To the vendors and members of this board- Please read

[SNOOPY]

Thanks Lamont,

They have contacted me offering six mo. free advertising and top banner on the site. SpyderLovers has been my home since I designed the first floorboards for Spyder's and I have no intention on jeopardizing my relationship as a very longtime and happy vendor. Thanks for the added info. When you have earned the position of #1 in any business, someone will always come gunning for a piece of the action.

Ride in comfort,
John
SealCreativeCocepts.com

Thanks to you and the other vendors for standing behind this site.

[Cal777]

I don't care what business that you're in, there is always some clown trying to get a free ride. Hang tough Spyderlovers!

[WarrenGH]

I've recieved several emails now from vendors wanting to know what's up with an email they got about a new "Spyder Lovers" message board. Seems that one of the dealers that until yesterday use to promote on this board has decided to create their own board to do their marketing. That's fine if they want to go that route but they are using the SpyderLovers name in their forum that I've been using since 2007. I have taken the legal steps needed to protect that name and I hate to say that this may get real ugly for them if they continue to contact the vendors and members here to promote their new site. If you want to start another site like this one how about using your dealership name and not trying to steal this one and the vendors and members here.

This is the kind of stuff I hate about running a site like this. It's happened before on all my other boards and none of them were successful and they soon failed but it will cause some division and it will cause me some grief I'm sure. I'm not going to go into details but I will say that if their site shows up here on our boards I will remove the post. I'm not going to let them use this site to promote theirs. I can't stop the backdoor stuff but so far the people that have contacted me are not happy and somewhat amazed that someone would do something so blatant and so wrong.

So if you're a vendor or member and you get a email to checkout a new Spyder Lovers site with all sorts of promises you can bet it didn't come from me or anyone else from the first and only real SpyderLovers site.

If you took the time to notify us with this post, why not name the individual, dealer, whoever, so know first hand who we're dealing with so we can show you our support by helping you to shutting down that site and get the word out? Why should the good work you've done so far be compromised?

[OldCowboy]

I have so much respect for Spyderlovers that I buy all my farkles from Spyderlovers sponsors.

Lamont, keep up the good work.

Sponsors, know that if you leave, you also leave my business behind.

[Deanna777]

Lamont:
Thanks for the update,

I am staying with this Spyderlovers.com website. This site is # 1. I am behind you Lamont. Keep up the good work. Deanna777

[BajaRon]

If you took the time to notify us with this post, why not name the individual, dealer, whoever, so know first hand who we're dealing with so we can show you our support by helping you to shutting down that site and get the word out? Why should the good work you've done so far be compromised?

I'm sure Lamont has considered this approach, but I agree with the nameless warning for a lot of reasons. This sad situation is being handled the best way possible.

I am hoping that this 'Offender' is simply clueless, but that is almost never the case. I'm sure they would see the 'Light' more clearly if Lamont opened a website using their business name with personal emails to their customers....

[Bob Denman]

"Nameless & Flameless" is probably the wisest way to handle all of this...

[Mr. White]

Lamont, I will stay right here....!!

[Bob Denman]

Hi George!
Are BR1 & Punkin behaving themselves?

[Cruzr Joe]

I am gonna dance with who brung me ..............................


Cruzr Joe

[OJ UK]

They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
But this is plagiarism which is the lowest form of theft.

These people are spineless, lazy fs who don't deserve to succeed in business,
any business.

[mrfats]

In June, 2011 I really didn't know what a Spyder was. I somehow found this website called SpyderLovers. I peeked in everyday trying to learn from you guys. I got my Spyder in July, 2011 and have never had any regrets! 14,000 miles later, one SpyderFest, two Lamomt BBQs and boy have I met some great people. Lamont, I would never consider going anywhere else. I wish you and Len the best in your new endeavor. The people here and the sponsors are top notch!!

[KAPike]

Holy Cow, It's time someone get's out of town. Shame on Them.

[spyder3]

Holy Cow, It's time someone get's out of town. Shame on Them.

subtle

[Magdave]

subtle

Yep I figured it out.

[Bob Denman]

Yup! It's in there...

[ARtraveler]

Yup! It's in there...

I am still recommending Nameless and Flameless as you mentioned in a prior thread. The details are pretty much figured out from the hints and comments in the thread. Also recommend letting the site remain dry from any participation by members here. My only and final .02 on this subject.

This too, shall pass.

[Bob Denman]

Thanks...

[Silvervette05]

If you start out coming in the back door, where do you go from there?

Down Hill

[Magdave]

Can't trust them commie Cubans can we? I refuse to go there even if they have good cigars.

[Bob Denman]

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[d.o.spyder-rts]

If you start out coming in the back door, where do you go from there?

Out-the same way you came in. I agree with all of the other comments. There is only ONE spyderlovers that matters. Dale

[TicketBait]

Holy Cow, It's time someone get's out of town. Shame on Them.

subtle

Yep I figured it out.

It only took me 2 hours to figure it out, Had to go back and re read all the threads, and still search and do detective work. Suppose I could have asked someone to PM me

You did the right thing Lamont, I would think on a personal level it was very sad too.

This is the one & only place I mention to present and future Spyder owners.

TicketBait

[boomboom1]

Just remember that imitation is the ultimate compliment.

[G-Man]

I spoke with MO LEE about this at breakfast this morning. You can bet that I'm of the same opinion as he. Just cannot abide unethical behavior from a busuness...whatever, or whomeve it is.

We're with you on this, all the way.