[edited] What gives you the arrogant right to pretend to know what my situation is or was.
[edited] yes I occassionally like to act as the Devil's advocate in converstaions and discussions,but not to damage people's reputations,be they good or not.

My ealier point was that in MY experience, I had no such problems with either Edison or Linda. I also take offence at your ignorant accusations of being a lackey or of being told to write my comments.Neither party knows about my postings here.I am writing these from my home country.

If people are Naive or Incompetant or simply NOT CAUTIOUS when entering contracts and agreements, (especially in a foreign country),then yes they are very likely to be taken advantage of, in any country.If people do not take time and care to understand how to negotiate affectively or how to deal with issues as they arise then unfortunately they will have to learn through their mistakes.

I realized the negotiating power I had and I used it to my benefit from the beginning.I was not afraid to stand up to them if I felt I was being taken advantage of;and I was prepared to take immediate action,(ie,stop work).

My advice,whether its Edison, Linda or anyone else,is;Don't go in blind;Have your own money for backup in emergrncies.Don't go in depending or relying on them.Don't accept contracts until you have spoken with them in person and everything is clear and acceptable to you.Let them see that you are wise in dealings and that they do not have a hold over you.Tourist Visas can be easily changed to Z Visas when you find a place you are happy with.Be prepared for the worst and anything less is good.

Once you start depending on them, they have you by the balls.Ask for rental subsidy rather than free accommodation.It can be much cheaper this way.Again this is where your reserves may have to kick in initially.NO ONE gets anything for free in business, especially in China (QUANGXI).So BE PREPARED and be SAVVY.

An apology or half an apology would be nicefor your earlier comments about me.Or even if you concede that perhaps you misunderstood the intent of my posting.