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Oct 22, 2005 3:16:50 GMT
Post by Paul on Oct 22, 2005 3:16:50 GMT
I get some odd email to petsnails from time to time but I had to show you this one, subject "poor":
"Dear PetSnails
Your site is rubbish. There we were looking for care tips and information on breeding albino snails and what did we find? Nothing. A poor site indeed that should not be advertised as complete and ready to navigate.
Yours Giles Howe"
It put me in a bad mood so I sent the following:
"Firstly, what exactly do I owe you, do I charge for anything? It's all free! I do it at my own expense for those who wish to use it.
Care tips, I think there is quite a bit about that. You know, the section called "Care". Albino snails, OK fair enough there isn't anything yet, because it's not complete but where do I advertise exactly? I don't, I make no claims about completeness whatsoever. Why would I? I'm learning every day, and building websites takes leisure time, lots of it. In fact, my site says incomplete all over it.
If you're not satisfied with what I've done, don't use it. Why not look for information elsewhere like I and the rest of the snail community do without resorting to this. Or do your own site. Couldn't find the info you wanted? Boo hoo, join the back of the queue. Welcome to "No sympathy night". You think it is rubbish. I don't mind that, I really don't, these things are subjective. The fact that you think you have the right to expect more from me with an "imagine my horror when I didn't find the info I wanted" email is conceited and self-important. Arrogance like that doesn't impress me.
Do you want me to do whatever you say, for your convenience? The information is there, take it or leave it. What are you looking for, a new dad?
Yours in disbelief paul
Your site from your profile 404's, a valiant effort if I may say so."
Maybe it was a bad idea even replying but it hit a nerve. I'm just glad there are people who do appreciate it.
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Oct 22, 2005 3:33:16 GMT
Post by Paul on Oct 22, 2005 3:33:16 GMT
My reply came back undeliverable, the account is disabled. How soft!
I hope he reads it here ;D
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Oct 22, 2005 8:06:21 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2005 8:06:21 GMT
i hate when people criticize something thats meant to educate and help people.
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Oct 22, 2005 9:42:59 GMT
Post by sezzy5889 on Oct 22, 2005 9:42:59 GMT
GOD! all he ahd to do was make a thread asking, and maybe he would have got some answers.......grrr.......
Gimp!!!
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Oct 22, 2005 10:55:00 GMT
Post by Paul on Oct 22, 2005 10:55:00 GMT
If he'd have asked nicely, I'd have written a long email explaining everything I know and where to look for more answers.
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Emma
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Oct 22, 2005 11:49:04 GMT
Post by Emma on Oct 22, 2005 11:49:04 GMT
what a nob! It really pisses me off when people comment without need. As u said, this site is completely free so if its not up to "standard" so what! Id like him try and find somewhere that has better imformation, cuz snails are so little researched that he would be hard pressed. Im coming to the considered conclusion that some people are just born repellant, and there is little u can do to change them. what a remedial loser! the site clearly states its not complete and makes it clear that it is for the research of snails. When he is able to offer some decent advice about snails then he has the right to make his criticism, and certainly not in such a moronic way. Totally unproductive to go saying this site is crap. where is his evidence to back that up? oh.. that must be comparing it to all those other highly informative, scienfically research snail sites on the net! :S id love to see them! prat! Emma
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Oct 22, 2005 12:35:39 GMT
Post by fredrik on Oct 22, 2005 12:35:39 GMT
Paul, I have said it before and I will say it again. You have done a great job with this site. No one could have done it better.
You have my support and many others.
Best wishes /Fredrik
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Oct 22, 2005 13:58:27 GMT
Post by anjieburdett on Oct 22, 2005 13:58:27 GMT
Paul, the bloke is a prize arsehole!! Lets all have a big group laugh at him HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ARSEWIPE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ;D He's obvioulsy got nothing better to do, so lets flip him the finger and forget him - I for one am very proud of what you've done here Paul Anjie,x.
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Oct 22, 2005 16:40:33 GMT
Post by section8angel on Oct 22, 2005 16:40:33 GMT
OMFG If I don't stop laughing in a minute I'm gonna flare my asthma up rofl. People can be SUCH IDIOTS! Paul, your site was one of the first I found when we got the net and I was looking for snail info and I can tell you it helped me a BLOODY lot lol. As for albino snails, is there actually that much info on breeding them anyway?! Deary me, I'm gonna have to put this on my bookmarks so I can come and laugh when I'm feeling annoyed hahaha And with the completeness and advertising rubbish, he's obviously one of those annoying people that think sites shouldn't be on the net unless EVERY SINGLE LITTLE TINY THING is complete. Where the heck is the help in that?! If your site wasn't up just because you hadn't finished it all, people would be missing out on a LOT of good (damn good infact) information! Hahahaha. *Stops laughing finally* So what other weird emails do you get then?
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Oct 22, 2005 17:10:38 GMT
Post by Val on Oct 22, 2005 17:10:38 GMT
Paul, the bloke is a prize arsehole!! Lets all have a big group laugh at him HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ARSEWIPE HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA ;D He's obvioulsy got nothing better to do, so lets flip him the finger and forget him - I for one am very proud of what you've done here Paul Anjie,x. I am very proud of you too Paul, I appreciate all the hard work you put in - so once again Thanks Paul!! Now I'm joining Anjie!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
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Arno
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Oct 22, 2005 17:38:24 GMT
Post by Arno on Oct 22, 2005 17:38:24 GMT
A pity he didn't get to read your reply Paul,but what can you expect from such cowards.They attack you and then run away and hide.
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Oct 22, 2005 18:25:03 GMT
Post by sezzy5889 on Oct 22, 2005 18:25:03 GMT
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lewis
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Oct 23, 2005 5:12:12 GMT
Post by lewis on Oct 23, 2005 5:12:12 GMT
yeah this site is amazing i i used this sites info and i found it very useful just dont close the site lewis
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Oct 23, 2005 12:03:39 GMT
Post by sezzy5889 on Oct 23, 2005 12:03:39 GMT
and it's not only a great site on information on snails but also a great way of meeting other snails lovers :-)
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Oct 23, 2005 13:40:28 GMT
Post by Paul on Oct 23, 2005 13:40:28 GMT
Thanks for the support everyone!! I'm not gonna let something like that get in the way, I just had to show you how cheeky some people can be. I do get some odd email, mostly I get very polite requests for info, sometimes I get very abrupt demands for info without so much as a please. Like I said, I don't mind constructive criticism, stuff like that helps everyone along. But that guys email....
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Leah
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Oct 23, 2005 18:26:49 GMT
Post by Leah on Oct 23, 2005 18:26:49 GMT
Tithead. Why doesn't he get off his arse an research it himself.
(and Mikey, I love ya, honestly, but SPACKER ISN'T AN INSULT!)
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Oct 24, 2005 11:23:59 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2005 11:23:59 GMT
dont diss my insults
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Leah
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Oct 26, 2005 18:31:59 GMT
Post by Leah on Oct 26, 2005 18:31:59 GMT
twat.
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Oct 27, 2005 14:42:10 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2005 14:42:10 GMT
ur ma
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Leah
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Oct 27, 2005 20:02:47 GMT
Post by Leah on Oct 27, 2005 20:02:47 GMT
wtf?!
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Oct 27, 2005 19:23:56 GMT
Post by apple on Oct 27, 2005 19:23:56 GMT
With a bad thing came a much more good one. An opportunity now to say thanks about this site and to give value to it. To say if this site didn´t existed I will be quite lost about snails informations. It´s a really good site, I liked to know( and I´m still knowing) another snails owners and it´s wonderfull snails. I never realized ever that in UK and Europe existed so many Achatina lovers and that snails were so beautifull. You all teached me a lot. Why all those words from that coward? Here, even if I would put, « what snails are» asking in a thread ,people will help me.... Before criticize, we should know... And a critic to build something after that, that´s the only thing that´s tolerable and fair, at least. I would never know how to say thanks, how to give back how much you all gave me. Nice work Paul, keep on and go forward, you have our friendship and consideration. Thank you all, to be here and simply exist.
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Oct 28, 2005 10:36:33 GMT
Post by natrat84 on Oct 28, 2005 10:36:33 GMT
Rofl, well he got out the wrong side of bed the day he sent that! Or he's just been dumped Sad sad boy, lol. Website is great Paul, keep up the good work. Nat
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