ben 10 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I really have no idea why the 12 days of Christmas competition is only open to users of facebook. Why is this? Do I not deserve the chance to win too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 +1 I have never been on facebook and don't intend to. I think in reality though it's a great marketing tool, unfortunately some of us get left behind. Cheers MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Oh well, guess it's only two of us that care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownsworthy Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Sorry Ben, I usually ignore anything with any mention of Facebook, I hate it with a passion, but I do agree with you and think it's a bit crappy that these competitions are exclusive to Facebook sheep (sorry if I offend just my opinion). Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 +1 Maybe I'm a bit cynical, but it makes you wonder how much Coopers actually care about their customers and their website to have a comp for Facebook users only. Why bother having a dedicated website and stand alone forum and then go advertising and doing marketing and competitions on Facebook? Having got all that off my chest I realize that this is all too common these days, it seems if you're not on Facebook you're a nobody, and the pressure to be on there to be part of the crowd (or herd of sheep), is very much akin to schoolyard peer group pressure. Obviously there are some of us that are happy not to be part of the in Facebook crowd, and I think that makes us more valuable to society and to those who wish to market to us, as it shows we're happy to be individual and think for ourselves, rather than be force fed the opinion, attitude and "likes" of others and made to feel lesser if we don't concur with the majority. F%$# Facebook! PS - it only a matter of time before Facebook is passe, and people flock to some other social media site; it's a fad not a revolution, and not every fad is for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnaman Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnaman Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Well the conspiracy runs deep, I'm unable to post what I intended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnaman Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Ok I give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopers DIY Beer Team Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Hi all We often run competitions across different social media and digital platforms. Coopers regularly run Coopers Club and DIY specific competitions. In fact, we just announced the winner of the last DIY kit competition in last month’s Coopers Club e-mail. This particular competition is designed to celebrate Christmas and reward our Facebook fans. Happy festive season Coopers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ..........................reward our Facebook fans. Coopers Hmmm I guess actual customers don't count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpaca Brew Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I don't do anything with Facebook either. This is the only forum I post to. I just purchased a DIY Coopers Kit and it did not have the number under the lid to enter the DIY Competition. Maybe because I live in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 celebrate Christmas But ignore us. Thanks, I understand now. I expect this post and thread will be deleted in light of the attitude displayed by Coopers Brewery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeblebrox Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 celebrate Christmas But ignore us. Thanks' date=' I understand now. I expect this post and thread will be deleted in light of the attitude displayed by Coopers Brewery.[/quote'] Yeah probably. In the meantime I've only done 2 brews that weren't Coopers can based. That's about to change; I'd rather give my money to someone else considering Coopers cavalier attitude towards their loyal customers, website and forum users. Facebook is for people who think that popularity, posting crap no one cares about, and screaming out look at me (figuratively) is a good thing. I used to think Coopers distinguished themselves by being different to the megaswill makers; this Facebook comp and their lame explanation of why their doing it proves that they're no different, other than that they're an Australian family owned company. That's not enough in my book to give them the benefit of the doubt anymore. I may or may not continue to post on the forum; to participate in discussion with other brewers, but this has really tainted my experience, and left a bad taste in my mouth as a former loyal Coopers customer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuznut Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I think everyone's being a little bit precious about this one. If it really means that much to everyone to go in this one comp that is specifically on Facebook, you could always just create a very basic, generic Facebook page in order to enter the comp,and then never use the profile ever again. Just because you have a Facebook page, doesn't mean you then have to use it all of the time. I've got plenty of friends who have Facebook pages that lay dormant for years at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3136 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Yeah, I don't think we need to get too worked up and boycott the company. I'll keep using the products, but it's still good to let them know the natives are restless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antiphile Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 celebrate Christmas But ignore us. Thanks' date=' I understand now. I expect this post and thread will be deleted in light of the attitude displayed by Coopers Brewery.[/quote'] Now, now. Calm down everyone. I think many here are missing the point. It's Christmas time. I think we should all take a deep breath and remember the Christmas Spirit. I've learnt a lot this year, after after watching the movie "Ted", I've discovered it's a time for the neighbourhood boys to get together and beat up the jewish kids. D'oh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 celebrate Christmas But ignore us. Thanks' date=' I understand now. I expect this post and thread will be deleted in light of the attitude displayed by Coopers Brewery.[/quote'] Yeah probably. In the meantime I've only done 2 brews that weren't Coopers can based. That's about to change; I'd rather give my money to someone else considering Coopers cavalier attitude towards their loyal customers, website and forum users. Facebook is for people who think that popularity, posting crap no one cares about, and screaming out look at me (figuratively) is a good thing. I used to think Coopers distinguished themselves by being different to the megaswill makers; this Facebook comp and their lame explanation of why their doing it proves that they're no different, other than that they're an Australian family owned company. That's not enough in my book to give them the benefit of the doubt anymore. I may or may not continue to post on the forum; to participate in discussion with other brewers, but this has really tainted my experience, and left a bad taste in my mouth as a former loyal Coopers customer. A little over-dramatic Beeblebrox. I love the firm commitment you are making to your stand in that you "may or may not" post on the forum. That'll show 'em I am not trying to offend you Beeblebrox, it just gave me a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I have to agree with you Hairy. It seems a little of an over reaction. it's one thing to hate Facebook, but it seems a bit ridiculous to say that people on the Facebook page aren't customers of Cooper's. it may be a bit unfair to have the comp facebook specific, but i think theres a lot of preciousness in the thread as well. Plenty of bands i like have toured recently and only played sydney and melbourne or whatever meaning i cant see them, but im not about to boycott listening to them and have a whinge fest about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 It's good to see Coopers had a competition for those who recently bought a DIY fermenters kit, but hey, how often do you buy an FV? Maybe a good next competition would be send in 5 brew can labels and go in the draw, or for every $50 spent on the online store you get an entry? I know heaps of people who got a kit for a present, or bought one and just gave up as it took too long, or too fiddly etc, so those people never became a regular income stream, but for all the continual customers who buy the consumables this would be a nice way for the company to say thanks to the loyal patrons. Anyway just a thought and merry ho ho to all. I will still buy them regardless, as they are readily available, inexpensive and mainly have a good result (with a bit of tweaking) Cheers MM BTW I'd love to know what Mitsubishi man wanted to write. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 And... another one. Login using your Facebook profile. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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