Let me take all the drama out and explain the realtionship between me and the other suppliers who post here. (Well all except for Joe, because I don't even understand our relationship.)
Larry Cobb and I both try to give everyone good technical advice even if we do sometimes disagree becuase of our personal biases. Whatever we post, we think is in the best interest of cleaners and hope that it also sells a few products.
As Steve T says, we are good friends. We knew each other before we joined our different employers and even his incessent P.S. plugs have not spoiled the freindship. The give and take is all in fun.
While I look for opportunity to preach about the wonderful products Bridgepoint makes, I don't recall ever making a post that degraded a competing product.
I did once post that Bridgepoint's Encapuclean Green DS was equal to
Releasit. Rick viewed that as a put down of his proudct, but our friendship has managed to survive even that rough patch.
John Olsen and I have disagreed on more than one occassion, but I would still call him a friend and I think he would do the same for me.
Jim Pemberton has no need to bang on other suppliers. As his Interlink rep, that is my role. Sort of like Jim's "beard."
If Shawn Forsythe knocks any other suppliers product, it is only because it really deserved it.
Even though some real jerks and idiots have been known to post here on Mikey's board, I rarely call them out by name.
Several of us who are competitors will probably get together for a drink or a meal in Las Vegas next week. Mike, you can be sure no "banging" will occur. But we may tray to steal a sip of rum from Shorty or Jim.
