SRGE has had paid for promos since they filed the Form 15 with the SEC.

Here is a current example:

"This profile is not without bias, and is a paid release. To comply with Section 17(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, WSICI is disclosing that the company has been compensated for dissemination of this information on behalf of one or more of the companies mentioned in this release. For current services performed for Southridge Enterprises Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SRGE), WSICI has been compensated Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), by third party Cameroon Marketing Advisors Inc. , who is a non-affiliated and may hold a significant position in the stock."

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