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[ItsJustCricket]

All,

Sadly I have to go the way of Paul and announce a hiatus on the forum, certainly under the business account. I may be back on it personally, but honestly, as Paul said, it's just impossible.

You put your heart and soul into something, with incredible effort, and get met by trolls who know nothing about the industry who only have negative comments, and borderline personal insults. I wouldn't mind, but most of it doesn't even make sense! It says something when two people from the company, who have fought through a lot tougher battles than this, honestly just cannot be bothered to have flak thrown our way every single day we open the forum. The IJC agenda (this might just be my persecution complex) is tiring and surprising. As a company we've only ever looked to stick to our morals and principles, not even to make the most money.

If the forum keeps going like this there'll only be ProDirect and Online Stockist left! (shudders at the thought!)

I used to look forward to coming on the forum and enjoying reading about new bats from people like Simon and Chad - that's what this forum used to be and I loved it. I, like others, have noticed a change, and it's not something I can support.

If anyone wants to get hold of us to look at some of the fantastic kit we have in, or for any other reason the email is sales@ItsJustCricket.co.uk.

I do hope this forum can take a look at itself and get back to the brilliant place it was (and 99% of time still is!) I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I leave with no bitterness, just a tinge of sadness.

Peace.

CBD

[Woodyspin]

I will cease to comment my thoughts on the post alone, hope all goes well with IJC.

[WalkingWicket37]

I used to look forward to coming on the forum and enjoying reading about new bats from people like Simon and Chad - that's what this forum used to be and I loved it.

So you're telling me I've bought 70 odd bats, reviewed a lot of them and I don't even get a mention?
Why do i bother 

In all seriousness it's a shame you feel you have to go. I for one will keep an eye on your youtube channel to see your reviews of new stock.

[Tom]

No issues with IJC in general, but you have over the years put out some very questionable facts and strong opinions which many are bound to disagree with. This happened pretty regularly that many will purposely keep an eye out to catch you out. That probably comes across as a vendetta, but frankly - if you have a know it all type approach you're bound to have those wanting you to fall.

Either way, no issues from me and I appreciate and enjoy reading your thoughts, and wish you the best of luck with the business. Appreciate the forum can be hard work, although you could argue it's had a huge part in the growth of IJC. Forums need strong opinions, and you'll be missed on here.

Good luck Chris and Paul

[InternalTraining]

You put your heart and soul into something, with incredible effort, and get met by trolls who know nothing about the industry who only have negative comments, and borderline personal insults.

I am not sure what happened but you shouldn't quit the forum. Trolls are a fact of life, like bad weather. You shouldn't tuck tail and run because of the trolls. Stand up for what you stand up for.

[jamferg]

I beg to differ on anyone with differing opinions should be labeled as trolls. The very comment that the shops  forum business  isn't that much of a deal says a lot and frankly it's an open forum , with opinions, not a professional closed group. Your reaction borders on paranoia

[RF]

See ya

[Boondougal]

@ItsJustCricket  Peace out.

[alba caerulea]

How sad, all the best Chris and Paul. Hope you keep up the kit reviews!

[dannyhall04]

Just watched the video which seems to have caused all the aggro (didn't see it in a thread anywhere)
Agree 100% with what IJC were saying - sometimes custom isn't 100% the best option. 
A good, informative video.

[Seniorplayer]

This forum can be a difficult place to be at times that said based on posts and the video Seems like an over reaction by Ijc or maybe they wanted out anyway sorry to see them go  but good luck Paul and Chris  with the business hope you go from strengh to strength.

[Chad]

Perhaps it was the tone of the video that got some people riled - what's the point in buying top grade bats then? That being said, I agree with the statement of going to a retailer and picking up bats, it's a great way to gauge whether a bat will suit you. Custom won't go well for everyone, I have more 'off the shelf' bats that customs in my collection, and with off the shelf, what you pick and like the feel of is what you get. Custom, not always the case!

Anyways, always good to have a hiatus and think things through. Is it the forum's problem, perhaps your approach's problem, or a bit of both? Always like reading about IJC's opinions of things, even if I disagree! (What I feel the forum is meant to be for)

[InternalTraining]

^ Where is this video ? Anyone has a link to it? Merci beaucoup.

[ProCricketer1982]

IMO a custom is only worth it if you are physically there while its made so little adjustments can be made. Otherwise to me it's not really a custom, just a 'top end' set shape.

Just my 1p's worth.. Easy to say 'custom' when really it's just a copy or a set generic shape (odd tweek isn't really custom)

[Seniorplayer]

Your right always make a point of being there when my batsarebeing made only buy local though.