First off, welcome to BF Makermook.
Before I comment on this thread, I wish we'd all remembered that we're just hearing one version of a unsubstantiated story. I got sucked in too. Sometimes in an effort to lend a helping hand we react far too quickly.
This may be a long shot but it has happened before and I personally know someone who almost lost their job because of a misunderstanding.
You really have no idea who's on the other end of the shoestring typing away. My friend had a home-based business that was almost put under because of his 15yr old son.
I would follow up a few times to test the waters... if he holds true to his attitude, then walk away. You are among MANY fine makers here... we will help you in anyway we can, brother. We all share at least one belief... "Blades are Beautiful"... nuff said.
Rick,
As I reviewed this thread and noted that a follow up had been attempted, you were the first to parallel my thoughts of what in the world could have gone Tango Uniform with what seemed to be such a productive exchange.
I've been the victim of an online account hack and let me tell you, it can be the most eye opening experience you are likely to ever suffer.
A word to the wise: ASSIGN A UNIQUE PASSWORD FOR EVERY SINGLE ONLINE ACCOUNT YOU CREATE. If a hacker can crack one, that means they've got access to all of your online accounts if you've assigned a "favorite" or easily remembered series of characters & digits as your standard password and your computer's history is easily accessible, as is most often the case.
Back to Makermook: Do you have a phone number for the fella in question? We ALL have bad days. I've been personally involved in more than a few occasions where an email's misinterpretation of content, or tone has resulted in red faces all around.
The convenience of email/texting is without question, but there's a trade off to this wonderful world of virtual communication that we've come to see as a commonplace, even REQUIRED form of correspondence. The disadvantage is that you can't get a visual read on the human being with whom you're communicating.
I started to share some recent, personal observations on the subject that I'll post in a new thread, but we all really need to start giving less weight to words sent via email as compared to those heard directly from the mouth of the individual we wish to communicate with.
Makermook, if your story is on the up and up, I'm truly sorry for the disappointment you've experienced, especially given the circumstances. Call me at the number listed on my website and let's speak in person. I break for lunch approx 1200-0100 and will return any calls that I miss, as long as you supply a phone number. I'm up especially late this evening/morning monitoring a HT.
Sincerely,
Taylor
, I've been able to browse a lot of the topics and discussions, and I think I'll like it a lot here. I've found a couple threads on forging that I'm learning a lot from, and I've gotten to drool over some VERY good looking hardware.
