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Inquary about Dale from Freedomreptiles.com?

See Dale thats where your wrong, whats posted here dont explain what went on before you had a breakdown. I am asking you here why you decided to "Dislike Me"

-Rob
 
I will not participate any further in this thread.

If you don't like me, or the forum I run....Go somewhere else. There are alot of great forums to post on.

ps. Payton, I did refer to you as a troll....since that's what you are.

Bash away guys.... :)

A breakdown? Robert, you are foolish and ignorant.....a potent combination.
 
FreedomReptiles said:
I will not participate any further in this thread.

If you don't like me, or the forum I run....Go somewhere else. There are alot of great forums to post on.

ps. Payton, I did refer to you as a troll....since that's what you are.

Bash away guys.... :)

A breakdown? Robert, you are foolish and ignorant.....a potent combination.

LOL a troll? I don't ever associate with other forums. I saw this thread and I decided that I might actually get something from you finally on what happened since you still haven't grown the necessary pair to confront me anyways. Because of you and the experience I had with FR.com I basically stay away from all reptiles forums now and stick to the photography forums. So, troll? ...Way to just brush that one aside and act like i'm irrational little child. I was your friend man and you screwed me because you didn't like me winning contests. :thumbsup: Thanks and Gig Em!
 
Dale you stuck your own foot in your mouth because your so called friends even admitted you had "family" problems so you had to move to a new forums. WTF are you so blind or just plain out redundant? Dale, you became overwelmed with your "so-called" contests for popularity but when the deadline came close you panicked and banned half of your forum members. Pretty sad huuh Dale?

As for participating in this thread it dont matter because I got all my questions answered and I see your future "Dale moving to another forum name because of the "Drama"!"

-Rob
 
Reptidude said:
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone had any dealings with Dale from Freedom Reptiles? I have heard from some people that he is a badguy but Id hate to assume that until I hear from you all. Please let me know what you all think.

-Rob

You opened up this thread. It's an inquiry by the way, not an inquary. You say that you hate to assume he's a bad guy but after your initial thread , you're the on that went on a pointless, relentless bashing spree. You bring an inquiry to the BOI for a reptile forum because you didn't get your way on that forum? This is the most ridiculous BOI thread I've yet too see, you really need a hobby or something man. I'd hate to assume anything, you seemed to be a cool guy at first but looks like you've shown your true colors an look a little like a :censored: bag.
 
Dan, Id hate to say it but there is no bashing going on. Just facts and the way its going I got the facts now. Now personally you dont know me so lets just keep it that way. The way I see it I am done here because I got the facts I need and its all said and done, just wait til this happens to you all.

-Rob
 
This will be solved as soon as Dale decides to talk with me on in a manly mannor. I did not come here to "Bash" in anyway but since Dale decided to part ways negitively I braught it to the BOI and believe it or not I got the answers I expected.
 
Reptidude said:
As for ruining my reputation, good luck with that one....

-Rob

You seem like you are doing a great job with that all by yourself.
You started off calling someone a bad guy with no business reason whatsoever, and have spent your succeeding posts whining about irrelevant and unimportant forum politics on other forums.
 
Rich, my reputation online means nothing, as far as ranting here I did it because this is the only place I knew he would respond to. Sorry for doing it this way but Id hate for people to get tangled in this mess with Dale. Now if you think this whole thread is not suited for the BOI please delete it, I respect your decission.

-Rob
 
I won a contest on that joke of a forum and never received my prizes (some DVDs) and he disqualifies people in the contest because they are winning so bad and says they were cheating but refuses to show any evidence. Never do business with this man. It is a bad investment.
 
Oops thaught that was Rich posting sorry bout that Lucille. But seriously as far as my reputation goes, I dont have no online reputation so I could care less cause I dont sell/buy animals online. But all seriousness, All im looking for is answers.

-Rob
 
Reptidude said:
Rich, my reputation online means nothing, as far as ranting here I did it because this is the only place I knew he would respond to. Sorry for doing it this way but Id hate for people to get tangled in this mess with Dale. Now if you think this whole thread is not suited for the BOI please delete it, I respect your decission.

-Rob

Thanks. I'm not Rich, although I like him and respect him. I wrote comments because it is how each of y'all go about presenting your case, and not just the content of what you say, that is part of your public measure.
 
I also modded that forum and contributed regularly and was even asked by dale to make a logo for the site. I made a logo and sent it to him and never got any feedback on it. I tried to help out his forum and all he did was stab us in the back. My brother is great photographer and he deserves what you promised him. Grow a pair and take responsibility.
 
as pointed out I apologized to you Lucille for calling you Rich lol.

OK maybe I should just restart this...

Here goes:

I am writing this because I would like to know if anyone has had any dealings with Dale from Freedomreptiles.com? The reason I ask is because Dale took on the responsibility(voluntarily) to help support a Non-Profit Organization by running a raffle and contests. Well not too long ago he decided it was too much for him and went off the deep end and cancel all contests/raffles and ban all of The Society Members. I just want to ask if anyone has had such dealings with Dale?

Now with some of the answers from Dale were very unclear and I would hope he would be mature about this and at liest give us some explanations to why it came down to this.

-Rob
 
Reptidude said:
as pointed out I apologized to you Lucille for calling you Rich lol.

OK maybe I should just restart this...

Here goes:

I am writing this because I would like to know if anyone has had any dealings with Dale from Freedomreptiles.com? The reason I ask is because Dale took on the responsibility(voluntarily) to help support a Non-Profit Organization by running a raffle and contests. Well not too long ago he decided it was too much for him and went off the deep end and cancel all contests/raffles and ban all of The Society Members. I just want to ask if anyone has had such dealings with Dale?

Now with some of the answers from Dale were very unclear and I would hope he would be mature about this and at liest give us some explanations to why it came down to this.

-Rob

Have you considered that it might have had nothing to do with you or any of you personally? I just did a quick check and I would have to look into it more, but it looks like raffles in Utah may encounter some problems.
There are all sorts of reasons he may have had for doing what he did, and perhaps approaching him honestly and respectfully might net the results you seek rather than calling him out.
 
Lucille, I have tried that without any results. I am sorry for bringing it to the BOI like I said but I feel like it was all my fault for all that happened and to the downfall of the original freedomreptiles.com

On a better note I believe, I have been in PM with Dale (see this did make a impact) and some answers were answered but still looking for more in depth explanations. Lucille, I want to Thank-You for making me realize I was being quite harsh on the subject, but I feel like the rug was pulled out from under me for no reason at all.

-Rob
 
lucille said:
Have you considered that it might have had nothing to do with you or any of you personally? I just did a quick check and I would have to look into it more, but it looks like raffles in Utah may encounter some problems.
There are all sorts of reasons he may have had for doing what he did, and perhaps approaching him honestly and respectfully might net the results you seek rather than calling him out.

When I won the contest and didn't receive my prize for 2-3 weeks, I sent him a PM asking about the DVDs and he responded but telling me he sent them right after the contest ended so I guess they never got to you. He told me he would send something to replace the DVDs. A "surprise" he called it. 2 weeks later, no surprise and when I sent him another PM about not getting anything, he just banned me and never contacted me after that. Proof he's a bad guy to do business with even when I gave him plenty of time and respect. Nuff saud...
 
Chase13 said:
When I won the contest and didn't receive my prize for 2-3 weeks, I sent him a PM asking about the DVDs and he responded but telling me he sent them right after the contest ended so I guess they never got to you. He told me he would send something to replace the DVDs. A "surprise" he called it. 2 weeks later, no surprise and when I sent him another PM about not getting anything, he just banned me and never contacted me after that. Proof he's a bad guy to do business with even when I gave him plenty of time and respect. Nuff saud...

That is an excellent post, to the point, and one he can respond to if he wishes. I am curious too, I hope he does respond.
 
I have spoken with Rob via pm and have explained in detail the reason for what happened.

Rob, nor the Society had anything to with the raffle being pulled. As Rob stated, I refunded everyones money as soon as I pulled the raffle.

I will continue to work this out with Rob in private, and if he's not satisfied with the results, he can obviously come back here and post.

I should have handled this situation differently, and I take full responsibility for the ensuing mess.

Dale Ward

Chase.....you obviously have a grudge against me for banning you. I don't owe you anything...DVD or otherwise. Any claim that I do is false and an outright lie.
 
Well I would like to Thank Fauna for letting me use the BOI to help clear this mess up. Lucille, you pulled some very interesting facts and I respect that. As we can see I have a very positive outcome we got Dale to get some answers out. Dale I respect the fact you finally gave me some answers and for that I Thank-You!

I will now officially pull my Bad-Guy thread and wish everyone else great outcomes.

-Rob
 
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