LeoKnight Posted July 4, 2018 Share Sorry that Buycycle was dragged into this. I have only had good dealings with you guys. People on Bikehub are notoriously sceptical of 1st post wonders and these suspiciouns are usually affirmed by dodgy posts and thus our preconceived ideas are confirmed and strengthened. Dishonest people don't take into account the damage they do to our social fabric. As a result we all become less trusting, and more cynical. Don't know how we turn things around IMHO. The signs of the time, my view is that people (not just hubbers) are becoming more and more intolerant, especially because they feel that there are so many scammers out there and these instances provides them a chance to play the "hero" safeguarding society, irrespective of the facts (shoot first ask questions later). And attacking the attackers does also not help, rather focus on being an example for them on better ways to engage on the hub and life. And if the facts do confirm it to be a scam then you address it as such. And I do hope Johan will participate again on the hub , as we can do with positive news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PygaSchmyga Posted July 4, 2018 Share Not going to lie, this is pretty toxic some people hey just likes assuming the worst and can't wait to point it out.Ease up on the flagellation - bike hub ribbing is good natured and lighthearted - OP deserved to be given a bit of a go ,if not for anything other than walking into his own door! If you think this was toxic, I suggest you go over to buycyle and purchase a HTFU bracelet or a set of big girl panties! No emotions were harmed in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfboy Posted July 4, 2018 Share Hey Hubbers, Promise we did not pay the guy to make a post nor is it a family member or friend. We we're also contacted by the Hub management and were asked if this was the case... We respect their zero tolerance for these attempts at guerrilla marketing. We were able to send proof that the OP is indeed from Wildernis, is a loyal customer, Trudie was able to assist (with world class service) in an order he required. We also have proof that Trudie is an actual human, part of our team of 14 staff members, pays her PAYE owns two cats and enjoys Rooibos tea before she starts work... I guess BikeHub is a logical place (I noted he registered in 2014 so he has been here before, ** NOTE - Buycycle did not ask him to register in 2014) where you can voice good and bad service. Like HelloPeter used to be in the day. Unless you give positive feedback as your first post. To an online store. Poor chap. Being ridiculed for being positive. Will call him to explain the culture on the Hub. My 2c worth here...i have bought from Buycycle over the last 3- 4 years...never been let down once before.Even when the wrong article was delivered Trudi arranged for the right one the very next day.It happens more often than not so when good service is delivered why dont we praise that?Becuase we have a culture of complaining about poor service all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
428 others Posted July 4, 2018 Share Hey Hubbers, Promise we did not pay the guy to make a post nor is it a family member or friend. We we're also contacted by the Hub management and were asked if this was the case... We respect their zero tolerance for these attempts at guerrilla marketing. We were able to send proof that the OP is indeed from Wildernis, is a loyal customer, Trudie was able to assist (with world class service) in an order he required. We also have proof that Trudie is an actual human, part of our team of 14 staff members, pays her PAYE owns two cats and enjoys Rooibos tea before she starts work... I guess BikeHub is a logical place (I noted he registered in 2014 so he has been here before, ** NOTE - Buycycle did not ask him to register in 2014) where you can voice good and bad service. Like HelloPeter used to be in the day. Unless you give positive feedback as your first post. To an online store. Poor chap. Being ridiculed for being positive. Will call him to explain the culture on the Hub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello Ruan Posted July 4, 2018 Share Ease up on the flagellation - bike hub ribbing is good natured and lighthearted - OP deserved to be given a bit of a go ,if not for anything other than walking into his own door!I don't understand how he deserved it? Could you please elaborate why he deserved it and then why anyone else deserves "it" and why buycycle deserved "it"? Because there is more than one party involved and neither of them are in the wrong, so please explain to me why? If you think this was toxic, I suggest you go over to buycyle and purchase a HTFU bracelet or a set of big girl panties! No emotions were harmed in this thread.I think this answers my question in some way or another though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PygaSchmyga Posted July 4, 2018 Share I don't understand how he deserved it? Could you please elaborate why he deserved it and then why anyone else deserves "it" and why buycycle deserved "it"? Because there is more than one party involved and neither of them are in the wrong, so please explain to me why? I think this answers my question in some way or another though.Levity. Look it up. Also, "Humour; Sense of" Lighten up fella! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Ease up on the flagellation - bike hub ribbing is good natured and lighthearted - OP deserved to be given a bit of a go ,if not for anything other than walking into his own door! If you think this was toxic, I suggest you go over to buycyle and purchase a HTFU bracelet or a set of big girl panties! No emotions were harmed in this thread. I find that drinking a cup of concrete in the morning also helps with this condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted July 4, 2018 Share When I feel a bit soft, I find washing my bike hardens me right up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted July 4, 2018 Share When ever I see the title of this thread I keep thinking it is "Isn't bicycling amazing" and then when I did poke my head in. Turns out it wasn't what I thought it was and definitely wasn't 'amazing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted July 4, 2018 Share STOP STOP STOP!!!!Enough yapping about crap. Can someone just send a pic of Trudie on the couch?I want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Hubs Posted July 4, 2018 Share Never start a sentence with a "negative" if you mean something positive The thread did make me visit their website...guess I'll wait for the summer sales then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrikkieMeyer87 Posted July 4, 2018 Share When I feel a bit soft, I find washing my bike hardens me right up! I don't think they meant THAT type of hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase619 Posted July 4, 2018 Share I don't think they meant THAT type of hard? Top Chirp of the Thread. Right, we're done here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkitech Posted July 4, 2018 Share Hey Hubbers, Promise we did not pay the guy to make a post nor is it a family member or friend. We we're also contacted by the Hub management and were asked if this was the case... We respect their zero tolerance for these attempts at guerrilla marketing. We were able to send proof that the OP is indeed from Wildernis, is a loyal customer, Trudie was able to assist (with world class service) in an order he required. We also have proof that Trudie is an actual human, part of our team of 14 staff members, pays her PAYE owns two cats and enjoys Rooibos tea before she starts work... I guess BikeHub is a logical place (I noted he registered in 2014 so he has been here before, ** NOTE - Buycycle did not ask him to register in 2014) where you can voice good and bad service. Like HelloPeter used to be in the day. Unless you give positive feedback as your first post. To an online store. Poor chap. Being ridiculed for being positive. Will call him to explain the culture on the Hub. Howzit Christian. I've purchased from buycycle once before but the item was out of stock. Trudie was amazing in following up and sorting out the issue- it really left a lasting good impression.1/2 score for the website, -1 for allowing payments when theres no stock!11/10 scored for staff competency. If you had an option to buy a staff member a cup of tea, It would be in my cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted July 5, 2018 Share Levity. Look it up. Also, "Humour; Sense of" Lighten up fella!It was funny I won't lie, but when it is time to apologise then do so, otherwise, it's setting a culture, and you know it. You can't shape that culture into one of acceptance if the "big boys" don't apologise, but rather have a "htfu boet, you're a man aren't you?" attitude. I don't know the OP but he most probably must have been like, ****, these guys are still completely stuck in their varsity's res standing with a beer in their hands poking the new kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted July 5, 2018 Share When I feel a bit soft, I find washing my bike hardens me right up! I create a second hub account, post something positive about something cycling related and then watch the "hub newbie tough love" come flying in. Fixed that for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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