Author Topic: Mature Content - Interesting E-mail (Read 15004 times)

ChfBrianB · « **on:** August 07, 2010, 08:16:07 PM »

Hey everybody... I just wanted to copy you on an e-mail that really upset me. I got this on the CGOAMN e-mail address that I manage. I wanted to bring it to your attention so you can keep your eyes out for this clown.

I'm sorry that I got a little heated in my response, but I took his e-mail as a personal attack, and a childish one at that.

Here is his e-mail...

Rick Dalos <rdalos1@comcast.net> Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 7:22 PM
To: cgoamn@gmail.com

This site is very immature...I tried to enter a request for a T-top replacement for my 1980 Scimitar. Site logged me off.....I need parts and heard that this was the site to check. What gives? Is this a serious site or not? If you care about rare boats, make it easy to navigate to where I want to go. Good idea but not manged well. I have to go elsewere. Bummer. Knock off the Christian *Censored *...does not work well well anywhere in the US. Only creates suspicion....Boat intersts is a good draw.....but if thats your passon, get serious.....

Here is my response...

Brian Bergstrom <cgoamn@gmail.com> Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 8:11 PM
To: Rick Dalos <rdalos1@comcast.net>

Rick,
I don't know who you think you are, but your immature BS is not
welcome here. I run the www.cgoamn.com website and am the
administrator of the club as a service to the 300+ members that we
have, and do it with no fee's or charges to anyone. My members and
friends are all very pleased with the site, with the forum, and with
the fellowship that we share on a daily basis.

There is not one piece of "Christian *Censored *" on my website, so I don't
know where you get that crap. You may be confusing my website with the
www.classicglastron.com website. We are NOT the same group.

I have a few different resources for T-tops for the scimitars, but
with your crappy attitude and accusations, I wouldn't even consider
giving them to you.

This is a very serious and respectful group of collectors. We have
gone in membership from 25 to over 300 in 3 years. Obviously you have
no idea what you are talking about, and with an attitude like yours,
I'm not suprised that you don't have any luck looking for what you
need. My only sadness for you is that you have a boat that is much
better than what you or your behavior deserve.

If you have the nerve to make all these accusations about my group, at
least have the nuts to leave me a phone number or an address so that
we can talk face to face about your issues.

I look forward to your response and your phone number. Hopefully you
have a logical excuse for the bull *Censored * behavior that you have given
me, but if not, I'm not going to waste my (or my quality club's)
energy on you.

--
Brian Bergstrom
CGOAMN Administrator
www.cgoamn.com
cgoamn@gmail.com

V153 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2010, 08:46:21 PM »

All goes back to the "one hit wonders" if'n ya ask me Brian. I remain convinced that aholes like Rick Dalos are paid to disrupt/interrupt forums, your email, etc.

I have no doubt that they sit there & 'rake in' what matters most. Then construct an email to p*ss us off.

Christianity has nothing to do with it. This guy's a douchebag ... Don't let him antagonize you Bri.

Take care.

dorelse · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2010, 09:02:07 PM »

Well...the fact that he couldn't log himself in and figure out how to post a "Want Ad" without getting booted...sort of says it all doesn't it?

Don't give it a second thought...Tools are everywhere.

ChfBrianB · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2010, 09:06:49 PM »

Thanks for the support... I hate being "that guy", but I don't ever think that disrespecting a person is a good way to open a conversation. I wish that he would have just asked for help, and I would have gladly given it.

Oh well... Thanks for supporting me.

terry · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2010, 09:33:41 PM »

brian,i know its hard to take what this guy said.but this is my 2 cents.you have the best site for us glastron owners and some of the best people on here from around the country.this site is not hard to get around on at all and is very user friendly,and i thank you for giving me a place were i can go when i come home from a week on the road and talk to other glastron owners on are boats.this guy dont deserve your site.your the best.and your members are the best.period.

V153 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2010, 09:38:58 PM »

Quote from: Administrator on August 07, 2010, 09:06:49 PM

I don't ever think that disrespecting a person is a good way to open a conversation.

Nah. It has been my experience there are better ways to start a dialogue ...

Relax Brian. Trust me. People like Rick Dalos are either getting paid, and/or getting off on disrupting forums. He's less than nothing. Forget about him.

wexrocks · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2010, 10:06:31 PM »

Quote from: dorelse on August 07, 2010, 09:02:07 PM

Well...the fact that he couldn't log himself in and figure out how to post a "Want Ad" without getting booted...sort of says it all doesn't it?

Don't give it a second thought...Tools are everywhere.

I think Dorelse nailed it... and I know exactly what it's like, and have been in a position where I have had to react as well. I think you conducted yourself very well, considering. this IS a very well run site, and I think that perhaps frustration and maybe even jealousy (of NOT being a part of it) made him act the way he did, rather than trying to be a contributing part of it.

seriously, the site speaks for itself... no question.

Grinder · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2010, 10:16:07 PM »

Well said Brian. What an idiot.

CVX Fever · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2010, 10:24:10 PM »

IMHO the best response to an email like that is no response. I know it can be hard Brian but don't let stuff like that bother you, especially from someone like that. He's not worth a second of your time. Delete and move on!

OleRed · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2010, 10:36:35 PM »

Hmmm ... the boat is in Mn. it's a shame he can't "Chill Out" and join us at Red Wing, don't be too hard on the guy, he may sober up tomorrow and wonder who he sent emails to, and who he called on the phone, just a possibility, but some have to much pride to create an apoligy when they act out like that.

catchnedge · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2010, 10:46:51 PM »

Brian, for what it's worth, my opinion... I agree with CVX Fever, he's not worth your time and energy! The people here, organization and web site ROCK! ... first rate all the way. Keep doin' what your doin'... you're doing a great job and we appreciate it!

Glastron_GT160 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2010, 12:25:27 AM »

No doubt confused the other site with this site. You run a first-class forum here Brian... don't let one email get the best of you.

I am biased, but I think ANY site that supports the GC legacy is worth having, and nobody can say otherwise. None of them are exceptionally hard to log into and a little respect goes a long way towards remedying any problems they may have getting registered.

Incidentally, we did have an issue with any user trying to register with a @comcast addy a long time ago on the classicglastron forum, but its been fixed for a while. I will investigate again just to make sure it hasn't resurfaced.

[edit] re: forums at classicglastron.com, we have had new @comcast members as recent as 25-July so that's not the problem. I suspect Rick may have been having difficulties with the CAPTCHA visual confirmation portion of the registration (prevents spammers) and perhaps just unable to complete it successfully. We did not recieve an email from him. <shrug>

Jerry · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2010, 07:27:31 AM »

Brian, he's talking about the CGOA sight. I haven't been there in years, for the same reasons.

Rosscoe · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2010, 08:05:25 AM »

Good response Brian. I think you restrained yourself well. We all know he is way off base about this group so P*censored* on him

Does it make sense to you that visit the other site that he would find a link to this one to spout off to?

Shall we all spam him? Maybe send some links to some *Censored* sites?

Hyperacme · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2010, 11:46:16 AM »

HHHHMMMMMMM ....
I watch new accounts like a HAWK !
Theres a Jim Dalos that signed up June 5th and never activated his account.
There is no account with his (rdalos) email address so he could not post, would have come up with something like "you need an account to post" warning.
He not in the "Ban or Deleted" log.
I have never had to ban or delete a Comcast members account.

" This site is very immature... "
BOY... I must have missed that ...

" Knock off the Christian *Censored *... "
As my Mother always says ... A little religan never hurt any one !

None of it adds up ...
I think he had trouble with the CGOA site and some how emailed you.
Chris (glastronGT-160) if you got some free time could you dig around in your logs for him ?
Thanks...

ChfBrianB · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2010, 12:06:27 PM »

Ok... Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'll try to not let something like this bother me. I haven't heard back from him, so I'll just let it go. Thanks for all the kind words, i know that you all stand up for me when I need it. You have helped me stay focused on what matters.

thanks again!

V153 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2010, 08:37:50 PM »

Quote from: Hyperacme on August 08, 2010, 11:46:16 AM

" This site is very immature. "

Oh yeah!? Well yer a big poopie head ...!!!

Jason · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2010, 09:30:24 PM »

If for some crazy reason he actually gives you his address, give it to me. That Scimitar needs to be "rescued"!

ChfBrianB · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2010, 09:59:20 PM »

I've learned a bit more about him since yesterday. Red has talked to him a few years ago and had some experience with him. I assume that he was confused and most likely won't be around much. I think that he was trying to get into the classicglastron forum and somehow got routed to us in his confusion.

I'm just going to let it slide, and if he confronts me again, I'll try to get more information and see what's really going on.

AndyBean · « **Reply #19 on:** August 09, 2010, 01:21:34 PM »

Just read this... Really....... This group is the best Glastron Group period........... He has too much time on his hands.