Talk:Crumpler
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The latest (8 June) version of this page does indeed appear to be very biased against Crumpler. As an Australian cyclist, I have never heard a negative word about Crumpler bags, and they certainly have a reputation among the Australian public for being very tough and hardwearing, as the original article states. Is it a coincidence that on the same date as that revision (8 June), a very similar criticism of Crumpler was made on a discussion list [1], and criticised for violating the policy of that list, and again at [2] and at [3] ? It is my opinion that these changes should be reverted ASAP. Any seconders? LachlanA 05:15, 13 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] I agree
Crumpler does manufacture overseas (i.e., outside of Australia), as do 99% of all major (and minor) bag manufacturers. So it is unfair to single out this company when its manufacturing operations are quite similar to others. I would love to buy an Australian-made messenger-type bag, but they are too difficult to find, and are often exorbitantly priced.
On another note, though, Crumpler do manufacture a small range of bags which are hand-stiched at their Fitzroy store, so it is technically not correct to say that none of their products are made in Australia.
It sounds to me the author of this article has a particular axe to grind with Crumpler. Wikipedia is NOT the appropriate forum to do this.
[edit] Impossible Spelling
Laricanism doesn't seem to exist. I have hazarded a guess that it is larrikinism which is intended here. But someone should decide if that is a useful word to use to describe this company.
- Yep, that's what I meant :) Thanks! LachlanA 07:36, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
