Jon

I have just deleted over 30 posts from this thread. Allan states above that unless this thread is kept on topic it will be closed. There have been some interesting points to come out of this thread, so lets keep it open by staying on topic. Cheers Jon

Sorry guys, This software does support the facility but I have disabled it to minimise data space taken and so that I can regulate exactly what is being stored on my server.

I always have mixed feelings about these sort of threads. I do agree that shoddy operatatives should be exposed for who they really are lest someone else get ripped off in the same way, however I am also acutely aware we only have 1 side of the story. At this moment in time, I think it best that those who wish to know what boat yard it was contact the original poster in private rather than naming and shaming publically. This saves the site being threatend with legal action by the disgruntled boat yard and also protects the original poster. Cheers Jon

I'm closing this for now while I consider my resonse. The suggestion has been made and it is valid, yet I don't want to stop banter like the TGI and nobber from happening as they provide some of the best entertainment around! If the thread stays open I can see this degenerating, and we've had quite enough of that for one week. I'll reopen it when a decision is reached.

Malc, As discussed this is a fault within IPB that has been reported to them. Hopefully this will be resolved in the next release which I will upload asap. There's not much I can do at the moment. Moving to techincal and account support... Jon

The Site Crew are discussing the best way forward in relation to this at the moment. Watch this space! Cheers Jon

There will be a change in the rules shortly to ban multiple identies. I will post further details when decided. Thanks for the suggestion. Jon

Hi both, Unfortunately the summer season means often there are less moderators on the board, hence the delay for which I appologise! I'm back now and should be here on an almost daily basis until end of August. Many thanks, Jon

I'm sorry but those who say they would enter the water to help at all costs are fool hardy. I teach life saving to all sorts of people and we always teach that no matter who the casualty is, if it is not safe to get in the water then don't. We actively encourage those we teach not to enter the water unless really necessary and it is safe for them to do so. I agree that all boats should carry safety equipment of some variety (life ring) and there is nothing to stop you from attempting a land based rescue, but jumping in after someone in flood water conditions only makes the situation worse: - If you are not strong enough to deal with it (buoyancy aid or not) then you will end up a casualty too. - Emergency services are then faced with the dilema of which person to rescue first, so actually you could be delaying help getting to the other person. - A dead hero is no good to anyone! Jon

This topic has been reported and is being dealt with by the site crew. I am closing it until the true identity of spudman is confirmed and the authenticity of this post clarified. Many thanks, Jon

I'm closing this - duplicate thread in Boat Building & Maintenance at present. Jon

Richard disappeared without a trace. I have no idea what happenend to him... This is an old topic!

Two topics merged. May I suggest that any further debate on the legal ownership / trading of the companies in question is saved for the private arena and not debated publically any further. I am leaving both posts in place to ensure impartiality and that both sides of the story have been told. Jon

All, I've just read through the topic and I would like to raise the following points: - Technically, no breach of this sites rules and guidelines have taken place. Members are entitled to link to one personal site in their signature and that is all that Sam and Adam have done. - I have been aware of Sam's site for a number of years and he is of course free to set up his own forum. I will post a full reply to this topic later as unfortunately I was 3hrs late finishing work and have to go back now. In the mean time I'm going to lock this topic at Sams request as he didn't intend for this kind of debate to start. Jon

Best laugh for ages. Thanks folks (except maybe CarlT!)

I had posted a response here, but after thinking about it some more, I've decided to remove it as I think the views coming across speak for themselves. It's a very good question and the only thing I will add is that what I thought it was for is what is written on the home page. It has evolved into more for some and less for others. In a lot of ways, it's developed a life of its own... Jon