Ugh. I'm VERY FRUSTRATED right now. And those of you who know me probably understand that my low-key nature makes ruffling my feathers a very difficult task. (My board persona is probably a bit misleading in this regard.)
Anywho! I considered taking my show on the local road to do some UTR work. I had an awesome trip or two in Austin (work wise) and figured it'd help pad the bank for if/when I do relocate back to Texas. Nothing crazy, just a few appointments a month with a handful of regulars. In an effort to find those regulars, I updated my P411 and signed up to the local review board...a board that I've read some iffy things about. I simply registered in order to see the forums. I wasn't looking for verification, posting privileges, or the ability to post ads. Once again, UTR.
Fast-forward to half an hour ago, I see that I had my very own topic complete with blown-up pictures, phone number listed, outdated reviews (like 6 years outdated), and an email that I haven't used in over 5 years, and 400+ views. So much for being UTR? And even if someone liked what they saw, there was no way for them to contact me with the information provided! And there's no SpaceMtn around in those parts for me to politely ask to have it all removed.
So, I'm grumpy. And feel violated in some way. I know that it's my own fault for having that information public enough for someone to find, but I've never had such an experience on any of the other hobby boards that I've ever participated in during my tenure as a provider. And it's pissing me off!
All that being said, I just wanted to mention that y'all are awesome and this place is pretty great. I'll take a thoughtful pissing match with Whispers and StillLooking any day over someone posting an ad for me with information that I would never put in an ad.
Someone pass me a drink, please.
On Being Thankful for ECCIE and ATX
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