02-14-2007, 12:50 AM
Thank you Chiquita and Fine Things. Allow me to clarify myself by saying I did not say what I did in any attempt to persuade anyone onto my side or scoop's side. I was only stating what I saw. I do realize this is a case of "he said, she said", and unless you were directly involved, it is impossible to expect anyone to believe what is being said only because "I said so", lol. I only ask you to keep an open mind. Even for those who were there when this happened, some people interrpreted the happenings different than others. One fact everyone can agree on is that feelings were hurt.
I completely understand your feelings about the post that was made by Powerseller. She did not feel like what she said was wrong. You and many others (including myself) did feel like she was wrong and feelings were hurt. I think many people confuse apologies with guilt. Maybe she thinks if she apologizes for hurting your feelings, it is an admission that she did something wrong. There are times when I have hurt people's feelings yet did not feel like what I have done is wrong. Yet, it is easy to say "I am sorry I hurt your feelings". Many people lack communication skills. Many people say "This is just business. Don't get your feelings wrapped up in it". I guess I am too passionate of a person. I have never learned to do that.
Fine, I remember when you were on wagglepop. We talked several times on the boards. Your posts were always well worded and eloquent. If you handle your customers as well as you handled yourself on the board, then you definately must be among the "best". I am sure there are others here that are also "among the best" or the cream of the crop, but since User ID's are different, I am unable to say I am sure who the others are.
I also agree that Wagglepop will probably "slam the door" on sellers again. I have mixed feelings about that. One is sadness. I have made many friends on Wagglepop. The division among sellers lately is so sad. The community was very strong when I began on Wagglepop. Now it is very cliqueish (Is that a word?). I also feel sadness because Wagglepop could have been a great site. We should have over 1000 stores now. Due to poor management, we have 350 (around about). It is claimed that some of these are ghost stores. I can't say either way as I have to admit I havent checked into them. There was a time when I was excited to see my store going up the list from all my hard work and daily listing. Well, my store is still going up the list, but because the stores above me have dropped out. I also feel anger. I feel like so much time has been wasted. Time is as much a precious commodity as money. This time could have been better spent elsewhere. I also feel anger at once again being duped. First ebay, now wagglepop. I am happy that when I left ebay, I learned not to put all my eggs in one basket. At least this time I have back up plans. Plans that have already begun to grow.
I completely understand your feelings about the post that was made by Powerseller. She did not feel like what she said was wrong. You and many others (including myself) did feel like she was wrong and feelings were hurt. I think many people confuse apologies with guilt. Maybe she thinks if she apologizes for hurting your feelings, it is an admission that she did something wrong. There are times when I have hurt people's feelings yet did not feel like what I have done is wrong. Yet, it is easy to say "I am sorry I hurt your feelings". Many people lack communication skills. Many people say "This is just business. Don't get your feelings wrapped up in it". I guess I am too passionate of a person. I have never learned to do that.
Fine, I remember when you were on wagglepop. We talked several times on the boards. Your posts were always well worded and eloquent. If you handle your customers as well as you handled yourself on the board, then you definately must be among the "best". I am sure there are others here that are also "among the best" or the cream of the crop, but since User ID's are different, I am unable to say I am sure who the others are.
I also agree that Wagglepop will probably "slam the door" on sellers again. I have mixed feelings about that. One is sadness. I have made many friends on Wagglepop. The division among sellers lately is so sad. The community was very strong when I began on Wagglepop. Now it is very cliqueish (Is that a word?). I also feel sadness because Wagglepop could have been a great site. We should have over 1000 stores now. Due to poor management, we have 350 (around about). It is claimed that some of these are ghost stores. I can't say either way as I have to admit I havent checked into them. There was a time when I was excited to see my store going up the list from all my hard work and daily listing. Well, my store is still going up the list, but because the stores above me have dropped out. I also feel anger. I feel like so much time has been wasted. Time is as much a precious commodity as money. This time could have been better spent elsewhere. I also feel anger at once again being duped. First ebay, now wagglepop. I am happy that when I left ebay, I learned not to put all my eggs in one basket. At least this time I have back up plans. Plans that have already begun to grow.