Disclaimer by Reggie Fountain about Fountain Powerboats
08-07-2013, 10:43 AM
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He came, he saw, he conquered, and he went away.
Hope he is an honorable man, as stated by some.
Businesses are hard work and Boat busunesses are very hard work.
I do not understand all the quibbling, unless Fountain hurt any of the quibblers. He just made decisions based on the situations he created and was offered. Good or bad they are his decisions.
A boat builder once won a large lottery. He was asked what he would do now that he had won.
He replied, "I guess I will just keep building boats till all the money is gone".
Hope he is an honorable man, as stated by some.
Businesses are hard work and Boat busunesses are very hard work.
I do not understand all the quibbling, unless Fountain hurt any of the quibblers. He just made decisions based on the situations he created and was offered. Good or bad they are his decisions.
A boat builder once won a large lottery. He was asked what he would do now that he had won.
He replied, "I guess I will just keep building boats till all the money is gone".
08-07-2013, 12:04 PM
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I love all the RF haters. I am guessing that if you all were in the same situation that you would back or stand behind something that held your orig name even if it was being built out of your control or sight ? Cool 
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08-07-2013, 01:03 PM
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I'm not a RF hater. If I met the man I'd shake his hand and give him the respect he deserves for being one of the all-time great offshore identities and give the respect he's due for his accomplishments over the past 30 years.
With that said, I think his publicity tactics (arrogance -whether perceived or real) rubbed people the wrong way at times. Others just like to hate on successful people and kick them when they're down to make themselves feel better. It is what it is.
With that said, I think his publicity tactics (arrogance -whether perceived or real) rubbed people the wrong way at times. Others just like to hate on successful people and kick them when they're down to make themselves feel better. It is what it is.
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08-07-2013, 01:10 PM
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You nailed it Tank.
Its the arrogance, whether embellished for marketing purposes or for real, that turns people off about Reggie. Fact is, the man earned the right to brag...perhaps not to the level he took it...but marketing is a STRONG tool...remember, its eliciting emotion that is the purpose of advertising...both positive AND negative.
I loved my Fountain, I've met Reggie and Wyatt a couple times, and they were genuine guys who were genuinely proud of their product.
I don't blame them a bit for this "disclaimer."
Its the arrogance, whether embellished for marketing purposes or for real, that turns people off about Reggie. Fact is, the man earned the right to brag...perhaps not to the level he took it...but marketing is a STRONG tool...remember, its eliciting emotion that is the purpose of advertising...both positive AND negative.
I loved my Fountain, I've met Reggie and Wyatt a couple times, and they were genuine guys who were genuinely proud of their product.
I don't blame them a bit for this "disclaimer."
08-07-2013, 01:15 PM
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You nailed it Tank.
Its the arrogance, whether embellished for marketing purposes or for real, that turns people off about Reggie. Fact is, the man earned the right to brag...perhaps not to the level he took it...but marketing is a STRONG tool...remember, its eliciting emotion that is the purpose of advertising...both positive AND negative.
I loved my Fountain, I've met Reggie and Wyatt a couple times, and they were genuine guys who were genuinely proud of their product.
I don't blame them a bit for this "disclaimer."
Its the arrogance, whether embellished for marketing purposes or for real, that turns people off about Reggie. Fact is, the man earned the right to brag...perhaps not to the level he took it...but marketing is a STRONG tool...remember, its eliciting emotion that is the purpose of advertising...both positive AND negative.
I loved my Fountain, I've met Reggie and Wyatt a couple times, and they were genuine guys who were genuinely proud of their product.
I don't blame them a bit for this "disclaimer."
08-07-2013, 01:39 PM
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I'm not a RF hater. If I met the man I'd shake his hand and give him the respect he deserves for being one of the all-time great offshore identities and give the respect he's due for his accomplishments over the past 30 years.
With that said, I think his publicity tactics (arrogance -whether perceived or real) rubbed people the wrong way at times. Others just like to hate on successful people and kick them when they're down to make themselves feel better. It is what it is.
With that said, I think his publicity tactics (arrogance -whether perceived or real) rubbed people the wrong way at times. Others just like to hate on successful people and kick them when they're down to make themselves feel better. It is what it is.
