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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: steve k on February 02, 2007, 06:59:31 pm

Title: why was topic locked...?
Post by: steve k on February 02, 2007, 06:59:31 pm
any ideas?

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=32350.0
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: macmac on February 02, 2007, 07:02:24 pm
no but i was gunning for you steve, think you got him there ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 02, 2007, 07:17:12 pm
We all make mistakes. I've been known to talk some bull. It's funny if you're not on the receiving end. What was actually said was sensible and well thought out. Live and let live.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: steve k on February 02, 2007, 07:23:00 pm
nothing funny intended...but when people are genuinely trying to offer advice to others and you then realise it seems to be a company representative covertly advertising, it stinks a bit.
He could have enticed a new starter into parting with several thousands of pounds in an unnecessary purchase.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: macmac on February 02, 2007, 07:23:55 pm
nothing funny intended...but when people are genuinely trying to offer advice to others and you then realise it seems to be a company representative covertly advertising, it stinks a bit.
He could have enticed a new starter into parting with several thousands of pounds in an unnecessary purchase.

well said
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: www.mrgutters.co.uk on February 02, 2007, 07:29:03 pm
i agree

if these systems are the biz then why be underhanded at trying to sell them ;)
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 02, 2007, 07:40:12 pm
I'm probably a bit thick but this is what I thought; A genuine poster asked a question and this was answered, but there was some exageration involved.

Are we saying that it was all just a scam from the start to sell the system?

If that is the case, has it happened before without us knowing?
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: steve k on February 02, 2007, 07:42:24 pm
yes...it has happened several times before.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 02, 2007, 07:55:13 pm
I notice you really know your stuff Steve K , and you know this site really well too, but only 72 posts and about ten of them tonight hmmmm?
I could get into this detective work.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: steve k on February 02, 2007, 07:58:36 pm
I was a member on here for a couple of years or so but left due to issues with other members comments about Liverpool people.
I have recently re- registered.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 02, 2007, 08:05:49 pm
I was joking of course. Just read the other related thread. Well done for sussing it all out. I also read the other post before he deleted it.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: matt on February 02, 2007, 08:08:24 pm
aye, steve's been around alot B4

his picture posts were very helpfull
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: mark dew on February 02, 2007, 08:14:43 pm
I was a member on here for a couple of years or so but left due to issues with other members comments about Liverpool people.
I have recently re- registered.

about time you came back
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 02, 2007, 08:16:24 pm
I am sending pictures of my trailer Matt. Daylight has been a problem, also I haven't figured how to do it on your site. That was a very subtle dig.

My trailer is good, because it works and has 100metres of hose etc. But I do find it too heavy, on even the smallest of inclines.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: matt on February 02, 2007, 08:17:42 pm
I am sending pictures of my trailer Matt. Daylight has been a problem, also I haven't figured how to do it on your site. That was a very subtle dig.

My trailer is good, because it works and has 100metres of hose etc. But I do find it too heavy, on even the smallest of inclines.

good man

if you e.mail me the pics, i will put them up and you can give us a bit of a write up

Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: macc on February 02, 2007, 09:20:26 pm
I was a member on here for a couple of years or so but left due to issues with other members comments about Liverpool people.
I have recently re- registered.

You have email.

Macc
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 02, 2007, 10:20:25 pm
I take it John Peters and Paul Edwards were in colusion to decieve us all.

I have missed some of the posts or am I barking up the wrong tree.

Do people think this was anything to do with Ionics Staff ?

Dave
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 02, 2007, 10:32:10 pm
I think so ...
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: brett walker on February 02, 2007, 10:35:45 pm
I was a member on here for a couple of years or so but left due to issues with other members comments about Liverpool people.
I have recently re- registered.


Good to see you back steve, 8) one of my lads supports liverpool fc, if i mention nottingham forest to him he just laughs at me  ;D

regards

Brett
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 02, 2007, 10:38:33 pm
I have seen this loads over the years from virtually every manufacturer, and thay have all been found out in the end.

But Ionics ????????????????    

Its hard for me to believe Craig or Reuben is behind it.

Dave
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 02, 2007, 10:48:42 pm
John Peters, as an experienced and successfull commercial user had very well rehearsed arguments for the the thermo ionics 5 hot water cleaning system.

The problem was that he had also been posting as a novice with no knowledge at all asking for advice. He was online when Steve k busted him and I bet his face got redder and hotter than the thermo 5 system itself. He didn't post back any responce.

It will be interesting to see if he comes back on again and faces the whole thing out, or just re registers. His best plan would be to some clean. He would then be a bit of a celebrity poster, and he could make the argument that he really believed in his product (whatever that is, we don't want to get sued for libel remember). In any event he provided some good entertainment. If you are reading this John, good luck , and I hope you don't get the sack.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 02, 2007, 11:04:28 pm
And as he only posted during office hours when he should have been out working to pay for that BMW M5 (yawn) perhaps he won't be back 'til Monday!

 ;D
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: john_linden on February 02, 2007, 11:18:05 pm
Bit of an obvious mistake don't you think.

Could have been someone trying to make ionics look bad on purpose
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Pat Purcell on February 02, 2007, 11:39:16 pm
Bit of an obvious mistake don't you think.

Could have been someone trying to make ionics look bad on purpose
The plot thickens ???
John, Are you guys happy with Romeo we sure could have used him this year
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: brett walker on February 03, 2007, 12:52:13 am
Bit of an obvious mistake don't you think.

Could have been someone trying to make ionics look bad on purpose


welcome  ;)

brett
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: JohnL on February 03, 2007, 08:55:39 am
 :)


 ;)
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 03, 2007, 10:58:48 am
Bit of an obvious mistake don't you think.

Could have been someone trying to make ionics look bad on purpose

New customers are usually ok - some are genuine, loyal and a few are helpful, even excellent. Others are irritating and a pain and may even have misleading motives.

Perhaps in the same way the wise among us will view new posters kindly but also cautiously. If you check the post history and whether the person is up front about where they come from then that is a good sign.
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: telboy on February 04, 2007, 12:59:42 pm
Every new poster with just a few postings are going to be looked on with suspicion ie Curiouse & John Linden ???
Title: Re: why was topic locked...?
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 04, 2007, 01:04:57 pm
Next time I register, I'm coming on as pinnochio.

I'll fit in well.