The Ford Barn

James Rogers · 03-24-2022, 04:03 PM

Just a quick note to let everyone here know that I am still operating and don't know why Google lists my business as "Perminately Closed". I can assure everyone that I am very much open and working. So much so that I don't have much time for message boards so, to get in touch, you will have to go to my web page and send an email.
Thanks to all who have inquired about me and my health. I am healthy but have had a couple of problems as has my wife but, most of that is behind us.

Chuck Dempsey · 03-24-2022, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the update, and good luck....

Synchro909 · 03-24-2022, 07:31 PM

Why Google makes these crazy assumptions beats me. Some other software is no better. Who hasn't been caught by the computer or iPad or something else deciding what you want to say and changing it. I have seen some downright crazy and even dangerous results. Artificial intelligence - not likely.

PC/SR · 03-24-2022, 08:14 PM

A friend of mine who owns and operates a camshaft design and grinding business was also listed on Google as out of business. His wife(the real business brains of the business) spent the time and energy to run down the reason. Seems it is simple. If you want Google to list you, you have to buy some advertisement. He and she wanted to sue Google but gave it up because no local attorney would take it on because it would cost a literal fortune. He sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission. He got no reply, but I urge anyone with the same problem to do the same. If enough letters pile up in the Google folder the buracracy may eventually do something, and/or they may wind up in the evidence of some Congressional Committee that someday decides to investigation Google.
Good to hear you are alive and well. I was wondering, because you did some good work for me I like having you as a resource for problems. In fact I am building a new engine and will contact you about some issues I am having.

WTSHNN · 03-24-2022, 08:29 PM

For what its worth I checked on my phone and computer, neither indicate the business is closed.

Some of the info from Google is submitted by the public. Sometimes that is legit and sometimes malicious.

Terry, NJ · 03-24-2022, 09:00 PM

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Glad to hear it! I was wondering....... Any others out there?
Terry

03-24-2022, 04:03 PM	#1
James Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 3,104	I am still open Just a quick note to let everyone here know that I am still operating and don't know why Google lists my business as "Perminately Closed". I can assure everyone that I am very much open and working. So much so that I don't have much time for message boards so, to get in touch, you will have to go to my web page and send an email. Thanks to all who have inquired about me and my health. I am healthy but have had a couple of problems as has my wife but, most of that is behind us. __________________ http://www.model-a-ford-4bangers.com/

03-24-2022, 05:50 PM	#2
Chuck Dempsey Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesville, NC Posts: 788	Re: I am still open Thanks for the update, and good luck....

03-24-2022, 07:31 PM	#3
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,496	Re: I am still open Why Google makes these crazy assumptions beats me. Some other software is no better. Who hasn't been caught by the computer or iPad or something else deciding what you want to say and changing it. I have seen some downright crazy and even dangerous results. Artificial intelligence - not likely. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.

03-24-2022, 08:14 PM	#4
PC/SR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,279	Re: I am still open A friend of mine who owns and operates a camshaft design and grinding business was also listed on Google as out of business. His wife(the real business brains of the business) spent the time and energy to run down the reason. Seems it is simple. If you want Google to list you, you have to buy some advertisement. He and she wanted to sue Google but gave it up because no local attorney would take it on because it would cost a literal fortune. He sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission. He got no reply, but I urge anyone with the same problem to do the same. If enough letters pile up in the Google folder the buracracy may eventually do something, and/or they may wind up in the evidence of some Congressional Committee that someday decides to investigation Google. Good to hear you are alive and well. I was wondering, because you did some good work for me I like having you as a resource for problems. In fact I am building a new engine and will contact you about some issues I am having.

03-24-2022, 08:29 PM	#5
WTSHNN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,413	Re: I am still open For what its worth I checked on my phone and computer, neither indicate the business is closed. Some of the info from Google is submitted by the public. Sometimes that is legit and sometimes malicious. __________________ No one wants advice - only corroboration. -John Steinbeck

03-24-2022, 09:00 PM	#6
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: I am still open Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Glad to hear it! I was wondering....... Any others out there? Terry