For those who are getting all uppity ‘cos Maria didn’t like finding a bible in the fridge and wrote about it on her space on the web, how would you lot have felt if you’d opened the fridge and seen one of these books (or seen a tub full of them, free to take):

The Qur’an (aka Koran)?
The God Delusion by Dawkins?
Mein Kampf by Hitler?
The book of Mormon?

What would you think of the dealer? What would you say to your friends? Would you blog your *opinion* about it?

Is it only fine to excersize the right to free speech as long as it agrees with your views? Too many people use this as a sheild to promote their view while refusing the same right to others of differing opinion.

I am not a “bible thumper”, however I am savvy enough to realize that if I don’t like the way someone does business, I do have other choices for the same or similar products. I don’t see the need to slam someone just because they differ in religious views. If someone asks me, I can tell them my opinion, but truthfully, what or whom did this hurt?

Whenever I hear of someone looking for a “perfect” anything, I’m praying (yes, that’s right, I said praying!) they walk out of my store empty-handed! They’re the ones that are going to use something for an entire season, abuse it and then try to return it because it no longer works! Sorry. No one wants customers like that. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!

Unfortunately, you are completely wrong about the public domain thing. This is a common mistake, too. Everything I write, no matter where it is published, is copyrighted by me. Same goes for you and what you write. And photos you take, too! I, as the content creator, have the ability to state how my written work can be used. Many writers use a creative commons license to allow certain uses of the work. My copyright is clearly stated on the © page of this site. You might want to consult PlagiarismToday.com for additional insight into this matter.

As for the trailer quality — we’ve also looked at Cameos and are extremely pleased with the level of quality. There’s a used one for sale here in AZ and if we don’t find something better by our deadline, we’ll likely buy it. Glad to see that we’re not the only ones who recognize a quality product when we see one. I took a lot of heat from commenters here about wanting the “perfect RV.” When you expect to spend at least $50K on a purchase, it should be just right.

First, I too, would have been offended by this bible incident and as a blogger would probably have done a similar blog, but would have exposed the name of that dealership, as well. However, if what was mentioned on the RV Daily report about threatening a law suit, then I think you have gone too far. Anything written on a blog becomes public domain. Personally I would be tickled pink if a blog post I wrote was picked up and repeated by another blog. Of course, I would have liked credit by mentioning my blog for the article. But they have now mentioned the source of this article which is the reason I am here now. So I too, think you need to chill out, over the law suit issue.

But having said all of this, I would like to recommend you look at a Carriage 5th wheel. I just purchased a Cameo about 4 months ago and am delighted with the quality craftsmanship of this RV. You would not be disappointed at all, with this 5th wheel. (No, I have no association with the company other than owning one of their products) I know I a very satisfied with the purchase.

Ken

You don’t have to even form an opinion of religion to think that this is bad marketing.

In Maria’s situation, the dealership missed out on her business because they used a marketing technique that extended beyond the scope of the business transaction and infringed on very personal territory. Those who are puzzled by her reaction will never understand that “sharing” one’s religion is an infringement because they are taught that it is their duty. Those who reject it are pitied and prayed for and those who accept it are brought into the fold (although I strongly doubt the conversion rate is high.)

I don’t know much, but I do know when it comes to sales, you never talk about religion, sex, or politics. Unless, of course, you want to risk alienating potential customers.

It’s puzzling how in a country where 92% of people believe in some sort of god, and have the right to worship whatever god they choose, that so many people feel stifled in their freedom of religious expression. Whenever a member of the 8% requests a well-deserved break from the incessant recruiting and “sharing”, they are accused of religious intolerance. I guess that’s what happens when you’re being told every day that the 8% are somehow threatening your very existence, and that evil forces are at work trying to systematically dismantle religion as we know it.

Religion is like underwear – it says a lot about who you are, shapes your actions and can give you a comforting feeling, but if you keep showing it in public you can get a really bad name for yourself :)

“When bad behavior is described in the bible, it always has negative consequences.”

What “negative consequences” did God suffer when he murdered infants in the flood? I must’ve missed that verse.

And when Jesus preached hate and violence, what “negative consequences” did he go through? His execution was for other reasons.

The Bible is an obscene, immoral book of lies that tells us to eat the flesh and drink the blood of a magical Jewish zombie to save us from the sin of a rib-woman being tricked into eating a magical fruit by a talking snake.

I find it DISGUSTING that adults today still believe this nonsense.

LOL!!! Thanks for proving just how ignorant and hateful some Christians can be. Just imagine if there WAS a heaven, filled with moronic religitards like you. THAT would be Hell. ;)