Do you ever get the feeling that a vendor is reading your posts?

MissingTheBGene Posted: Aug 10, 2005 03:51 PM

Do you ever get the feeling that a vendor is reading your posts?

I know that technically they aren't granted access to view other areas of the board, but let's face it, I'm sure anyone who can move around the internet can sign up under another name and IP address to see what's being said and shared.

Don't get me wrong, ALL the vendors I booked, I love and don't feel as if there are watching my posts, but there are a few vendors that I have 'inquired with' that seem to elude to knowing what I'm saying on here. Creepy. But whatever, they won't shut me up anyway, but I was just curious if anyone else felt the same way.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Aug 10, 2005 03:53 PM

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Yes, because I posted a question about one of the vendors I am using (on BHB) and they FM'ed me with their answer to my question. It freaked me out a little bit.

kellwolfe Posted: Aug 10, 2005 03:54 PM

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Def.! I girl i work with got her favors and some things from a family friend who told her that she has a fake name and creeps around

tara51799 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 03:55 PM

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

Yes, because I posted a question about one of the vendors I am using (on BHB) and they FM'ed me with their answer to my question. It freaked me out a little bit.

Same here!!

JessicaM. Posted: Aug 10, 2005 03:56 PM

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the senior BM at the Westbury Manor actually posted on the WM thread on BHB! I was surprised that she was able to do this, but she answered a pretty big issue.

it's weird b/c it was helpful, but we also talk about strategies on how to get them to add things on for less $$- I am sure they know we do this, but I don't want them to write down on my contract- 'thinks she's slick- no discounted prices!!)

JessicaM. Posted: Aug 10, 2005 03:57 PM

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

Yes, because I posted a question about one of the vendors I am using (on BHB) and they FM'ed me with their answer to my question. It freaked me out a little bit.

Lauren, did you see that on our thread, Maureen answered the Garden Room capacity issue?

hsacks23r Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:01 PM

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I would not blame them- if I could I would do the same but hopfully will have only great reviews

SummerBride06 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:06 PM

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i know for a fact they do.

it's kind of creepy

Suzannebride Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:15 PM

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Yeah, it weirded me out a little when I posted on BHB about djs and then got 2 FMs from DJ companies.

Mystere Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:16 PM

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i feel the same way and it creeps me out too!!

MissingTheBGene Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:48 PM

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Posted by JessicaM.

the senior BM at the Westbury Manor actually posted on the WM thread on BHB! I was surprised that she was able to do this, but she answered a pretty big issue.

it's weird b/c it was helpful, but we also talk about strategies on how to get them to add things on for less $$- I am sure they know we do this, but I don't want them to write down on my contract- 'thinks she's slick- no discounted prices!!)

Okay, I can expect them to read stuff, but to actually intervene should be a no-no, IMO.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:49 PM

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Posted by JessicaM.

Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

Yes, because I posted a question about one of the vendors I am using (on BHB) and they FM'ed me with their answer to my question. It freaked me out a little bit.

Lauren, did you see that on our thread, Maureen answered the Garden Room capacity issue?

Yes!! I totally forgot about that, I was talking about a different vendor! So its happened twice!!

sarahbelle Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:53 PM

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Posted by MissingTheBGene

Posted by JessicaM.

the senior BM at the Westbury Manor actually posted on the WM thread on BHB! I was surprised that she was able to do this, but she answered a pretty big issue.

it's weird b/c it was helpful, but we also talk about strategies on how to get them to add things on for less $$- I am sure they know we do this, but I don't want them to write down on my contract- 'thinks she's slick- no discounted prices!!)

Okay, I can expect them to read stuff, but to actually intervene should be a no-no, IMO.

It was actually really helpful - everyone was hearing something different about the capacity of a room. At least we have an answer now.

Jennie0898 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:54 PM

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Yikes!!! I think that's crossing the line. That's kinda creepy knowing they're lurking around.

cjb88 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:59 PM

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Posted by MissingTheBGene

I know that technically they aren't granted access to view other areas of the board, but let's face it, I'm sure anyone who can move around the internet can sign up under another name and IP address to see what's being said and shared.

you dont need to be granted access to view these boards... you actually dont need to sign up to read any of our posts... you only need to sign up in order to write a post... the only area that no one can see without signing up is 'off topic'

MissingTheBGene Posted: Aug 10, 2005 04:59 PM

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Posted by sarahbelle

Posted by MissingTheBGene

Posted by JessicaM.

the senior BM at the Westbury Manor actually posted on the WM thread on BHB! I was surprised that she was able to do this, but she answered a pretty big issue.

it's weird b/c it was helpful, but we also talk about strategies on how to get them to add things on for less $$- I am sure they know we do this, but I don't want them to write down on my contract- 'thinks she's slick- no discounted prices!!)

Okay, I can expect them to read stuff, but to actually intervene should be a no-no, IMO.

It was actually really helpful - everyone was hearing something different about the capacity of a room. At least we have an answer now.

I would understand if they were being helpful, but there must be a reason why they are not granted access to the other sections of the boards. I think if they read that, then maybe they should have handled it another way, instead of making a post, as it could make some people uncomfortable (even if they were trying to help). But again, that's just IMO.

MissingTheBGene Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:04 PM

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Posted by cjb88

Posted by MissingTheBGene

I know that technically they aren't granted access to view other areas of the board, but let's face it, I'm sure anyone who can move around the internet can sign up under another name and IP address to see what's being said and shared.

you dont need to be granted access to view these boards... you actually dont need to sign up to read any of our posts... you only need to sign up in order to write a post... the only area that no one can see without signing up is 'off topic'

Good point! Then why would they purposely not allow vendors to see the other areas of the board, if they can just log off and view them anyway? So strange to me. Unless, they have some sort of restriction on their IP address, but I don't know.

cjb88 Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:07 PM

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Posted by MissingTheBGene

Good point! Then why would they purposely not allow vendors to see the other areas of the board, if they can just log off and view them anyway? So strange to me. Unless, they have some sort of restriction on their IP address, but I don't know.

what do you mean?? vendors can see any/all areas of these boards...

KvsGrl Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:09 PM

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They definately do! I actually wrote an excellent review of one of my vendors and they wrote me to correct my spelling of their website! I mean, it is a valid point but it spooked me a little!

MissingTheBGene Posted: Aug 10, 2005 05:09 PM

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Posted by cjb88

Posted by MissingTheBGene

Good point! Then why would they purposely not allow vendors to see the other areas of the board, if they can just log off and view them anyway? So strange to me. Unless, they have some sort of restriction on their IP address, but I don't know.

what do you mean?? vendors can see any/all areas of these boards...

I was told that vendors, when they are logged in with their official vendor sign in, weren't able to see all sections of the board. Maybe they were mistaken, but this was to told to me by a vendor on here.

ETA:: Perhaps this was a long time ago, and maybe they changed it since then, but I wasn't sure.