Simon, this is not a "witchhunt". Yes, some people disagreed or questioned the move, but they didn't do so aggressively. Then Boshly moved in and tried to assert himself, and that's when people, including me, thought it became quite aggressive and in-crowdish, oldboys club, or whatever you want to call it.
You consider this aggressive?
Dress it how you like, it reads as it reads. Simon has never been anything other than ultra fair in all aspects of this forum. Your post comes across as disrespectful.
I felt the post was disrespectful in its scarcasm to Simon; who I know doesn't respond in many cases where others might. I pointed this out.
Simon, this is not a "witchhunt"...
I also tend to feel that this has evolved into a witch hunt though I fully acknowledge that many have a genuine concern that they would like more info on. For clarity I know Blake has had issues and has aired them before where I actually praised and acknowledged his very reasoned post. His post here was again respectful and informative and within the rules of the site. My only comment was that maybe he could convey Pandy's post (which I felt a fair reflection) in a constructive manner to Kevin who he obviously knows well.
As for the respect earnt, I'm not sure how one earns respect on a forum? As far as I am aware judge me when you meet me (I do the same - I simply comment on other people's posts though I'm sure there is a blurring of lines sometimes). My post count was in response to the posters query "who are you" and Simons comment that maybe people should/could join in more constructively elsewhere before 'stirring the pot' (my words). But anyhow you interpret as you please. I am more than happy for the people who have met me to judge me rather than an angry 'keyboard warrior' as I'm afraid you seem to come across. I have seen enough of life thank you, to know that TM is not the be all and end all.
I say things as I see them, always have, always will. More than happy to agree to disagree where necessary and where debates are polite respectful and reasonable. But I WILL jump down on any post where I feel threats or unnecessary comments are made that are beyond what we are prepared to accommodate. I will also defend (where appropriate) any TM member who I feel is being unfairly harassed as you are well aware.
Finally as for my relationship with the factory Simon sums it up perfectly:
I find the entire affair quite saddening and a complete and utter waste of time. The only 'fiscal stake' any of us have in MMC is that we 'invest' in the company by buying their products (like EVERY other customer). I do, personally (Brian, Andy and John are capable of speaking for themselves), happen to like and respect very many people who work at the factory and I have, and will continue, to defend their work ethic, passion and skill for what they do. It is very easy to criticise people you do not know but more challenging once you actually see the drive, determination and true desire to produce the best product they possibly can. I am also lucky to call a few of them friends and this came about primarily because of the Nordkapp Challenge - something I am very proud of being a part of. As before, many on this site will know that I have championed their cause with MMC when I did believe they were being treated unfairly by any element of the Morgan network; therefore, I do not agree with your belief that I am incapable of seeing both sides and being fair.
I don't think there is anything new there.
