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Re: BackpackGearTest.org - Call for Gear Testers

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From: Andrew Priest
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:23
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On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 22:15:23 +1000, David Morrison
<davidmor@excite.com> wrote:

>In article <d2fvh216m6bca1bbo3h7j25c2au2q6pt0b@4ax.com>,

>
>I have just given up trying to submit my first owner review. A 
>frustrating process with a lack of accurate documentation on what you 
>are supposed to do and little help available when you try to do what you 
>are asked to.

David

I can't comment on the specifics of this claim (re lack of help)as
none are provided  but at best I would find the claim surprising.

There is a great group of VOLUNTEERS including mentors who jump over
backwards to help people, so at best I am surprised by this comment if
not offended on their behalf. Did you bother to ask for a mentor?
Maybe you could contact me directly with the specifics to backup your
comments so I may investigate further.

As to the documentation, well there is a guides on How to Become a
Tester plus full documentation again written in the blood and sweat of
the volunteers, so again I confused by this comment.

You  need also  to keep in mind David that BackpackGearTest.org is NOT
some commercial organisation, it is just a bunch of VOLUNTEERS so
sometimes people actually have lives etc and can't always jump
instantly to help, so it helps for all concerned to have realistic
expectations in terms "service."

All that said sometimes our approach is not for some  folks and some
folks don't like the standards we set in terms of editing etc. It
sounds like what we do is not for you and that happens.

All the best with your walking etc.

Cheers
Andrew
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From: Andrew Priest <andrew@aushiker.com>
Newsgroups: uk.rec.walking,alt.rec.hiking,aus.bushwalking,rec.backcountry
Subject: Re: BackpackGearTest.org - Call for Gear Testers
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2006 23:23:43 +0800
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