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Got banned from a supplier's group for questioning their safety data
I posted about a pipe fitting that cracked way too soon in my tests. The forum mods called it false info and banned my account. It was a tough call because I didn't want to hurt their business, but people should know. My fix was to start a simple blog where I post my own findings. That way, I can still warn others without getting silenced.
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the_sarah7mo ago
Dealt with a similar shutdown when I pointed out faulty wiring in a DIY kit. The company called it user error and blocked my comments. My fix was a blog that gets about three visitors a month, mostly my mom checking in. It's not exactly viral, but at least I can sleep at night knowing I tried. Once posted a video of the sparking mess, and my only comment was from a bot selling supplements. Still, better than letting dangerous stuff slide for the sake of being polite.
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wesleymartin7mo ago
Got any real feedback on that blog besides your mom? What keeps you motivated to post despite the low traffic?
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fox.paul7mo ago
Wait, hold on, you had a video of actual sparks flying from that wiring? That's insane, like a legit fire hazard right there. No wonder you kept posting even with just your mom reading. Some things are too dangerous to ignore. I mean, if that kit was sold to other people, they could have gotten hurt. Your blog might not get hits, but it's doing real work by putting that info out there.
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