F-Chat

[manu]

Hi Guys, I've read the comments on F-chat and.... woooah! Next thing I know I'm being dragged through the mud!
SteveF is a previous customer of mine (I've known him for about 2 years!). What the heck is going on??Seriously, I've had NOTHING to do with his ban. AS GOD IS MY WITNESS! I don't even know what he got banned for either! To be honest that is more to do with Rob and Steve - nobody else.
I know Mr F slams Tubi but that is his RIGHT. No problem - he's a mate - It's all banter :D So someone fill me in....

I really don't get an opportunity to read the Fchat anymore. I mentioned to Rob about 6 months ago that some people had complained to me that the F-chat was going downhill (a few trolls, kids, the guy who pretended he had a 275 blah blah...) but that's it. Nothing else. Most of you guys are my customers!

I'm a touch hurt that people I consider my friends would switch so quickly and accuse me of banning Steve F/influencing the website and saying you would never do business with us again......

So if you think it's my personal fault I'll do my level best to sort it out. Drop me an email guys!

[burriana]

Good to see you posting Manu.

To be honest, a few of us did seem a bit surprised. Most people that know you or have dealt with you, including me, have nothing but praise for you and your product.

Maybe try postiong this on F.Chat. Rob just seems to be getting carried away a bit by a few people complaining.

Ok, we all know it gets a bit juvenile sometimes, but people can just ignore the posts. What pees me off is t*ssers like UFO deliberately stirring from behind an anonimous ID. Whatever Steve says, at least he will say it to our faces, and trust me, he does!

Hope business is good Manu.

al (348 Spider)

[400SPYDER]

Manu

Thanks for your interesting comments - if you get the chance please read how Rob Lay recounted the story !

I sent you an email this morning to simply make you aware of the situation and let you know what potential damage was/could be being done to your business.

For what it is worth I believe you should contact Rob Lay and ask him WTF he thinks he is doing.

Kevan

[manu]

OK dudes... I'll post on F-chat!

Need anything - let me know...

[rich1231]

manu said:

Hi Guys, I've read the comments on F-chat and.... woooah! Next thing I know I'm being dragged through the mud! SteveF is a previous customer of mine (I've known him for about 2 years!). What the heck is going on??Seriously, I've had NOTHING to do with his ban. AS GOD IS MY WITNESS! I don't even know what he got banned for either! To be honest that is more to do with Rob and Steve - nobody else. I know Mr F slams Tubi but that is his RIGHT. No problem - he's a mate - It's all banter So someone fill me in.... I really don't get an opportunity to read the Fchat anymore. I mentioned to Rob about 6 months ago that some people had complained to me that the F-chat was going downhill (a few trolls, kids, the guy who pretended he had a 275 blah blah...) but that's it. Nothing else. Most of you guys are my customers! I'm a touch hurt that people I consider my friends would switch so quickly and accuse me of banning Steve F/influencing the website and saying you would never do business with us again...... So if you think it's my personal fault I'll do my level best to sort it out. Drop me an email guys!

I think its something to do with you being a PERVE :-)

Nice to see you back on here

[rico]

burriana said:

Rob just seems to be getting carried away a bit by a few people complaining.

I got the impression Rob needed an excuse to b*llock the UK community so chose Scuderia as a scapegoat.

Very poor show on Rob's part!

Hope you're well Manu

[Anthony_Ferrari]

manu said:

OK dudes... I'll post on F-chat!

Could be interesting. The thread about you and SteveF is locked. Mr Lay says:
"1) This cleanup process or anything related to the steve f ban can only be discussed in this thread. Users will receive a progression of bans starting at 1 week if not following this rule."

Does this mean that he will ban his Number 1 sponsor for a week if you start a thread asking him what he's doing?

>> Edited by Anthony_Ferrari on Thursday 27th October 12:48

[bluesatin]

I agree on the perve comment

[burriana]

bluesatin said:

I agree on the perve comment

You mean he was only being friendly so that I got my hands on his pipes ... I feel so used and dirty

[tony h]

Hi Manu. I'm glad you've started to set the record straight.Rob Lay's account of things is a bit different to yours tho'. I was /am concerned that Tubi Style are trying to influence content on a public forum. Pls confirm this isn't the case.
thanks
rgds
tony

[400SPYDER]

Manu and I have exchanged emails and this is just a brief flavour of what he had to say ;

'just let people know that Scuderia/Me are the innocent party in this.... I feel like somoene who has had a gun fired off his shoulder... and it really has wound me up'

'At a loss to what to do next - and quite upset soo many people would think so badly of me so quickly especially after I'm mates with a good few of them'

Basically he feels as co-sponsor with Tubi USA he is in a completely invidious position - for those that know him I suggest you contact him.

Apologies for the double post but I wanted as many people as possible that know Manu to see how he feels.


>> Edited by 400SPYDER on Thursday 27th October 13:38

[Steve w]

Maybe Manu should speak to RL and threaten to pull the Tubi advertising from Fchat unless he sorts out the situation to satisfaction of the UK section.

[F355SPIDER]

Do me a cheap zorst for my 360 and well forget it ever happened.

[F308 MAN]

stuff rob lay, manu ... use the £25 per annum you donate to fchat, to set up your own independant UK ferrari enthusiasts chat site.
what a captive audience you would have ?
any comment from mr. hill .. another major sponsor/player ?
cheers, d

[400SPYDER]

F308 MAN said:

stuff rob lay, manu ... use the £25 per annum you donate to fchat, to set up your own independant UK ferrari enthusiasts chat site. what a captive audience you would have ? any comment from mr. hill .. another major sponsor/player ? cheers, d

I am reliably informed that it is a tad more than £25 Dave and is also co-sponsorship with Tubi USA.

[insurance_jon]

Arse buscuits! I've been banned now, all that happened was someone asked when the locked thread will open, I replied and now I can't log on.

I concur that manu is a perve, and also innocent in this. I've just had a long chat with him, and I think he is gonna have strong words with Rob

[360stimo]

manu said:

Hi Guys, I've read the comments on F-chat and.... woooah! Next thing I know I'm being dragged through the mud! SteveF is a previous customer of mine (I've known him for about 2 years!). What the heck is going on??Seriously, I've had NOTHING to do with his ban. AS GOD IS MY WITNESS! I don't even know what he got banned for either! To be honest that is more to do with Rob and Steve - nobody else. I know Mr F slams Tubi but that is his RIGHT. No problem - he's a mate - It's all banter So someone fill me in.... I really don't get an opportunity to read the Fchat anymore. I mentioned to Rob about 6 months ago that some people had complained to me that the F-chat was going downhill (a few trolls, kids, the guy who pretended he had a 275 blah blah...) but that's it. Nothing else. Most of you guys are my customers! I'm a touch hurt that people I consider my friends would switch so quickly and accuse me of banning Steve F/influencing the website and saying you would never do business with us again...... So if you think it's my personal fault I'll do my level best to sort it out. Drop me an email guys!

i was one of the stupid ones who actually believed what Nob Lay said. Instead of realising he is a scum bag and used your comment 6 months ago to excuse his pathetic attitude.

I would have serious words with the internet dictator if i were you.

Sue him !!!!!

[insurance_jon]

has anyone noticed that tyresmoke has laid out the red carpet to disgruntled Fchatters

www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/Cat/0

look a the banner near the top

[Murph7355]

It's that yellow Porsche you've been seen in Manu. RL obviously thought it worth dragging you through the mire for.

Must be something about Texans. Can't be arsed with it any more so will spend (more of) my free time here in future.

[tony h]

Manu,
thanks for the PM on Fchat. Just to set the record straight, pls accept my apologies for jumping to the wrong conclusion about you and your biz model . RL did you no favours . I hope we can put this behind us and move on ?
Rgds
T