What do you think of Vendors who delete "Bad Press" posts???

[SmilingSlasher]

I have had my worse E-Cig experience with Jay Fisher and Great Lakes Vapor. Since posting my issues with him on his Sub-Forum, Mr. Fisher has decided he will delete my thread dealing with my issues.

Has this happened to anyone else?? Have you had a Vendor delete your negative reviews or comments? Let us here at ECF know!!!!

420Smiles

 

[just-cass]

its never happened to me...i usually deal with them privately though....but if you got no satisfaction from him then i understand your posting?i read a post you had about it?was that the one about your glv that u ended up paying extra for off colour adaptors?i may be off on the details but others did chime in in agreement with you?i have had no dealing with GLV so i cant speak personally on service

I dont agree with deleting posts because i guess they act as an explanation for posts like this?the supplier cant write here so by deleting negative posts they may be deleting any positive info they gave/feedback?

has the issue been resolved?hope it works out for you...i had an issue with the switch on my protege but ps are taking care of me very well so i found no need to post...had they not been so good about it perhaps id be in the same boat as u.sorry ur having this problem

cass : o(

 

[eGeek]

I find this a difficult one as these supplier sub-forums are paid for I believe and as such the supplier I guess has a right to delete posts/threads they believe will be damaging to their business. I would think it more adult to contact the supplier in person if an issue arises, that is what I've always done and as such have never had a problem resolving issues. Sometimes a little patience is called for.

However, I understand some individuals demand a speedy response that is not always possible and feel the need to display all to the public. If I was a supplier that would annoy me also. There are always two sides and I find sometimes airing things publicly does not always clarify an issue well and can lead to worse problems.

But hey, that's just my opinion and even if a thread is deleted most of the forum gets to hear why anyway?

 

[AngusATAT]

He pays for the ability to have a forum here and has the ability to moderate it. If you have a bad experience with a supplier and wish to post a negative review in a place where they can respond but not moderate it, post it in the Reviews of Suppliers forum.

And just as a point of fact... your thread has not been deleted as of the time of this post.

 

[The Wiz]

I think that the overall majority of suppliers listed here deal with issues quite well....But as mentioned they are moderators and have been given permission to judge what threads and posts can be viewed by the general forum.Most of the deleted supplier threads and posts I have seen deleted have been in poor taste IMO!(Speaking of: Angus....You may want to go back to your previous avatar...terraphon once used the "Pointing Gun" avatar for a brief time with much controversy. Unless your just trying to keep us safe from "Hostiles"?)The Wiz!

 

[AngusATAT]

(Speaking of: Angus....You may want to go back to your previous avatar...terraphon once used the "Pointing Gun" avatar for a brief time with much controversy. Unless your just trying to keep us safe from "Hostiles"?)The Wiz!

Hehe, there's no hidden meaning in my avatar. I'm just a huge Firefly/Serenity fan, and it's a good pic. But since I can't think of a decent quote to go along with it, it may change.

 

[The Wiz]

Angus....If it was Clint I would say "Go ahead and make my day"...Didn't realize it was the "Castle" guy......What happened to his Space ship? The Wiz!

 

[5cardstud]

Hehe, there's no hidden meaning in my avatar. I'm just a huge Firefly/Serenity fan, and it's a good pic. But since I can't think of a decent quote to go along with it, it may change.

I like the avatar and the quote.

 

[TWISTED VICTOR]

Hehe, there's no hidden meaning in my avatar. I'm just a huge Firefly/Serenity fan, and it's a good pic. But since I can't think of a decent quote to go along with it, it may change.

"Go ahead, Punk, make that post!"
"We don' tolerate rule breakers 'round here"
"My mother said that once...just once!"

.......

 

[GregH]

Are there any companies that don't delete negative posts from their owned/moderated forums and sites? For example, I know that Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe do.

And, by the way, Angus: I personally like the Avatar. I was a huge Firefly fan too. I'm still ticked off that it was canceled.

 

[AngusATAT]

"Go ahead, Punk, make that post!"
"We don' tolerate rule breakers 'round here"
"My mother said that once...just once!"

.......

Or how about...

"I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, if your hand touches the submit button, I will end you."

 

[SmilingSlasher]

Angus......I know he hasn't deleted the thread, but he has said he wants to. Not because of the thread, but because he thinks this is a personal attack. It isn't. If he wants the thread out of his Sub-Forum then a mod should move it........not have it deleted. The info in that thread is mostly Fact......and only a little opinion oriented.

And I like your new Avatar too!!!!! It says to me............"Guns don't kill people. People who get in my way get themselves killed." LOL

 

[AngusATAT]

And I like your new Avatar too!!!!! It says to me............"Guns don't kill people. People who get in my way get themselves killed." LOL

All it does for me is make me want to watch Firefly and Serenity... again.

 

[TWISTED VICTOR]

Are there any companies that don't delete negative posts from their owned/moderated forums and sites? For example, I know that Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe do.

Janty and My Freedom Smokes let it all ride. Just for starters. I'm sure others do too.

 

[TWISTED VICTOR]

All it does for me is make me want to watch Firefly and Serenity... again.

Ok, how about a simple "Drop the remote and back away".

 

[kalekona]

Or how about...

"I swear by my pretty floral bonnet, if your hand touches the submit button, I will end you."

Mal: “If anyone gets nosy, just…you know… shoot ‘em.” Zoe: “Shoot ‘em?” Mal: “Politely.”

MAL: Fully loaded, safety off. This here’s a recipe for unpleasantness. Does she understand that?

Yeah I'm a fan too.

 

[Toby]

Are there any companies that don't delete negative posts from their owned/moderated forums and sites?

I personally make it my principle not to delete negative and/or otherwise posts. I'm not saying I wouldn't though; but that would depend on what was being said.

I have deleted/moved the occasional thread, just because they are obsolete, or in the wrong place; or completely double up, or are better linked to, another thread.

There are some posts I find mildly irritating. But I would have thought most vendors will appreciate to be kept on their toes, as much as possible. And of course there is the ultimately important principle of freedom of speech, and democratic aspirations, that I believe any company should try to promote.

 

[GregH]

I personally make it my principle not to delete negative and/or otherwise posts. ... But I would have thought most vendors will appreciate to be kept on their toes, as much as possible.

I admire that, too. I wasn't arguing that it's a good thing that companies practice this kind of censorship. I just think it's the norm, especially for big companies. To use my original example: As much as I admire Apple and their products, they are notorious for censoring their forums.

 

[uzzaperez]

I think its smart. Their forum area is theirs to moderate. Do that elsewhere. If somebody put a post it on your front door that said you suck you would just be dumb to leave it there.

It is not that you can't bag on someone who gave you bad service, you just don't get to write it on their forehead.

 

[Brewster 59]

I think its smart. Their forum area is theirs to moderate. Do that elsewhere. If somebody put a post it on your front door that said you suck you would just be dumb to leave it there.

It is not that you can't bag on someone who gave you bad service, you just don't get to write it on their forehead.

I have to agree with this, the vendors sub forms are theirs, they pay to have them so I do have to think they should the right to censor them. This is not to say that the op should not post about a bad prod or a vendor not willing to rectify a problem. I think if a person has a prob with a vendor they should first try to work it out with them, if that doesnt work I definetly think that person should post the vendor and the problem so others dont get ripped off. I kinda think thats one of the things this forum is for. I kinda get irrataded when a person says I had a prob with "#%&@ vendor, well who is that? I also think it is wrong when a person wont post about a problem because they are afraid to get ripped by that vendors fanboys.