Those that
produce inferior products and mislead customers shoudld be exposed.

Only if there is REAL proof that said products exist.
NOT because we "read it on the web."

You misunderstand the point. There has been no way to effectively spread
information among consumers and potential consumers in the past. Magazines
(with PS as an exception) cater to their advertisers and would not say anything
significantly bad about an advertiser. What is needed is a forum to spread the
word - this is the principle the first amendment is based on. Let customers
talk and everyone can take away what they want. Most who have done their
homework and have some experience will be able to factor the credibility of the
source into their decision-making. Speaking of credibility of sources, why are
you here defending FP when you have little info about their products while over
in ASA you post about your perceptions of the "quality" of all sorts of things?

We will never find out what happened. In
particular, we will never know whether the product was or was not
defective.

Which is my whole point. Some elements of the fellows story sound odd to say
the least.

RB

Speaking of credibility of sources, why are
you here defending FP when you have little info about their products while over
in ASA you post about your perceptions of the "quality" of all sorts of things?


I wasn't defending them. I just think they shouldn't be assumed guilty just
because they're a BIG company. This fellow is telling us a story. He's
attacking a company, attempting to damage their rep. There is NO proof that
they are at fault. None at all. I don't see FP attacking him or his business
practices/character.
I hope the problem is resolved soon!

RB

Speaking of credibility of sources, why are
you here defending FP when you have little info about their products while
over
in ASA you post about your perceptions of the "quality" of all sorts of
things?


I wasn't defending them. I just think they shouldn't be assumed guilty just
because they're a BIG company. This fellow is telling us a story. He's
attacking a company, attempting to damage their rep. There is NO proof that
they are at fault. None at all. I don't see FP attacking him or his business
practices/character.
I hope the problem is resolved soon!

RB

No one is assuming they are guilty, but they spend money to say all kinds of
good things about their products in things you and I read. Why not let folks
have a forum to say bad things about them if they feel strongly enough. You
certainly seem to be defending them. If not, why would you attack Schultz for
attacking FP? They can take care of themselves.

No one is assuming they are guilty, but they spend money to say all kinds of
good things about their products in things you and I read. Why not let folks
have a forum to say bad things about them if they feel strongly enough. You
certainly seem to be defending them.

There is a forum and he has legal recourse. Obviously, his retread of the
subject has tired a few people. Of course he's within his rights to comment on
a product and company. And I'm within my rights to doubt elements of his story
and state as much.

RB