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kim from independence, mo on 6/28/2009 9:15:41 PM:

I am frustrated with all the comments that say things like "Never Go Here" or "Avoid this Place". Please everyone remember that while this is absolutely the place to voice your opinions, who are you to tell others where to stay or eat. We are all different people, so what you may find offensive may not bother me much, and vice versa.

Tell us your experience, tell us if you think the burgers are good, or if you felt the cleanliness of a place wasn't up to par, or if you felt like you were rudely treated, but please don't tell us what to do.

I find it rude of you to tell others to stay away from a place just because you didn't enjoy it. I want to know about your experiences, but I am an adult and can make my own decisions. Please be more respectful of others and allow us to make up our own minds.

Doug from Bluffton on 6/28/2009 9:47:35 PM:

Well said Kim! Trek, I think Kim just summed it up perfectly

Brad from St Louis on 6/29/2009 7:53:07 AM:

Can we also prevent people from saying "Go there!"?

Because, who are they to tell me where to spend my money?

In all seriousness, we are adults and we can figure out who is going overboard in their criticisms. If the place of business is worthy there will be positive follow-up reviews. Attempting to silence all criticism will reduce the value of the forum.

Brad from St Louis on 6/29/2009 8:26:34 AM:

Above I said "Attempting to silence all criticism will reduce the value of the forum."

No one was recommending that we silence all criticism, so my criticism of the critique of the criticism went too far :->

All I'm trying to say is let people speak, and if they go too far others can respond and make things right again.

kim from independence, mo on 6/30/2009 9:10:12 AM:

I just would like to see more respectful feedback. Frankly, after a few end-to-end trips on the Katy, there are some places I won't go to because of treatment we received. I however, don't feel I have the right to tell others not to go there, as these places have obviously met the needs of others at other times. It just seems like we could voice our opinions in a more courteous fashion.

Brad from St Louis on 6/30/2009 10:48:10 AM:

"I just would like to see more respectful feedback. AM by kim,independence, mo"

I agree, but I know it won't happen. Some people are happy even when things are less than perfect, and others become infuriated if they don't get every penny's worth. I think that people who over-react do a bad job of hiding it. Let 'em talk.

cunninghamair from O'Fallon, MO on 7/3/2009 8:21:47 PM:

Thanks, Kim. In all aspects of my life, I try to state the facts and let others make their own
judgements. I hope others can follow that advice here.

ka3751 from saint louis,mo on 7/7/2009 9:12:46 PM:

I agree with Kim. Try and state the objective facts.Such as 'the burger was cold' or 'the bathrooms were dirty'. Leave out the personality issues (ie. 'the owner was rude'). We all have bad days. After a long ride on the trail I know I'm not as perky as I could be (until I get a cold beer).

ka3751

Diane from Scott AFB, Illinois on 7/8/2009 6:49:46 AM:

Free speech is great...what a country!

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