Originally Posted By barboy ///they(Disney) are largely self-regulating and operate outside most of the restrictions other companies must strictly adhere to./// ---how about some real examples for me ///serves as a significant impediment in locating an attorney who would actually engage TWDC./// If I were to complain, then finding a lawyer to represent my interests-- even against Disney-- would be an easy feat. ///Disney has a very iron-fisted approach to allegedly frivolous claimants, banning them from its properties/// ---nice to know and I fully support that approach
Originally Posted By barboy ///I am not writing about the many questionable slip-and-falls /// If a guest doesn't know how to walk, balance or move safely then I don't want them compensated. ///I am particularly troubled by this predatory scheme TWDC is now actively employing to escape liability./// not me
Originally Posted By barboy ///I would also suggest several posters actually re-read the original post as it appears clear they read what they 'wanted' it to read./// I have noticed that reading is very hard for some on here---too many times I have found some lacking the skill.
Originally Posted By barboy ///You are doubting the post though. Going as far as to immediately label the poster a "troll". /// I've noticed responders do that too often. Stangely, usually they bust out the scornful caption "troll" when they disagree with the so called troll's message.....hmmmmm.
Originally Posted By barboy ///Although, sadly, it suggests how devoid LP can be when such a strong voice as Spirit of '74's goes AWOL./// Spirit writes very well and offers up invaluable info but he is not the sole significant voice of LP(not that you think that)---- other colossal talents post here also. This place thrives whether Spirit visits this earthly plane or not.
Originally Posted By sjhym33 I feel I need to chime in on some of what has been written. In fact Disney's legal dept does offer free vacations including meals and tickets when a guest has a legitmate and legal claim against the company, espcially when the company knows it is in the wrong. The feeling is that it is cheaper in the long run than litigation and a possible huge court settlement. Plus Disney is finding that juries are not as Disney friendly as they once were. I have been witness to a couple of major accidents on property in which legal was there greeting guests and offering free vactions in lieu of giving up any further legal claim. Many guests, unless they are seriously injured, are more than happy to get a free vacation on Disney and by talking to them early they dont give them much time to think about the fact that they are signing away any further claims. If a guest refuses to sign, Disney will continue to negotiate with them. I know once guest who was injured recieved 3 weeks at a resort, plus tickets, plus food that could be used over 5 years. We always knew when that person was on property because we were told to be especially nice and accomodating.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost All I can say about the two OP posts is that I have never seen so many words used to say absolutely nothing in my life. But, I don't get out much!
Originally Posted By barboy ///All I can say about the two OP posts is that I have never seen so many words used to say absolutely nothing in my life. But, I don't get out much!/// I was going to say basically the same thing. That Opening post looks long winded but yet reveals very little.
Originally Posted By jkayjs <<I can see why you have invoked the so-called "Spirit"...>> I can't speak for the Witches but if I invoked him it would be because he deals in facts. And yes he does know backstage as well as onstage. Of course as you know if you read this site even semi regular there are multiple folks that have vast & yes even insider info. Some share some don't. <<To those faithful posters who were displeased -- or perhaps troubled -- by my absence from this thread over the weekend, I was engaged in real world concerns. This is not a knock against those who see this site as their lifeline, their bit of control in a chaotic world, as I understand the fan mind-set and would not follow LaughingPlace if not for the dedication of many regular contributors here.>> If you want an honest dialog about your topic it might better serve you to simply share specifics rather than psychoanalyze your fellow posters. If this is happening which it might very well be it would be better to give specifics with advise on prevention. That's a thread I might follow. Now I have to go engage in some real world concerns.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***alright - X and I on exactly the same page on a Monday AM-- I'm buying lottery tickets this week.*** lol vbDad. Guess I should buy some too.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 <<The only thing out of whack here is that I can never get back the time I wasted reading this>> That's beautiful. I totally agree
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 Where is Spirit anyway, I hope he didn't decide to play games with us, and he is the birdman. I read too many mysteries.
Originally Posted By DAR Maybe the op was just mad that the Year of a Million Dreams didn't last until this year and was trying to get a free stay. This post was brought to after a dentist appointment, getting the car fixed, grocery shopping and a 3 mile run aka real world things.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 ***alright - X and I on exactly the same page on a Monday AM-- I'm buying lottery tickets this week.*** lol vbDad. Guess I should buy some too. If we win I'll meet you @ Tokyo DL - you'll have to let me know what the best restaurants are there !
Originally Posted By disney pete looks like birdsnworms has gone back to stopping people getting over his bridge.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Madame Leota tells me that he has been busy in Europe and California recently.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Now a dinner date with vbdad and X in Tokyo sounds awesome, I think I might buy a lottery ticket too. As for the make up, they do this in PAris all the time. What it usually means is that if you go back, they will upgrade you, put presents in the room, even heard of Mickey visiting someone when they were "making it up". I am definately not an apologist, and probably haven't been in about 5 - 10 years. But Disney does tend to make good.
