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Will Kutler
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1506
From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Registered: Feb 2001

posted 08-06-2002 09:37 PM

Should Brad start another Forum where we can moniter dishonest theater owners who stiff techs, service providers and parts/equipment suppliers?

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Gordon McLeod
Film God

Posts: 9532
From: Toronto Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 99

posted 08-06-2002 09:50 PM

No this is not a credit reporting agency

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Randy Stankey
Film God

Posts: 6539
From: Erie, Pennsylvania
Registered: Jun 99

posted 08-06-2002 10:29 PM

Besides, it would probably end up being a "Slam-fest" against former employers.

OTOH... There's nothing preventing you from expressing your opinion in its own thread. Those who agree or disagree can put in their $0.02 worth.

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Rick Long
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 759
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Nov 1999

posted 08-06-2002 10:48 PM

On the other hand, let's not involve Brad or this site in a lible action suit.

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Steve Kraus
Film God

Posts: 4094
From: Chicago, IL, USA
Registered: May 2000

posted 08-06-2002 11:12 PM

That would be a very real risk since Brad takes a very hands-on approach to these forums and could not claim that it's akin to a common carrier. Take it to newsgroups.

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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man

Posts: 4718
From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000

posted 08-07-2002 03:58 AM

This is not a people bashing forum. It is an honorable forum.

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Brad Miller
Administrator

Posts: 17775
From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall)
Registered: May 99

posted 08-07-2002 05:18 AM

There is no need for such a forum. Word spreads faster than Bob Maar can post jokes in the joke forum about deadbeat theater owners. Once someone takes advantage of a tech or dealer, word starts to spread. When it happens again, it spreads even more. By the third time, everyone knows.

That being said, if you are going to be servicing someone for the first time or becoming a dealer for them, it is best to ask around (to other techs and dealers - not publicly) as to whether they pay or not before you do any work for them. If there is a bad report out there you must ask yourself if it's worth your time to take the risk of having to deal with it.

Like I said, I'm sure you know a lot of people in the industry, even if it is just through this website. Just ask them directly. Anyone who has been stiffed by a company you are considering doing work for will generally be pleased to provide you with whatever offensive details you need to make the right decision...to let them find help elsewhere.

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