#BlakesPostsMatter

tikigriller

Tspud1 said:

tikigriller said:

If BGE is smart, and they are, they have MEMBERS in this forum amongst us that probably post and react like any of us, all in a manner of doing research about what we are all talking about, shopping for, like and dislike, etc. I frequent car buying forums all the time so I can stay in tune with the fanatic and what their hot points are and how their brains work. I recognize the buyer when they come in based on their questions, and am able to adjust our approach to that customer so he or she has the experience they desire and it creates a more enjoyable one for them as well. This is one of the main reasons BGE gives us this forum would be my bet. 

The contest's purpose is to gather emails for marketing. Yes, all who have entered will now get marketing emails until you unsubscribe should you desire. I unsubscribe to save money personally....you all are all the marketing I need. Anyways, that email capture is a big deal. I would not want my competing store to have access to all of my customers emails. So it gets tricky. The intent of the contest posting was not malicious, however, BGE has the right to protect. This is the difference that creates the tension between OP of a nuked thread and the Buffalo. If the OP had malicious intent, then all would be fine and dandy from the get go, which it seems to have gone back to now.  

an email capturing contest like described above is also very different than a link to the ceramic grill store to check out a new rig system. That is also what creates a difference to some threads getting nuked and others surviving like the Black Friday Thread. 

A better fix is going back back to locking a thread and explains why it has been locked. Allows BGE to protect, and its members to have a better understanding of why. 

You assume too much. ask anyone here that entered last year if they got a email about tables in the last 360 days. it's the season to give back to the community. 

Interesting  

Well i I absolutely meant no Ill will with that. It would be the obvious reason to do it in order to benefit your company. I guess, just getting us to your site to sign up gives your business some exposure. 

Please know, it's business and I genuinely did not think you had evil intentions. They would have been expected intentions. The fact you are not says quite a lot about you and would give me even more reason to shop with your company, even though, with the contest alone, even if you did market me, I would still have a strong desire to do business with you for being so gracious towards attracting new customers. It makes me believe you customer service is really top notch. 

Thank you you very much for the contest. I seriously hope I win, as your tables are absolutely stunning. 

cheeaa

stompbox said:

Who exactly is the buffalo anyway?  what handle here is the admin?

Im with this guy. who the ufck is buffalo? and why did the one guy get that pissed and leave? is this that big of deal? 

NPHuskerFL

@tikigriller That's an interesting conspiracy theory. But, I have a newsflash, some people just like doing nice things for other people. Even when they have nothing to gain by doing so.

tikigriller

I would not call it a conspiracy theory at all. It's business and exposure of your company. If you don't expose your company, most companies will fail. 

Most companies would be doing the contest for exposure and email capture rates. Does not make them bad people at all. 

If this contest is just a contest with absolutely no other intention other than to give away a table, then that's awesome, but seriously, who here had never even heard of the company and their tables until this contest?  I'm new obviously, but so are many others. The contest was also posted on Facebook. Again, exposure. There is nothing wrong with it at all. It is a wonderful, none confrontational way to get your business in front of enthusiasts, which is my preferred way of a business to advertise. 

NPHuskerFL

@tikigriller I would agree on most of this. But not in this particular case. Not sure if you realize this or not but this company doesn't just make egg tables. And it's been around for many many many many years. Commercial kitchens including some of them that I service have these quality built tables. This is nothing more & nothing less than to give an egghead a smile around holiday season. But you're welcome to tin foil hat this thing to death. I get it.  

tikigriller

No worries. It's an awesome gesture then!  Something very special to do and I do mean that with all sincerity. 

YukonRon

northGAcock said:

YukonRon said:

Blue World Order 
Bow to the Wildcats!
BBN

Ron I see you and Brent have gone off the rails A bit. 

Way freaking off. I am less serious than most, but still considered maniacal to to the casual observer.
We are crazy.

NPHuskerFL

YukonRon said:

northGAcock said:

YukonRon said:

Blue World Order 
Bow to the Wildcats!
BBN

Ron I see you and Brent have gone off the rails A bit. 

Way freaking off. I am less serious than most, but still considered maniacal to to the casual observer.
We are crazy.

YukonRon

NPHuskerFL said:

YukonRon said:

northGAcock said:

YukonRon said:

Blue World Order 
Bow to the Wildcats!
BBN

Ron I see you and Brent have gone off the rails A bit. 

Way freaking off. I am less serious than most, but still considered maniacal to to the casual observer.
We are crazy.

Yeah, but we psychos, will always back you!
You **** rock dude.
Peace

NPHuskerFL

Thanksgiving Bird....no brine, fresh herb butter paste & cavity stuffed w/ a bundle of thyme, veggies below wire rack to utilize later for the gravy.  RW + black cherry & pecan @325℉ indirect.

YukonRon

NPHuskerFL said:

Thanksgiving Bird....no brine, fresh herb butter paste & cavity stuffed w/ a bundle of thyme, veggies below wire rack to utilize later for the gravy.  RW + black cherry & pecan @325℉ indirect.

Beautiful cook Blake. Don't let these aszzes keep you away. You belong here. 
Happy Thanksgiving.