Chatham Chatlist Highlights

Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 09:47:40 -0400
From: Jody@Tritech
Subject: Re: Matthew Rudolf: “Antonella’s refuses the Plenty”

Matt, if my business was in Pittsboro rather than Siler City, I wouldn’t take payment in the form of the Plenty either.  The fact that they can be exchanged at a bank for $0.90 each does nothing to help. Furthermore, if the expectation is that I would render $100 in services and that I’m supposed to be willing to take 100 Plenties instead of that $100 and that somehow that’s *supporting* my business, that’s a laugh and a half.  That expectation equals me giving everyone with this semi-fake currency a 10% discount, meaning my business *loses* 10% of the gross income from each sale in which I accept the Plenty as equal payment on the dollar, because in the end the exchange rate is USD$1.00 = PLE$0.90 at Capital Bank.

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 09:40:13 -0400
From: Maclyn Humphrey
Subject: Businesses that do not accept Plenty should not be criticized

I was disturbed to read the criticism regarding Antonella’s and the fact that at this time, they do not accept Plenty as currency.

I do not know Antonella, or anyone who works for her, as far as I know. I do not know anything about that business at all, really, except by looking at the website just now. But I do know how extremely difficult it is to keep a small business open at any time, but especially now, when money is tight for everyone.  Anything that jeopardizes, or potentially jeopardizes cash flow for even a few days can be fatal to a small business.

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 14:30:21 -0400
From: jeane j glasson
Subject: Beware of Matthew Rudolf, Pittsboro Plenty’s Goodwill Ambassador

WARNING! Merchants of Chatham County – Be on the lookout for this man: Matthew Rudolf – http://www.biofuels.coop/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/matt_2.jpg

Matthew Rudolf, Executive Director of Piedmont Fuels (919-321-8260), Pittsboro Plenty’s Goodwill Ambassador is patrolling the streets of Pittsboro looking for those businesses that do not accept the Pittsboro Plenty alternative currency.

Despite your efforts to provide the best possible efforts you may make to please your customers, Mr. Rudolf will attempt to shame you publicly if he is NOT able to “offload” his Plenties on you.

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 09:37:02 -0400 (EDT)
From: Brad Page
Subject: Matt Rudolf and The Plenty

Mr. Rudolf’s post is sweetly intimidating.

I’m not surprised Antonella doesn’t accept The Plenty. I wouldn’t either simply on principle were I not retired and still in business. Is this the purpose of The Plenty?

Bullying a business is a great way of letting the other businesses in Pittsboro know that The Plenty is to be steadfastly avoided.

I suggest that those who wish to participate in this good intention do so and leave the others their choice, their free choice.

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 08:43:20 EDT
From: Melisa
Subject: Logging Information Wanted

Hello ~ if memory serves, a year or so ago there was discussion on the chatlist about logging companies, which ones were good and which to avoid.   I am interested in meeting with a few good companies to discuss my options  on the land I have.  If you have information on good logging companies, please send to me off list.

Thanks so much!

Melisa

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 08:34:03 -0400
From: Calvin Oxendine
Subject: Antonella, the Plenty and irresponsible Matt

Matt,

The Plenty is indeed a interesting social experiment propagated by your employer and a group of businesses affiliated with your employer.

A leap of faith must be taken by all involved as their is no guarantee of their stated value, including yourself.  You agreed to accept the plenty in lieu of real money, Antonella does not.

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Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 07:30:32 -0400
From: Rusty McIntosh
Subject: Antonella’s refuses the Plenty

Antonella’s gained another customer here. Amazing as it seems, I posted early on with just this in mind.

Oh, and I was chastised roundly and informed that no one would be pressured to accept the “Plenty”, and that it was “backed” by Capitol Bank, which turned out to be untrue. This is either voluntary or its just another form of “Company Scrip” (re. “I owe my soul to the Company Store”.)

Again, to those of you that wish to participate, God Bless you and good luck.

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