I'd second what Jon said. Tom, pay no attention to this Dave-guy. Or, for that
matter, if anyone are talking behind your back about you. IMO, an opinion which
cannot be said out loud to the person involved, but which can be spoken of only
behind that persons back, is not worth much.
Ohh..and my opinion about you: you've got waaay too much gear, you should
donate some to me ;) ;) ;)
--thomas
(Who - for the record - has nevr bought from Tom, but who seems to find the
prices Tom offer to be below average - and who hears about the service of Tom
to be abowe average when buying from him)
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Subject: RE: [OM] Tom Scales, watch your back.
Author: "Jon Mitchell" <jon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 22:38:12 +0100
Jeez, who IS this "Dave Degenerate" tos*er ? I've been trying to keep up with
the massive number of emails flying about recently, but it's damned difficult
with so much going on. Is this guy Oben in disguise ? Certainly seems
vitriolic enough !
Tom, for what it's worth, this sounds like the ramblings of a bitter and
twisted man. I have no wish to comment on your reasoning for buying and
selling OM stuff, it's none of my business, but it seems that a lot of people
appreciate the offers you extend to them as a result of your activities. A lot
more people also seem to appreciate your advice and knowledge on OM kit. So
please, ignore this irrelevant Sh*te and just carry on as before ...
Peace and Love, everyone, Peace and Love !!
Jon
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Dave Degenerate
Sent: 15 August 2001 14:01
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [OM] Tom Scales, watch your back.
Tom most here won't say anything against you because they depend on you for
servings of scraps. You are sorely mistaken if you believe everyone here
supports you. You would be surprised at who is privately stabbing you in the
back. Your enemies make themselves known, look at your 'friends' when you
consider the people who I mean. These people are duplicitous and say one thing
in private and another in public.
Private mails from these people have time and again repeated negative views
about you. They condemn your entrepreneurial views and attitude. They laugh
about your 'ridiculous' statements about items listed on your web site. The
most recent 21mm f2 you acquired is couched with a comment of "Hahahaha" and at
least two people have said how stupid they think that is and how demeaning to
other Olympus list members it is.
"Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha - he says maniacally. The whole point of the big
purchase......"
Why do you bother with such huge purchases for one item? Surely they ask you
could just buy a single item you need. I'm sure these 'friends' know full well
that its so that the wanted item turns out at no cost to you. This is the third
example of this lens you've had. Why did you sell the other two they ask. They
point out that you have done this with several items such as your 40mm and
35-80mm etc. Surely this is the behaviour of a businessman and not a hobbyist.
The statements go on and on. There's a whole underworld that stabs you in the
back Tom. Just know that.
Most also mention that you are sensitive to issues of buying and selling on
the list and never mention things openly on the list regarding this. They say
you've been instrumental in transforming this list from a great place prior to
your arrival that discussed OM equipment into a sales yard for second rate
second hand equipment.
Anyway Tom... best of luck to you in your business dealings here. I know its
an important part of your life. Maybe the only thing in your life. Keep posting
pics of those parcels to fuel the hobby slash business. I don't want to deny
you nor your pack members the coveted items. Offer them good deals won't you.
They've licked your balls enough to deserve good prices.
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