I think I've pissed myself

Roboclot
(USF Conferences)

Having been invited to attend conferences on subjects as varied and wide-ranging as gynaecology, nanomaterials, and 3D printing, I was wondering how long it take for my expertise in the field of robotics to be acknowledged. And I need wonder no more, for I've been invited speak at [deep breath] Global Summit and Expo on Robotics, Control and Automation Engineering GRCA conference. Known by the cognoscenti as Robotics 2023.

According to Google, USF Robotics is the University of South Florida's Center for Assistive, Rehabilitation & Robotics Technologies…or is it? The conference is being held in Tokyo. So, naturally, Charan Teja's mail comes from India. It all makes perfect sense.

While Kyle Wilkins hoped I had a great day before he shat in my inbox, Charan hopes it started with a happy smile. Actually, it's almost over, but her opening line did make me smile, so thanks for that at least, Charan. (thumbup)

Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2023 19:38:19 +0530
From: Robotics 2023 <events@workshopinternational.online>
Reply-To: Robotics 2023 <robotics2023@sci-confcongress.biz>
Subject: Join the Speaker Panel: 2023
We hope your day started with a happy smile! It is our great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to join the Global Summit and Expo on Robotics, Control and Automation Engineering GRCA conference, which will be held during September 07-08, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would be honored to invite you as a speaker to present your research work at this international scientific conference. We certainly believe that GRCA will provide a variety of opportunities to exchange ideas and expertise as well as network with worldwide research groups. To participate as a speaker, please let us know the topic of your presentation and submit your abstract at http://sci-confcongress.biz/robotics/2023/abstract-submission Kindly repsond for this mail at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and Be well. Yours Truly Charan Teja USF Robotics Disclaimer: If you don't want to receive any further emails from us, please respond back with remove/opt out or unsubscribe.
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USF Robotics revealed

Although searching Google for USF Robotics, as in Charan Teja's signature, returns the University of South Florida as the first seven hits, searching for sci-confcongress.biz returns United Scientific Forum/USF Conferences, an altogether less reputable outfit actually located in—wait for it—Hyderabad, India. Quelle surprise!

USF Robotics Conference appears in eighth position on the list of search results. And it is they who're disorganising Robotics 2023:

United Scientific Forum delighted to announce and conducting such an event, Global Summit and Expo on Robotics, Control and Automation Engineering at Tokyo, Japan during September 07-08, 2023

United Scientific Forum

USF advises Share the Vision..Be Apart of It. And I think that being apart from it is a very good idea indeed. (thumbup)


Charan returns, this time without a tracker in her message. Unfortunately, although my day has just started, I'm a little hungover to have started it with a happy smile. But it's the thought that counts, I guess.

Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:38:16 +0530
From: Robotics 2023 <events@sciconf-convention.biz>
Reply-To: Robotics 2023 <robotics2023@sci-confcongress.biz>
Subject: Avail the Speaker Slot: 2023
We hope your day started with a happy smile! It is our great pleasure and privilege to welcome you to join the Global Summit and Expo on Robotics, Control and Automation Engineering GRCA conference, which will be held during September 07-08, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would be honored to invite you as a speaker to present your research work at this international scientific conference. We certainly believe that GRCA will provide a variety of opportunities to exchange ideas and expertise as well as network with worldwide research groups. To participate as a speaker, please let us know the topic of your presentation and submit your abstract at http://sci-confcongress.biz/robotics/2023/abstract-submission Kindly repsond for this mail at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and Be well. Yours Truly Charan Teja USF Robotics Disclaimer: If you don't want to receive any further emails from us, please respond back with remove/opt out or unsubscribe.

Pharma 2023

Not wishing to divulge his full name, Ashok V is excited to invite me as a speaker at USF's World Congress on Pharmaceutical Research and Toxicology. In keeping with the best practice of forced inclusion DEI he's carefully curated a diverse audience of professionals, industry leaders, academics, and enthusiasts.

But he seems to have given scant regard to their race and gender identity. I demand proper representación!(representación!), for him to show he's serious about DivErSitY AnD InCLuSiOn™.

Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:14:56 +0000
Subject: Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
From: Pharma 2023 <pharma@sci-confcongress.biz>
Reply-To: Pharma 2023 <pharma@sci-confcongress.biz>
We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to invite you to be a speaker at our upcoming Conference World Congress on Pharmaceutical Research and Toxicology scheduled to take place on November 10-11, 2023 in Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland. We have carefully curated a diverse audience of professionals, industry leaders, academics, and enthusiasts who are eager to gain knowledge and insights from distinguished speakers like yourself. You can find more about conference program, speakers, theme at USF Pharmaceutical Research Please submit your presentation abstract at Submissions-USF Pharmaceutical Research Exposure and Networking Opportunities: The event will provide a platform for you to connect with professionals and peers in your field, fostering valuable connections and collaborations. Visibility: Your name and biography will be prominently featured on our event website, social media platforms, and marketing materials, giving you increased visibility among a wide audience. Thank you for considering our invitation. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Kindly let us know your availability to attend this conference on November 10-11, 2023 in Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland. With Best Regards Ashok V Conference Manager USF Pharmaceutical Research | Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland Email: pharma@usfconferences.com Phone: +918019809444 Disclaimer: If you don't want to receive any further emails from us, please respond back with remove/opt out or unsubscribe.
Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:32:45 +0200
Subject: Re: Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva,
 Switzerland
To: Pharma 2023 <pharma@sci-confcongress.biz>
Dear Ashok V, Thank you for your kind invitation to speak at your congress. You claim to have a diverse audience, but I saw no mention of how you intend to ensure proper representation of minorities, including of the LGBT community. Will your organising committee ensure attendance by people identifying as nonbinary and genderqueer? Sincerely,

It's reassuring that the organisers embrace all diversity of race, colour, religion, and gender, although they've no interest in gender identity, which is probably why they waited until after Pride month was over before soliciting attendees. Attendees who may be diverse, but who must have one characteristic in common: gullibility.

Still, if you don't tell the LGBTQIABC+FLAPFLAPFLAP they're not wanted, I won't either. It'll remain our little secret. (secret)

Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:36:35 +0530
Subject: RE: Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
From: "Pharma 2023" <pharma@usfconferences.com>
Greetings for the day..! Thank you for your mail. There is no committee to ensure people gender identity. Our intention of mentioning “curated a diverse audience” is, as it is an international conference, some of the attendees may have concerns about equality. Our intention is to promote inclusivity and embrace individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of their religious beliefs, regional backgrounds, gender, color, or race. We wholeheartedly welcome and encourage all individuals, Researchers, Academics, Industry Professionals, Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students who aspire to acquire and exchange knowledge. Our platform fosters an environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is respected for their unique perspectives and experiences. We apologize for the inconvenience, in case we wrongly convey our meaning at initial mail. So, please let us know your availability to attend this conference on November 10-11, 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland. Please submit your abstract at https://unitedscientificforum.com/pharmaceuticalresearch/abstract-submission Don’t hesitate to contact us for further queries. Kindly respond to this mail at your earliest convenience. With Best Regards Ashok V Conference Manager USF Pharmaceutical Research | Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland Email: pharma@usfconferences.com Phone: +918019809444

A week has passed, and Ashok V returns with the same reply as before. It's time to put this one to bed before it goes on too long; for my sake, not his. Channelling InstantlyForgettableNameCorp's makeweight executive leadership, I'm playing the flap‑flap‑flap pandering card.

Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:24:01 +0530
Subject: RE: Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
From: "Pharma 2023" <pharma@usfconferences.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:48:09 +0200
Subject: Re: Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva,
 Switzerland
To: Pharma 2023 <pharma@usfconferences.com>
Dear Ashok V, Thank you for your response. I have to advise you, however, that in reinvigorating its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during Pride month, my executive leadership has directed us to ensure proper steps are taken to ensure LGBT+ representation among aidences that enjoy our presentations. Therefore, I will not be able to attend Pharma 2023. It’s just a sign of the world we live in today. Sincerely,

The bastard's not going down without a fight. But the only reason he might think that my presence would contribute to a more diverse audience is because he doesn't know me; I am, after all, a heterosexual, middle-aged, white man, and therefore represent everything that diversity is against.

Besides, he may not genuinely think that, or care in the slightest. After all, he's really only interested in collecting the registration fee.

Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:04:05 +0530
Subject: RE: Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
From: "Pharma 2023" <pharma@usfconferences.com>
Thank you so much for your prompt response. We truly appreciate your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during Pride month. We completely understand and respect the direction your executive leadership has taken to ensure proper LGBT+ representation among the audiences that enjoy our presentations. We want to assure you that fostering an inclusive environment is of utmost importance to us as well. Pharma 2023 aims to embrace diversity and provide a platform that reflects the varied perspectives and experiences within the industry. We genuinely value your expertise and insights, and we believe that your participation would greatly enrich the event. Your presence would not only contribute to a more diverse audience but also help us in making strides towards a more inclusive future. We kindly request you to reconsider attending Pharma 2023 and submit your abstract. Your contribution would be highly regarded and will play a significant role in advancing our collective goals. Abstract submission link: https://unitedscientificforum.com/pharmaceuticalresearch/abstract-submission.php Thank you once again for your understanding and for considering our request. We look forward to receiving your abstract. Kindly respond to this mail at your earliest convenience. Have a nice day..! With Best Regards Ashok V Conference Manager USF Pharmaceutical Research | Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland Email: pharma@usfconferences.com Phone: +918019809444

Same shit as before. This time, it's bedtime. (crossedfingers)

Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2023 11:07:49 +0530
Subject: [snip], Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland
From: "Pharma 2023" <pharma@usfconferences.com>
Thank you so much for your prompt response. We truly appreciate your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion during Pride month. We completely understand and respect the direction your executive leadership has taken to ensure proper LGBT+ representation among the audiences that enjoy our presentations. We want to assure you that fostering an inclusive environment is of utmost importance to us as well. Pharma 2023 aims to embrace diversity and provide a platform that reflects the varied perspectives and experiences within the industry. We genuinely value your expertise and insights, and we believe that your participation would greatly enrich the event. Your presence would not only contribute to a more diverse audience but also help us in making strides towards a more inclusive future. We kindly request you to reconsider attending Pharma 2023 and submit your abstract. Your contribution would be highly regarded and will play a significant role in advancing our collective goals. Abstract submission link: https://unitedscientificforum.com/pharmaceuticalresearch/abstract-submission.php Thank you once again for your understanding and for considering our request. We look forward to receiving your abstract. Kindly respond to this mail at your earliest convenience. Have a great day..! With Best Regards Ashok V Conference Manager USF Pharmaceutical Research | Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland Email: pharma@usfconferences.com Phone: +918019809444
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:00:29 +0200
Subject: Re: [snip], Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel,
 Geneva, Switzerland
To: Pharma 2023 <pharma@usfconferences.com>
Dear sir, My executive leadership is adamant that we can only talk to diverse audiences that include proper representation of repressed and disadvantaged minorities, specifically LGBT+. We have quotas to fulfil. The decision has been made, and I cannot attend. I hope you understand. Sincerely,

Ashok's back. I should've guessed, really. He's just opened up a new campaign with a different mailer address. And, incompetently enough, he's welcoming interests in speaking up until the actual date of the event. What a dildo.

From: Pharma 2023 <pharma@scientificsummit.biz>
Date: Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:00:25 +0000
Subject: [snip], Seeking Esteemed Speaker for USF Pharmaceutical
 Research
Reply-To: Pharma 2023 <pharma@scientificsummit.biz>
We hope this message finds you well. On behalf of organizing committee, I'm honored to invite you to speak at our upcoming Conference World Congress on Pharmaceutical Research and Toxicology scheduled to take place on November 10-11, 2023 in Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland. It gathers esteemed researchers, academics, and professionals from around the world who are passionate about advancing knowledge in Pharmaceutical Research. You can find more about conference program, speakers, theme at USF Pharmaceutical Research Please submit your presentation abstract at Submissions-USF Pharmaceutical Research We believe your voice would be a critical addition to this scientific event. Please let us know by November 10-11, 2023 whether or not you’d be interested in speaking. Thank you for reading, and we very much look forward to hearing from you. With Best Regards Ashok V Conference Manager USF Pharmaceutical Research | Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel, Geneva, Switzerland Email: pharma@usfconferences.com Phone: +918019809444 Unsubscribe UNSUBSCRIBE

Same message as two weeks ago, word-for-word, just a different mail domain. He even managed to retain the notification date to be the same as that of the conference. (clown)

From: Pharma 2023 <pharma@scholar12.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:05:00 +0000
Subject: [snip], Invitation to Speak at Crowne Plaza an IHG Hotel,
 Geneva, Switzerland
Reply-To: Pharma 2023 <pharma@scholar12.com>

WCPT 2024

There's nothing in Sophie Grace's message that immediately links her to USF, it's only when you go to the website, via a spammy referral link, that you hit pay dirt. At this point in time, I don't think there's anything to be lost in clicking the links, it's not as if my email address isn't on their shitlists already, with little hope it'll be removed.

Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:56:44 +0000
Subject: Complimentary Presentation Slots Available at Pharma 2024: Geneva,
 Switzerland
From: Pharma 2024 <pharma@researcher48.com>
Reply-To: pharma@researcher48.com
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Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:05:54 +0200
Subject: Re: Complimentary Presentation Slots Available at Pharma 2024:
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To: <pharma@researcher48.com>
Please, go fuck yourself.

The deadline's been extended to 20th April, clearly these are the hot tickets. Not.

Still, only another four days to go, and Sophie Grace will be able to move on to the few-seats-left phase of the begging cycle. Other than that nothing's changed.

Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:59:37 +0000
Subject: Complimentary Presentation Slots Available at Pharma 2024: Geneva,
 Switzerland
From: Pharma 2024 <pharma@researcher48.com>
Reply-To: pharma@researcher48.com
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