Negative Postings

[glenys]

I'm amazed at how many supposedly fans of Fuerteventura are continually posting such negative comments about the island. Please, please let us be more careful of the things posted on here as it will stop people from visiting Fuerteventura which will kill off the tourism on the island. I know people will say " everyone needs to know" but some of the posts are just scary. Surely all of us on this forum want Fuerteventura to succeed so please think twice before you post on here.

[woe10]

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[fifi]

Which posts do you find scary and negative Glenys?

[KWC]

The rats for one I would hazard a guess

[fifi]

There are rats all over the world though Kenny and not just in Fuerteventura.

[kevin2003]

The rats for one I would hazard a guess

Which ones? The four legged or the two legged variety?

[KWC]

The rats for one I would hazard a guess

Which ones? The four legged or the two legged variety?

Take yer pick

[Two Persons]

To all forumer's

If my posting regarding the rats in the bunkers/pots on the beaches has offended anyone, for this I apologise. I never intended my posting to be seen as a negative posting for Fuerteventura. We have been coming to this island now several times a year for well over 20 years and until the last 12 months or so we have never experienced them. It was meant purely as a health warning especially for parents with children.
I will ask admin to delete the posting.

Two persons.

[tindaya]

Right on Glenys, so very true,the subjects are often mundane but it seems to be seasonal and every body uses it for THEIR needs.
However, every now and then we have a go ourselves and we should tell the forum what we find. There are some fantastic places to visit .Not always the most picturesque but unique for sure.
Los Molinos, Pajara, Tetir. Many places to visit and so much going on.
There are many monthly magazines from the council and island govt that list fairs shows, beach events, live music dancing singing and even wrestling etc etc you can find them in bars and council offices.
We should let the visitors know what's coming.

[PHo]

Please stop telling people how great Los Molinos is.  We love it there, especially Casa Pon,  and don't want it overrun with visitors!!!!!!

[colinblue]

Oh dear I may be guilty of singing the praises of Los Molinos and it's beautiful gorge too loudly. (oh dear there I go again).
Don't apologise at all Two Persons for the rats posting, it's a very wise warning indeed.
We live here and despite what some holidaymakers claim it is not paradise on earth. If it were the Spanish would not be allowed to drive.

[glenys]

I have been visiting Fuerteventura for about 11 years and have a house there and really love it, though I know it has negatives as well as positives. I like to read the forum everyday (sad I know) but lately there seem to be more negative postings. I'm really not getting at anyone but it just makes me a little sad.Two persons, I understand your warning and I agree with you but it did get added to a bit!!!! There are a lot of people who's livelihood depends on tourism and things are hard enough as it is.

[Brightspark]

Fifi is the biggest culprit here 

[fifi]

Fifi is the biggest culprit here 

Moi?  

[Brightspark]

lmao, only joking 

[KWC]

Seriously as in all walks of life there is negatives, we can't keep on with nicey nicey posts or it wouldn't be a forum. Thats the part to remember here its about discussion and exchanging views, news and other topics.

Not all topics are negative, but while they are important to anyone who wishes to visit, then they shouldn't be hidden or not discussed.  I never knew about the rats, but i didn't or won't stop me from coming back, and I don't think it would matter to a whole lot of people as they surely know they are everywhere in the world. In fact one of the most common "animals" to grace this planet.

As for other snippets of negative news! if it is important then it should be aired.  Why paint a picture of roses and all things nice when in some instances, its not true, so why lie, why hide the truth. 

I would let people know its not all 100% a bed of roses,  than have them come over and find things out for themselves and have a bad experience if they feel that way about it.

I have seen people on Tripadvisor who take and post pictures of cockroaches!  What would they think if they saw a rat running across the path!!!

Lets keep the positive side going by all means, but lets have a realistic slant on it as well

[fifi]

I think this Forum is perfect the way it is. There are other Fuerteventura Forums which only show the nice side of everything. This one can be trusted for the truth and for that I am grateful.

Some of my posts could be called negative but they are based on fact.

Would anyone like to buy a property believing  that they can legally let it out for holidays  when they cant? No I dont think they would. Would they thank the Forum for keeping quiet about the fact that they could be fined €18,000 if they are caught?  I dont believe that they would.  People are better off knowing the truth and they can then make their own minds up about what to do. I do not believe in censorship of the truth on Forums.

On the other hand....the people who are trying to run Estate agencies and rental agencies would prefer if no one knew about it and just secretly pay the fines themselves while handing all of the owners names over to the Inspectors.

You can please some of the people some of the time....as the saying goes.

Would people prefer to lose money on some kind of a new hacking scam which seems to be targeting Owners Direct etc or would they prefer to read about it and make sure that their booking is safe before handing over their hard earned cash?

Ignorance is not always bliss.


I love this Forum.

[fifi]

lmao, only joking 

This debate should be a good one Barry.

[Two Persons]

We too love Fuerteventura and own properties here. We know there are negatives as well as positive's to the island.

My orignal posting did get added onto as do most posting's on this forum. But rats are nasty pieces of work, no one would sit in a restaurant whilst rats were running about, but people sit in the bunkers/pots eating their lunches etc where the rats are in very close proximity.

If tourists go to the beach's and see the rats then they will not return. The problem wants sorting out quickly and efficently by the local authorities.

Anyway enough said on this one. The original posting has been deleted. I'm off for a glass of wine....

Two persons.

[kevin2003]

Keep up the good work Fifi.

[fifi]

Keep up the good work Fifi.

Thanks Kevin. I will.

[Voldermort]

You are absolutely right Fifi....and you have my full support for the many gems you find and post. Sorry folks but life isnt all nicey nicey and never will be. If I want to find out something about a new place I want to know the good and the bad. Whats the point of painting a rosey picture, get the punters over, they hate the place and never return..Is that what some of you want??......

   Alternatively just have a look at Trip Advisor or the equally dire Holiday Truths...all busy being nice to each other and pretending everything is wonderful everywhere..

    I`d much rather have the rough and tumble and Fifi thank you

[Brightspark]

We're all gonna die at the end of the year anyway and Fuerteventura is going down with us


Sorry was that negative?

[fifi]

Just enjoy the "rough and tumble" Barry.

I have a mind like a sewer sometimes.

PS. Thanks Voldemort.

[potash]

Voldemort there are no junior members allowed to have a rough and tumble with our fifi get in the Que us older members are first lol

[Voldermort]

oooh how I wish I was a junior again....................................................and know what I know now

ps our minds seem to be similar Fifi 

[seeitasitis]

Fifi you carry on you have integrity, which is very hard to find obviously a well rounded observer of topics.

[KWC]

Fifi you carry on you have integrity, which is very hard to find obviously a well rounded observer of topics.

You trying to say she has a well round erse

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Re: Negative Postings
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We're all gonna die at the end of the year anyway and Fuerteventura is going down with us


Sorry was that negative?



CHRIST,i thought jand had returned...............

[fifi]