Unhappy postings

[Nick Challacombe]

Well Eric, as this was my first post on the subject, which you had several postings earlier said was closed, it just goes to prove that there is a vast difference in translation from the English humour to the Belgium/German/Italian depending upon your view point.
I did not insult you or any other member of the forum, in fact I was praising Kevin for allowing it to continue.
It seems that.you are even unable to get a wireless repaired and updated so God knows how you expected to get a car repaired!
Have a nice day,
.
Nick

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Nick Challacombe

.... it just goes to prove that there is a vast difference in translation from the English humour to the Belgium/German/Italian

Nick, this is indeed the root of the problem.

Eric emailed me directly and he thought you were calling him a dog. In reply I explained to Eric that your dog comment was just a figure of speech and could sometimes even be taken as a compliment.

However, by the time I could email Eric due to the time difference, he had already responded.

Hopefully that's nipped that one in the bud

Just as well we don't use many Aussie colloquialisms!

[lansdownplace]

I rather suspect our Belgian friend knew this which is why his campaign against Bristol has been waged on this forum and not the three uk forums. Of course the easiest action is always against the publisher........which is why a lot of Internet blogs don't moderate comments because as soon as you moderate you take responsibility for the content.

Paul

[bkz411]

Not sure if this helps, but being the owner of the S6 advertised in Octane I
can vouch for the high quality of BCL workmanship. Naturally, it is still a
classic car with the occasional issue - but as a family car driven weekly
(by someone without a clue how to fix even the smallest of problem) it
cannot be temperamental, and I have so far found it to be very reliable.
Only last week I was stuck in a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam on the M3 for 2
hours (4 hr journey in total), and passed approximately 10 cars on the side
lane which had over heated - and they were much newer than mine. Finally,
and following this successful nut and build 411 restoration, you may be
interested to learn that my brother has ordered the first (from BCL) S6 603
which is due before Christmas.

[lansdownplace]

I have had a classic restoration of a 412 from Bristol Cars and I cannot speak highly enough of their work and the value for money BCL deliver. Almost every item on the car was replaced during the restoration. At a fixed price. Very few companies I know would offer that.

It is worth noting that a series 6 411 is a completely rebuilt car to Blenheim mechanical spec which uses new/modern components not restored parts. A restored original car, even with a new engine, is a classic restoration car. There is about 70,000 in the difference between the two!

If you are looking at an engine upgrade to your car I can again recommend BCL who have designed and built an engine for my car as a one off. They insisted on modifying my gearbox valve body to get the best out of the engine performance curve, at their own cost. They are more demanding of themselves than I am, and I am nobody's pushover.

The cost wouldn't have covered the cost of a cylinder head on an Aston.

I would discount Eric's 'story' as there is another unspoken side to this from what I gather.

Regards

Paul

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by lansdownplace

I would discount Eric's 'story' as there is another unspoken side to this from what I gather.

Paul, you allude to information that would persuade the rest of us to discount Eric's story, so why not share it with us?

Or are you just making assumptions that there must be another side to it which would excuse all the problems Eric has encountered?

[lansdownplace]

Thank you Kevin.

No I won't be sharing anything here as I have said quite often that I don't believe this is the right place.

Regards

Paul

[browning l]

Originally Posted by lansdownplace

I rather suspect our Belgian friend knew this which is why his campaign against Bristol has been waged on this forum and not the three uk forums. Of course the easiest action is always against the publisher........which is why a lot of Internet blogs don't moderate comments because as soon as you moderate you take responsibility for the content.

Paul

But, Paul, if "moderate" means not posting, i.e., not allowing the post to be on the board to begin with, then no responsibility is taken on by the proprietor.
No website operator is forced to leave posted messages if he does not choose to. Of course, in so doing he creates a tone for the site that may lessen its appeal.
There are many boards that do this. Most of the boards on fine watches, for example, state very firmly that certain types of posts simply are not allowed.
And, many do not allow "objectionable" photos.

[lansdownplace]

Hi Lou,in the UK any form of control over content is deemed to be approval of what is left and leaves you open to an action.

This is why it is such a minefield

[browning l]

Originally Posted by lansdownplace

Hi Lou,in the UK any form of control over content is deemed to be approval of what is left and leaves you open to an action.

This is why it is such a minefield

Interesting.

Does that mean that if old Robby Noakes down in OZ were to see a photo of my shotgun and 1. posts compliments to me on the gun, then adds
2. a derogatory remark about how poorly I shoot it, and concludes in a sentence 3. I am not entitied to own such a fine gun (say a Marks & Spencer item, that cost me 15 pounds sterling) and the blog proprietor deletes part 3, as being an opinion rather than a fact, that he, the proprietor, is open to action from Noakes for censorship? Or from me?

If this feeble attempt is a poorly composed example, perhaps you can give me a better one.

In passing, I don't intend to run a blog anywhere!

If UK law were to prevail in the US, we'd have very few blogs if I understand you correctly.

[Eric Brumenil]

Originally Posted by lansdownplace

I rather suspect our Belgian friend knew this which is why his campaign against Bristol has been waged on this forum and not the three uk forums. Of course the easiest action is always against the publisher........which is why a lot of Internet blogs don't moderate comments because as soon as you moderate you take responsibility for the content.

Paul

Paul ,
one more time you are wrong
As always , I have the honesty to contact the webmaster to explain what I want to do
I have contacted the BOC in the UK and got a telephone call yesterday .

To be defamatory , a post should be fake
Up to now , I have not read any clever or technical post saying
"Eric this photo is fake , Eric ,this is not true"
Just post about my mental illness
It's just a bit light !!

I have more than 500 mails exchanged and it takes time to read everything

I found a mail today and this is what they had written

Hi Eric

Yes it is your axle.
I agree from the picture, it is BAD. I can only apologize

Before writing this is not true , I can forward the mail if necessary

[sjp63]

Its reassuring that those of you who have experience of BCL V8 car rebuilds have positive experiences.

I look forward to discussing specifications with BCL early 2011 - I suspect the rebuild,engine mods, repaint etc to my requirements may turn out to be an S6 but will have to see.

Anyone have any idea how long it takes? - 6/9/12 months?

Do you deal in the first instance with London office or Filton office?

Thanks

Steve

[lansdownplace]

Eric, you are on a crusade, which you alluded to in one of your deleted posts where you are apparently going to write to every 2l owner, take out adverts in the press, set up a website etc. Forgive me but those are not the actions of an impartial man.

In my opinion much of what you have written is libellous, that is not to say there is no truth in it, rather that you are over egging the issues, omitting all the mitigating factors and ascribing motives to the facts as you see them that are defamatory. On top of that the 'facts' are in dispute and you are presenting them as God's own evidence.

You might take care to look up malicious libel which is an altogether different animal.

There is a difference between having a legitimate grievance and pursuing a jihad.

I have no problem whatever with the former.

[Nick Challacombe]

That explains his very cross reply!
Thank you for helping him to understand what I was trying to say.
It just shows. how the situation with BCL might have got out of hand.
Offence can be taken, as it was in this case, where non was intended only, wry observations.
That's life!
.
Nick

[Eric Brumenil]

Originally Posted by lansdownplace

Eric, you are on a crusade, pursuing a jihad.

Reading this let me think that you have a serious problem

The Crusades were a series of religiously sanctioned military campaigns waged by much of Roman Catholic Europe, between 1095 and 1291

A person engaged in jihad is called a mujahid ! Jihad is an important religious duty for Muslims

In case you are representative of the "Bristol world" ....I am not interested to be in your world !

Once again, your insults make me laugh and shows your level of hatred against a member of this forum who just wanted to have his Bristol on the road and paid for it !