Post by: Hoselrockets on January 30, 2007, 10:39:43 PM
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Joe Jozwik
Midwest Account Manager
Columbia 300, Inc.
www.Columbia300.com
www.Trackbowling.com
1-800-531-5920
Post by: Charles on January 31, 2007, 06:42:03 AM
Post by: frankrizzo on January 31, 2007, 06:43:54 AM
Sorry that you have to go I enjoyed your insight to what is going on with new equipment. I too could understand your choice. Good luck!! And thanks for the info on the Wrath SF it is a sweet ball, thanks.
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Post by: Hogsharley on January 31, 2007, 06:44:31 AM
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3 holes of fun!!
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on January 31, 2007, 07:18:14 AM
A major company's product rep, an "insider", so to speak, has chosen to walk away from a site because of a few bad apples that couldn't spell cat if you gave them the "c" and the "t". Joe, you've been a trusted member of this site for me and many more. Try to reach the conclusion that I learned in the car business long ago, "You cannot overcome stupid." Simply put, most of the people that choose to bad mouth C300 are gonna be unhappy with just about every facet of their miserable lives, and this is just a way for them to grab some attention and try to get under the skin of somebody else.
Joe, do what you feel is correct and just for your situation. However, the ignore function is a beautiful thing.
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I wake up in the morning and piss excellence.
Edited on 1/31/2007 9:25 AM
Post by: baccala8872 on January 31, 2007, 07:25:40 AM
I am not a Columbia guy. But I am a bowler. And I hate to see well-respected people become discouraged over some dolts that decide they want attention and bash someone from their Wendy's-wrappered bedrooms in Mommy's house. I have read your posts and I am (to say the least) intrigued by your product knowledge and passion for the game.
As previous posters have reiterated, do what you must. But just know, should you decide to leave, you will be missed by a good many people.
--Chris
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"Enjoy every sandwich."
--a cancer-ridden Warren Zevon's reply to David Letterman's question of, "What have you learned from life?"
Post by: JoCo on January 31, 2007, 07:59:55 AM
Post by: jkiser01 on January 31, 2007, 08:25:40 AM
Once again, a valuable asset to the br.com site is gone due to a few bad apples.. Sad, very sad..
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I think the great slump of 2006-2007 is finally coming to an end!!
Post by: Hoselrockets on January 31, 2007, 08:29:54 AM
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Joe Jozwik
Midwest Account Manager
Columbia 300, Inc.
www.Columbia300.com
www.Trackbowling.com
1-800-531-5920
Post by: DP3 on January 31, 2007, 11:32:57 AM
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-DJ Marshall
...The Twelve In a Row Pro Shop
Post by: scotts33 on January 31, 2007, 11:43:26 AM
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Scott
Post by: Doug Sterner on January 31, 2007, 12:10:24 PM
We need the ball reps here but the problem is that some people on here insist they know more than the guys who made the ball. I don't get it.
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Doug Sterner
Doug's Pro Shop
Owego, NY
http://dougsproshop@aol.com
www.dougsproshop.net
Lane 1 Buzzsaw...The Official Power Tool Of Bowling
Post by: Rantings on January 31, 2007, 12:12:28 PM
You need a skin layering job. Not defending those who bash your company, you would know best about your company and though I don't buy Columbia they are a premier ball manufacturer. Yet you need to remember idiots are everywhere and this after all is just a bowling forum with some idiots. Hope you get back online. (Thick skin is important when dealing with stupid mean people.)
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Bowling is for sissies..ask Bones...
Post by: DanR on January 31, 2007, 02:06:04 PM
Post by: mrbowlingnut on January 31, 2007, 02:20:23 PM
Stay on here be a real asset to this board and take the heat when needed, do i also post rumors sure Joe yes i do when i hear them from good sources. In fact i knew before Del quit that there was trouble brewing and you know what i have bought since that time Track and other balls made by Columbia. It is your call here i am throwing the Big Sot tonight and will post how it is for me just a regular crappy house hack how it rolls
Feel free to serach my posts i call every company fairly and have posted other negative stuff that i hear about other ball companies, so it is in no way a shot at just Columbia Industries.
As they say Man Up get some kahonas and defend when necessary and listen to us trolls like me when for a non 220 plus bowler that the ball does not do what you market it to. I make no apologies to anyone on here for the different stuff i post but i never mean personally make you or anyone else quit this free speech forum.
So i am actually asking you to stay and i respect you highly and your opinions, think about that before you leave us hanging which really looks worse to all of us. We can disagree that is why we are all here do not take anything personal you read on here out.
Post by: J_L_B on January 31, 2007, 03:22:04 PM
Please reconsider your decision. Your insight and knowledge of the products are an asset to this site and the Columbia forum.
I am not going anywhere because of some rumors or some bashing. After all it's just the internet. Words on a forum can come across the wrong way and they often do. The fact is we are all bowlers, regardless of being a hack or a pro. Everyone's opinion should be taken with a grain of salt. We can always agree to disagree.
We all love bowling and we should support it in every way we can. Bowling is not dying, it's evolving. Go with the flow, educate as many people as you can and maybe they will become life-long bowlers like myself.....
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Columbia Regional Staff 04-07
2003 PBA West Region Rookie of the Year
"You don't score, until you score......"
Post by: mrbowlingnut on January 31, 2007, 03:32:05 PM
I think it shows guts to stay on here and say what is needed and be helpful when you can, why leave then they beat you. I do not post alot on your posts but like many i read everything you post because i know you very good at what you do on here.
Post by: qstick777 on January 31, 2007, 03:57:22 PM
It's great that the reps/designers/presidents/CEO's,CIO's, etc want to be here and provide us with information and help - it helps them promote their products and company.
I think it's perfectly reasonable for these guys to pick and choose what they want to say and respond to. I don't have any problem with a company person saying "I'm not going to get involved with rumors. I'm here to help with product information. If you have a question or problem, I will help as much as I can, but I cannot and will not get involved in name calling, etc."
I think the reps, company guys, etc, should all have seperate accounts so that they can be "human" like the rest of us.
People come on here and try to pick fights with these guys, and as soon as they act "human," they are flooded with "that's not very professional, you are disgracing your company, that's why I won't buy your products."
Joe, Phil, Jeff, Ron and the others take time out of their days to come here and contribute and try to help. It's really sad that they feel they can no longer come here and reach a large portion of the bowling community because of a few jerks.
Any idiot with an internet connection can come on here and pretend to be an "expert." It's pretty sad that those people are chasing away the few true "experts" that we have.
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Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on February 04, 2007, 08:25:10 PM
Joe I'm not sure if you're still around, but if you are and you see this...I'm looking into some C300 stuff (Big Shot, Wrath SF) maybe we can have a chat soon for some reccomendations.
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Formerly SGC300
Post by: onlybowling on February 04, 2007, 08:41:44 PM
In any job where customer complaints can cost you your job, I think that it is best to avoid emotional input - give and get the facts and let passion be reserved for your close friends. You are an asset to all of us here and I hope you change your mind.
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OnlyBowling
Post by: Medichal on February 04, 2007, 09:47:53 PM
Post by: Hoselrockets on February 04, 2007, 10:40:53 PM
I greatly appreciate all the kind words and it makes me feel like I make a difference. Thgnks again.
Spider ball Bowler you know I'll help you all you have to do is just ask.
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Joe Jozwik
Midwest Account Manager
Columbia 300, Inc.
www.Columbia300.com
www.Trackbowling.com
1-800-531-5920
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 04, 2007, 10:46:44 PM
Even though I dont use a lot of Columbia equipment, I would hate to see anyone with your knowledge and inside info leave this site. Thanks for sticking it out.
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"I know nothing! I see nothing! NOTHING!"
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