tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post7535006918225700213..comments2023-11-02T08:27:04.517-04:00Comments on Canadianladybug Reviews!: Fellow Bloggers BEWARE! Is it just me or what?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-90726133456455539442011-04-26T00:13:23.512-04:002011-04-26T00:13:23.512-04:00This guy sound like a real jerk. If he wasn't ...This guy sound like a real jerk. If he wasn't interested, he didn't have to reply :/ I appreciate you posting this. Mr. Yates certainly won't be getting mine or my families business.Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05085411679115535084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-37602860689687584312011-01-30T04:08:12.924-05:002011-01-30T04:08:12.924-05:00What a nimrod! I do hope you forward this to him a...What a nimrod! I do hope you forward this to him and also that the blogger that prompted you to be interested in his products in the first place.Mrs. Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248784552465074108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-91395544463401560952011-01-28T10:34:46.158-05:002011-01-28T10:34:46.158-05:00Wow, what a jerk. He just doesn't understand ...Wow, what a jerk. He just doesn't understand the power of bloggers or friends of those bloggers. I, too, will link to this on my FB. He should enjoy the fact that he's getting loads of free advertising without ever sending out the first product. Oh, wait. Does bad advertising count? LOL<br />Don't let it get you down or keep you from asking other companies.Loving learning at Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11602274723002081895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-47717258309363538652011-01-27T22:22:02.247-05:002011-01-27T22:22:02.247-05:00I am so sorry. How very rude and insensitive. Si...I am so sorry. How very rude and insensitive. Simply hitting delete would have been a kinder option. I will be forwarding on the warning.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002122912856800533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-66111736375844126732011-01-27T18:16:00.552-05:002011-01-27T18:16:00.552-05:00How awful. I think Mr. Yates has bought himself th...How awful. I think Mr. Yates has bought himself the kind of publicity he really didn't want!Cindy @ Fenced in Familyhttp://www.fencedinfamily.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-59533377090480241922011-01-27T17:23:41.991-05:002011-01-27T17:23:41.991-05:00With his first email I too thought he was just try...With his first email I too thought he was just trying to be friendly but serious all the same. So I would have written the same 2nd email you sent. Then reading his reply really through me for a loop. I have a strong feeling he just may have made a big booboo..he has underestimated the power of Bloggers. Take heart my friend and hopefully you will not come across too many other jerks.<br /><br />DeborahDeborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-63060700450237692692011-01-27T13:44:15.158-05:002011-01-27T13:44:15.158-05:00This man clearly doesn't know the sucess of ma...This man clearly doesn't know the sucess of marketing to review blogs, the stats prove it. It has been very sucessful and it is why blog conferences are filling up with bloggers but more importantly companies that are begging bloggers to share about their products and causes. He may be very sorry later when he realizes he has missed the boat, LOL<br /><br />AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09302033425597784844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-35448198666567850872011-01-27T13:37:10.417-05:002011-01-27T13:37:10.417-05:00Poor man. He obviously doesn't realize the pow...Poor man. He obviously doesn't realize the power that Facebook and Twitter, and blogging, has on the buying community.<br />I am definitely forwarding this post to my 175 FB friends - at least 3-5 of whom will forward it to their 100+ FB friends, etc, etc, etc.<br /><br />Even without FB and Tweeting, how absolutely rude and degrading of a businessman to present himself in such a way!<br />I go out of my way to not do business with people like that. In fact, I dislike one store in town so much (for many reasons, degradation only being one part) that I spend more money to go to a different store that has class and a more friendly, personal approach.<br />I will make sure to let people know to avoid this man's company in the same fashion.<br /><br />What a poor, foolish man. :(<br /><br />I also suggest sending him a link to this post, so he can see what even one momentary lapse in common courtesy can do to a business' appearance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-45380938014873768882011-01-27T01:14:40.871-05:002011-01-27T01:14:40.871-05:00Very rude. As a review editor for a homeschooling ...Very rude. As a review editor for a homeschooling magazine, I'm appalled at such an unprofessional response on the part of a vendor. Evidently he's unaware of the potential sales from this kind of advertising -- not quite free, but for the cost of one copy of a product plus shipping. <br /><br />So what if it's a fun game? There are plenty of "fun games" and educational games already on the market, and more coming out every week. <br /><br />Thanks for posting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-84498739548038375362011-01-26T23:44:59.576-05:002011-01-26T23:44:59.576-05:00Yeah I would have thought he was seriously happy t...Yeah I would have thought he was seriously happy to hear someone would give him basically free advertising. Definitely rude and stupid if you ask me because now all your readers will be thinking twice before buying from him.aliveinspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189295327883055894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-60185191119453652502011-01-26T23:34:18.370-05:002011-01-26T23:34:18.370-05:00I would link to your post. And I would mention th...I would link to your post. And I would mention thanks to him that he has given you a topic to blog about this fine day... and mention the thousands of homeschool families who are blessed by the forewarning that you were able to provide to the entire homeschool community. Mention that each of us will be CERTAIN to pass on the information to our friends, and tweet about it, and that of course all the hundreds of thousands of potential readers of the TOS Review Crew blog will be blessed by stumbling on your warning while checking out other most positive reviews.<br />What a complete and utter jerk... seriously. He won't be in business for long with that kind of attitude.<br />I'm so sorry, Hun... that wasn't a nice email to receive.<br />(((hugs)))<br />ShannonShannon Rhttp://www.momlovesbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-68451637997252769482011-01-26T22:14:23.719-05:002011-01-26T22:14:23.719-05:00So far, I have sent very few 'cold call' l...So far, I have sent very few 'cold call' letters. It's so unfortunate that he could not respond with grace and dignity or just ignore your request altogether.Laura O in AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553515030417720783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-91295864148619566512011-01-26T21:12:07.664-05:002011-01-26T21:12:07.664-05:00I'm sorry, Isabelle. I thought his response co...I'm sorry, Isabelle. I thought his response could have been taken either way in the first email. I would have responded similarly to the first response he gave. <br /><br />Perhaps he was having an off day, but his rudeness really shouldn't be overlooked. I hate to say it, but it was probably bound to happen sooner or later with as many reviews as you do write. Too bad that this individual decided rudeness was his course of action today. He probably could have gained quite a few potential customers from a favorable review from you!Michelle Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447079002738068749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-46802380889234482822011-01-26T21:09:35.721-05:002011-01-26T21:09:35.721-05:00I agree with "Anonymous". I'm not g...I agree with "Anonymous". I'm not going to speculate why he chose to respond to you in that manner, but I wouldn't want to work with someone on a review who acted like that. I wonder if he doesn't understand how the whole viral advertising thing works these days? What was Heidi's response?Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05104288480573485105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-13243862489503289382011-01-26T20:46:54.171-05:002011-01-26T20:46:54.171-05:00That's crazy! I've sent out similar lette...That's crazy! I've sent out similar letters and have never gotten a response like that! He should apologize!Our Homeschool Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389202021791451546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-71481286194167737852011-01-26T20:45:08.155-05:002011-01-26T20:45:08.155-05:00Perhaps you should send an email saying:
“Mr CY,...Perhaps you should send an email saying: <br /><br />“Mr CY, You have an interesting point of view. <br />Please check out the following blog commentary as the perspectives expressed would be beneficial to your future endeavours.” <br /><br />Then send him the link to this posting, so this rude man can read the opinions expressed and gain some perspective on his poor communication skills....hopefully your blog will help him learn the importance of etiquette!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-13041071529669274652011-01-26T19:43:50.173-05:002011-01-26T19:43:50.173-05:00If given the benefit of doubt, maybe he didn't...If given the benefit of doubt, maybe he didn't realize how his response would come across. But, unfortunately, I'd have to fall to my husbands usual response to things like this: tell it like it is and no b.o.d: and say he's just not a nice person and not deserving of a free review anyways.Mona Lisa Smithhttp://www.happilyhomeschooling.com/reviews--reflections.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-74429240190633134342011-01-26T19:18:55.219-05:002011-01-26T19:18:55.219-05:00LOL! What Pebblekeeper said!
The guy was total...LOL! What Pebblekeeper said! <br /><br />The guy was totally rude - no doubt about that. In my head I'm going back and forth between hitting delete of his response or 'giving it to him' in a response email....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14621374764995911766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-90534494145225983402011-01-26T19:13:52.673-05:002011-01-26T19:13:52.673-05:00Actually, since I wasn't the one to get a weir...Actually, since I wasn't the one to get a weird email, just the one reading them, it sort of cracks me up. But maybe I'm in a weird mood today. . . .I think a followup - would be - you also do paid reviews, $50.00 per review that will hit hundreds if not thousands of people - AND you insist on two samples for product quality and consistency. :)Pebblekeeper ~ Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04792217890092486144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-55343623610595744142011-01-26T18:51:49.847-05:002011-01-26T18:51:49.847-05:00Hmm, that was quite interesting. It is a bit confu...Hmm, that was quite interesting. It is a bit confusing if he meant it as a compliment or a jab. That's too bad :(Blossom Barden (NorthLaurel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07809939585303395939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-1812749465935946442011-01-26T18:47:40.476-05:002011-01-26T18:47:40.476-05:00WOW - that is so rude!!!!!!
I can't believe t...WOW - that is so rude!!!!!!<br /><br />I can't believe that he would be so nasty! If he doesn't want to work with you - that's okay - but like you said, he could have hit delete OR he could have been polite.<br /><br />That is just tacky! I'm a pretty sarcastic person as well but there is a difference between being sarcastic and downright nasty and rude!Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-17014285860081450652011-01-26T18:27:22.350-05:002011-01-26T18:27:22.350-05:00Wow!!! What a jerk!!!! He will NEVER get my busine...Wow!!! What a jerk!!!! He will NEVER get my business!!!!Hitechwizardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893921395973112703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-46046034685280785172011-01-26T18:27:21.709-05:002011-01-26T18:27:21.709-05:00I just find it so sad. Why do we have to treat ot...I just find it so sad. Why do we have to treat others with indignity? You know I think, unfortunately, we're just seeing more and more people who are not willing to be kind to others. It's a terrible shame.Lori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934041617650548523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1967893557315959677.post-65152138945178535362011-01-26T18:19:40.478-05:002011-01-26T18:19:40.478-05:00WOW! When I read his response, I would have taken ...WOW! When I read his response, I would have taken it as a compliment too. When I read said compliment, I'd wondered why you put BEWARE! Having read it all...I can see why now. Instead of viral marketing, he'll be getting viral boycotting. Sheesh!Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808437059057372095noreply@blogger.com