Sure as hell don't want to run off any action. But in all honesty, if our rather minimal expectations of promptness and courtesy scare off a provider, well, then that's a win every time.
Originally Posted by D_Friday
+1
Sam Milone's excellent reputation leads me to believe that we can expect the best from her going forward. Someone like that isn't going to be scared off by men with reasonable standards, wouldn't you agree? (Well maybe I've screwed myself, but the rest of you are probably OK!)
Originally Posted by D_Friday
Agreed. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if she would still see you anyway.
My intent wasn't to flog anybody, but only to emphasize that a "no call" can only be excused in extremely rare circumstances. I inferred from Sam's "her side of the story" post that she felt the "no call" was reasonable in this event, and I just couldn't let that one slide. Given that this is a coed forum, with an audience of providers and hobbyists alike, that sort of message shouldn't go unchallenged.
Originally Posted by D_Friday
I can't really find anything in your post here that I disagree with so I guess we're on the same page here. All I was getting at here was that a) I probably would have hauled ass as well given the same circumstances (although I would have probably called), and b) I thought forgiving a first time offense was reasonable.
I hope that she has learned something from this. I also hope she has personally apologized and offered some type of restitution to the other party as that would have been the right thing to do.
One more thing here...just so we know where everyone stands. I looked back a few months, and I had posted a NCNS in the review forum in late March on a provider who:
1) Had a long history of NCNS and being a total flake
2) NCNS'd me with no communication whatsoever
3) Gave her the benefit of the doubt, she offered a make-up session, and NCNS'd me again!
I looked back at that thread, and not a
single one of you who is here lashing sam for her first time offense had a word to say about that bullshit. Just strikes me as interesting...if you're gonna take a stand on something, then at least be consistent about it.
It'd be nice to know where everyone stands. For the record, at least you all know where I stand. First time ever, I'm willing to forgive...any more than that and save me a seat on the bandwagon.