Anything and Everything - Printable Version +- North East Buses (https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forums) +-- Forum: The Canteen (https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?fid=4) +--- Forum: General off-topic chat (https://northeastbuses.co.uk/forums/forumdisplay.php?fid=51) +--- Thread: Anything and Everything (/showthread.php?tid=628) Pages:
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RE: Anything and Everything :) - Andreos1 - 04 Jul 2013 It is guaranteed the same faces will appear on that wall every day. The same person will complain. The same person will have a query about a ticket or service The same two people will stick their oar in and stir the pot, defending GNE to the hilt. I wonder what GNE would have to do for the two in question to change their minds and start ageeing with passengers over the bus company. RE: Anything and Everything :) - Chris - 09 Jul 2013 Yeah, there's a few keyboard warriors on the GNE facebook site! Although I don't use Arriva, I thought the 'Arriva bod' was brilliant on their facebook page. He had a bit of banter, and was genuinely funny at times. Ironically, he now works for GNE but sadly doesn't appear to go near their facebook page. Can't say I blame him! RE: Anything and Everything :) - MurdnunoC - 09 Jul 2013 (09 Jul 2013, 12:15 pm)Chris Yeah, there's a few keyboard warriors on the GNE facebook site! Recently, the ex-Arriva bod has made a few appearances on GNE's Facebook page, usually pointing out how buses save you money against the cost of motoring. I do agree that his patter is sorely missed on Arriva's Facebook page though. RE: Anything and Everything :) - Adrian - 09 Jul 2013 Yeah, the 'Arriva Bod' made their page interact with their customers. Rather than come across so robotic. I'm surprised that GNE aren't using that strength if he's now employed by them, as they sure could use it! RE: Anything and Everything :) - Dan - 09 Jul 2013 (09 Jul 2013, 8:26 pm)aureolin Yeah, the 'Arriva Bod' made their page interact with their customers. Rather than come across so robotic. I'm surprised that GNE aren't using that strength if he's now employed by them, as they sure could use it! It's amazing how many more 'likes' Go North East get when they do something out of the ordinary, see linked posts: http://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts/10152984561535710 http://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts/10152984815390710 RE: Anything and Everything :) - MurdnunoC - 09 Jul 2013 Aside from posting under his real name, I'm pretty sure the Bod occasionally handles the odd page duty. Some GNE page posts, like the ones referred to by Daniel, seem to be less 'robotic' than others. Ironically, back when Bod was managing the Facebook page, I used to complement upon his social media skills while criticising whomever was managing GNE's page for the lack of them. How times change! RE: Anything and Everything :) - Andreos1 - 12 Jul 2013 He seems to be popping on, on an evening. Wonder if he is wanting the social media job back? @Michael Your mate has been back on the GNE FB page again! Trent Chipchase > Go North East 3 hours ago via BlackBerry Smartphones App · What's the link for the (metro)facebook page please? Like Go North East > https://www.facebook.com/mymetrotw Like · 3 hours ago Trent Chipchase > Why's the metro not running today then? Like · 3 hours ago Go North East > I'd advise contacting them for info, Trent. Like · 3 hours ago Andy Clifford > asking gne might not work its due to power problems between heworth and gateshead Like · 3 hours ago Trent Chipchase > Sure! Thanks Like · 3 hours ago Trent Chipchase > ANDY the driver on 24(4904) said it was due to HOT weather Like · 3 hours ago RE: Anything and Everything :) - MurdnunoC - 17 Aug 2013 I know he irritates some; but to me at least he's entertaining. So here he is, Trent Chipchase, once again, taking GNE to task: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts/10153127384290710 Trent Chipchase Terrific! RE: Anything and Everything :) - Adrian - 17 Aug 2013 I can't believe he's a real person, and not just someone on a fake account trolling. He's got a valid point in the above post, but most of the stuff he comes out with is utter crap. RE: Anything and Everything :) - MurdnunoC - 17 Aug 2013 (17 Aug 2013, 6:56 pm)aureolin I can't believe he's a real person, and not just someone on a fake account trolling. He's got a valid point in the above post, but most of the stuff he comes out with is utter crap. I think he makes quite a few valid points, however, they are usually hidden beneath other less poignant observations. For example, he is right to complain about the (apparent) consistent tardiness and heat experienced on the 24. But he doesn't need to state the same thing everyday. I think that's what annoys people the most. I will agree he does spout utter tripe at times, but, like the rest of us, he's just trying to get answers. He just doesn't go about it the right way. RE: Anything and Everything :) - citaro5284 - 17 Aug 2013 (17 Aug 2013, 6:47 pm)AdamY I know he irritates some; but to me at least he's entertaining. So here he is, Trent Chipchase, once again, taking GNE to task: https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts/10153127384290710 The thing is, the vehicle did get changed over at Jarrow. It was replaced by 5310. RE: Anything and Everything :) - MurdnunoC - 17 Aug 2013 (17 Aug 2013, 7:09 pm)citaro5284 The thing is, the vehicle did get changed over at Jarrow. It was replaced by 5310. You're not doubting the benevolent tongue of Trent Chipchase are you? Sacrilege! RE: Anything and Everything :) - Adrian - 17 Aug 2013 (17 Aug 2013, 7:08 pm)AdamY I think he makes quite a few valid points, however, they are usually hidden beneath other less poignant observations. For example, he is right to complain about the (apparent) consistent tardiness and heat experienced on the 24. But he doesn't need to state the same thing everyday. I think that's what annoys people the most. I will agree he does spout utter tripe at times, but, like the rest of us, he's just trying to get answers. He just doesn't go about it the right way. That's what makes me doubt that it's a real identity. If he was serious in his complaint he would just call them or email them. He should know by now that they're only going tell him to do that anyway. RE: Anything and Everything :) - MurdnunoC - 17 Aug 2013 (17 Aug 2013, 7:16 pm)aureolin That's what makes me doubt that it's a real identity. If he was serious in his complaint he would just call them or email them. He should know by now that they're only going tell him to do that anyway. I suppose the doubt surrounding his identity would, one day, make a great GNE based quiz question: 'Trent Chipcahse - True or False?' RE: Anything and Everything :) - Andreos1 - 18 Aug 2013 (17 Aug 2013, 7:19 pm)AdamY I suppose the doubt surrounding his identity would, one day, make a great GNE based quiz question: 'Trent Chipcahse - True or False?' Just googled his name and he looks real! Went to Cedars School and a few photos of him as a bairn on there. RE: Anything and Everything :) - stagecoachbusdepot - 18 Aug 2013 Not sure where to post this so apologies if it's in the wrong place. Does anyone know any good sources of printed copies of old Busways & Northern (in their various guises) timetables? I know they crop up occasionally on ebay but wondered if anyone knew of any other good places to pick some up. If anyone on here has any they want to sell (or trade - I have a decent range) drop me a message. Thanks. RE: Anything and Everything :) - MurdnunoC - 19 Aug 2013 I see our old friend Mr Hignett up to his old tricks again. Did anything ever come of the complaints forwarded to GNE from some forum members? https://www.facebook.com/simplyGNE/posts/10153134181485710 Tracey Passmore Was Sykes RE: Anything and Everything :) - DanPicken - 19 Aug 2013 (18 Aug 2013, 10:21 am)Andreos1 Just googled his name and he looks real! aye it says he worked at P.C. World RE: Anything and Everything :) - Adrian - 19 Aug 2013 (19 Aug 2013, 12:10 pm)AdamY I see our old friend Mr Hignett up to his old tricks again. Did anything ever come of the complaints forwarded to GNE from some forum members? Nope. The response I got (without digging it out) was along the lines of any posts deemed offensive will be removed, but he's free to comment. I always say you shouldn't say on the Internet something you wouldn't say to their face. I guess he doesn't apply the same logic. Re: RE: Anything and Everything :) - MrFozz - 20 Aug 2013 (19 Aug 2013, 5:03 pm)aureolin Nope. The response I got (without digging it out) was along the lines of any posts deemed offensive will be removed, but he's free to comment. I always say you shouldn't say on the Internet something you wouldn't say to their face. I guess he doesn't apply the same logic. I tend not to bother with the GNE facebook page anymore, I once made a comment about a bus leaving Dalton Park a few minutes early, I did so because an old lady missed the bus, didn't know who to mention it to, so, being the good person I know I can be, I told her I would raise it with GNE without making too much fuss, all I got was abuse along the lines of 'Don't you think GNE have more important things to worry about than a bus leaving 2 minutes early' erm well no, as a bus driver once told me 'you can have any excuse to be late, but no reason whatsoever to be running early, so I pretty much give up with the GNE Facebook Page or F**king Bulls**t page as I call it as tjat is what a lot of people talk on there |