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[Batbuddy99]

Why are you guys still replying as if IJC are gonna read and reply

They have gone (for now) so won't see what you're writing

[Tom]

Why are you guys still replying as if IJC are gonna read and reply

They have gone (for now) so won't see what you're writing

You really think they'll never ever read the forum again?

[Batbuddy99]

You really think they'll never ever read the forum again?

No
That's why I said they're gone for now

[Tom]

Then they'll likely see it at some point then.

[Percy]

I have to say that I think it quite sad that its come to IJC taking leave of the forum for a while and probably,although no one has said this, the forum losing a sponsor. I haven't always agreed with their views, but then people don't always agree with mine, but I firmly believe that this is an open forum and people should be able to express their views freely, as long as they are not offensive!

There is a tendency on forums, and Custom Bats is no exception, for people to say things that they wouldn't dream of saying if they were face to face with the person, there are also things that are said on the forum that should really be addressed out of the public eye.

On here I believe that we all have a common love of cricket (and bats!); perhaps we should some times ask ourselves if we should really be posting our latest missive or should we rephrase it or delete it alltogether if its likely to cause offensive, add little value or is just plain argumentative. But then again it might make the place more boring as I am sure (I haven't checked) that threads relating to disputes, complaints or supplier issues are some of the most popular!

No doubt someone will now tell me I should have taken my own advice and not pressed the post button with this post

[JB]

Isn't this like the 5th time they have left and come back? All these morals and Philiosphies and the IJC code of life has confused me. 
I like the videos IJC does,  no doubt.  However,  don't think I'd ever buy a bat from IJC.  When a customer is buying a handpicked bat,  the actual cricket knowledge of the person whose picking the bat is an equally important component. (I. E do they know how to pick up a bat)

I've bought a lot of bats from IJC and can guarantee you @ca_gold that they know how to pick a bat

[brokenbat]

I've bought a lot of bats from IJC and can guarantee you @ca_gold that they know how to pick a bat

also, its not rocket science !! you see a bat you like, its the correct weight range, taps up ok, and it feels ok in the hands....you pick it! this is why I'm surprised that people here have decided they won't buy a bat picked by XYZ because they don't trust their "ability"... come on guys!!

[FattusCattus]

On here I believe that we all have a common love of cricket (and bats!); perhaps we should some times ask ourselves if we should really be posting our latest missive or should we rephrase it or delete it alltogether if its likely to cause offensive, add little value or is just plain argumentative.

And by your very definition, this should apply to both poster and the people that reply to it.

It should be the same approach for everyone - sponsor, member, admin, the lot.

[Northern monkey]

Nail on head sir

[edge]

A shame, but not a surprise. The debate has been interesting/fierce of late but always got the impression Paul/Chris never expected to hear anything back in reply to their posts. Put strong opinions out there, particularly contradictory ones or about 'morals' and you'll get plenty in reply, got to be ready for that.

[Percy]

And by your very definition, this should apply to both poster and the people that reply to it.

It should be the same approach for everyone - sponsor, member, admin, the lot.

Absolutely!

[jamielsn15]

A shame, but not a surprise. The debate has been interesting/fierce of late but always got the impression Paul/Chris never expected to hear anything back in reply to their posts. Put strong opinions out there, particularly contradictory ones or about 'morals' and you'll get plenty in reply, got to be ready for that.

Extremely well said.  Just because someone has an opinion, doesn't make it right...

For me they've consistently been by far the most abrasive of the sponsors.  An opinion is absolutely fine and honesty has to be admired, but you also have to remember you're running a business and having such strong opinions, while commendable that they stand by their beliefs, can affect sales and can negatively impact on people's perception of your brand.

[ppccopener]

the most recent posts on here have got this absolutely right.

There are positives and negatives from any forum and the use of social media to promote products or sales/create discussion whichever term you use,and you have to accept the rough with the smooth.Some retailers i'm sure do see ANY discussion as good for promotion, that's my experience of how sales works.Some may not want any adverse comments and therefore avoid the internet of any for of media where people can express an opinion.

I think myself the retailers and manufacturers know this and there is a way of dealing with it to come out the other end still with good feedback or customers who still want to buy whatever they are selling.

I would say a combination of good customer service and a great relationship is key to sales, we've already seen it happen on this forum with others.As a middle man dealing with the public is not easy sometimes but if you put the customer first and your supplier is king that's surely the way forward.

I wish IJC all the best but as they have said many times, it's their business and their opinions, so equally with others who disagree with them that's just their opinion/

And I don't see trolling or whatever it's referred to, a few comments are a bit over the top yes, but not on a scale different to anywhere else.

[velvetsky01]

Sorry to hear you feel this way - I for one enjoy the videos on the YouTube channel so I hope you continue to make them - like many I don't agree with everything you say however I felt the video in question did raise some interesting points and certainly some that made me think

All the best guys!