A tale of barclays... one honest man in a company full of lies

never-in-doubt

D1zzy wrote: »

Been hoping for a LTSB manager but no luck so far :rolleyes:

- come-on mate, you're hoping for a miracle! A LTSB Manager, what, do they exist in the 'real world'? :rotfl::rotfl:

Shakey shakey - you're wide awake now! :beer:

Andystriker

I have read Barclaysmanager posts with great interest and found him to be both entertaining but more importantly informative.

The advice he gives is interesting and constructive, and I feel this forum would be a lesser place without him. He is not on his own, there are many other posters who I would miss, and this in itself is the main quality of this board.

If you are reading this Barclaysmanager, try and find a way of staying here.

jambosans

I would just like to echo what other posters have already said. BarclaysManager is an asset to MSE and it would be a shame to see him go.

Joe_Bloggs

I would like to add my support for Barclay's Manager. However if the press/media were to get hold of and distort the day to day opinions and views/ comments of the aforesaid then there would be a lot of explaining to do if they did not match up with the 'Company Message' .

My logical approach involves two personas for BM. One for the company and one for anything else.
J_B.

D1zzy

never-in-doubt wrote: »

- come-on mate, you're hoping for a miracle! A LTSB Manager, what, do they exist in the 'real world'? :rotfl::rotfl:

Shakey shakey - you're wide awake now! :beer:

- met a very nice one recently who opened my vantage accounts for me - so they are deffo out there just keeping their heads a bit too far down

Inactive

I am not fully aware of the background to all of this, however I suspect that it has something to do with the thin dividing line between being a member that openly works for a Bank ( company ) and one of being a Representative of that Bank ( company ).

I agree that BM has on many occasions helped members on here, however he has also defended his employers actions, beyond that of a normal member on occasions.

Also on at least one occasion the help he has given has over stepped the mark of a normal member, and has most likely been seen of that of a company representative by others, including MSE, I guess.

I don't have any axe to grind with BM, but if I were in his shoes I would just register under another user ID, or get MSE to change the current one.

Just my 2p's worth.;)

natweststaffmember

I want to reiterate what everyone else has said with regards to the fact that BarclaysManager has always been informative on the forums. I certainly do not think that MSE should change policy to ban people who have their company name on the username. At least you know they work for the bank so there is clear transparency within the username,. Furthermore, I know where BM is coming from, its about having a passion for what you do and the company you work for. On a forum, it comes across as defending the company even when sometimes what you are saying is based on factual information.
The line can become blurred between Bankworker at home/bankworker at work. Bankworkers do at times cross that line(yes I have done) and had to re assess how I post on the forums. Furthermore, most banks have internal policies with regards to "comments on the internet" which can lead to disciplinary in spite of the fact that many bankworkers have disclaimers on their signatures, it doesn't wash. However, the way you judge someone is based on what they say on the forum and when you are an old hand on here, you can spot a faker from real one. I don't agree with any ideas that BM should change their username because if that is the case then so will everyone including myself have to change the one I have if it is as a result of the company you work for(or not in my case now).
BM, take a step back, re assess and take a break from here then come back fighting fit.
that was my 2p(how much we raised so far ).

Andystriker

Inactive wrote: »

I agree that BM has on many occasions helped members on here, however he has also defended his employers actions, beyond that of a normal member on occasions.

Also on at least one occasion the help he has given has over stepped the mark of a normal member, and has most likely been seen of that of a company representative by others, including MSE, I guess.

I don't have any axe to grind with BM, but if I were in his shoes I would just register under another user ID, or get MSE to change the current one.

Just my 2p's worth.;)

I do not agree.

I prefer to know it is BM who is replying. It is up to each individual poster on here to either take, or ignore, the advice of any other poster. If BM gives duff advice there are enough other posters who will come on and say so.

Just because BM says something does not mean its true, but I would like to know its BM who is saying it. I can decide myself whether his advice is good or bad.

If the problem here is between BM and the administrators of this board, then they must sort it out between themselves. But I don't think he should, or be forced, to change his username.

If you don't like the advice given by BM, then don't act on it.

If you are not able to do that then don't read his posts.

As I said before I find his posts both entertaining and helpful, and this board will be a lesser place without him, and the many others who post here.

Andy

never-in-doubt

Andystriker wrote: »

I do not agree.

I prefer to know it is BM who is replying. It is up to each individual poster on here to either take, or ignore, the advice of any other poster. If BM gives duff advice there are enough other posters who will come on and say so.

This makes no sense, its BM's username so who the bloody hell would be replying :rotfl::rotfl: LOl sorry but that bit lost me somewhat!

Andystriker wrote: »

Just because BM says something does not mean its true, but I would like to know its BM who is saying it. I can decide myself whether his advice is good or bad.

What has this got to do with anything? We never disputed that

Andystriker wrote: »

If the problem here is between BM and the administrators of this board, then they must sort it out between themselves. But I don't think he should, or be forced, to change his username.

What we think doesn't matter, you'll find that the facts are he has been told to do something (by MSE) he doesn't want to do so he will leave - that is up to him.

Andystriker wrote: »

If you don't like the advice given by BM, then don't act on it.

Why are you going on like this - who mentioned the advice given?

Andystriker wrote: »

If you are not able to do that then don't read his posts.

Eh?

Andystriker wrote: »

As I said before I find his posts both entertaining and helpful, and this board will be a lesser place without him, and the many others who post here. Andy

Andy maybe you've misread Inactives post because you're actually agreeing in what he says but then going off on one about something none of us have actually mentioned.....

Bottom line is that he is a person, MSE want him to represent Barclays which he will not do - principle says why should he.... He opened the account, not Barclays. He answers questions, not Barclays. All Inactive is saying is that BM can sometimes get too involved where it would appear he was a Barclays rep and not a general user, say an ex employee. That much is true and if you missed it then sorry, but it is a fact.

Whilst I agree BM will be missed, i'd still prefer an actual bank rep myself - this way we can ask specific questions without the need to get personal.

Inactive

never-in-doubt wrote: »

Bottom line is that he is a person, MSE want him to represent Barclays which he will not do - principle says why should he.... He opened the account, not Barclays. He answers questions, not Barclays. All Inactive is saying is that BM can sometimes get too involved where it would appear he was a Barclays rep and not a general user, say an ex employee. That much is true and if you missed it then sorry, but it is a fact.

Whilst I agree BM will be missed, i'd still prefer an actual bank rep myself - this way we can ask specific questions without the need to get personal.

Thanks for clearing that up NID, it is as I suspected, I agree with your final paragraph..