My First Complaint

[silentC]

I agree with Bob, I think that "the Good the Bad and the Ugly" should give equal space all three. There are certain companies that get a constant bad rap, ie. a certain hardware chain. Yet that seems to be OK for some reason. It's not too hard to work out who Termite is talking about if you are from Sydney.

I am completely aware of the rules of the forum and I abide by them because they are the rules. I can understand why the moderators want to avoid problems in this area and it's up to them to decide where to draw the line. I am not being critical of the forum.

I don't really believe that if Termite named the company in question they would have grounds to sue him - people frequently write to papers like the Sydney Morning Herald talking about bad service they have had from telephone companies, banks etc. These companies have far greater resources than the companies we are talking about, yet you don't often see action against the Herald for things they print in their letters page. Maybe for something a journo writes but that I believe is different.

Yet again I understand why the moderators would prefer not to have the question asked in the first place.

It's just a shame that some companies don't take it on the chin and try and do something about it, rather than trying to supress it. It's not like there is a big choice in this country. Maybe that's why.

[Bob Willson]

TO BOB WILLSON FROM THE TOTAL CHICKEN WIMP.

At least I have the brains to not risk everything I've spent the last 60 years working for. I'll save my "LOUD MOUTH" for the people involved.
It's nice to see that you put a lot of thought into your posts/replys.
Less than kind regards
Termite

Oh Termite, didn't you see the smiley after the wimp bit? Lighten up.

[Termite]

one of these would have got the correct message across. My apologies for not understanding , it looked a little smug to me.
feathers now settled
KIND regards
Termite

[Wood Borer]

Although I whole heartedly agree with Bob and Silent I do not trust many companies after seeing the way they hide behind the twisted law.

I too would be reluctant to risk getting sued by one of these ratbag companies.

Hit the b*st*rds hard by not spending money with them if they repeatedly and intentionally stuff you around. Bad mouth them to their best customers but not in a way that can be proved in a court.

I admire Bob's and Silent's stand but not their risk analysis.

Boys - if you get sued by one of these scum I will make a donation towards your legal costs.

- Wood Borer

[Bob Willson]

Boys - if you get sued by one of these scum I will make a donation towards your legal costs.

Can we have a $$ figure on that please Wood Borer?

[silentC]

I don't plan on defaming any one in the near future, WB I had a shot at the ATO recently but they're fair game I reckon.

To be honest, I haven't had what I'd call bad service from any of the WW related companies I've dealt with thus far. Even one incident which was a total stuff up on their part was handled promptly and to my satisfaction.

I had excellent service from some too. I wont name them though because the ones I leave out might sue

A bit like that scene from The Simpons where Sideshow Bob is threatening to kill Bart. He drives past the Simpson's house with a megaphone: "The following people will not be killed by me: Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Lisa Simpson, little Maggie Simpson. That is all."

[Termite]

TOTALLY WITHOUT NIEL'S OK.
OK! I would dearly love to name names, so here is the deal.
Those of you who would like me to do so can send Fighting Fund Donations (nothing less than $50,000) to Niel. When the FF reaches $5,000,000 I then name names. If Neil and I dont get sued you get your money back. If we do get sued you "blow the dough". With a bit of luck there should be enough left over, after the shys sorry lawyers and the litigant get paid off, for Neil and I to retire in comfort.
Bob, I've lightened up.
Kind regards
Termite

[Wood Borer]

Can we have a $$ figure on that please Wood Borer?

Bob,

It would depend on my finances at the time, and the case.

For Termite's case and in my current financial position I feel strongly enough to put up $100 for him but that's a safe statement because he's not going to court.

I am one of those poor fools who place more value on my morals than on my bank balance. In other words I am out of touch with modern Australia but I am a happy fool who can sleep straight in bed.

I don't know any lawyers but I do have some good honest friends. (that will probably get me into court now!)

As you feel strongly about the subject, what would you do to assist a consumer being savaged by the lawyers acting for such a shonky company?

- Wood Borer

[Bob Willson]

As you feel strongly about the subject, what would you do to assist a consumer being savaged by the lawyers acting for such a shonky company?

I'd match you dollar for dollar.

[Bob Willson]

Bob, I've lightened up.

Obviously. Maybe just a little too light headed now are we?

[Termite]

Obviously. Maybe just a little too light headed now are we?

Could be Bob. See my latest post "FRIDAY ARVO'
Kind regards
Termite