Jdeagro
iboats.com Partner
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2003
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Re: Making Trailer Drive On
To address comments regarding advertising, we do not, but that does not mean we would not. iboats is a customer, and we are very happy to be associated with them.<br /><br />I think the misconception is that iboats moderates the forums directly with employees. The fact is that they do not. The site is moderated by interested parties, not associated with iboats or their vendors (including us), and not paid by iboats. They volunteer their time and knowledge to help others. In essence the forums are hosted by iboats but belongs to it's users. You all!<br /><br />The problem that we (Nauticus) get into is that our product is controversial to some people, and traditional methods. In the defending our product I need to educate and make claims as to what "You ALL" can expect from the product. In some cases, I have had to correct misconceptions. Is it selling, or is it informing? That depends on which side of the fence you stand. The problem is if we have a viable product, what do we say without sounding as though we are "SELLING". <br /><br />Have I crossed the line? To some I am sure I have in my enthusiasm for the product. Have I helped anyone? I truly hope so. Please understand that iboats is a valued customer and more importantly they provide a very valuable source of communications directly with "You ALL" our valued consumers. This will help us serve you and provide a better product in the future.<br /><br />We are pleased to have the opportunity to participate on this forum, and hope that we contribute valuable information, advice, and suggestions that can help others.<br /><br />Our friends at Bennett also post here and they do a very good job of advising and helping others. Unlike Bennett, who has been in the marine market for many years, answering questions regarding our product or suggesting our product as an alternative involves some information / education.<br /><br />I can certainly understand that these forums should not be used to "advertise". Providing information, assistance, advise, from user to user is the major benefit that we all share. It can also be a benefit when the manufacturers technical people contribute accurate information. Obviously there needs to be some balance.
To address comments regarding advertising, we do not, but that does not mean we would not. iboats is a customer, and we are very happy to be associated with them.<br /><br />I think the misconception is that iboats moderates the forums directly with employees. The fact is that they do not. The site is moderated by interested parties, not associated with iboats or their vendors (including us), and not paid by iboats. They volunteer their time and knowledge to help others. In essence the forums are hosted by iboats but belongs to it's users. You all!<br /><br />The problem that we (Nauticus) get into is that our product is controversial to some people, and traditional methods. In the defending our product I need to educate and make claims as to what "You ALL" can expect from the product. In some cases, I have had to correct misconceptions. Is it selling, or is it informing? That depends on which side of the fence you stand. The problem is if we have a viable product, what do we say without sounding as though we are "SELLING". <br /><br />Have I crossed the line? To some I am sure I have in my enthusiasm for the product. Have I helped anyone? I truly hope so. Please understand that iboats is a valued customer and more importantly they provide a very valuable source of communications directly with "You ALL" our valued consumers. This will help us serve you and provide a better product in the future.<br /><br />We are pleased to have the opportunity to participate on this forum, and hope that we contribute valuable information, advice, and suggestions that can help others.<br /><br />Our friends at Bennett also post here and they do a very good job of advising and helping others. Unlike Bennett, who has been in the marine market for many years, answering questions regarding our product or suggesting our product as an alternative involves some information / education.<br /><br />I can certainly understand that these forums should not be used to "advertise". Providing information, assistance, advise, from user to user is the major benefit that we all share. It can also be a benefit when the manufacturers technical people contribute accurate information. Obviously there needs to be some balance.