Business recommendations

Pa-trick


Joined: 23/09/2010
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
24/09/2010 10:21

Hi to all. I am not lucky enough to live out there or own a property, however I have for the last 3 years become a frequent visitor on holiday. I have had 8 trips to date and the 9th will be in Oct. There is an absolute wealth of good information comes from this board. It becomes a bit hostile sometimes with what appears to be local jousting. In order to protect business interests could I make a suggestion? Could it not be a rule that businesses and services should only receive recommendations from board members and not a good slagging off. The negativity could be construed as plain old rivalry, jealousy or just mischief and as such can damage an innocent business concern. The rule could be, if you get a good service recommend if you don't, don't.



Just an idea.

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
24/09/2010 10:46

that would leave others recieving bad treatment good service should be guaranteed. if you dont get what you pay for tell people and maybe things will change

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
24/09/2010 10:47

It is an idea, and the internet is a very blunt weapon. In the wrong hands it's the death of some businesses.

Pa-trick


Joined: 23/09/2010
Posts: 37

Message Posted:
24/09/2010 10:57

racoonchic,



I agree wholeheartedly. However my view is that if you receive bad service as an individual you should vote with your feet. If somebody is just out for mischief, which is not uncommon on bulletin boards, innocent businesses could be affected. My suggestion is a damage limitation option. There is no ideal solution.