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Subject: Balance Author: Culley - Apt. 15 [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:15:52 09/09/02 Mon Besides punk kids trying to be gangstas, I actually like Bushwick. It's an interesting area out here. I'm glad it's not Williamsburg. And besides the conspicuous absence of a laundry room, I think George is ok. He's in a tight spot here too and perhaps has acted defensively and indirectly in knee jerk reaction to extremely angry tenants and a difficult situation. But I have found him, on a face-to-face level, to be clear and helpful, and a flexible landlord. And as for this message board, I think it is fantastic. I have appreciated EVERYONE's two cents. When things have gotten hostile or hysterical, I think that is the nature of message boards. The medium sort of encourages that, since no one has to be dealt with face to face. But it has been an invaluable resource and a great community builder. I have enjoyed the posts that have branched off from the subject of building problems into less weighty matters (i.e. where to get one's nails done). That, for some reason, has been comforting. That in the midst of working out a small crisis, we can springboard into a functional community. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Balance Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:26:12 09/10/02 Tue I disagree. I think that he is dishonest, shady, and greedy. From the first moment I met him I got that kind of vibe from him. 'Oh, I am your friend, you can trust me for everything, I wouldnt steer you wrong.' Yeah fucking right. He had the opportunity to say 'ok, you are having a problem here with safety, people have gotten mugged, you are in danger, let me try to do what I can to help.' But instead, he tried to cover up everything, to the extent of lying to the police, in order to protect his little investment here. He put your safety in jeopardy in doing so. If for some inexplicable reason you feel good will towards him after that, I would bet that he doesn't feel the same about you. He looks at you and sees only $1200 a month, or whatever youre paying. He sees a new car or a new watch. I trust my judgement of people, it having proven itself many many times, and I would not trust George for anything. If you do I am sure you will be disappointed. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Balance Author: No name [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07:44:30 09/10/02 Tue When did he lie to the police? I am not doubting it, I would just like to know the specifics. Thanks. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Balance Author: john k [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12:44:22 09/17/02 Tue he told the police that the wind had broken the door, when it was obvious that it had been broken into. even the police could see that, and they didnt believe him. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Balance Author: Culley - Apt. 15 [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 09:33:56 09/10/02 Tue Yes, you are totally right. He definetly looks at me, and all of us, and sees $1100-$1500 a month, and nothing more. And I certainly never bought his "hey, whatever you need, I'm a landlord and a friend" routine. He is a businessman trying to turn a profit on this investment he has been sitting on. I'm simply suggesting, at least in my experience, it is most effective to humanize rather than dehumanize, especially in a polarized situation. But you are right, trust is something that is earned, and he hasn't. And rhetoric is a sorry excuse for action. I didn't mean to defend George or suggest he is George Bailey by any means. I just think he is in way over his head, and has no idea how to handle this situation. That is not an excuse, it is simply putting a human face on all the George-is-the-Devil rhetoric, because I can't see what good will come of that. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]