The Unfortunate Case Of Bleedvalve

[Sisyphus]

This is precisely why helicopter pilots should have collective agreements and highlights the precarious nature of at will employment. Had there been a grievence procedure in place the matter would have been settled long ago.

It is unclear precisely what the circumstances are, but it is clear that Bleedvalve is hurting. To those contributors who ridiculed him or who said anything to exacerbate his distress, shame. This sort of thing is far removed from professional behaviour to say nothing of common decency to fellow man.

When Blackmac was promoting the worthy cause of HEPAC, a similar thing happened. Some contributors just kept at the man. This barrage would have tried the patience of Christ.

Organize.

 

[GoldMember]

Sisyphus,

Do you really believe that a union or association would prevent the irrational behavior exhibited by bleedvalve? He most likely has issiues, that although were exacerbated by his conflict with his former co-worker, that run very deep indeed. Violence and threatening behavior should not be tolerated or excused.

I would be willing to lend an ear to bleedvalve and offer constructive advice, but I will not stand by while someone I consider a very valuable asset to this industry is threatened.

 

[MagSeal]

I'd hope the matter would have been settled the right way. There'd be no change in his position, except he'd have nothing to complain about. He thinks he was backstabbed, and thats all we hear. Where is the other side??? Wonder if he'd shut up if it was ever brought out?

 

[amodao]

Number One reason not to have unions:

They protect/promote those that are not worth employing.

 

[Skywrench]

Gents,
I am aware of the circumstances behind BV's actions here, and in all honesty was sympathetic to his situation as he was/is suffering some hardships. The problem is that he chose to use these forums as an outlet for his frustrations which I do not believe was the correct avenue. He was warned and I gave him the benefit of the doubt, but things progressed to a state which I deemed to be worse than what I originally had warned him about. At the end of it, he requested that I remove his user account and all of his posts which I agreed to do. I would gladly welcome him back if he agreed to change the nature of his posts, but he did leave on his own accord.

 

[Rotorboy2]

Am I to understand correctly that bleedvalve is no longer posting here?

While I am sympathetic to his 'black-balling' I do not know the circumstances, all I ever heard was the bitching and ranting by BV.

Can't say I'll miss that.

 

[maxtorc]

So long and good riddance Bleedvalve, sure am glad he never found his way into my Hangar.

 

[Islander]

I'm gonna miss him!
Wow. Anyone else notice the different host of topics being replied to now?
much better!
Good Riddance!

Ps. Don't be sure we're rid of him... I'm sure another personality will pop up,
After all Tachbox is back!

 

[HeloTeacher]

Sisyphus, let's be honest, the guy posted with the intent of stirring things up and got exactly what he wanted.

He was unwilling to admit who he was and thus was unable to defend his position. He should have kept his mouth shut.

If collective agreements can protect guys like this, then you have proven the argument against them. You don't know he is hurting unless you ARE him as he has posted no actual identity other than anonymous internet drivel. You say shame to those that ridiculed and exacerbated his distress, but what about me? I replied in exactly the tone he used and he ignored any coherent argument to rant and rave with no purpose.

Good riddance!

 

[duf]

Is it safe to come out now?

 

[sharkbait]

I feel sorry for bleedvalve and hope he works through his crisis.
Having said that I wouldn't want to be in a tent camp with him in his present state of mind.
His problem was not going to be addressed here but maybe the "venting" was helpfull to him.
Can we go back to being friends again now that OUR crisis is over - everyone take the central nervous system depressant of choice and come out from cover. Olly olly oxen free. ( or however you spell it.) 🙄

 

[jetbox]

No sympathy here!!!

It's painfully obvious that Bleedvalve made his own luck and got himself in those situations.
ATTITUDE! ATTITUDE! ATTITUDE!

Beubye!!!

 

[Trevor D.]

Hi , being a new guy on the block I don't want to go out on the edge here!. But I feel compelled to confirm 99.99999% that the guy known as bleedvalve is riding the VIH express. He is definitely being railroaded buy a guy who is not a "bad" guy but took an extreme personal dislike to the individual in question basically trashing the guys future.

His frustration and behavior is what could be expected by anybody being put through the same.

Professional it is not but can be expected given the small size of the industry, as word travels fast.

As for unions forget it!

END

 

[jetbox]

No offense Trevor D. but that's a load of crap!!!!

Nobody in this business has the power to blackball anyone individual.
There are so many screw ups in this business that should've became floor sweepers instead of engineers or pilots and yet, they all find a way to get a job somewhere somehow.
I've come across many guys that had f*cked up so bad so many times and been fired so many times and they're still working in the business, somehow. It's unbelievable!!
The only reason (Bleedvalve/Tachbox or whoever the friggin guy is) can't find a job (if that is even true) is because of his obvious bad attitude and detachement with any kind of reality as we know it.
This insustry is so desperate for experienced pilots and engineers that if a guy with supposed 15 years/3000hrs experience can't get a job, there's something seriously wrong with him!!!!

good day!!

 

[jetbox]

And another thing, even if it were true that he was being black balled by some individual and therefore couldn't find a job, that still doesn't excuse that kind of behaviour and ignorant rantings.
We've all gone through some sort of hard time at one point or another in our lives and we don't all turn into some sort of raving lunatic blaming everybody but the one person that got us where we are!!!! :down:

Like I said, NO SYMPATHY!!!!