How NOT to handle an "I haven't received my money/merchandise" thread

[brettw22]

Just being helpful...... :D

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110972

[polkfarmboy]

You offer no advise here

Whats the point of your post exactly because I'm not understanding it?

[brettw22]

See how that thread was handled? That's how not to......

Not to be (too much of) a dick, but did that point really escape you?

[halo71]

Looks to me like Larry made contact with the offending party and things may be resolved soon.

Why make another useless thread about it? Seem to me its just more salt in an open wound.

[concealer404]

Yeesh. I'm not sure which thread is worse. That one, or this one.

I'd comment further but i'm not important. :tongue:

[Face]

Yeesh. I'm not sure which thread is worse. That one, or this one.

This one.

[Demiurge]

Looks to me like Larry made contact with the offending party and things may be resolved soon.

Why make another useless thread about it? Seem to me its just more salt in an open wound.

There's still a 6 month gap between when an item was in the hands of a buyer and money reached the hands of a seller. If there were some special circumstances that made such a thing OK, there shouldn't be a thread on the matter. That a thread exists, its obvious its not OK.

If you're gonna start a thread to motivate someone here -- name them. Simple.

[halo71]

Wow....again? Really? lol

[shack]

If you're gonna start a thread to motivate someone here -- name them. Simple.

I think that was Brett's point.

[Demiurge]

I think that was Brett's point.

I know it was.

[Knucklehead]

From what Larry posted it seems he accomplished what he set out to....

[brettw22]

After 3 pages of bs about should he/shouldn't he name someone........resolution....

The point is name the person in the initial post or don't create the thread in the first place. Tthe point was made in the other thread by several, but I didn't want the point to get lost in the pages of chatter.

This wasn't anything about salt/wound, but some of you have a flare for the dramatic.

I was being a combination of humorous and an ass....it's my personality.....which I know is appreciated here (as if I care...ha)

[Knucklehead]

point taken Brett, I guess he just wanted the guy to do the right thing and save face. just guessing.

[concealer404]

I think your ass was more appreciated in this case.


... wait. That came out weird.

[halo71]

The point is name the person in the initial post or don't create the thread in the first place........the point was made in the other thread by several, but I didn't want the point to get lost in the pages of chatter.......

ahh, gotcha now. Sorry...you know how us dramatic new guys can be. :tongue:

[Demiurge]

point taken Brett, I guess he just wanted the guy to do the right thing and save face. just guessing.

Yet, the wrong thing was done by the buyer regardless if the seller gets paid today, 10 years from now, or never.

I guess maybe I'm in the minority thinking there's something wrong with someone taking 6+ months to pay for something and thinking they should have to answer for it in front of everyone. If this took place outside of CP, then its a different matter, but it doesn't sound like that's the case. We can only go on the information that was posted.

Like I said in the other thread, its all the speculation that this creates the drama. End from the onset it by naming the person or don't start the thread.

Hey, one thing the thread accomplished is to let all the douchebags know who they can and can't take advantage of here.

[polkfarmboy]

This tread is silly and should be gone

[brettw22]

Wow larry......hypersensitive much?

This thread is in fun, even if you lack the ability to recognize that.

Farmboy, are you a newbie? Yes? zip it........

[Toolfan66]

Maybe so, Guess I don't see the fun in it...

[concealer404]

Maybe so, Guess I don't see the fun in it...

You're a newbie, you wouldn't understand.

[Toolfan66]

You're a newbie, you wouldn't understand.

Yea Thats it.

[brettw22]

This is an underlying issue of the forum though.......back when this place was fun to be at, people could take a poke and jab and roll with it....they might even laugh and appreciate it...

Now, we have people that have been here a few months, few years, whatever that say thing as crazy as "faith in humanity has been restored" (i realize it was an exaggeration on the posters part). These new people have no idea what the dynamic use to be, but that doesn't stop them from try too hard and in the process seem to turn the forum into mini "them shows"....enough is enough from some of you.

[polkfarmboy]

You're a newbie, you wouldn't understand.

Your a newbie too ...you gota be here for 7 years not to be :tongue:

[Jstas]

This is an underlying issue of the forum though.......back when this place was fun to be at, people could take a poke and jab and roll with it....they might even laugh and appreciate it...

Now, we have people that have been here a few months, few years, whatever that say thing as crazy as "faith in humanity has been restored" (i realize it was an exaggeration on the posters part) but people who have no idea what the dynamic use to be but try too hard and in the process turn the forum into mini "them shows"

Even though I agree with you, you do know you're wasting your time trying to explain it, right? They will just mock you passive aggressively in every thread you participate it and then call YOU the troll even though they are the ones exhibiting the behavior.

[concealer404]

Your a newbie too ...you gota be here for 7 years not to be :tongue:

I never said i understood.

[Toolfan66]

It's not that at all, if you knew me you would know I live my life with the poke and jab and roll with it attitude. So in this case maybe it's just because I really don't know you or have had very few dealings with around here.

And yes I took your post as a jab but in the wrong way!! Fair enough??

This is an underlying issue of the forum though.......back when this place was fun to be at, people could take a poke and jab and roll with it.

Now, we have people that have been here a few months, few years, whatever that say thing as crazy as "faith in humanity has been restored" (i realize it was an exaggeration on the posters part) but people who have no idea what the dynamic use to be but try too hard.....

[brettw22]

And yes I took your post as a jab but in the wrong way!! Fair enough??

It is fair.......but it's not my fault your sensitivities were damaged in the process....

[Toolfan66]

It is fair.......but it's not my fault your sensitivities were damaged in the process....

I blame you anyways!!!

[Demiurge]

You're a newbie, you wouldn't understand.

You do realize that the responses insinuating that he 'give it more time' and 'don't say a name' on this entire topic are just about exclusively from people who have been here for a 1-3 years?

While I haven't really ever bought into the notion that 'new' members can't understand the way some of the unwritten things work at Club Polk -- those responses prove that many just don't get it and legitimize the posts that say as much.

When all is said and done, I'm glad Larry will get his money and the issue will be resolved -- FOR HIM. However, since he chose to bring it into the open -- it IS NOT resolved with the forum.

Since a thread was started, we now have the knowledge that there's someone here who dicks people over for 6+ months by ignoring PMs and E-Mails. The way things work around here is you name that person and they take their medicine in the open forum, whether they're from 2001, 2010, or any time in between. Yes, a long time member will probably get cut more slack than someone who has been here a couple months, but it will still go on the record and they still need to answer for themselves.

Could be a real hard luck story, who knows. That's no excuse for ignoring the problem.

[gdb]

This is an underlying issue of the forum though.......back when this place was fun to be at, people could take a poke and jab and roll with it....they might even laugh and appreciate it...

Now, we have people that have been here a few months, few years, whatever that say thing as crazy as "faith in humanity has been restored" (i realize it was an exaggeration on the posters part). These new people have no idea what the dynamic use to be, but that doesn't stop them from try too hard and in the process seem to turn the forum into mini "them shows"....enough is enough from some of you.

Oh Dear GOD !! Get Over yourself, the faith in mankind thing ?? Yeah, a tongue in cheek, wink wink, witticism ! Don't be so fargeing literal,sheesh.:tongue: