What we have to lose

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Recently Ive noticed more individuals involved in the industry have been joining the board I won't mention any names as thats unnecessary. It also doesn't need to be pointed out but this is a very good thing for all of us and the forum especially. In a place most of us once called home there was, IMO, a lot of senseless bashing that strained the forums ability to establish these relationships and encourage their participation. Now I haven't really seen the issues here but I thought it was a good moment to remind us all of what we have to lose. Theres a right and a wrong way to say things and I think as adults we should all have the proper judgment in how we express ourselves. Situations are bound to arise but its how we handle them that defines us and this forum.

Again this isn't an issue Ive really seen here this is just a friendly reminder for us all. We've got a great thing going here lets keep it that way!!



Mods I doubt this is the right place for this but wasn't sure where to put it. Feel free to move it to where you see fit.

[jhedrick83]

Nailed it. Great post Cole. As I've said before differing opinions are what can make a forum great but it has to be respectful and open minded. Infact, if you have a problem with a retailer, especially a good one, if you calmly present your issue and are respectful, you will end up with a much more favorable outcome than if you go in guns blazing. I hope we see more and more retailers or even brand reps here. We can all learn from them. RG for you sir!

[Emperor Zurg]

Are you saying that acting like a bunch of hostile assholes will make retailers not want to be here?!?

**SHOCKED**

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Amazing how this doesn't seem to occur to people sometimes... then again, this IS the internet and ppl have a tendency to be more abrasive behind a screen than they EVER would be IRL.

[Tobias Lutz]

I couldn't agree more! We have some great vendors that interact with us on many different levels, and I for one would love to keep it that way. Thanks, Cole!

[jhedrick83]

Are you saying that acting like a bunch of hostile assholes will make retailers not want to be here?!?

**SHOCKED**

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Amazing how this doesn't seem to occur to people sometimes... then again, this IS the internet and ppl have a tendency to be more abrasive behind a screen than they EVER would be IRL.

Yeah, Cole really should have asked us all to sit down before reading his post first.

[quo155]

Cole...well said!

I have noticed that the interaction with industry leaders are more prevalent here...and it is great to see!

[Lostmason]

I look forward to seeing posts from the vendors and reps,always nice to know that the "stores" are interested in us not just our dollars.

[Indyhp]

Good point.

[OB1theStogie]

Always enjoy your posts Cole.

[CeeGar]

Great post, Cole. In my humble opinion, if anyone here has a specific issue with a vendor (especially a vendor that's a member here), keep it to pm or email.

I don't mind seeing general grumblings, such as, " Hey, my last experience with that vendor left a bit to be desired. If anyone cares to hear my story, pm me."

I can't stand to see unadulterated bashing. What's worse are the threads that start shouting all kinds of butt-hurt before they have even contacted the vendor and given them a chance to make it right.