Just wanted to give this its own thread as I think it's a discussion worth having.
I just don't understand how the possibility of her receiving a negative review came up in the booking process? Did you mention it?
OFJ - at the risk creating a really boring thread here goes. I had a *32* email exchange with Adele over 8 months trying to get a booking, starting on 29/4/14.
The first message reads
" Hello Adele we have spoken before , but I recently had a bad accident (deleted for the sake my anonymity) and am just recovering. I have several references from friends on AW. Can you let me know if you are available next week and how best to book/ contact you? Many thanks and hope to meet you. Dave"
We then exchange 32 emails over the next 8 months before I get the following from her on 12/12/2014:
"Hi,
its me again, after i`ve read couple of your post, i`ll cancel our possible meeting.
Merry Christmas"
Now OFJ I do not expect you or anyone else to read all my posts and be able to tell WHY Adele sent that message - but this was shortly after I wrote what I thought was a mildly critical review on Dee that got a strong reaction on the board and led to Dee naming me on her AW page.
https://www.ukpunting.com/index.php?topic=36769.0So I would ask any punter reading this, do you think that this is the usual reaction of board members or of a WG to a critical review? Do you think Adele's reaction is usual in your experience? Have you had a WG decline a booking and tell you it was because she read your posts?
To your specific point
Q: Can I prove to you beyond any doubt that it was my review of Dee that caused Adele to cancel?
A: Of course not.
Am I certain that Adele, and Dee, and others keep an eye on the board, chat with each other, listen to pet punters when taking bookings, and screen out those that might write a critical review? Yep I am sure.
I will point out to you also that this thread is also unusual. It is the first time I have asked about the detail of a conversation with a WG in the 2 years I have been on board.
So I would say to anyone reading this - what do you think it means?
Dave