failure to meet the terms into a moral crusade. He weaponized large-scale threats—lawyers, the federal government, and the "destruction" of the brand—to compensate for his feelings of powerlessness.



II. LOGICAL FALLACIES: The Architecture of Distortion

Mark’s arguments rely on several critical logical failures:

Selective Contractual Recognition: Mark argued that "un-signed agreements aren't binding, but an offer of payment is." This is a cherry-picking fallacy. He attempted to legally enforce the company's obligation to pay while simultaneously claiming his own obligation to follow the rules (platform video approval) was non-binding.

Fallacy of Proportion (Hyperbolic Threat): To resolve a dispute involving less than $200, Mark threatened to involve the U.S. Federal Government. This represents an extreme escalation that is logically inconsistent with the scale of the conflict, used solely as a tool of intimidation rather than a realistic legal path.

Transfer of Commercial Risk: He argued that because he "cannot control Amazon," he should be exempt from the contract terms. In business, however, payment is often contingent upon a specific outcome. He logically conflated "effort" with "guaranteed result," effectively demanding a full payout for a failed deliverable.

The "Scam" Paradox (Double Standard): While labeling the company a "scam" in his public review, Mark had already received $122.90 (nearly half the value) and possessed the product. Logically, a "scam" would not provide the victim with both a high-value physical asset and a partial cash refund. He ignored these facts to maintain his "scam" narrative.



III. PERSONALITY WEAKNESSES: High Neuroticism and Destructive Tendencies

Extreme Neuroticism & Low Uncertainty Tolerance: Mark repeatedly used phrases like "ease my mind" and "calm my nerves." His personality is marked by a chronic lack of internal security, making him see every standard business procedure as a personal threat.

Aggressive Entitlement: He displayed a "Creator-Superiority" complex, believing that his labor (recording) should override the agreed-upon terms (platform approval). When this entitlement was challenged, he felt deeply insulted.

Vindictive/Destructive Personality: Mark’s goal shifted from "getting a refund" to "destroying the company’s ability to sell." This malicious intent—seeking to inflict maximum damage on the opponent’s livelihood—reveals a personality that values "winning through destruction" over fair resolution.

Moral Labeling as a Weapon: He used the word "Scam" as a tool for emotional blackmail. By labeling a commercial disagreement as a criminal act, he sought to seize the "moral high ground," allowing him to act out his aggression without guilt.



Conclusion

Mark Buckman is a High-Volatility Conflict Actor. His behavior is dictated by deep-seated anxiety and a reactive need to exert control through intimidation. In a professional setting, he represents a high liability, as his perceived "victimhood" allows him to justify unethical retaliatory actions, such as review manipulation and public defamation.

Mark Buckman to Gabriella (2023-07-13 01:46)

Gabriella,

I would love to take a look at this microphone and hopefully make it my primary microphone which would be featured in every sound test video that I make.

Below please find my shipping information and let me know of any specifics that you'd like for me to cover when highlighting the microphone on video.

Do you have any recommendations for USB Audio Interfaces that would work well with it?

Cheers,

Mark Buckman

1912 Littlestone Rd,

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

badmark@gmail.com

678.629.4974



Gabriella to Mark Buckman (2023-07-14 14:54)

Hi Mark,

Good to hear from you.

we hope you could use the mic to record something interesting in the video

the item will be provided for free, but under specific terms and excludes extra costs.

If that is OK with you, here is a page for next steps and answers to common questions, check out this link:

https://tzaudios.com/collaboration/

Do you have any recommendations for USB Audio Interfaces that would work well with it?

please check here for the interface recommended: https://tzaudios.com/usage/

If you'd rather not move forward, I do of course understand as well.

If you have any other suggestions please let me know, we hope to discover the potend chanse

Sincerely,

One more thing, please consider the Associates Program as wel.

https://tzaudios.com/commission/



Mark Buckman to Gabriella (2023-07-16 11:30)

I accept your offer.

My PayPal address is heather@pullingkeys.com



Mark Buckman to Gabriella (2023-07-16 23:33)

I’ve placed the order to arrive on Thursday. I am recording everything, please do not screw me. I am not at all comfortable with this entire transaction and it feels very fraudulent.

Mark Buckman

badmark@gmail.com



Gabriella to Mark Buckman (2023-07-17 10:39)

Mark,

my dear friend.

please don't push yourself,

you can always return the item to amz and cancel the order anytime without any reason.

please don't make it feel like we are pushing you doing so.

if you want to cancel the order, just press the cancel button.

and press the refun butoon on paypal to end this collaboration.

I mean you have the choice, if you want to move on. we will do things according to the processing list.

and i don't hope to see any frustrated vocabulary. is that cool?

if you want to move on, according to the processing list, you will send order id to make it start.

Regards,



Mark Buckman to Gabriella (2023-07-17 10:55)

It's okay, I've ordered the mic. I do need a good mic and hope this is it, this way everyone wins.

My apologies.

Mark Buckman

badmark@gmail.com



Mark Buckman to Gabriella (2023-08-01 00:20)

Okay on the PayPal feed, but I cannot control Amazon not accepting the video.

Either send the rest of the payment or I will be contacting a lawyer and communicating this entire exchange with Amazon as it can be construed as review fraud.

I expect the rest of the payment before the end of today or I will be bringing in the US federal government. Period.

Your agreement does not have a signature hence is not legally binding, but your offer of paying me is. I have met the conditions under my control. One cannot put in a contract things outside of the creator's control.

Ball is in your court.

Mark Buckman

badmark@gmail.com



Gabriella to Mark Buckman (2023-08-01 00:21)

https://tzaudios.com/calculationmethod/ if you don't know everything, why do you order the item.

i strongly suggest you cancel the item on amz, and press the refund button on paypal it is the second time i suggest you do so.

if you still want to move on, please read the terms very very carefully.

you are welcome to ask questions, but don't ask the questions where you can get answers from the page.



Mark Buckman to Gabriella (2023-08-01 00:37)

Fine, we'll get 100+ comments on here and make sure everyone knows how bad this product really is.

Then we will go to Amazon and the authorities and your company will lose it's ability to sell on Amazon, which I assume will lose you a lot more money than you owe me.

You want to take this to the next level, be sure, because there is no turning back.

Mark Buckman

badmark@gmail.com



Gabriella to Mark Buckman (2023-08-03 10:37)

you have the right,

but if you violate the terms, you will be in the list for sure.

https://tzaudios.com/collaboration/

https://tzaudios.com/untrustworthylist/

https://tzaudios.com/chat-history/

good luck.



PayPal Record

50 USD in advance

You've sent $50.00 USD to heather@pullingkeys.com

I'll let heather@pullingkeys.com know you've sent it.

Hi 50 USD sent to your paypal: heather@pullingkeys.com

the link you send is correct, but if possible we hope you could order the X3.



Gabriella to Mark Buckman (2023-07-21 15:12)

Hi Mark,

no warries.

the first half: 122.9USD minus the previous prepaid 50 USD, which is 72.9 USD sent to your

Paypal: heather@pulingkeys.com

You've sent $72.90 USD to heather@pullingkeys.com

Regards,



Mark Buckman to Gabriella (7/19/2023 23:32)

The microphone is set to arrive today, can you please send the next reimbursement to calm my nerves? I plan start production on the review today.

Order: ORDER#113-4-24248

Mark Buckman



Mark Buckman’s Amazon Review

Almost, but not quite. This entire company is a scam and should be avoided

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023

Verified Purchase

Looking for a new microphone for streaming, this is my review of this microphone with a case.

Update: This company is a scam, their products are not worth more than a few dollars, their entire model is based on fraudulent promises and advertising. Avoid at all costs!