Date:         Sun, 11 Jul 1999 23:33:00 -0700
Reply-To:     sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steve Schwenk <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: GEX -- libel and slander; Perfection rule
Comments: To: "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@MINDSPRING.COM>
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Horace, your points are generally valid, but no entity
has pissed so many people off as GEX.  Maybe you ought
to do a little research before accusing another  of
libel...by gosh, that's libel in itself, aint it?

The "facts" are that there are many list members with
tales of woe from this company.  I'm glad to they have
been told so that i don't wind up the next victim.
What, are we all supposed to do, shut up if we have a
bad experience with a vendor and only tell the good
stuff.  You corporate attorneys...loyalty has its
limits...like the truth maybe.
steve

"Horace K. Sawyer" wrote:
>
> Good Saturday to all,
>
>         An example of more internet libel.
>
>         Is GEX really that bad?  I do not know.  Being a thief is a harsh label to
> brand someone with.  I would hate to be in business and be forced to keep
> all my customers 100% satisfied all of the time each and every day or face
> threats of being branded with "stealing."  It seems we have come to believe
> we are entitled to absolute perfection in every conceivable aspect of human
> existence.  What a silly concept.  Show me the Vanagon that never needs
> maintenance.  Show me the metal that will not rust.
>         How would you do things differently if you were an engine rebuilder?  If
> you were GEX?
>         How about stating some facts to support your contentions about this
> alleged stealing.
>         Truth of the matter is GEX might be able to get jurisdiction over you for
> libel.  Think their damages might be a tad bit greater than yours . . .
>
> Just my .02, so flame away if you will or whatever, just don't libel me is
> all I ask.
>
> HKS