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October 5th 04, 05:29 AM
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Frank Olson wrote:
"Tom Sherman" wrote in message ... Frank Olson wrote: ... A couple of friends recently opened a custom bike shop. They weld their own frames and all their bikes are single speed. In fact (as I've also recently discovered) there are a lot of people out there that live and breath "single speed".... Are these single-speed freewheeling bicycles or single-speed fixed gear bicycles ("fixies")? Are you kidding?? I'll have to ask. (The two groups have the same feelings for each other as Cessna and Piper owners have when discussing whether high wings or low wings are better). I'll bet... another "buff"... :-)) I used to pump gas, wash airplanes, etc. If I were rich, I would settle the argument by getting a Beechcraft Staggerwing.  -- Tom Sherman - Curmudgeon and Pedant 
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October 5th 04, 06:11 AM
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"Tom Sherman" wrote in message
... Frank Olson wrote: "Tom Sherman" wrote in message ... Frank Olson wrote: ... A couple of friends recently opened a custom bike shop. They weld their own frames and all their bikes are single speed. In fact (as I've also recently discovered) there are a lot of people out there that live and breath "single speed".... Are these single-speed freewheeling bicycles or single-speed fixed gear bicycles ("fixies")? Are you kidding?? I'll have to ask. (The two groups have the same feelings for each other as Cessna and Piper owners have when discussing whether high wings or low wings are better). I'll bet... another "buff"... :-)) I used to pump gas, wash airplanes, etc. If I were rich, I would settle the argument by getting a Beechcraft Staggerwing. Now you've got me drooling all over my keyboard... *That* is a honey of an airplane.
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October 5th 04, 09:15 AM
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Subject: drunk driver sentenced for killing cyclist
From: "Robert L. Bass" Date: 10/3/2004 10:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: Google shows you made over 27,000 posts ... That's an understatement. Due to changes in ISP -- @Home, Comcast, etc -- you're only seeing something like 1/2 to 1/3. The vast majority of my posts are tech support or discussions of matters related to alarm company ethics. I regularly get calls from people who have decided to shop my online store because of the help I give to DIYers. This infuriates the ASA Taliban. Mike Said: This guy shopped at his store and l@@k what happened with his credit card. Consumer: Beware BassHome.com" From his (Brian Karas) Well, I said I wouldn't respond to your continued misunderstanding of MIME and VCards, and I don't intend to address that here, but you make a couple of statements that really irked me, the biggest concern is the last comments you made... As I've pointed out before, you alone have swayed my opinion of you. If you search through DejaNews to about 12-15months ago you'll find a post in comp.home.automation where I publicly and strongly defended you when someone else called one of your PR: type posts spam. I've disagreed with you, and made mention that you have a thin understanding of the Internet and Usenet, but I've also said publicly that I believe you are very intelligent in your trade. Recently a topic or two has come up in misc.homeowners about alarm systems, and I've referred one or two people to your website. If you call my disagreement with you abuse or slander, so be it. Go answer your e-mails that people constantly complain about you not answering. Or fix your e-mail system, you seem to have plenty of time and technology to keep up with Usenet posts. I'll give you a hint, the people e-mailing you _WANT_ to hear your opinion... You find my public posting of you disagreeable, and I'll admit that I sometimes, or even often, may take a strong stance against your opinions. I may be completely blind to your side, but I haven't considered any of my posts unsubstantiated attacks on you. I have sided against you, and tried to give relevant data to back up my arguments, perhaps I could have been more eloquent. Had I been just some guy making random slanderous attacks on you, I might understand why you'd simply delete any mail with my name on it, however, you did not see fit to delete the orders I've placed through your website? Yes, for those still following along I've ordered about $500 worth of components from Robert in the last few months. I'm a telecommunications geek by trade, and an Automation and cabling installer alongside my 'day job' I've recently begun to pursue alarm systems as a branch of my private business. My biggest alarm installs have been assisting others, and/or my own house. When I had to buy some products recently I went to http://www.Basshome.com, not because of price, not because Robert is my best friend, but because despite my disagreement with him I felt he had an efficient online store and I wanted to 'reward' his efforts with my business. I could have gone to any number of local places and received identical equipment at competitive prices, but I didn't. After ordering some Napco equipment, I had some questions about the automation and X-10 add-ons, basically I wanted to know the differences between them, etc., as his website didn't really clarify this. So, I sent him an e-mail, which as I mentioned, and he confirmed went unanswered. So Robert, your overall stance seems to be that you will help any DIY'er so long as they _publicly_ agree with you. However, should someone do a moderate amount of business with you and later disagree with you, all support is cut off, eh? This is what your actions and words state, and I caution anyone who orders from you that you have a strange way of doing business. This would almost seem like a complete story, but there is a bit more to it... When I buy things via the Internet I use a debit card as a credit card, as a small security measure, should the number fall into the wrong hands I can easily minimize my loses and cancel the card without disrupting the rest of my finances, however it's sometimes a less than perfect way to transact business. During a a recent order with Bass for about $380 there was some difficulty in processing the card. There was more than enough funds in my account, but the bank didn't authorize the card on the first try. Robert (and/or his wife) e-mailed me directly with questions/concerns about the card. After verifying my address the order still wouldn't go through, so his wife resorted to calling me on the phone to clear things up, which we did. This process probably took about 4 days to a week and resulted in about 4 e-mails back and forth and a couple of voice mails. During this time Robert had to be more than aware of who I was, as I had posted other 'nasty' public disagreements with him, but no mention was made in the e-mails or phone calls that he would provide no support after the sale. I hope this message serves to warn some of those who might consider giving him some business, or otherwise putting their faith or trust in him... Robert has also publicly stated that he doesn't take things too seriously, and is quick to make amends, however I'd have to doubt this... Robert, I'm sure my $500 didn't buy you an Armani suit, or allow your family to take a tropical vacation, but perhaps you should state somewhere on your webpage that you only support those who support _you_ with words rather than dollars. I do apologize to all the others that have had to sift through these constant small wars and battles Brian@ 'at' @Karas. 'dot' .com. Return address munged to prevent SPAM... SOHO DataComm wiring, FAQ's, etc: http://www.PhysicalLayer.com Mike, Sr. 33 Years in the trade http://www.AlarmServicesInc.com http://www.AlarmSuperStore.com "Your One Stop Alarm Shop" Free Shipping on orders of $100.00 - all others just $5.95 See site for details
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#95
October 5th 04, 09:16 AM
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Subject: drunk driver sentenced for killing cyclist
From: "Robert L. Bass" Date: 10/3/2004 10:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time Message-id: Google shows you made over 27,000 posts ... That's an understatement. Due to changes in ISP -- @Home, Comcast, etc -- you're only seeing something like 1/2 to 1/3. The vast majority of my posts are tech support or discussions of matters related to alarm company ethics. I regularly get calls from people who have decided to shop my online store because of the help I give to DIYers. This infuriates the ASA Taliban. Mike Said: Here is another that shopped at Basshome.com - Bassburglarms.com Another Unhappy BassHome.com Customer Subject: I give up on Robert Bass From: "Scott MacLean" Date: 12/29/2000 1:07 AM Eastern Standard Time Message-id: I placed an order on November 9 on the BassHome.com web site, for the PC interface for my alarm system (DSC 5010). I got a message from confirming the order, with UPS ground shipping included (5-7 days). My credit card statement showed the charge by Bass Home Electronics on November 10. On December 3rd, just over 3 weeks after placing my order, I sent an email to asking when I could expect the interface to arrive.I received an email back telling me that the email address was invalid. I then sent a message on December 4th to asking about the order. I received no reply. I sent another message on December 7th, again to . Again, I received no reply. I posted an email to this group on December 10th. Robert telephoned me the same day, apologizing that his email was not working, and said that there had been a problem with the distributor, and that the item would be shipped the next day. On December 27th, 2 1/2 weeks later, I still hadn't received anything. I emailed Robert again. No response. I emailed him again on the 28th. Again, no response.It's now the 29th. It has been over 7 weeks since I placed this order. I give up. I've called my credit card company to reverse the charge.Sorry Robert, you had your chance. No emails, no phone calls, no explanations, no response to my emails. I'll take my business elsewhere. ******************END****************** Mike, Sr. 33 Years in the trade http://www.AlarmServicesInc.com http://www.AlarmSuperStore.com "Your One Stop Alarm Shop" Free Shipping on orders of $100.00 - all others just $5.95 See site for details
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#96
October 7th 04, 02:11 PM
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"Robert L. Bass" wrote in message
... The FAA's database is often fouled-up, thanks in no small part to the medical certificate issue. A pilot might indeed hold an Airman's Certificate, but if the medical forms aren't turned in in a timely fashion, the database doesn't reflect that, and the pilot is 'unrecognized' as being a pilot. I know, it sounds goofy to me too. I even checked myself, and I'm not listed, either, even though I hold a PP license which is sitting snugly in my wallet, and it hasn't been revoked. Someone else said pretty much the same thing. Not wanting to be mistaken about this, I called and asked. After waiting on hold and being transferred several times I got someone who was willing to check. Olson has no US license and he never had one. Not under "Olson". A pilot I spoke with from Canada checked and apparently he has no Canadian license either. Heh... I didn't personally verify that but virtually every other thing he has said about himself has turned out to be a lie so judge for yourself. You couldn't "personally verify" that you still have toes because you can't see them. Note also that this character claims he does commercial fire alarm installations in and around Vancouver, BC. Installation, service, *and* maintenance. My company is a subcontractor to the electrical trade (mostly). We deal in fire alarm, access control, CCTV, and security systems. Why don't you start phoning all the electrical contractors in the Lower Mainland? I'm sure one or two of them have heard of "me" too... When you finally *do* find me, what are ya gonna do?? Forward all the "nasty" comments I've made about you in USENET to my partner?? Which of my "nasty" comments do you object to?? Everything I say about you is the truth. You're a liar, a fraud, and a mean spirited little man that ran afoul of the law a number of years ago. You're unlicensed, uninsured, and unbonded. You're also way more expensive than your competitors. Your technical abilities are on a par with with many of the DIYer's you *try* to help... He has alluded to working on major structures there. No... I don't wear a truss, and don't imagine I ever will. Since he has repeatedly gone RW with me, including making harassing calls to my suppliers and false complaints (remember he's never even met me) to state authorities, I decided to check him out. Ahhh.... Now it all becomes clear. For the record, I've *never* harassed Robert's suppliers. I *did* call ADI in Clearwater (and several other Florida branch locations) to ask them one question: What do you need to purchase alarm equipment from them? They all responded with "A Florida License". Robert's name was *never* mentioned and neither was mine. I also called DSC (an alarm panel manufacturer) to advise them that Robert had made their downloading software freely available on his website in direct violation of their EULA (I *did* have to give them his name and mine that time). As a DSC Dealer I felt it my *obligation* to point out this infringement. You see, Robert likes to think of himself as a "Dealer", but he's not. He's a parts pusher who "works" from his house. He's not licensed to service security systems and it's doubtful he would ever be able to obtain one considering he's a convicted felon. I spoke to inspectors in almost every burg around Vancouver. Amazing. I'd be interested to know if you called and left them a message to call you back or if you actually managed to talk to someone? Every time I call a municipality it usually takes a day or two for them to get back to me (the license inspectors are usually *out* inspecting). Why would they call some twerp in Florida back?? That's long distance!! No one had ever heard of him. I wonder why. Could it be for the same reason I'm not listed in the FAA or MOT database?? He claims to be a major player with loads of experience. "Claims"?? I've been in the trade since 1984. I'm working on my 21st year in the business. I've been in the alarm industry for over 27 years -- 24 of them as an installing dealer in CT. Bzzzt!!! Wrong. You could not have been "known" to the licensing authorities in CT before you obtained your L-5 (which allows you to pull a permit) in 1989. You got your L-6 in 1983 which only allowed you to *install* and *service* alarms. An L-6 meant that you still couldn't pull a permit. In fact, you first came to the notice of the licensing authority when you got caught installing a system *without* a permit. You opened your online store in 1996. I figure the wife kicked you out of the family home (and the "modestly successful central station alarm company" you set up in your garage) right around that time. You've been posting in USENET since then and there's no way you could have been "installing" or "servicing" alarm systems at the same time. That makes 13 years tops (as an installer) and only six or seven in which you would have been "known" to the local authorities. Most folks in the state association, most distributors and every dealer in my county knew who I was. Yup. I'm sure... I checked every distributor anywhere near Vancouver and the result was the same. Heh... Robert frequently accuses me of "working for a small distributor in Vancouver". He admits to phoning *every* distributor in the Lower Mainland, but didn't find my company... His investigative skills are staggering... All but one had never heard of him. One person at one company said he had once worked there but only briefly. They had no idea where he went from there. Heh... who?? I've never worked for a main stream distributor anywhere (and never as "Olson"). I have no idea whom you talked to. And here I thought Mike (Group Moderator) was the only one that heard "voices in his head"... This fellow is a pathological liar. Prove it!! He's also on a personal vendetta against yours truly. Now, Robert... Why would I be "on a personal vendetta" against you?? What have you done to me?? He has made himself persona non grata in the automation newsgroups due to his repeated, unprovoked flames. Heh... right... I've pointed out several errors in your "informative" responses. He calls these "flames". In fact the first time I posted in CHA I asked you a civil question and received a flame in reply. When you call someone a liar and offer nothing but opinion to "back up" your claim, expect that individual to defend himself. He and the whacko named Graham Morgan (another nutcase the alarm newsgroup) have no interest in recumbents. Aux contraire, mon ami... Their only purpose in visiting this newsgroup is to try to harass me. Nope. I've never posted in this newsgroup until *you* called me a liar. You flamed me in a group I don't even participate in. You're a *coward*, Bass. You've been soundly trounced in ASA, CHA and now ARBR. You know nothing about aviation, very little about security (that you haven't read about in some manual), and couldn't ride your "bent" beyond the end of your driveway without having to suck on the oxygen bottle. My purpose in coming here is to learn and share about 'bents. You mean there's a manual?? :-)) -- Frank Olson http://www.yoursecuritysource.com Free listings for qualified dealers and industry professionals
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