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Recently (this past Monday) when the Sixth Stud released his new article regarding Whitecaps PR stuff, there was an interesting thread started here that I immediately deleted due to it's content (it was in my judgement, a blatant advertisment). Even though what I'm about to post amounts to free advertising anyways, it's needed in order for you to judge for yourself. Here's the post/thread that was deleted:
So after I deleted the post, I immediately phoned the number in the ad. Apparently, "Oliver" was on the phone and couldn't take my call (even though he showed up in the who's online feature as starting another thread in the nations cup forum) so I left a message. Surprisingly, I was pretty calm in my message and only stated that posting of free advertisements on the site is not permitted and added that this was especially so for the Whitecaps organisation as they expressed previously in the year that they were not prepared to pay the advertising rates they were given in order to advertise on TTP (it's the same rate for every advertiser you see on the site).
I did not leave my name or number.
About 15 minutes later, I received the following email submitted through the contact us form found on TTP:
So, shame on me.
Because I feel shame, I'm putting this out there for the general TTP population for direction:
Do I
a) Write an open letter to the Whitecaps and ask if their sales staff has a different view on what constitutes advertising than the rest of us?;
b) Pick up the phone and see if the Whitecaps have changed their mind about advertising on TTP and see what "mutual support" amounts to these days?
c) Wallow in my shame for the rest of the year.
Feel free to suggest any other options you may feel may be an, erm, option.
Also feel free to phone the number listed in the quotes above, ask "Would you like a TTP Premium Membership for $50?", and post the response here.
Cheers,
~Shamed.
oliver4whitecaps said:Oldtimers Teams save 50% on Whitecaps
We have selected the oldtimers league for a special offer. If you want to attend any of the listed games
July
Men Fri. 16 7 pm Portland
Women Sun. 18 7 pm Fort Collins
Women Mon 26 8 pm Mile High
August
Men Thur 19 7 pm Minnesota
Email me ocorona@whitecapsfc.com to get the form and fax it once completed or call me at 604 669 9283 Ext. 225 to get your Whitecaps tickets at 50% off.
Cheers,
Oliver
ocorona@whitecapsfc.com
So after I deleted the post, I immediately phoned the number in the ad. Apparently, "Oliver" was on the phone and couldn't take my call (even though he showed up in the who's online feature as starting another thread in the nations cup forum) so I left a message. Surprisingly, I was pretty calm in my message and only stated that posting of free advertisements on the site is not permitted and added that this was especially so for the Whitecaps organisation as they expressed previously in the year that they were not prepared to pay the advertising rates they were given in order to advertise on TTP (it's the same rate for every advertiser you see on the site).
I did not leave my name or number.
About 15 minutes later, I received the following email submitted through the contact us form found on TTP:
The following message was sent to you via the TTP Community Forums Contact Us form by oliver4whitecaps.
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I just got a message from ? in regards that I am free advertising for the Whitecaps on his website. I work for the Whitecaps and my posting is not a form of advertising. I am communicating a benefit that the members of the Oltimers League Teams and the Nations Cup teams have.
I am not seeking any benefit to my postings other than commmunicating the option that the players of these leagues and ttournaments have. The 50% offer is something that we do for specific tournaments and leagues. It is not an open offer to anyone. We actually promote those leagues and those tournaments at the stadium during our games.
It is really sad to see that mutual support is not encouraged through your site. We are promoting their tournaments, their leagues and the benefit of getting tixs at lower prices.
Too bad. Shame on you.
Oliver 604 669 9283 Ext 225
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Referring Page: http://www.takethepiss.com/forums/newthread.php?do=newthread&f=167
IP Address: 207.232.107.47
User Name: oliver4whitecaps
User ID: 1922
So, shame on me.
Because I feel shame, I'm putting this out there for the general TTP population for direction:
Do I
a) Write an open letter to the Whitecaps and ask if their sales staff has a different view on what constitutes advertising than the rest of us?;
b) Pick up the phone and see if the Whitecaps have changed their mind about advertising on TTP and see what "mutual support" amounts to these days?
c) Wallow in my shame for the rest of the year.
Feel free to suggest any other options you may feel may be an, erm, option.
Also feel free to phone the number listed in the quotes above, ask "Would you like a TTP Premium Membership for $50?", and post the response here.
Cheers,
~Shamed.