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Posted: 2/27/2015 9:57:36 AM EDT
Can you tell us how you are compensated for continually promoting FLIR products on this site? Do you receive cash payments? Discounts? Free gear?
You seem to insert yourself into every thermal discussion and you have an unusual BIAS towards anything FLIR. It is very obvious and somewhat obnoxious. The spin of facts is getting kind of old. It is time to spill the beans. FLIR is a great company. But, this has to be something beyond being a mere fanboy. It is not subtle in the least bit. |
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Can you tell us how you are compensated for continually promoting FLIR products on this site? Do you receive cash payments? Discounts? Free gear? You seem to insert yourself into every thermal discussion and you have an unusual BIAS towards anything FLIR. It is very obvious and somewhat obnoxious. The spin of facts is getting kind of old. It is time to spill the beans. FLIR is a great company. But, this has to be something beyond being a mere fanboy. It is not subtle in the least bit. View Quote Wait a minute, I thought I worked for ARFCom? LOL! Thanks for taking the time to call me out! |
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ibtl: not tech
larue, noveske and aac should compensate me while we're at it |
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Sig, ITT, L3, Barnes, Wilcox, Nortoros, Leopold, Truijicon, RCBS, Hodgdon, Hornady, Delta P, Team Wendy, EagleTac, MagPul, Honda, Gemtech, and the American Pork Association!
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I suspect OP isnt very good at google.
regardless, Skypup has spent alot of time behind nods and thermals. he knows what he is talking about. ETA: hey skypup can you get me a job at L3? |
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in my defense, I date hot girls https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8599/16040774744_ee53045cd2_b.jpg View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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ibtl: not tech larue, noveske, Fleshlight and aac should compensate me while we're at it FIFY in my defense, I date hot girls https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8599/16040774744_ee53045cd2_b.jpg You got me on that one. |
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I suspect OP isnt very good at google. regardless, Skypup has spent alot of time behind nods and thermals. he knows what he is talking about. ETA: hey skypup can you get me a job at L3? View Quote Was there something specific you were hinting at via a google search? I also found a lot of Skypup pimping FLIR threads. As an arfcom'er I think it is fair to question a member's connection when they push only a certain product or product line, because it borders on advertising. Our goal as members is to help keep other members informed, and in this case, it seems like Skypup does have some tie to FLIR as a stockholder, but I'm not sure if that means he needs to be an Arfcom sponsor to push the products. I'm not sure he is influencing enough people on here to make a blip in his FLIR stock dividends. lol. Per a google search on Skypup: "I do not work for FLIR, I do know many of their engineers though....and I do own FLIR stock and FLIR MIL-SPEC thermals:" I appreciate his knowledge and insight, either way. Unfortunately, I have found FLIR's products to be inferior in my pricepoint (Cheap Bastard), which is why I went with Therm-App. ;-P |
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ibtl: not tech larue, noveske, Fleshlight and aac should compensate me while we're at it FIFY in my defense, I date hot girls https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8599/16040774744_ee53045cd2_b.jpg You got me on that one. LMAO ! |
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Can you tell us how you are compensated for continually promoting FLIR products on this site? Do you receive cash payments? Discounts? Free gear? You seem to insert yourself into every thermal discussion and you have an unusual BIAS towards anything FLIR. It is very obvious and somewhat obnoxious. The spin of facts is getting kind of old. It is time to spill the beans. FLIR is a great company. But, this has to be something beyond being a mere fanboy. It is not subtle in the least bit. View Quote Time to eat some more beans acogshooter! |
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SkyPup is most certainly a Flir fanboy, and may be getting "deals", but he's also a great asset to this community. I agree that he can be blatantly biased at times, but he usually gets called on it and life goes on. I think it's a bit easier for him (compared to most of us) to be constantly upgrading to the "latest and greatest" because he is able to get a tax deduction for his purchases, as they are utilized in predator control on his ranch.
So the next time you are suspicious, roll your eyes and move on. Take his recommendations with a grain of salt, and realize that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but also realize that SkyPup's Flir kill count is astronomical. |
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Well, at least acogshooter did not accuse me of being a SIG FANBOY, since I did finally get an HK! http://www.phossil.com/thom/Night%20Vision/FLIR%20T70/HK%20Hog/HK%20Hog.jpg It's always great to be called out in public, especially when you consider who's doing the callin'! View Quote Send me some Bacon damn you! |
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He told me Flir pays him to cut the grass and I should not tell anyone. I cut the grass at TNVC but can't tell anyone either.
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Odd, I heard you were mowing lawns over at ATN's headquarters... can't believe anything on this stupid internet these days. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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He told me Flir pays him to cut the grass and I should not tell anyone. I cut the grass at TNVC but can't tell anyone either. Odd, I heard you were mowing lawns over at ATN's headquarters... can't believe anything on this stupid internet these days. I got fired because I had to cut the grass at night with a gen 1 scope. Kept missing spots because I could not see anything. I mowed down the flowers and they booted me. Really liked that job too. |
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Was there something specific you were hinting at via a google search? I also found a lot of Skypup pimping FLIR threads. As an arfcom'er I think it is fair to question a member's connection when they push only a certain product or product line, because it borders on advertising. Our goal as members is to help keep other members informed, and in this case, it seems like Skypup does have some tie to FLIR as a stockholder, but I'm not sure if that means he needs to be an Arfcom sponsor to push the products. I'm not sure he is influencing enough people on here to make a blip in his FLIR stock dividends. lol. Per a google search on Skypup: "I do not work for FLIR, I do know many of their engineers though....and I do own FLIR stock and FLIR MIL-SPEC thermals:" I appreciate his knowledge and insight, either way. Unfortunately, I have found FLIR's products to be inferior in my pricepoint (Cheap Bastard), which is why I went with Therm-App. ;-P View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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I suspect OP isnt very good at google. regardless, Skypup has spent alot of time behind nods and thermals. he knows what he is talking about. ETA: hey skypup can you get me a job at L3? Was there something specific you were hinting at via a google search? I also found a lot of Skypup pimping FLIR threads. As an arfcom'er I think it is fair to question a member's connection when they push only a certain product or product line, because it borders on advertising. Our goal as members is to help keep other members informed, and in this case, it seems like Skypup does have some tie to FLIR as a stockholder, but I'm not sure if that means he needs to be an Arfcom sponsor to push the products. I'm not sure he is influencing enough people on here to make a blip in his FLIR stock dividends. lol. Per a google search on Skypup: "I do not work for FLIR, I do know many of their engineers though....and I do own FLIR stock and FLIR MIL-SPEC thermals:" I appreciate his knowledge and insight, either way. Unfortunately, I have found FLIR's products to be inferior in my pricepoint (Cheap Bastard), which is why I went with Therm-App. ;-P Perhaps it helps that I know Skypups real name. I wont divulge any information here out of respect to Skypup. |
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I guess I'm a FLIR fanboy also. About 29 years ago when I was working for the US Border Patrol, we were given a thermal scope to try out from the US military. It was a FLIR, I don't know the model as it was in an unmarked, large aluminum box and contained what looked like a large battery attached to the scope unit. This thing was incredible even compared to pictures of anything I've seen today. We also had (our Sector) a pickup truck with a FLIR scope attached to a telescoping pole. Since those days I have been interested in thermal vision, but, couldn't afford to buy them. The military and govt. law enforcement agencies use FLIR and that says a lot. Eventually I'll have a thermal scope and it will be a FLIR.
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I got fired because I had to cut the grass at night with a gen 1 scope. Kept missing spots because I could not see anything. I mowed down the flowers and they booted me. Really liked that job too. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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He told me Flir pays him to cut the grass and I should not tell anyone. I cut the grass at TNVC but can't tell anyone either. Odd, I heard you were mowing lawns over at ATN's headquarters... can't believe anything on this stupid internet these days. I got fired because I had to cut the grass at night with a gen 1 scope. Kept missing spots because I could not see anything. I mowed down the flowers and they booted me. Really liked that job too. I hear they are looking to fill a few positions at optics planet |
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Skypup, I am back on orders but should be back in North Florida the end of March. I would like to chat with you about my RS-32 when I return, need to set it up and dial it in. Keep posting, we all enjoy your insight and information regarding thermal imagery.
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Skypup, I am back on orders but should be back in North Florida the end of March. I would like to chat with you about my RS-32 when I return, need to set it up and dial it in. Keep posting, we all enjoy your insight and information regarding thermal imagery. View Quote Will do, stay safe over there, we can shoot some Zombie Hogs (once the FLIR train drops them off) at my place when you get back from your service! |
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Odd, I heard you were mowing lawns over at ATN's headquarters... can't believe anything on this stupid internet these days. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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He told me Flir pays him to cut the grass and I should not tell anyone. I cut the grass at TNVC but can't tell anyone either. Odd, I heard you were mowing lawns over at ATN's headquarters... can't believe anything on this stupid internet these days. Is acogshooter the new lawn boy over there now? |
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He never answered the question. So, I assume he is compensated in someway for relentlessly pounding the drum for FLIR. There are many new comers looking for unbiased information about thermal imagers on this site. It looks like his advertising / shilling is obvious to more than just me. Hopefully, the new guys see through it too.
Kind of slimy approach to promoting a brand. |
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He never answered the question. So, I assume he is compensated in someway for relentlessly pounding the drum for FLIR. There are many new comers looking for unbiased information about thermal imagers on this site. It looks like his advertising / shilling is obvious to more than just me. Hopefully, the new guys see through it too. Kind of slimy approach to promoting a brand. View Quote He does not work for Flir. I know what he does and it has nothing to do with Flir. He really likes Flir and if that is a crime I guess he is guilty. |
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On occasion, FLIR will send SP a nice "thank you" check for buying FLIR products.
Show him a picture of one of your FLIR checks, SP. Go ahead, our boy needs some validation. |
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I'll try to dig up that FLIR M-324 rebate check they sent me for $1,000
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Better be careful, you may get accused of working for us as well. Vic View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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On occasion, FLIR will send SP a nice "thank you" check for buying FLIR products. Show him a picture of one of your FLIR checks, SP. Go ahead, our boy needs some validation. Better be careful, you may get accused of working for us as well. Vic WHOA hold up here a minute.....That janitorial position is still available at TNVC and i didnt get the interview???? |
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WHOA hold up here a minute.....That janitorial position is still available at TNVC and i didnt get the interview???? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted:
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On occasion, FLIR will send SP a nice "thank you" check for buying FLIR products. Show him a picture of one of your FLIR checks, SP. Go ahead, our boy needs some validation. Better be careful, you may get accused of working for us as well. Vic WHOA hold up here a minute.....That janitorial position is still available at TNVC and i didnt get the interview???? |
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