Email from Canon

[thaddeus]

Gary, I have named you on the demand.

TonyH, I have heard some rumours of nikonbelmore.com but it does not seem to be up yet

Catcha, yes, banning is quite boring

[Catcha]

Catcha, yes, banning is quite boring

Hmm Don't know why I put that there, ive been doing nightshift all night I think I need sleep

[nito]

God guys, we are talking about Thanh here. He has always been kind, polite and friendly to all. Let us not forget what he has done for this group in the past.

Really some more respect here would be nice for Thanh.

I agree.

But Thanh also needs to reciprocate that respect to you, our membership base.

Moreover, think about how disrespectful to you his selective offering to others was? Doesn't that bother you just a little?

I see no difference to that and a shop assistant offering a special deal for a mate by which the general public has no rights or access to.

EDIT: No it doesnt upset me, dunno about other people.

[TonyH]

TonyH, I have heard some rumours of nikonbelmore.com but it does not seem to be up yet

Thaddeus,

do you reckon he'd have some super dooper opening offers to attract membership.......

I'd imagine he'd have everyones email address from here to be able to make the offer direct..... geez what's going to happen next?

Tony

[macka]

Catcha, yes, banning is quite boring

Hmm Don't know why I put that there, ive been doing nightshift all night I think I need sleep

The word e x t r e m e automatically gets changed to boring. You're not going crazy.

[gstark]

Maybe Thanh is going to open his own website...... would that split the membership here.....? Afterall he has presented some magnificent deals in the past.....

In point of actual fact, up until recently I was working on putting up a website for Thanh and Poon, relating to Nikon and Benro products. There is even a new domain name registered for this effort.

[gstark]

I'd imagine he'd have everyones email address from here to be able to make the offer direct..... geez what's going to happen next?

As we know, it would appear that somebody has skimmed addresses from here.

[leek]

geez what's going to happen next?

Mid-Day hopefully

[Alex]

On the other hand, what Thahn did is not all that much different to the special deals he had going, like 60 min sale or something like that. The difference being that this time it was limited to specific individuals. Personally, I don't have a problem with that. I can see why Gary would though. As for Nikon vs Canon issue - I don't see what the issue is. In the end, it's the purchaser who makes the decision to do the swap.

Alex

Alex,

There's a significant difference between what he's done here, and the one hour deals, because those were still open to all of the members.

Fair enough. I can see this as an issue.

Alex

[Zeeke]

Holy Crikey! I was planning to order a lens off Thanh hopefully next week.. doesnt look like i will be now.... tis a shame...

I'm sure you have your reasons Gary.. just a shame to see a member like Thanh go..

Thanh, if you can read the forums, All the best mate.. and whatever happens in your new venture, it happens to the best for you and Gary


Tim

[Andyt]

Maybe Thanh is going to open his own website...... would that split the membership here.....? Afterall he has presented some magnificent deals in the past.....

During the past week I have been dealing with Birdy regarding the purchase of a D200 body, relegating my D70 body as a back up. During the exchange of emails I was offered a 5D at a heavily discounted price provided I "Exchanged" the D70. I was very tempted to accept, but the cost of replacing my glass to Canon equivilent was prohibitive (My number of posts did not qualify me for the $Nil change over) so I have been waiting for a firm price & availability for the D200. Events of the past 2-3 days explains why I have not heard from him.

Gary, if Birdy does not "return to the fold" I would seriously reconsider his generous offer and not only change over to the "dark side" but also change forums should Birdy decide to "split". Like you, Birdy has contributed to much, and become a part of this community to be treated in this shoddy manner.

Thaddeus, I have gear ordered & paid for too, if it does not arrive I am prepared to join you in an action to recover the costs, but I am sure as stated when things cool down Birdy will fill his back orders.

Hoping some commonsense will prevail!

[marcotrov]

I think we need to pay due respect to the power of deception proffered by this glorious day (April Fools!!) and indeed to the masterful 'fishing' and 'trapping' prowess of some of our illustrious colleagues here. As to how deep and how populated this cunning fox den is I know not and lets at least maintain cool heads certainly until after midday, shall we!
I suspect there have been a few 'Flatheads' caught this festive day ready for grilling on the barbie
cheers
marco

[NikonUser]

I agree and hope you are right

[phillipb]

My clock says 12.00

[gstark]

geez what's going to happen next?

Mid-Day hopefully

Precisely

[nito]

Great so I should have trusted my first instinct. If that was the case, this forum is full of people who likes to torture their fellow members. (My reactions during this morning).

[thaddeus]

I'm glad it's midday!

[Catcha]

[gstark]

hooray!

Russell,

You score an extra credit for your efforts, btw.

Thanx. muchly.

[marcotrov]

Thaddeus said:

I'm glad it's midday!

Not in Queensland it aint
cheers
marco

[Catcha]

Thaddeus said:

I'm glad it's midday!

Not in Queensland it aint
cheers
marco

Or in Darwin 10.35 here now

[nito]

You know I might start a policy of not visiting this site on april fools ever again.

[Catcha]

Gary,

Please consider this a formal demand for the repayment of the $2,300 I paid for the 70-200VR through this site. I have your address from the whois records and will send a hardcopy demand through registered post on Monday.

This is gold

[stubbsy]

Gary,

Please consider this a formal demand for the repayment of the $2,300 I paid for the 70-200VR through this site. I have your address from the whois records and will send a hardcopy demand through registered post on Monday.

This is gold

I'd have to agree.

[leek]

You know I might start a policy of not visiting this site on april fools ever again.

Or sending PMs to thaddeus???

[MCWB]

hooray!

Russell,

You score an extra credit for your efforts, btw.

Thanx. muchly.

Totally agreed, you had me in stiches this morning Russell!

[gstark]

Gary,

Please consider this a formal demand for the repayment of the $2,300 I paid for the 70-200VR through this site. I have your address from the whois records and will send a hardcopy demand through registered post on Monday.

This is gold

Which makes this platinum.

Catcha, yes, banning is quite boring

Hmm Don't know why I put that there, ive been doing nightshift all night I think I need sleep

The word censor kicked in. I thought that was just perfect!

[gstark]

You know I might start a policy of not visiting this site on april fools ever again.

Or sending PMs to thaddeus???

While I'm not going to name names, My PM count went up by an order of magnitude this morning.

[Catcha]

So will Canon gear still being offered on these forums eventually ?

Not that it matters to me but out of interest

Or will this still be dominated by Nikon hehee hooray

[gstark]

So will Canon gear still being offered on these forums eventually ?

The short answer is that it already is, through Birdy and Poon, but that's not quite the answer you were seeking, I'd suspect.

My understanding is that the account requirements imposed by Canon Oz are pretty onerous and thus make it a bit difficult for Thanh to hold an account there, and that's where I believe the problem lies. It would be nice to see that situation addressed, but that's not anything that we have any input to.

Hopefully Thanh will correct me if I'm wrong in any of this.

[Jonesy]

PURE GOLD

I missed all of this... due to work can only log on over the weekend... but have had much pleasure reading it and seeing it all unfold

April fools
(I would have been had... I think)

[owen]

So Gary, the rumours I had heard must have been true then... that Birdy's an all-round good guy?

[MCWB]

So Gary, the rumours I had heard must have been true then... that Birdy's an all-round good guy?

Nah mate, April Fools!

[gstark]

So Gary, the rumours I had heard must have been true then... that Birdy's an all-round good guy?

Owen,

They're not rumours; they're facts, plain and simple.

There's none better, truth be told.

Another of the funny parts in the setting up was Thanh's disappointment when the original prank had been called, and then when we were keeping it together and I was painting Thanh as the baddy, he wanted me to ensure that he ended up being banned.

[MCWB]

he wanted me to ensure that he ended up being banned.

Classic! I was hoping for a '5D swapover deal' thread in Bargains that would suck people in and result in his banning, but him telling you to "fuck off" was just as good.

[Nnnnsic]

Classic! I was hoping for a '5D swapover deal' thread in Bargains that would suck people in and result in his banning, but him telling you to "fuck off" was just as good.

It beats last years reaction of Thanh ditching us when we got bought out by Maxwell.

Or does it?

[gstark]

he wanted me to ensure that he ended up being banned.

Classic! I was hoping for a '5D swapover deal' thread in Bargains that would suck people in and result in his banning, but him telling you to "fuck off" was just as good.

That would have too similar in some ways as last year's Maxwell buyout, I think.

Saying that Thanh effectively told me to fuck off is so unlike Thanh, but at the same time, almost believeable.

Ahhh a Super Aguri off into the grass ....

[MCWB]

Ahhh a Mobile Chicane off into the grass ....

Fixed for you.

[gstark]

Thanx Trent. I appreciate that.

[Mal]

What an enjoyable read. You guys are so much fun.
Well done on making this such a fun place to be a part of.

[Mj]

Yes... well... this is all very good and all... but what I want to know is, when are we all going to be offered these really really good deals????

[Nnnnsic]

Yes... well... this is all very good and all... but what I want to know is, when are we all going to be offered these really really good deals????

Oh shut up Michael.

[obzelite]

Yes... well... this is all very good and all... but what I want to know is, when are we all going to be offered these really really good deals????

glad u asked, i've all but given up.

[Mj]

Well I'd hate to think that everyone would give up now !!!

[MATT]

Well, I've been asleep since 9.00 am , This is a cruel cruel Joke.

I will no longer be coming here on April 1st.. But will come every other day


You may have thought it was funny but it just seemed a little stupid..

My 2cents


MATT

[johndec]

Well, I've been asleep since 9.00 am , This is a cruel cruel Joke.

I will no longer be coming here on April 1st.. But will come every other day


You may have thought it was funny but it just seemed a little stupid..

My 2cents


MATT

Perhaps you may have to widen that time frame as the first post that I can find that led to one of the many AFD pranks was here , more than 2 weeks ago. I would imagine next year teasers and set up posts will be coming out of the woodwork even earlier!!

[Nnnnsic]

Well, I've been asleep since 9.00 am , This is a cruel cruel Joke.

I will no longer be coming here on April 1st.. But will come every other day

So you got fooled, eh?

[NikonUser]

Well, I've been asleep since 9.00 am , This is a cruel cruel Joke.

I will no longer be coming here on April 1st.. But will come every other day


You may have thought it was funny but it just seemed a little stupid..

My 2cents


MATT

Perhaps you may have to widen that time frame as the first post that I can find that led to one of the many AFD pranks was here , more than 2 weeks ago. I would imagine next year teasers and set up posts will be coming out of the woodwork even earlier!!

I'm not going to believe anything written on this forum from tomorrow onwards. Tonight should be ok though

[jdear]

I hate to think whats in the pipeline for next year!
far far too much time on your hands

the whole deal with mr zploak (or whatever he was called) added credibility to this whole thing!

to all who were involved... well done!

J

[gstark]

the whole deal with mr zploak (or whatever he was called) added credibility to this whole thing!

Jonathan,

Did I miss something here???