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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pj on November 08, 2008, 10:30:45 am

Title: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Pj on November 08, 2008, 10:30:45 am
I still visit and read on here, but there is so much boasting about ripping people off I'm just not interested anymore.
And probably most reading will say, "good!"


For you newer boys - my profile posting amount is about 25% what it should be because I've had at least 4 identity changes
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: pjulk on November 08, 2008, 10:33:06 am
I get time's like that on hear not post much sometime's.

I think its because most of the posts that come up have already come up numerous time's before.

Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Chris Galloway on November 08, 2008, 10:48:47 am
Its the same on all other forums ive been members or moderator or admin of.

You get to a point where its the same topic being brought up time and agian over the months.

You just dont find it worth contributing because you have done so already.. Its just natural progression.
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Trotsky on November 08, 2008, 10:54:00 am
Your not alone, I have only just come back (less than a week!) hardly ever go on my other forums as you say... it's all been said!
However sometimes I get a good snip-it of information, and the occasional laugh!

I find the hardest thing to handle is the terrible spelling (what with spell-check and all!)
anyhow thats just me! ;)
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Trotsky on November 08, 2008, 11:32:51 am
 ;D ::)
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: *frank cannon on November 08, 2008, 11:35:00 am
I can,t knock the forumn as it has helped my business and with the amount of topics that have been raised on here every single one of us would of  have  learned something from it ..that is unless your from Planet Merson ;)

Forza Ciu

Frank

Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Mike 108 on November 08, 2008, 12:16:08 pm
Because nothing new (or of interest) is being posted, some people are posting 'any old thing' just to fill their time.

Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: collins82002 on November 08, 2008, 01:22:53 pm
I think that the above statements are slightly wrong cause i'm new on here and to W/C and want to find info out to make my business a success so i'm might ask questions that have came up in the past.  So if you dont know the answer to a problem isn't it better to ask people who have experience and the answer to your problems??
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Mike 108 on November 08, 2008, 01:55:30 pm
Yes
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Grafters Cleaning Services on November 08, 2008, 02:39:55 pm
I still visit and read on here, but there is so much boasting about ripping people off I'm just not interested anymore.
And probably most reading will say, "good!"


For you newer boys - my profile posting amount is about 25% what it should be because I've had at least 4 identity changes

Totally agree with you PJ
too many people on this forum boasting about thier earnings
(telling porky pies most of them)

and far too much back stabbing

hardly seems worth the effort anymore,

i do come back from time to time just to see what's going on

here's a classic example  http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=61146.0
infact that was when i made my last post
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Tosh on November 08, 2008, 02:48:40 pm
I still visit and read on here, but there is so much boasting about ripping people off I'm just not interested anymore.

PJ,

I agree with the 'boasting' bit; my DIY pole post was in retaliation to some 'pole snobbery' I've experienced.

And then there's a certain amount of van snobbery, system snobbery, turn-over snobbery; and probably other sorts of snobbery too (and I always have disliked 'working-class snobs')... and I definately don't believe everything I read on this forum; but than again I never have.

But this site has always been like this; ever since I've been a member, and I was pretty much in the first fifty members to join.

I'm also not sure about the 'ripping people off' bit of your post though.  If a job is quoted for and done to the required standard, and then payment is made, I can't see how anyone's getting ripped off.

My best job pays a lot, for a little bit of work, but prior to WFP it used to take two-of-us two-and-a-half hours to hand-bash lots of leaded windows.  The job was so tough work, it was actually given to me by another window cleaner.  But now, I can do the same job - by myself - in under an hour-and-a-half; yet I still charge the same money.  Is anyone getting ripped off?

And of course old topics will get re-asked and re-hashed; but each time a new member may give a slightly different piece of advice; and as kit and equipment evolves; that may differ from the original question.

PJ,

Maybe you're turning into a 'gumpier old man' than you used to be?  ;D

Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Pj on November 08, 2008, 04:08:18 pm
Yes you're probably right.

I'll go back in my shell now.
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: elite mike on November 08, 2008, 04:27:06 pm
I can,t knock the forumn as it has helped my business and with the amount of topics that have been raised on here every single one of us would of  have  learned something from it ..that is unless your from Planet Merson ;)

Forza Ciu

Frank



good post frank ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Window Cleaning Services on November 08, 2008, 06:27:59 pm
Your not alone, I have only just come back (less than a week!) hardly ever go on my other forums as you say... it's all been said!
However sometimes I get a good snip-it of information, and the occasional laugh!

I find the hardest thing to handle is the terrible spelling (what with spell-check and all!)
anyhow thats just me! ;)
Your first word should be spelt "you're" not "your" ;D
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: AuRavelling79 on November 08, 2008, 06:31:34 pm
And snip-it should be snippet! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: geefree on November 08, 2008, 06:49:42 pm
I think all the information is here within the search options, but looking for it ,... is a pain.. and like someone said.. it may be out of date.

also, again with new people joining and new views, i always find each topic interesting... even if i have no imput.. or it does not help, or concern me...

its an interesting read about how we are all doing.

Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: Trotsky on November 08, 2008, 07:11:23 pm
And snip-it should be snippet! ;D ;D ;D
Your not alone, I have only just come back (less than a week!) hardly ever go on my other forums as you say... it's all been said!
However sometimes I get a good snip-it of information, and the occasional laugh!

I find the hardest thing to handle is the terrible spelling (what with spell-check and all!)
anyhow thats just me! ;)
Your first word should be spelt "you're" not "your" ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Now thats what I like... you're both right of course!
Spell check doesn't always when using the wrong words.
Notice I have used the right you're not your this time. ::) ::) ::)

Sorry if I offended anyone I was only joking, dry sense of humor, or so I'm told!

Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: William Tyndale on November 08, 2008, 07:58:03 pm
I'm with PJ. There is alot of dross.

I was first on here just after Tosh and have had more regenerations than Dr Who.

It's not the same but there are more opinions so I guess thats inevitable.

WT
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: sageorgeta on November 08, 2008, 09:50:10 pm
I still visit and read on here, but there is so much boasting about ripping people off I'm just not interested anymore.
And probably most reading will say, "good!"


For you newer boys - my profile posting amount is about 25% what it should be because I've had at least 4 identity changes


who cares less why you dont post anymore?
You might be a grumpy old fart but some still get pleasure from this and other forums.I bet you're a bundle of laughs down the boozer....
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: spark1 on November 08, 2008, 10:24:35 pm
Forum snobs ::)
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: bwoofie on November 08, 2008, 10:25:38 pm
Oh for god sake you guys! stop being so bloody negative! Any first-timer looking for advice and seeing this post might be put off window cleaning ( my opinion only)
If you think that everything has been done/said well its up to you Pros to think of something bloody new to post for the benefit of the site and for us who are still learning. >:(
Title: Re: I hardly post anymore.
Post by: collins82002 on November 08, 2008, 10:41:28 pm
At the end of the day there are oldies and newbies( I'm a newbie) All sharing info that we could use so people, get over it times are changing for better or for worst.  especially with all the credit crunch issuse's going on everyone needs everyone at the moment.


(  Everyone group hug) ;D :D ;) :)