mysterious disapearing topic

If someone is here to lodge complaints, this is not the forum. If you are seeking resolutions, welcome. Bashing an appliance or RV manufacturer rarely ends well. I deleted the thread and hope future problems will seek solutions rather than pointing blame. If the original poster wishes to resurrect this thread seeking help, I hope the advice will not go against forum policy.

jplante4 wrote:
Ok smart a$$es,

Seriously???

Not tying to be a smart *** but did he want it closed or completely deleted?

Also, I’m not sure you should leave that email showing there.

jplante4 wrote:
Ok smart a$$es, here's the notify moderator that got this thread deleted.

"GeoBoy has requested that this post be reviewed:

Subject: Absolute disgust with Northwood Manufacturing
forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29970807/gotomsg/29971099.cfm#29971099

Explanation:

OP wants the thread closed, grant him his wish."

What EXACTLY would you arm-chair moderators do with this?

Once again those pesky facts ruin a perfectly good rant.

Ok smart a$$es, here's the notify moderator that got this thread deleted.

"GeoBoy has requested that this post be reviewed:

Subject: Absolute disgust with Northwood Manufacturing
forums.goodsamclub.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/29970807/gotomsg/29971099.cfm#29971099

Explanation:

OP wants the thread closed, grant him his wish."

What EXACTLY would you arm-chair moderators do with this?

Heck, good test how new moderator is handling the agendas.

MrPhelps wrote:
When a company intentionally jerks around its customers, the customer's natural impulse is to mention getting a lawyer; the connotation in this context, for this term "lawyer", simply means trying to "get justice and fair dealing" especially against an organization which, by its actions, appears hostile.

Its pretty weak to use this as an excuse to censor someone's open complaint on a forum. Perhaps there are no complaints allowed against certain brands sponsoring this site, as has been implied here. If that is the case, it means only positive manufacturer reviews are allowed, i.e. the site is censored in favor of the sponsors. It should be pointed out that Users also provide a lot of unsolicited GOOD input on products and how they have been treated. This should be the goal of this site to get unbiased inputs from users on their experiences. There is no reason to delete a reasonable complaint against an RV industry participant.

My observation is that the people on this site also have a pretty high "BS meter" when it comes to complaints of this nature, so having someone censor a view, as long as it is presented clearly should not be grounds for it to disappear.

Well said and well written. Great job.

Do I feel a 'poof' coming?

Lakeside

When a company intentionally jerks around its customers, the customer's natural impulse is to mention getting a lawyer; the connotation in this context, for this term "lawyer", simply means trying to "get justice and fair dealing" especially against an organization which, by its actions, appears hostile.

Its pretty weak to use this as an excuse to censor someone's open complaint on a forum. Perhaps there are no complaints allowed against certain brands sponsoring this site, as has been implied here. If that is the case, it means only positive manufacturer reviews are allowed, i.e. the site is censored in favor of the sponsors. It should be pointed out that Users also provide a lot of unsolicited GOOD input on products and how they have been treated. This should be the goal of this site to get unbiased inputs from users on their experiences. There is no reason to delete a reasonable complaint against an RV industry participant.

My observation is that the people on this site also have a pretty high "BS meter" when it comes to complaints of this nature, so having someone censor a view, as long as it is presented clearly should not be grounds for it to disappear.

When in doubt, refer to the first forum rule. It trumps all other rules.

BB_TX wrote:

K Charles wrote:
lawyer was mentioned.

If people started giving legal advice then you could expect it to be deleted.

I get a chuckle out of every time someone makes a post and say, "get a lawyer." A few years ago I had a legal battle (it was a long story) and we had to get a lawyer. Way back then, we had to put a $2000 retainer down to even talk to him. Then the firm charged $200 and hour. Every Email received was 1/4 hour. Every email returned was 1/4 hour.

When we finally went to court, we were charged from the second our lawyer left the office to the time he returned to the office. There were multiple continuances from the opposition. Well, it took almost a year and we won. And for what it's worth, our opponent never paid us a penny. And we had shelled out over $12,000 JUST in lawyer fees.

So, everytime someone blows off the cuff "get a lawyer"... well ... I laugh my A$$ off at them!