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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by tnrsxs,Dec 22 2006, 12:44 AM
I guess my problem is. Even with the knowledge that I am not doing anything wrong, that it still will cost time and money to defend myself.
There is no way in hell they are going to take you to court. I'd wait for the next call, record that too, then call your local media. They love this kind of stuff.

That message is priceless - they are sooooo stupid! You don't leave that crap on someone's voicemail

You paid for a Pinto, don't expect a Ferrari.
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I can see that on the news right now - "Tri County Fence is the best place to buy Pintos in Knoxville - just don't expect any service on it. You can expect the owner to leave you a nasty message saying he's going to sue you for slander if you try to get them to back their work up......"
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 06:31 AM
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These contractors aren't the sharpest tools in the shed. As everyone has said, you can be diplomatic and allow them to fix your fencing for free and you'll take down your pics.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:11 AM
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I know it's too late but why in the hell did you ever pay them for that?
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 07:55 AM
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Id call the BBB too
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Suit them for shady work they did.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Wouldnt it be easier and smarter for them to fix it for free and shut you up versus you showing the whole world how much they sucks?

Seriously WTF is wrong with customer service nowadays.
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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I haven't read the responses, but here's my 2 cents.

If it's true, it isn't slander or libel. They may sue and lose, however, it's troublesome for you too. Which is more beneficial to you, having to show to court or taking the pictures off?
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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If they initiate a lawsuit, you might as well countersue for the cost of having a third party come out and repair the fence - that could be a lot of money.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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I'm curious to know the outcome of this... subscribed!
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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That message was classic. The pinto/ferrari analogy was great, but I especially liked the "Take those pictures off of the internet." Because like Al Gore, you control the whole thing.

/hat off for doing something this funny. Keep it up, maybe get a paypal account for your legal defense fund, I'd happily throw you a few bucks just to keep passively screwing these morons.
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