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I have to chime in for the simple fact that I had a problem with a Sponsor before... these are my simple observations of this thread.... -
1. Cap- much respect; but does it really matter how many posts (88?) he had before slandering a sponsor? Forums are constantly guarding against "post whores"... i dont think it should matter one single bit if he has 5 posts, 88 posts, or 10,948 posts... If the guy says he had a bad experience.. let it play out.. owning a forum should be hands off.. moderation SHOULD be limited to sex, drugs, post whores, swearing etc... not some "newb" posting what he experienced. Lots of people post on here about their experiences that are so different and crazy to others of us.. and we think "what is this guy smoking" but its a forum.. and the freedom of speech (while within certain bounds) should be respected here.... this being said while i didnt see the original post either. It is YOUR board... but the idea behind membership is that it is EVERY members' board regardless of time in service if you will.
2. Stnick- if you work in a 'Top Secret' facility to you really think it is smart to broadcast that on the internet to a bunch of people that you dont know? Seems fishy to me that you would say anything.. TS is pretty up there in the scheme of things... and it seems like you are broadcasting your status saying this more than providing an effective reply to your reason of not calling (ie - I simply don't have phone access at my workplace). I would think that as a worker in a TS facility you would know you are a target of bad folks and the internet can be used to help find your location, have some figure out your patterns and take advantage of you to gain access to whatever/wherever it is that you do/work. So that red flags me from the get go.
And secondly.. "Gestapo Tactics" really?? Are you sure you want to compare an internet forum full of fellow cycle/busa riders to the Gestapo? I mean.... really????? Is that your intent?? Because rider or not, member or not, person or not.... thats pretty low and out there. I mean... it was only a couple generations ago that folks were dealing with real life Gestapo... and now Cap is a member?? Kind of setting yourself against odds with that one.
3. I had a BAD experience with a sponsor on this website not too long ago.. i made the attempt to vent my feelings and problems without naming the vendor (so as not to cause a real stir) and I got slammed and flamed for my actions. I almost left this site over it. A forum is a place to discuss and chat... it shouldn't be a place to slam people who respectfully place an opinion, thought or experience... especially when... well....... most people here, if they met you face to face, you would probably by dinner for and shake their hand. Most people are passive aggressive in nature but have no problem slamming someone who isnt there in real life... give them a forum... OMG everyone is a hero.
Vent if you must... provide accurate information and try to remain cool and calm (like your in real life person would be if face to face) and everything is honky dorie(sp?).
4. I ordered from Tobefast via the internet via my wife who was on the phone with Bart.. great experience.. parts on time. This is my experience... everyone may not have the same.. do we need to trip out? No. Plenty of people to get parts from... my findings on this forum- don't post anything that remotely slams another member or sponsor... just not worth your time and isn't going to fix anything. (Thanks for that 10% discount BTW... wish I could use it)
Wow.. i love being up late with NOTHING better to do than type... Stnick... don't leave the forum because of this. There are quite a few really good people here. I am certain that you will have good experiences in the future.. and this thread will be forgotten sooner than you think................
what were we talking about? anyone? bah... next thread.
off!! 
