Working for Western Union? Not really. That would be a step down from being the Devil's advocate.
No, I did not sign Shawn's petition. Not because I think she is wrong, but because I am not an American. As an outsider I should stay out of their politics.
Sure you have to see over and beyond the action itself, but your expectations have to be realistic. You can go after Yahoo and Hotmail for instance and book some success, but it will mean nothing. Most scammers don't use them anyhow and if they do it will be easy for them to change. So at that point you might win a battle, but you will have no impact on the war.
Since my mug is not ugly I am afraid I can not help in that way either
Seriusly, I am not barking at you for trying something and my intention is not to be negative about it. I just think your knowledge on scammers and how they opreate is rather limited and I am trying to make you see that.
I have tried to educate peole, but as a teacher I tend to butt heads to much with the principals at the schools I used to teach. They are rather strict on following their own educational program and do not like people stepping outside the lines.
I do fight this plague. Just in another way.