After reading that same thread on Pro-Touring.com, I might not be hanging out over there as much as I usually do. I can understand that threads like this need to be controlled or regulated but that is BS and I think the thread was even locked.

I have been a lurker for a long time on both sites and I don't post often, but this situation has turned me off from being a part of that site.

Again, there's two sides to every story, we just need to hear the other side. I think threads like this CAN be helpful. I just hope there is a resonabile explaination, especially since they are sponsors to both sites.

I agree 100%. I think Scott and the Mods on here do a great job.

I think there are 3 sides to every story

[QUOTE=69clark;334616]After reading that same thread on Pro-Touring.com, I might not be hanging out over there as much as I usually do. I can understand that threads like this need to be controlled or regulated but that is BS and I think the thread was even locked.


thats the same reason i dont go on that site at all !

I was frankly shocked at how it was handled over at PT. Thought the OP posted an honest question and the thread was locked pretty fast.

I also am glad Scott gave this guy a chance. If (and I mean if) his story accurate then this thread is the best chance he has to get his issue resolved. There are several thousands members that quietly read and lurk here on this site to source parts from sponsors. I know I have and if I see these things it makes me think twice. However as already stated there are two sides of the story. I saw a recent thread on PT where a few guys piled on a well liked vendor. IIRC I saw thread that retracted and said sorry after the vendor reminded them their version. To the OP post the name and if it is a big vendor your answer will come.

It's not like the OP came out swinging and naming names and only has 1 post under his belt. Oh well.

Darren

I have been trying to spend more time over there, but to me it is too business like. That is why I like it here, even though this site still has sponsors it stills feels more relaxed. Families look out for each other and that's what I consider this community to be. Lets have a name and get this sorted out. :lateral:

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I stand to gain a whole lot more from those who have been there, done that than if I make all the mistakes myself.

That is one of the reasons I am here. I met our host at CC2008 in St. Paul and was blown away by his car. I thought no way would I ever be doing some of those things, like owning the spindles that are waiting patiently in my back seat to for some other parts to be purchased... or installing brakes with 14" rotors such as the ones on their way here now.

I work too hard for my money to be frivolous with it and if somebody is worth noting and best taken with a stiff dose of caveat emptor then I really do need to know as much as the next guy.

I do think though that before 9 months passed by I might have driven to their front door for $2k... that is a pretty big pile of patience man, I don't think I have enough of the stuff to ration it that long.:mad:

Who's the vendor? Do tell.
Send them a PM with a link to the thread too.
:hail: :lateral:

Right after Pro-Touring locked the thread I PM'd the moderator who locked it there and mentioned it didn't make sense to lock it like that. The initial poster did a fair job of asking "what should I do next" when his emails and phone calls to the vendor were getting him nowhere, and he was even still complimentary to the vendor and kept the vendor unnamed in his post. I thought the moderator was a little quick to squash some people's comments and respond with 'just keep calling' and then lock the thread. The moderator did quickly respond to my PM and mention that they might have made a mistake in locking it so quickly and that he was in discussions with other moderators about it. So he admitted to not handling it perfectly so I give him big credit for that. We all make mistakes(especially me). I do hope they unlock it though because the guy sounds like he could use a helping hand and every little bit helps. I've seen other threads just like it become very helpful to both parties and it doesn't have to turn into a vendor bashing scenario at all. If they don't unlock it and leave it as is, it'll definitely seem like somebody was being protected while other people were being silenced. That's just not cool, and it's not the first time I've seen a moderator on PT become heavy handed and lock a thread. Seeing that sort of stuff, I can definitely agree with others about wanting to NOT participate on that site in the future.

Way to go Scott for immediately stepping up and trying to assist and get some answers. :lateral: