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re: The exploiters are starting to come out in full force
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:00 am to meauxjeaux2
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:00 am to meauxjeaux2
This dude... 
He has another picture implying there is a comparison between himself and Martin Luther King.
He has another picture implying there is a comparison between himself and Martin Luther King.
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Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:02 am to meauxjeaux2
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Dude seems kinda shady TBH.
yes he does
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:02 am to Puck82
quote:I'm hearing it was just something he hashtagged on social media. People were already coming from far and wide with boats to assist people. He may have been one of them but i'm telling you i have friends from Mandeville that came in airboats and worked 3 days straight and they knew nothing about some fricking cajun navy.
Can anyone link the gofundme? I'd like to at least see it. This dude was doing good work around here during the floods.
After they got home they just thought they were part of the effort and i'm thinking anyone with a boat doing rescues in our area are feeling like they're part of that group as well and they don't even fricking know this guy.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:02 am to theunknownknight
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:03 am to theunknownknight
This thread is epitome of irony.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:05 am to kengel2
How so? Which definition of irony are you using? The correct one or the incorrect one?
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:08 am to Topwater Trout
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:10 am to theunknownknight
The correct one. Not really a dig on anyone, so dont take it personally.
Maybe it's time to start reintroducing trade programs in high-schools.
Maybe it's time to start reintroducing trade programs in high-schools.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:11 am to meauxjeaux2
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I don't know man. Dude seems kinda shady TBH.
Team Leader at Vivint Smart Home
Empowerment Coach & Inspirational Speaker at Mr. Carpe Diem Inc.
Former General Manager (GM) at LA Fitness Baton Rouge - Siegen Ln.
Studied Marketing at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Single
From New Orleans, Louisiana
All he is missing is Primerica
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:13 am to rocket31
No, it's probably Northerners coming in to capitalize on the misfortune of those affected. A lot like carpetbaggers after the Civil War, no? Whether you're trolling or are just that stupid, I don't discriminate: Have a downvote
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 10:15 am
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:15 am to theunknownknight
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I know of contractors charging at least 3 times the going rate for work because of supply and demand (not a scam, but it sucks considering all the work being done for free by so many).
As someone else already mentioned, the "going rate" is what people are willing to pay to get the job done. This is how the free market works. If contractors did the work at the pre-flood rates, shite would take years to finish because the supply would never respond. If you want a licensed contractor in your home less than a week after the flooding started, you're going to pay out the arse, but you don't HAVE to do that. You can wait until the supply catches up and get relatively reasonable prices in time.
Spinning it as "taking advantage" of people when were discussing services or non-essential products is wrong. Baton Rouge is going to be a perfect example of the free market at work.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:19 am to meauxjeaux2
This guy getting linked to the Cajun Navy is all from an interview he did on local news during the flooding. I wasn't saying this guy was the leader or anything, but that he was shown on tv doing rescues. I just didn't want to bash this guy before I knew the facts about what he did.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:20 am to theunknownknight
Does this shock anyone? Some people have no shame and will be getting filthy rich off of this endeavor.
House demo prices have gone up 3k since sunday...its pathetic
House demo prices have gone up 3k since sunday...its pathetic
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:21 am to slackster
quote:
As someone else already mentioned, the "going rate" is what people are willing to pay to get the job done. This is how the free market works. If contractors did the work at the pre-flood rates, shite would take years to finish because the supply would never respond. If you want a licensed contractor in your home less than a week after the flooding started, you're going to pay out the arse, but you don't HAVE to do that. You can wait until the supply catches up and get relatively reasonable prices in time.
Spinning it as "taking advantage" of people when were discussing services or non-essential products is wrong. Baton Rouge is going to be a perfect example of the free market at work.
:kige:
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:22 am to slackster
Thank you
there is only so much we can do
if you want someone in your building today, pay the price of do it yourself
there is only so much we can do
if you want someone in your building today, pay the price of do it yourself
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:25 am to rocket31
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rocket31
I dont expect someone like you to understand hospitality in the least much less be able to comment on it. But what I will say is that there are alot of folks going to their full time jobs then going to volunteer till 9-10pm every night only to repeat it the next day. No complaining, but just trying to be helpful. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that 1 of these volunteers has done more the past few days than you have in your entire lifetime.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:25 am to theunknownknight
I've never understood the animosity toward people asking market price for their services. Increasing prices draws in more workers and goods, which allows the work to get done. If you don't allow 'gouging', you just won't get enough workers to deal with situations like this.
The funny thing is I never hear complaints about 'reverse gouging'. Buyers LOVE to talk about the great deal they got driving the sellers price down far below cost when times are bad or getting some poor Mexican to work his butt off in 105 degree heat on a tar roof for a few bucks.
Let the market work.
ETA: I'm not defending flat out crooks whom are also drawn to these situations getting paid in advance and not showing up, or doing shoddy work.
The funny thing is I never hear complaints about 'reverse gouging'. Buyers LOVE to talk about the great deal they got driving the sellers price down far below cost when times are bad or getting some poor Mexican to work his butt off in 105 degree heat on a tar roof for a few bucks.
Let the market work.
ETA: I'm not defending flat out crooks whom are also drawn to these situations getting paid in advance and not showing up, or doing shoddy work.
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 10:27 am
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:26 am to slackster
I don't disagree. What I disagree with is these guys coming in and buying up all the supplies/tools forcing the "do it yourselfers" and "volunteers" to pay triple.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:26 am to The Pirate King
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House demo prices have gone up 3k since sunday...its pathetic
Why is it pathetic? I mean I understand why you don't want it to happen, but pathetic?
People got filthy rich off of BP too. It was a disaster they created, so the flood is a different circumstance, but the concept is the same. The demand for certain products and services went through the roof and the prices skyrocketed in order to create equilibrium.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 10:27 am to rocket31
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Ya that "southern hospitality" sure is some bulshit ain't it?
Southern Hospitality is bullshite because a handful of people (who more than likely don't live in Louisiana or in the affected parishes) are taking advantage of those in a desperate situation?
A handful of people somehow detracts from the thousands of those who are helping?
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