Steve/Gresham - Tropical Paradise in Tonga

[Anonymous]

So why put our names in the subject line? You want to ask Steve or I a question, do it in a email or a PM, instead of trying your hardest to link us to the supposed crime (odd, being we don't deal in Tongan corals or fish like you all @ Fish Heads). A better way of posting such a question would be "TP in Tonga, any one know anything?", then in the first few lines, you could have asked us. That would have been MUCH better then addressing the subject line to us.

The way I see it, one Tongan supplier (Fish Heads/JT) is mad at another Tongan supplier, plain and simple (and what this board shouldn't be used for : commercial bashing). If you guys feel wronged, take it up with the Tongan government, and leave me outa it. If you feel they were practicing illegal methods, contact the Tongan Government. If you feel they were smuggling those corals, talk to US FISH & Wildlife Service. If something illegal was going on, they'll for certain be held accountable, and will be an open/shut case as they posted pictures of it.

Do you really think if Eddie was doing something wrong, he'd post pictures of it

BTW, if you wanna reach the king, he spends most his time a couple miles fom us

 

[JT]

and what this board shouldn't be used for : commercial bashing). If you guys feel wronged, take it up with the Tongan government

Again, for the last time, none of this has anything to do with who I work for. I have my hobbyist hat on. I am low man on the totem pole, I work on commission. I have little to gain by what goes on in Tonga. Also, had this been "commercial bashing" like you say, I am sure the mods would have closed this thread long ago.

You are a great Spin Doctor, Steve has been training you well.

Maybe I should have asked you privately. But I didn't, big deal. Get over it. The only reason I asked you at all was because you posted in the thread so it seemed like you had some knowledge.

Do you really think if Eddie was doing something wrong, he'd post pictures of it.

Others have done far stupidier things. I could point to a large list of examples but I already have enough threats of "legal action" this past week over the CCIF bullshit.

- Uncle JT

Disclaimer: Unfortunately because of one paranoid and insecure individual who repeatedly takes offense when I mention his or his company name, I must write this damn disclaimer. However, it is not my place to judge him.. only God can judge him so I must forgive him for his ways. So people, when reading my posts remember that they are of my own opinions and thoughts and NEVER are the same of my employer or any other organization I may represent. To threaten someone I work for because of something I say here is blasphemy.

 

[clarionreef]

What?
In the begining of this "pot/kettle/black thread",
...I asked..."And so JT, what was it that disturbed you"?

Then you started in with an immediate insult.
Everyone can scroll back and see things for themselves.
Steve

 

[Anonymous]

Steve has been training you well.

Damd straight. I know the tools of the trade, the methodology and how to collect fish. Being a life long fisherman and a Dive Master for 12 years, I can utilize whats been taught to me. I also have been taught crucial shipping practices from both field and facility stand points. I know how long it takes to clean fish out, prior to shipping. I also know what ships bad, and what doesn't. I've also been taught how to properly screen fish before shipping. I've also been taught pretty much all thats needed to know about cyanide and destructive fishing practices. your right, I couldn't have aske for a better teacher. I sure hope your employeers have taught you some usefull skills.

 

[Anonymous]

And before you go on and on about me being told what to say, check my IP address, it's not coming from our office I'm at home, where I can afford to have a DSL line One can have a life and internet access at the same time

 

[Anonymous]

Ok, I think this has run it's course. As suggested if you guys wish to continue this take it to PM or email.