This Vendor vs. That Vendor

[radiokaos]

Trust like respect is earned, there are a few here I wouldn't buy from because of their public responses to issues, once it's out there, there's no going back. What's that saying about you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Well said....how about this one.

Communication is irreversible......once you say it, type it, imply it, you can't take it back.

[Mr.Mann]

Well said....how about this one.

Communication is irreversible......once you say it, type it, imply it, you can't take it back.

Yeah, you can't take anything back, but you can start anew. There will always be that negative stuff out there but time passes by regardless. I am thinking of a ex tv star that turned to the dark side of movie making (hint hint) and she has become a new person, though the madness is still on the internet. However, there are some people that just persist, I guess because that is just their nature. Either way, I am more interested in the now, but when the now matches up perfectly to the negative past, then I keep on chuckin'!

[jkmtwo]

Haters and quasi-trolls who seem to hate everyone and everybody

Sounds like me, lol.

No but really, I have never, nor do I intend to, included myself, in any vendor dispute, and I won't be advocating for any vendor anytime soon neither. I have given others my honest opinion about this vendor or that vendor, but that is only if i have had actual experience with that vendor.


I will not advocate for any vendor, unless they start hooking my but up, cash, kick ass pv's, cartos, or juice. Until then, eh.

I've got a list, and its pretty short, of vendors I will never buy from, its basically 3, because they either carry overhyped, overpriced crap, or they gave me crappy service. That said, I've dealt with I'd say close to 30 or 40 vendors, and almost all have been a pleasure to deal with.

[PoliticallyIncorrect]

It's always the Sharks and the Jets, where ever you go- this kind of petty drama is just human nature. Everybody wants to start a rumble.

I could tell you hair raising stories about the grisly cross forum/facebook/twitter battles fought and died for between fans of certain gluten-free recipe bloggers/authors over Amazon reviews, with the authors themselves egging their rabid defenders on. I've seen some truly hateful stuff, ranging from disgusting name calling to actual death wishes on people's children. And what these people are so passionate about are blogs and cookbooks about flour substitutes. For muffins.

I had the misfortune to post a (legitimate) somewhat negative review of one of these fine "ladies'" cookbooks for which I paid far too much money, and was subsequently swooped down upon by a pack of really cranky carb-deprived blog minions questioning everything from the freshness of my baking powder, to my sanity, to my ability to read at all. Someone may have even questioned the very species of my parentage. And it's not like I ground her into the floor like a cigarette butt, either, I gave her a 3, and still I got nasty mail for weeks from total strangers.

Everybody needs to feel like they belong to something bigger than themselves. Even loners have heroes they'll defend to the death. Daily life can become drab and lonely, and there's no better cure for boredom than a good old fashioned feud. Unless you read, or play some sort of sport, or have some other kind of interesting hobby you could indulge in until the urge to make an ass out of yourself on the internet passes, that is.

Anyway. Yes, it's normal, for any possible subject under the sun.

Now that was a very, very good bit of writing.

[Mr.Mann]

I know! I will forever and a day remember that post by Ohai. Some people just have a gift for this! Classic, classic material!

[Uncle Willie]

It's always the Sharks and the Jets, where ever you go- this kind of petty drama is just human nature. Everybody wants to start a rumble.

I could tell you hair raising stories about the grisly cross forum/facebook/twitter battles fought and died for between fans of certain gluten-free recipe bloggers/authors over Amazon reviews, with the authors themselves egging their rabid defenders on. I've seen some truly hateful stuff, ranging from disgusting name calling to actual death wishes on people's children. And what these people are so passionate about are blogs and cookbooks about flour substitutes. For muffins.

I had the misfortune to post a (legitimate) somewhat negative review of one of these fine "ladies'" cookbooks for which I paid far too much money, and was subsequently swooped down upon by a pack of really cranky carb-deprived blog minions questioning everything from the freshness of my baking powder, to my sanity, to my ability to read at all. Someone may have even questioned the very species of my parentage. And it's not like I ground her into the floor like a cigarette butt, either, I gave her a 3, and still I got nasty mail for weeks from total strangers.

Everybody needs to feel like they belong to something bigger than themselves. Even loners have heroes they'll defend to the death. Daily life can become drab and lonely, and there's no better cure for boredom than a good old fashioned feud. Unless you read, or play some sort of sport, or have some other kind of interesting hobby you could indulge in until the urge to make an ass out of yourself on the internet passes, that is.

Anyway. Yes, it's normal, for any possible subject under the sun.

Too funny .. can I use this in my next book .. ??

[MastiffMike]

There are always going to be fans and detractors for any supplier. The key is to not allow yourself to be sucked into the "fanboi madness". In the end most folks on the forum are smart enough to see through the cult like dedication¹ and make a decision based on more reasonable criteria.


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¹Sometimes it borders on unhealthy and downright creepy...

Can I be an OldSoldier fanboi? Are there any perks to it? What is the pay and how long are the hours? Details! I need details!

[Mr.Mann]

Can I be an OldSoldier fanboi? Are there any perks to it? What is the pay and how long are the hours? Details! I need details!

MastiffMike, I am trying to understand this post. The emoticon made me pause, maybe I don't know what is going on...

Anyway, this thread has been such a relief for me to read. A lot of sage words happening in here!!!

[MastiffMike]

MastiffMike, I am trying to understand this post. The emoticon made me pause, maybe I don't know what is going on...

Anyway, this thread has been such a relief for me to read. A lot of sage words happening in here!!!

Mr. Mann, it's just me sucking up to OldSoldier (you never know when I will again dance across a line that requires major mod groveling on my part to avoid the ban hammer). Please, continue with the vendor vs. vendor discussion and ignore the drooly doggie in the corner!

[Mr.Mann]

It was weird because when I first read it I was cracking up, but then I was slightly confused. It's all good!