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warescouse · 03-05-2008, 17:26

I have to admit I am a little disappointed in Simon Davis but I repeat, I am hoping to be proved my concerns are unfounded. His previous work is beyond reproach.

I liken his current position to that of a employed RSPCA inspector who started up a company on the side and his first job was to write a report for the badger baiting society on behalf of the badger baiting society. I see a conflict of interests and whether it was naivety on 80/20's part I don't know.

If I was to give any advice to Simon it would be: If he sees misquotes and misunderstandings in the press regarding PI and 80/20 and the correct 'hat' is not acknowledged, he should be seen to be quick to correct the statement when necessary. Allowing the BBC to run an article that misquotes 80/20 as PI for many days is unforgivable and if he values his continued respect he has to be seen to be doing the correct things promptly.

Allowing things to go unchallenged for any length of time only adds to peoples suspicions. The bottom line in my humble opinion is that in certain cases where 'beliefs' are involved, you cannot wear two hats. That's all I will say on the matter.

03-05-2008, 17:26	#5574
warescouse cf.addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 337	Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797] I have to admit I am a little disappointed in Simon Davis but I repeat, I am hoping to be proved my concerns are unfounded. His previous work is beyond reproach. I liken his current position to that of a employed RSPCA inspector who started up a company on the side and his first job was to write a report for the badger baiting society on behalf of the badger baiting society. I see a conflict of interests and whether it was naivety on 80/20's part I don't know. If I was to give any advice to Simon it would be: If he sees misquotes and misunderstandings in the press regarding PI and 80/20 and the correct 'hat' is not acknowledged, he should be seen to be quick to correct the statement when necessary. Allowing the BBC to run an article that misquotes 80/20 as PI for many days is unforgivable and if he values his continued respect he has to be seen to be doing the correct things promptly. Allowing things to go unchallenged for any length of time only adds to peoples suspicions. The bottom line in my humble opinion is that in certain cases where 'beliefs' are involved, you cannot wear two hats. That's all I will say on the matter.