MSE Discussion: MoneySavingExpert.com to join the MoneySupermarket.com group

Lotus-eater

N1AK wrote: »

He doesn't owe the sites users anything and those who think he does should get over the entitlement complex and jealousy.

He does owe us something and we owe him alot as well.

I felt like a member before, a member of a free forum which prides itself on helping people in all kinds of ways.
I'm feeling a bit more like an item of stock now, sold to someone else as part of the package deal.

MikeFishcake

I don't begrudge Martin for making a shrewd business decision, however anyone who believes the site will remain totally impartial without any influence from MoneySupermarket must be incredibly naive.

Martin & the team - thanks for the advice and vouchers I've found over the years, but I won't be able to use this site to seek unbiased advice on insurance and other financial matters any more.

scroogeboy

I think many people are being somewhat puritanical here although Martin's personality/persona has understandably massively fuelled these adverse comments

He had an opportunity - which may not recur - to make an awful lot of money

Let's say that in 3 years time MSE had gone the way of FriendsReunited, I know he would be feeling sick. And we would hardly be having a whipround to help him out

The conditions of the sale - agreement, charity etc - seem pretty good to me from the point of view of the public

In any case, the Savings section of MSE for example is little different from the savings part of MS - it has to be

I think we now have most of the tools we need to keep getting good deals

And if anyone feels really strongly, there's nothing to stop you setting up your own site

And of course you'd never sell out for £xxm would you ...

I suspect that most of the "I won't be visiting here again" crowd will be back no - just like all those football supporters who swear they'll cancel their season ticket when their club falls to some overseas buyer

Purely selfishly though, I am disappointed

Lotus-eater

Anyway, congratulations Martin on the baby

That's the most important thing today.

marleyboy

Should I get just one e-mail from Moneysupermarket as a result of my contract with MSE, I will be looking to sue for a breach. But as Mr Lewis is now Cat-flap and Filthy rich, I am sure he can afford to compensate.

At least now we know why he took a break, COWARD!!!

I congratulate you on your baby - but thats it!

DCFC79

edancer wrote: »

Sorry, but having worked for MS for too long (escaped last year), I can't see any way MSE will remain impartial. MS are sharks and this is the end of MSE.

And you registered just to say that

kph100 wrote: »

Well done for Martin for being very wealthy now,

but he has now lost all credability and the sight will now be like motley fool,
just randomn targtted spam.

Shame.....

Maybe the site will be better without you

Lotus-eater wrote: »

Anyway, congratulations Martin on the baby

That's the most important thing today.

+1

meher

N1AK wrote: »

He doesn't owe the sites users anything

Have the site users asked him for something? Not that I can see.

N1AK wrote: »

and those who think he does should get over the entitlement complex and jealousy.

that I absolutely agree, if it were the case, just that I don't seen that either and it would be even better if we upped our own standards so that we don't project ourselves or see the entitelment complex and jealosy where it didn't exist

nottoolate

we save money

the site makes money

presumably that deal wont change so cant see what the fuss is about

GlynD

If I was offered £87 million I would sell too and f%$£ the lot of you.

ScarletBea

nottoolate wrote: »

the site makes money

How?
That's the key.
I don't see it making much real money at the moment...