Blowing off steam

[Venturous Randy]

  Brake Pad said:

someone called my house last night at 12:04, when my wife answered the phone, no one replied. so she hung up.

 

where is area code 750?

check the phone, it was 1 760 705 8888

call came from California, ( there time) 8 pm

 

Look at this.

RandyA

 

http://tazforum.thetazzone.com/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=14071

[Trader]

I had the same call.

 

From what I understand they say "We've found the problem" while they install a virus of some sort....but then charge hundreds of dollars to "fix" the problem.

[etcswjoe]

  Brake Pad said:

I just received an Facebook, message from (Sonny Rattan, The guy that set up that other forum.

 

(I quote) You are a total Douchebag. trying to advertise that other page. I guess this is what retards do, (a few other choice words) and To Go FK !!! myself ass wipe. Its a shame he lives in another country.

 

I'd like to go knock on his door.

 

Just cause I'm good at finding people, he's from Hamilton Ontario

 

 

I don't usally report things to FB as offensive but I think I would that one.

[Brake Pad]

I filed a complaint with the Hamilton Ontario Police department. and asked them to call me back, so I can let them recorded his call. I also requested a case number for the file. incase he continues to call.

[Gary N.]

  Brake Pad said:

Sonny Rattan 1-905-929-2237 Hamilton Ontario

I guess its time to call the local fuss in Ontario

 

I knew that name sounded familiar. He used to be a member here and remember helping him with his RSTD at Carl's MD a number of years ago. He had a custom paint job done on his bike with a million skulls painted on it.

[Brake Pad]

yep, that's him

[Snaggletooth]

I really don't get this guy. By being on "HIS" page and saying some info could be found at another location is like saying you can find a book at the library.... you might have to get a library card you know, but that's your choice.

 

This fella Sonny sounds like he has some issues. You did the right thing by contacting the LEO's concerning the phone calls and threats.

 

I'm not a FB user myself, (yet), but a report to them would seem called for also. I've read of people being banned from FB for a lot less than that.

 

Hate to see this stuff happen.

[PGunn]

  Freebird said:

That's OK...I had found it. People have differing opinions and that's OK. I actually was a member of that one but haven't been there in a LONG time. I just removed myself from it. I don't really care about his opinion one way or the other but don't want to be listed there if he is going to badmouth us.

 

Don he did not bad mouth the VR site, at least from what I saw and I just had a long discussion with him on this and I started from the side of "what do you mean I can't post what I want". The only thing he is against is people for no reason posting to come join here and in the process implying or making it sound like it is a requirement to stay on the Facebook page weather on purpose or not (some folks are too easily intimated as we all know). Now the only way to insure that never happens would be a disclaimer of sorts would need to be placed each time someone brings up this site or any other and that will never happen. Now I personally did not see this happen and I even have in the past after pointing to an article in the tech section here that the membership here is 12.00 for the year and the folks here are a great bunch and very helpful when you have a problem.

 

Now that being said, even that to some folks can be a little intimidating if you look at it without knowing what may happen if you were to use the info without joining the VR site, yea I know the bogeyman will come get you when you sleeping. I do have to say the way it started out was on the rough side and I questioned him on it openly and personally and after a few discussion in a civil manner I tend to see his point if you look at it from this persective and like I told him I'm not taking anyones side just trying to see what the issue was and is there a work around.

 

Paul

[Prairiehammer]

I am surprised that "Expired Membership" individuals can "thank" a posting. Look and see who "thanked" PGunn's post. "Sunman" aka Sonny. Yep, the one and same that this thread is about.

The Sunman profile still has all his contact info.

[Freebird]

You are right. The permissions were set wrong. Not sure it's really that big a deal but I've changed the settings. As much for any future conflicts than for this particular issue.

[Freebird]

LOL...he is welcome.

[Yammer Dan]

Could invite him to MD....

[Freebird]

Folks, let me make it clear. As far as I know, I never had any issues with him. I don't remember any problems. Maybe there were and I wasn't aware. He said that he was offered a free membership here. I don't remember that either but it is possible. If I had reason to think that he was having a financial problem, I very likely did offer him a free membership as I have done with several members here. He stated that it wasn't a money issue but just didn't think he should have to pay. That's fine and he certainly has a right to that opinion. The only thing that bothers me is that he seems to really have a bitter attitude about it. That is a bit hard to understand when I offered him a free membership out of kindness before learning that it wasn't a financial issue when he refused it. Many folks have posted links here to other sites including Star rides, articles at the Venturers, etc. I have never had an issue with that but if he does, that's his decision for whatever reason.

 

At any rate, I'm not going to lose any sleep over this. In the grand scheme of things, it's just not important enough to get upset over.

[Freebird]

  Yammer Dan said:

Could invite him to MD....

 

He probably got an invitation. He is still welcome

 

  XV1100SE said:

LOL Don't think Sunman will see this thread anymore.... unless he creates a new id !

 

I'm sure he can still read. He hasn't been banned.

[2WHEELSFORME]

A lot more bragging about venturerider over there than just sharing info. This even after the Owner asked everyone to not do it. Some people just like to stir the pot. and others get thier panties in a wad to easy.

[Gary N.]

  2WHEELSFORME said:

and others get thier panties in a wad to easy

 

Amen Brother!

[Gary N.]

  Freebird said:

In the grand scheme of things, it's just not important enough to get upset over.

 

 

Double Amen!!

[playboy]

Ok so I don't give a Rats A$$ about the FB page or any of the other drama. BUT does expired memberships still have access to my profile information my phone number and now a stick pin on the map where I live. I didn't post that information until after I had been here awhile and began to trust the folks here. But don't worry I don't have a Rats A$$ to give away. Off my

[Freebird]

No, only supporting members can access the map and your profile. It's all good.

[chabicheka]

  playboy said:

Ok so I don't give a Rats A$$ about the FB page or any of the other drama. BUT does expired memberships still have access to my profile information my phone number and now a stick pin on the map where I live. I didn't post that information until after I had been here awhile and began to trust the folks here. But don't worry I don't have a Rats A$$ to give away. Off my

 

You forgot to mention the SPOT satellite GPS we attached to the underbelly of your truck.....

[mraf]

  chabicheka said:

You forgot to mention the SPOT satellite GPS we attached to the underbelly of your truck.....

:rotfl:

[DragonRider]

I also resigned after reading his rants, so I posted my opinion, never mentioned this or any other site by name and he said I was spamming and advertising on his page.........

 

 

My post:

 

Lewis Cramer I dont think of it as spamming as much as trying to help a fellow biker. No one gets a commission or free membership for getting people to join, most join because they feel its a good value for all the great info. With that I am out of here also. Didnt come here much anyway.

31 minutes ago

 

Her is his reply:

 

Sonny Rattan Why is it so hard for people to understand that I am trying to keep the page free of ANY ads for ANY sites? First one site wants to put ads up, then the other site, then another site. Next we have Honda advertising it's bikes, then maybe some cell phone companies. I do not remove links to articles on any sites, paid or not. What I DO remove, is posts, where the principle content is recruitment of members. Why is it that the owner of the site clearly understands, but some of you can't? I don't think I can be any clearer. And for the record, no one needs to announce they are going, just go if you feel like it.

[Eddie]

Wow and you guys complain about an attitude that you see in HD riders, double standard I guess. Reading Lew's post it looks like the guy just doesn't want anybody talking about other sites, so what, don't go to his site then , whats the big deal.

It's not like this site isn't packed with a bunch of rules we are forced to follow. I have never been to this guys site but it is his to run the way he wants, if you dont like it than who cares.

[dwatson636]

I have seen many people on his page advertising their wares to sell. Specifically the guy that makes the diamond cut heads for the Royal Stars. I am not sure if he is from here as well, but whats the difference? Ads are ads. Is he forcing people to his site to purchase his stuff. No and neither were we. He is the one talking about Honda and cell phone companies???

[Brown Angel]

  Brake Pad said:

I just received an Facebook, message from (Sonny Rattan, The guy that set up that other forum.

 

(I quote) You are a total Douchebag. trying to advertise that other page. I guess this is what retards do, (a few other choice words) and To Go FK !!! myself ass wipe. Its a shame he lives in another country.

 

I'd like to go knock on his door.

 

Just cause I'm good at finding people, he's from Hamilton Ontario

 

take me with you.