My Apologizes to Michael Hinderliter & powerwash.com

In the heated and hotly debated EPA thread here on PWI, I said some disparaging and what I feel were untrue remarks about powerwash.com.

I would like to formally apologize to the owner Michael Hinderliter and retract those statements personally. They were uncalled for ugly, rude, and totally unprofessional on my part. I let the passion of my beliefs to get the better of me and this was wrong.

I would also like to commend Michael for his bringing this to my attention in a most Respectful and Professional manner, something I feel truly undeserving of.

I make this apology under no duress or pressure, I make this apology because I Was Wrong And Admit It.......As We All Should.

Thank You,

Guy,

Thank you for taking the time and going the extra mile to make this public apology. I sent you a PM asking if the comments were true because I honestly did not know. You, without hesitation said you thought they were and would check. I never asked for an apology or for you to publicly retract you statement. It was completely of you own free will and I have a great deal of respect for someone that can. As far as I am concerned this is a dead issue and we are good.

I would only add I hope everyone will simple drop it and move on to bigger and better things. There are far more important things for us all to focus our energy.

Again Thank You Guy.
 
Well there you go life goes on, since your here Mike will Robert ever start working with the entire industry or will he continue to only listen to himself?

I posted to respond to Guy comments and to thank him for it. I have done that and I am ready to move on.
 
I posted to respond to Guy comments and to thank him for it. I have done that and I am ready to move on.

I respectfully understand, why not fix the problem at hand so people don't feel this way about powerwash.com

Robert claims your the War chest for his crusade, if you want people to respect your business maybe you should start taking into account ours?

You make statements about wanting to work together? So lets

Can you work with others that differ from your thoughts? Can you work with people you do not like for a better cause?

Seems you talk a lot about this but really never do anything. Oh I have heard your excuses about how you only work with professional people as if this means if your not working with someone that means they are not pro's.

Mike here's your chance to help your business, if you do not then we all know you remain on the same Page. Roberts stance is Clearly and most definitely on Harder more restrictive regulation. Its fact and not fiction, why would anyone support this.

Ignoring this only means you don't care, excuses you will not work to change this means you don't care.

Your silence or combativeness will only mean that, so are you willing to change the image?
 
Guy,

Thank you for taking the time and going the extra mile to make this public apology. I sent you a PM asking if the comments were true because I honestly did not know. You, without hesitation said you thought they were and would check. I never asked for an apology or for you to publicly retract you statement. It was completely of you own free will and I have a great deal of respect for someone that can. As far as I am concerned this is a dead issue and we are good.

I would only add I hope everyone will simple drop it and move on to bigger and better things. There are far more important things for us all to focus our energy.

Again Thank You Guy.




Where is the apology for all this Michael?


Guy:

The best emotion that I can work up where you are concerned is to "Feel Sorry for You".

Tony I believe you fit this definition:

Legal definition http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is defined in legal glossaries as

No one ever answered what the UAMCC’s

  1. Environmental Chairperson is, so I assume you do not have one that will take on the responsibility and admit who he is!
  2. You have never published you BMPs as I have, so you probably cannot agree on these either.

Where is the leadership, just in Bulling everyone else?

To be honest Tony, you do not comprehend very well the written word.

What level is your academic training?

Tony I cannot believe you would ask that! Obviously you have not been reading what I have been posting; or not understanding. Here I will make it easy for you:

You said reading was better for you than understanding a picture; apparently not. Do you need me to explain what those holes as you call them are.

On PowerWash.com there is a video that explains what they are, what they are for, and how to use them. Do I need to lead you there?

You might learn something if you had an open mind.

You need to go to PWNA.org, click on the environmental tab, for a new learning experience. If you would you would not be asking the stupid question above.

Is that how you are suppose to trick me up? Ask me about my own work to see if I understand my own work?You answer is in the videos, which are understandable for most people.You would also learn that almost every statement you have made is false; or maybe you cannot understand he information. Jim Gamble said he would be glad to tutor you. (My Daddy always said that it you told a tall one, it was not a lie.) (Do I need to explain that?)

I am waiting: Next Trick Question.

Jealousy is the only reason I can see for that conclusion; it never has been true...

Bulling from both sides. However, Distributors and Manufacturers were a lot more tactful.

Russ:

I said mostly, and that does not mean everyone. They will know if the shoe fits or not.

Just look at how I have been treated.

No, this forum loves disrespect and controversy. They feed on it.

As near as I can tell, it mostly newbie's and the bottom 25% of contractors that have been in business over 5 years.

For you Tony:

Who is an Environmentalist?

Everybody is an “Environmentalist”! However, how one interprets that is usually based on how it affects their “economic revenue stream” (income, wages, business revenue).

John:

There is always that of the segment of every industry. UAMCC offers them a platform to stand on.

They will always try to take credit for what others have done; they fit the typical profile. I just consider the source and go on.


John:

I have answered this many times, but I seem to be talking over everyone's head. Sorry for that,

Sorry, but the EPA will clarify their position. I have no input on the EPA's position.

What you need to do it get ready to converse with them, and forget about me. I have given you the opportunity for a national stage, to make a difference that counts; not just words and attacks.

I have asked several others to view this thread, and the normal response is it is not worth their time, sorry.

Tony:

Professional Disagreements are acceptable, but personal attacks degrades the industry and yourself.

[ QUOTE=Robert Hinderliter;295360] Originally Posted by Tony Shelton


Tony:

Don't you think these types of comments should be under " [COLOR=# 417394]Mindless Blabbering 520[/COLOR]"?[/QUOTE]

John:

You are exactly right in your comments; the others are not reading or listening; there is nothing I can do for them. The comment about “one size fits all” is based on ignorance; like Forest Gump said: …………

Tony:

Here is a link to your answer in one of these documents and searches, it took me 6 hours to find it. Now that you know where to look and with the help of 60 people, it should be easy.

If you were paying attention, you would know that was a demonstration; no sales pitch, other vendors were also there to show different technologies.

Tony:

That is tap water and evaporator condensation you are looking at and Michael has sump pumps to capture waste water on property that discharge into a sand trap. Sorry you are miss representing photos. Good try though but wrong.

I might want to have seconds thoughts when attaching Michael, he does over $10,000,000 per year with about 100 employees and will not threaten you with a law suit, you will just be served. One of his best boy hood friends is a legation attorney, he is Michael's Legal Council. I have seen him in action, he does not play nice.

Just a word to the wise.

I you do not believe me ask Doug Latimer his experience getting served at a Trade Show.

This is not advice, but if I were you I would take that down before Michael gets mad.
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I respectfully understand, why not fix the problem at hand so people don't feel this way about powerwash.com

Robert claims your the War chest for his crusade, if you want people to respect your business maybe you should start taking into account ours?

You make statements about wanting to work together? So lets

Can you work with others that differ from your thoughts? Can you work with people you do not like for a better cause?

Seems you talk a lot about this but really never do anything. Oh I have heard your excuses about how you only work with professional people as if this means if your not working with someone that means they are not pro's.

Mike here's your chance to help your business, if you do not then we all know you remain on the same Page. Roberts stance is Clearly and most definitely on Harder more restrictive regulation. Its fact and not fiction, why would anyone support this.

Ignoring this only means you don't care, excuses you will not work to change this means you don't care.

Your silence or combativeness will only mean that, so are you willing to change the image?


I really Careless if Robert or you apologize for anything, I just want to know by your own words why you will not work towards the betterment of the industry versus your own Goals?

Your want a great wash water control program, let the PWNA and UAMCC work with contractors not Distributors building it.

Lets get a team together now, not talk about it. TALk Is cheap


PWNA
CODE OF ETHICS
As a member of PWNA, I believe in fair and honorable practices and pledge to maintain the highest ethical standards in my business, and I obligate myself and my employees to work by the following Code of Ethics:

I will, at all times, conduct my business in a fair and honorable manner. I pledge to represent our products and services as they actually are, to do what I promise and to promise only what I reasonably can do, to compete fairly with others on the basis of the merit of my products and services, and to refrain from making false or misleading statements about my competitors or their products or services.

I commit to help any and all fellow PWNA members in the furtherance of industry knowledge.

I promise to comply, both in spirit and letter, with all rules and regulations prescribed by law and by government agencies for the health, safety and well-being of my employees, the public, and the environment.

I further pledge to perform all services within any Standards and through the use of any Best Management Practices adopted by PWNA.
 
Here's my apology.

I apologize for buying a pump up sprayer from them in 2009.

I will never contribute to their cause again and I apologize to the contractors who have been put out of business or hurt in any way by the few dollars I added to their coffers.
 
I hear there is a big garage cleaning event you could come to out here David.

Ron and I will be the ones hiding in the bushes taking pictures over the wall. lol.

No, wait a minute, that's not what we do, that's what PWNA scapegoats do for Michael and Daryl.

We might do something in March ourselves. Come on out and visit with us David!
 
Guy, no matter what some say or think, if you are apologizing from the heart, unforced and not under threat, you are most to be respected.
We don't only need to apologize when we feel our beliefs or assertions were proven wrong.
It's funny how Tony thinks you can play God when something rubs you the wrong way, even if it should rub you the wrong way.
 
Playing God? How do you get that out of any of this? If I was God everyone would have a sign on their forehead that says whether are not they are full of crap.

I don't play God. I can't, Just trying to do the right thing and make valuable use of my time here so I don't show up with the wrong ticket. lol

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I think I covered that with Guy earlier. A man has to follow his own conscience.

One may feel sorrow for having killed a rapist in the act, but that doesn't mean he did the wrong thing in killing him.

Guy did the right thing. Apparently phase 1 (playing on his goodness with a phone call) worked.

If it hadn't you can bet phase 2 (threatening to put guy out of business with a lawsuit) wouldn't have been far behind.

Would you like to see my letter from the attorney of a PW#A bod threatening to sue me if I post non confidential emails that shows him breaching a contract?

Phase 1 is not so effective with me. And neither is phase 2.



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Playing God? How do you get that out of any of this? If I was God everyone would have a sign on their forehead that says whether are not they are full of crap.

I don't play God. I can't, Just trying to do the right thing and make valuable use of my time here so I don't show up with the wrong ticket. lol
Rapists are despicable, but who are you to say killing one is doing the right thing?
Do you forget that we are not under The Law since it was hanged on the torture stake with Jesus? Col. 2:13,14, Gal. 3:13, Rom. 7:6,7, Rom. 10:4, Eph. 2:15.
Caesar's law, effective or ineffective as you understand it to be in its being enforced is what God has directed us to abide by. Sick and filthy, violent, and immoral people will get their just desserts in God's time. Unless they change while there is still time.
Revelation 22:15 " Outside are the dogs and those who practice spiritism and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters and everyone liking and carrying on a lie.’"
 
Tell that to your family as you watch them being slaughtered by some nutcase. The New Testament called us to lay down our lives at a testament to our faith, not to satisfy the cravings of lunatics till the police (Ceasar) comes along to do something about it. A Christian living out on a remote farm would have a heck of a time relying on Ceasar to protect his family.

We are the salt. We are not the plate. We don't just take whatever is dished out on us by lunatics. Martyrdom is a show of faith. Allowing a nutcase to assault your family is a show of cowardice. Salt is an active ingredient infiltrates and DOES SOMETHING.

Jesus said to His apostles, "Let him who has no sword sell his robe and buy one" [Luke 22:36] I suppose they must have needed that to cut the passover lamb.

A few hours later Peter tried to use that sword to cut off the head of Malchus. Did Jesus tell him to get rid of his sword? No, he told him to simply put it away (for now) because using the sword at that moment would have hindered the purpose for which Jesus came to this earth, that being to lay down his life for us.

The apostles carried swords and they knew how to use them and what they were for even after spending three years walking with Jesus. Maybe if you had walked with him you would know what it is for too.

Back to the original idea on this thread.

Every man has to follow his own conscience. You do. I do. I might try to change your mind and you might try to change mine, but in the end we each have to make our own decisions based on the understanding we have and live accordingly. That is what Guy has done here. I respect that he is following his heart and stated as much. I don't believe he has any reason to apologize and will allow the lack of an apology from Michael and Robert speak for itself as does my lack of apology.

I believe I am 100% right in this fight against the assault on our industry perpetrated by Robert. I believe it is my duty as a Christian to stand up against it.

Robert has shown that he is against the common man with drive and determination and is for the large company with the resources to swallow the ambitious. His posts and his threads speak for themselves. His goal is to work with the government and drive out anyone who cannot afford the equipment to keep up with overbearing regulations.

His work has already driven many out of business and his posts here are made to frighten any newcomers away.

That goes against everything we are taught in the Bible. A man who is willing to work and do so in an honest way should not be pushed out by the rich. God cared so much about the working poor that he made rules saying they had to be paid at the end of each working day, and made farmers leave portions of their fields so that the poor could gather their own food. (not food banks where we gather the food for them).

There are many aspects of this work (roof washing, house washing, plaza cleaning, etc) that any man with a little self control, work ethics, ambition and a strong back can do starting with a small amount of money and working their way up. Robert is closing that door. He is doing it in a systematic way that assures the he and others (the larger companies) benefit from it.

The reason for this course of action is because the companies he is helping are unable to compete with honest companies by providing honest work for an honest price. They would rather provide shoddy service but have it handed to them on a platter once competition is thinned out.

I have actually listened to one of those companies bragging about being almost 3 months behind on services and happy that pretty soon they will be so far behind it they will be back on schedule again (while charging the customer for timely service the whole time - and I have two other witnesses who heard this same conversation.)

Two of us have subbed for one who charged for services we "provided" when we didn't even have the inventory to provide the service. We got tired of the deception and decided to have no part of it.

Another has a sub who stated filters are routinely bypassed and dumped straight unless there are authorities around.

This is the type of people Robert is fighting for.

The "bottom 25%" as he calls them, are who I am fighting for.

I believe I am right. I will continue in my quest without apology unless I ever say or do something dishonest. I could care less who's feelings I hurt. This is business, not a high school date.

You go ahead and believe and live as you wish Dan, and God bless you in your direction. I will do the same.
 
Romans 10:2 NW "For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God; but not according to accurate knowledge;"
Tony, defending one's family against obvious physical danger is one thing. Killing a person who did a despicable thing is beyond our individual rights and obligation.
You don't truly believe the swords were for self-defense, do you? (Luke 22:36, 37) Then he said to them: “But now let the one that has a purse take it up, likewise also a food pouch; and let the one having no sword sell his outer garment and buy one. 37 For I tell YOU that this which is written must be accomplished in me, namely, ‘And he was reckoned with lawless ones.’ For that which concerns me is having an accomplishment. What prophecy? That he would be executed alongside two evildoers. Certainly when Peter attacked Malchus and Jesus rebuked him, it shows that Peter did not understand the object lesson of the swords.
(Matthew 26:52) Then Jesus said to him: “Return your sword to its place, for all those who take the sword will perish by the sword.
(John 18:36) 36 Jesus answered: “My kingdom is no part of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, my attendants would have fought that I should not be delivered up to the Jews. But, as it is, my kingdom is not from this source.”
(2 Timothy 2:24) 24" But a slave of the Lord does not need to fight, but needs to be gentle toward all, qualified to teach, keeping himself restrained under evil,"
and on and on.

As far as your Christian obligation to expose businessfolk who are ruining the industry you happen to serve in, it's your time and your life to budget.
I would say that if that falls under the following summation, have at it.. Ecclesiastes 12:13"The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the [true] God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole [obligation] of man."
 
As far as your Christian obligation to expose businessfolk who are ruining the industry you happen to serve in, it's your time and your life to budget.
I would say that if that falls under the following summation, have at it.. Ecclesiastes 12:13"The conclusion of the matter, everything having been heard, is: Fear the [true] God and keep his commandments. For this is the whole [obligation] of man."

We can agree to disagree on the other stuff, but I believe I am fulfilling that obligation in what I am doing.
 
Silence Thickens
I respectfully understand, why not fix the problem at hand so people don't feel this way about powerwash.com

Robert claims your the War chest for his crusade, if you want people to respect your business maybe you should start taking into account ours?

You make statements about wanting to work together? So lets

Can you work with others that differ from your thoughts? Can you work with people you do not like for a better cause?

Seems you talk a lot about this but really never do anything. Oh I have heard your excuses about how you only work with professional people as if this means if your not working with someone that means they are not pro's.

Mike here's your chance to help your business, if you do not then we all know you remain on the same Page. Roberts stance is Clearly and most definitely on Harder more restrictive regulation. Its fact and not fiction, why would anyone support this.

Ignoring this only means you don't care, excuses you will not work to change this means you don't care.

Your silence or combativeness will only mean that, so are you willing to change the image?
 
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