Mistake: new rule about FS comments

[Vaughn]

...Forcing those corrections to be via PMs will inhibit the process.

Why do you believe this to be true?

I think it will enhance the process. Someone who will not make the correction after being PM'ed politely, will be suspect -- those who made an honest mistake will correct the situation on their own post.

[Frank Petronio]

A lot of times the so-called experts, or people like myself, are wrong. Currently there is a fellow selling a nice Technika and I wrote some stuff that is flat-out wrong, corrected by a real expert (Bob S.) and acknowledged/apologized by myself further down the thread. So unless the moderators inspect and edit every thread, it's a problem. Or just a normal imperfect human exchange, depending how you look at it.

[Mike Anderson]

Why do you believe this to be true?

I think it will enhance the process. Someone who will not make the correction after being PM'ed politely, will be suspect -- those who made an honest mistake will correct the situation on their own post.

If a private notification of inaccuracy is ignored, how will anyone know?

A lot of times the so-called experts, or people like myself, are wrong. Currently there is a fellow selling a nice Technika and I wrote some stuff that is flat-out wrong, corrected by a real expert (Bob S.) and acknowledged/apologized by myself further down the thread. So unless the moderators inspect and edit every thread, it's a problem. Or just a normal imperfect human exchange, depending how you look at it.

Exactly. Plus other people learn from these public exchanges. If these public posts are rude or mischievous they can be easily dealt using current guidelines.

[Vaughn]

If a private notification of inaccuracy is ignored, how will anyone know?

Good point, but I believe it is better to be polite first, then nail them, if needed.

[photobymike]

There is a problem developing on LF that can only be resolved by some quick negative comments. i am watching to see how this plays out. watch Ash's posts

[Mike Anderson]

Good point, but I believe it is better to be polite first, then nail them, if needed.

How would you nail them if you can't reply to the offending post?

[Sal Santamaura]

There is a problem developing on LF that can only be resolved by some quick negative comments. i am watching to see how this plays out. watch Ash's posts

Do you mean "Asher's?"

Ted owes me money for the Per Volquartz trip over a month ago. He doesn't answer phone messages or PM's. I'd not risk the money buying from him.

Asher

[Scott Walker]

There is a problem developing on LF that can only be resolved by some quick negative comments. i am watching to see how this plays out. watch Ash's posts

Interesting for sure.

[BrianShaw]

Tacky for sure.

[BrianShaw]

To whom it may concern:

Thank you for sending your comment in a PM. I'll consider what you suggest.