If you think for one minute the Exmoor Pharma article, was as bad a reaction to a man with a camera it could possibly get; think again. The company I am writing about today, takes abuse and assault to a whole new level. This is another article about the exploits of Pure Audits. I truly could make a career out of the abuse this poor guy attracts, in pursuit of his hobby. Please view PA’s video the link is at the bottom of the article.
Whilst I can understand, that there maybe certain people in our society that object to this kind of activity, my argument to them is, has it ever crossed your mind, that people may object to things you engage in. This is the whole point of living in a free society. Everyone has the right to be involved in any activity they see fit, as long as it is lawful. It is therefore imperative that you have an open mind and treat people with respect, when they are doing something legal, you may not agree with.
Pure audits (PA), travels to the Theale district of Reading, to conduct an audit of JV foods Ltd. However, when he arrives on site, outside the company building is a sign showing 3 companies: JV Foods, MX Foods and Tastequest (whom I refer to as JV Foods). Researching the internet shows they are all 1 company trading under 3 names, selling food from Mexico and Latin America.
Going back for one minute, I made a statement about treating individuals with respect in pursuit of their interests. This should be especially true, to those that you have just met. From what unfolds in this encounter, it is blindingly obvious, that belief has no place in JV Foods senior management and representatives minds. Who in this video show what despicable people they truly are.
PA arrives on site and gives a brief description of the company and its products to his followers. Initially, he makes contact with 2 ladies and I use that term extremely loosely, approaching the building, one of which is Stacy, the owner’s stepdaughter. He engages them, asking are you members of staff which they confirm. PA then asks for clarification of the 3 company names, which they explain is one organisation. PA then goes on to informs these people, of his intention to conduct his audit and capture some aerial photography of the building, which initially they find intriguing, Stacy even uses the word “cool”.
Please do not be fooled into believing, they are as hospitable as they first appear. One of the young females, Stacy, her behaviour takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Her whole demeanour becomes one of aggression, abuse, rudeness and criminal. Oh not forgetting to mention, self entitled like I have never experienced before. It is obvious this person has not heard the word no very often in her life. For this exhibition she definitely becomes the star of the show.
So, after Stacy and her colleague return to the building. It becomes apparent that they have spoken to a senior member of staff, who then made an appearance with her back up, a guy that’s has been identified as Nick. She walks directly onto a public footpath approaching PA, demanding he turn his video cameras off. Not a chance lady; firstly, PA was stood on a public footpath. Secondly, any individual coming out to a member of the public in such an aggressive manner, requires recording for personal protection.
This woman remains unidentified, but asked PA what he is doing, he offers a detailed but concise explanation of his intentions and why he is recording. At this point she asked him, what are you doing. Personally, I do believe he had just answered that question. Concluding his answer is not to her satisfaction, she continues to ask the same question again and again.
Please bare in mind that the company continually insist it’s a private road, which it certainly isn’t, the road is publicly maintained. Furthermore, even if it were private, it would still be classed as a public space. It is publicly accessible and there are numerous business on that road, so JV do not have exclusive rights and cannot demand anything, without the agreement of the other businesses.
Despite this, PA has chosen to explain his actions, stating the company is very unique, thereby making interesting content. PA is in a public place, therefore he no legal obligation to tell them anything. In this situation, I would just completely ignore her, walk away and carry on my legitimate business.
Another woman appears who states she is the boss. However a quick search of the companies house website states; that an individual called Jonathan Davis is the managing director. There are 2 female officers listed as directors; Naomi Davis and Vivienne Serrano, so this person could be 1 of the 2 named above.
Immediately, the term passive aggressive springs to mind, after a few seconds comes the first insult, by calling PA strange. Then explains her demands and finally in a very condescending manner, offers him a choice of either move on, or we call the police stating “which is your choice”. Then comes the second insult stating “why don’t you film yourself your quite unique”. Seriously, have you looked in the mirror lately madam.
It’s at this point, the staff return to the building, stating let’s call the police. PA sites himself further down the road, approximately 70m away from the main building where he continues his recording. It’s at this point the situation turns south, Stacy and Nick return, approaching PA making demands that he stop filming, when PA politely declines, this is where you get to see the true Stacy. Even though PA is recording her, she incriminates herself in potential criminal damage and assault: what a star.
Additionally, their objections to his filming are further affirmed, stating that the company had to cease production, because people inside are uncomfortable with him filming them. I think PA must have one of those Magic drones, I’m sure you must have heard of them, you know the that can see through building materials.
As this is a very detailed video, at this point it would be in your interest to view PA’s encounter and certainly draw your own conclusions, especially with respect to Stay’s behaviour. Truly, in all my time photographing Architecture, I have never experienced such disgusting and despicable abuse aimed at another human being and that’s not the end of the matter.
Finally another person identified as Richard, who I conclude is one of the named directors Richard Serrano. This guy is an absolute gem. His first comment, “Have you got permission from the Landlord this is not public land”. WRONG, it is maintained at the public expense, which has been confirmed by the local authority. This organisation appears to have a monopoly on legal experts, that really should be asking the universities they attended for a refund.
Richard is on the phone to the landlord, legitimately PA asks to speak to the landlord. He comes Richard’s first insult “are you all the ticket mate”, then another threat to call the police. Forgive me for being stupid here, but hadn’t they already done that. Second insult, your strange with a strange hobby. This guy had the audacity to state PA’s not all the ticket. Then the third insult stating “ he hasn’t taken his medication today”.
Finally a dig at the mentally ill, what a wonderful human being, not. I have a son with Bipolar, who has horrendous daily struggles. It’s at this point Richard crossed the line. I have come up with approximately 15 insults so far, that I could levy at this guy. However I am not going to sink to his ignorant and bigoted level.
In conclusion, again please view PA’s video and give him support. Conversely, what can we say about the staff at JV Foods, well I have my own opinions, which I’m sure most of you can guess what they are, but this article would end up twice as long as it already is.
With that in mind guys, I shall leave you to draw your own conclusions and leave your comments on the article page. Oh, on a side note, I must make mention of the graphics on JV foods vehicles. Mexican cartels inspire a genre of music known as Narcocorrido, which means Drug Ballard. Many of the singers and tattoo artists in the region, use the same graphics in support of the Mexican drug cartels, very amusing eh.
Here is the link to PA’s video on YouTube JV Foods
-Gianni