How do you figure this could hurt Tony's reputation? From the information posted so far he is not claiming that Tony did any of the work. In fact he is making it real clear that it is only his work and apparently Tony doesn't even know about it. He is not trying to sell them or pass them off as Black Boar cues. He is selling them as his own Bernie cues made with the experience that he gained from working in Tony's shop. You know, the exact same thing that literally half the other cue makers in the world do which is to try to pump up their credibility by making it known that they got their experience from working in so and so cue makers shop.
Now if we find out he is putting the Black Boar logo on these cues (which we have no reason to believe at this moment) then that would be an entirely different story and then it could affect Tony's reputation. Now what you can argue is that Tony should be made aware because this guy may potentially be stealing some of Tony's customers which is an obvious no no for an employee to do to an employer. You can argue that Tony should be made aware if this guy was using his work equipment (Tony's equipment) for his own personal uses which would also be an obvious no no for an employee to do an employer (although we don't even know if he is using Tony's equipment at this point, maybe he is making them at his own house with his own equipment). You can argue Tony should be made aware because maybe this guy is using some of Tony's materials such as wood and glue and pins etc which would be theft (but again we don't even know this is happening). Tony's reputation however isn't at stake based on what we know. You have the wrong worries in mind.
. As happens all too often here some fail to realize not every situation is black or white. Situations can be unique and are dealt with accordingly. What's right with one thing may not be right for another. What I have said many times is people are always talking about call the police, file a small claims, hire an attorney etc. I have stated multiple times that I prefer not to get any of those folks involved and I would just like to " settle out of court " myself. I have said and stand by I don't think people should be calling the police to try to get someone in trouble, in this case I said I think Tony should be made aware of something concerning his business. To me that is two totally different things. And yes you are correct, when I know someone I would be way more likely to care about something as opposed to a complete stranger where I could care less. Isn't that pretty much how anyone is? So you have said that you agree Tony should be made aware, I said Tony should be made aware - not sure where your hostility is coming from being that we both think he should be made aware. Many others in this thread also agrees with both of us that he should be made aware. You sir of course are entitled to your opinion and whatever that is its all good - I ain't mad. Have a wonderful day bud.
