Rumors from the 2010 Vegas Conferences #DD9 #DSES #JDPAIRT

[Joe Pistell]

Sorry guys, you can spin this 16 ways, but this behavior from a leader is unacceptable.

For every brave soul like Len Critcher that dares to make public their dealings with "The Dictator", there are ten others that are in the wings remaining silent.

I'm not walking around DD worrying if my discussions are acceptable. I'm not walking around DD worrying if the school principal is in the room.

We all go to these events for networking opportunities. If Mr Roscoe considers un-endorsed networking a threat... then I'm not walking around DD. If in his reply, Mr Roscoe has to define what he considers un-endorsed networking is... then I'm not walking around DD.

Clearly, he's invested the time and energy to grow his business, now its time to grow his business plan. He needs to work more angles to make his tent larger, not smaller. All I see is the signature of a control-freak whose lack of confidence in others will put a cement ceiling on his growth.

 

[DigitalRalph.com]

I wanted to chime in just one more time... Regarding Layton Judd. If anybody thinks that Layton Judd expressed an opinion because he wanted to "brown-nose" or be perceived as politically correct, then you have not seen Layton's decidedly un-PC activities eslewhere. I do not particularly care for Mr. Judd, there was a time when I thought he seemed like a decent guy, and then he turned into a whining b*&ch when he left Izmocars. That and a few underhanded moves puts me on the decidedly NOT A FAN of Layton side of the field. However, not only do I believe what he posted to be how he truly sees things, but it also pains me to realize that I actually agree with his commentary about Roscoe, Digital Dealer and the whole conference rumors thing. In fact, seeing that Layton was apparently in an odd sort of way sticking up for Roscoe almost made me want to climb aboard the Roscoe bashing bus... But, alas, Layton is just not good enough to change my opinion on much of anything, except perhaps the viability of North Carolina!

But on this subject, that whiny sniveling wench and I agree. Our industry needs more focus on Digital Marketing, not less... Having multiple conferences and strong competition between them for hosting the best speakers and producing the best agendas is in all of our best interests...

Sheesh... I hate it when I agree with something put forth by somebody like Layton Judd! But, he has the right perspective in what he posted here, and I know from personal first hand experience that he is not afraid to post anything he is thinking about or actually believes.

This, of course, is my own personal opinion and has no connection with, and is not endorsed by my current, previous or future employers.

 

[Layton Judd]

Wow Ralph you have some balls good to see that! I am glad to see that you are in the anti-Layton camp which I am sure there are more people out there as well. Whining bitch...good one! Sorry to see someone of your stature resort to such base comments on a very public board.

 

[Jeff Kershner]

Layton, you ok over there? Let me get you a towel and a bucket to clean up the mess.

 

[DigitalRalph.com]

Layton,

I apologize for ranting and raving in what I had intended to be some sort of sideways compliment. My post was in bad taste and I aplogize for my poor choice of words. The primary message I was trying to communicate was one of support for your comments and for your credibility... Obviously, the disparaging color commentary detracted from my comment's objective. I incorrectly assumed you would enjoy the statement of agreement from someone you have criticized so much in the past. Although I thought you would take it differently, I was wrong, and I apologize for offending you.

 

[Layton Judd]

@Ralph
No need to apologize because I did get a kick out of it but thank you anyway. You showed me your knowledge about social media and displaying true transparency and letting me know where I stand with you and for that you have my respect. You now have given me a few more nicknames around the office and for that I am so grateful.

 

[tomwhitejr]

OMG - Group Hug???

 

[tomwhitejr]

Seriously - I'm just a guy trying to figure out this crazy business just like the rest of you... I work at a car dealership and my views correspond to my current position. I don't know Mike Roscoe personally and he has never done anything for me or against me that I am aware of - so he gets a pass at this point.

I'm a huge fan of Hamilton, Kershner, Paglia, Rucker, Miltsch, Garvin, Banks, Brooks, et al. I'm NOT a fan of a great many more, but that's just me. The point is that we are ALL going to piss SOME of us off at some point. We just aren't always ALL going to get along. If we did, we wouldn't be as good as we are at what we do.

For the most part, our passion defines us. I love this community. I love this business. I would go to battle with a great many of you. Let's all agree to disagree (or agree) and move on. Let's get back to what makes this a great place to connect and get back to moving the needle and giving and learning from each other.

Rumors, name-calling, and personal attacks aren't going to get any of us anywhere...

Just sayin'