I don't know if GCO is really trying to target those audiences...Claire said:I have a facebook account but don't use it
IMO -- GCO should have a Myspace page
Good point.budder said:I don't know if GCO is really trying to target those audiences...Claire said:I have a facebook account but don't use it
IMO -- GCO should have a Myspace page
Why shouldn't it? Is it not a goal for CCW to be as common and openly accepted as driving a car?budder said:I don't know if GCO is really trying to target those audiences...Claire said:I have a facebook account but don't use it
IMO -- GCO should have a Myspace page
Frankly, because the vast majority of the members are immature, and I don't just mean that most of them are under 21. I'll join and promote a GCO group on Facebook if we get one, but I don't think it'll be the best use of efforts. Then again, just getting our name out can't hurt. I don't disagree with the second part.Sine Nomen said:Why shouldn't it? Is it not a goal for CCW to be as common and openly accepted as driving a car?budder said:I don't know if GCO is really trying to target those audiences...Claire said:I have a facebook account but don't use it
IMO -- GCO should have a Myspace page
Are you kidding me?budder said:Frankly, because the vast majority of the members are immature, and I don't just mean that most of them are under 21. I'll join and promote a GCO group on Facebook if we get one, but I don't think it'll be the best use of efforts. Then again, just getting our name out can't hurt. I don't disagree with the second part.Sine Nomen said:Why shouldn't it? Is it not a goal for CCW to be as common and openly accepted as driving a car?budder said:I don't know if GCO is really trying to target those audiences...Claire said:I have a facebook account but don't use it
IMO -- GCO should have a Myspace page
So it appears to be a marketing gimmick. Not saying it doesn't work. Just stating it wreaks of being desperate to me. Going out and seeking people who might like your stuff.Claire said:Myspace is not just for joining groups.
I have a client that sells nutrients & never joined or formed a group
they go & search out people who are into bodybuilding & add them to their friends list - which then directs them to their page to inform them about their product. It has been successful.
VOLGRAD said:So it appears to be a marketing gimmick. Not saying it doesn't work. Just stating it wreaks of being desperate to me. Going out and seeking people who might like your stuff.Claire said:Myspace is not just for joining groups.
I have a client that sells nutrients & never joined or formed a group
they go & search out people who are into bodybuilding & add them to their friends list - which then directs them to their page to inform them about their product. It has been successful.
Please don't take that as a personal attack if this is your thing. It just seems like in the instance you mentioned it is no different than telemarketers. We have a no-call list for that.
Sure, they got older people when it was limited to .edu email addresses, but now anyone can get on, just like MySpace. There was a big drop in quality after that change. Go ahead and try it; I'm not stopping you.Marikhal said:Are you kidding me?
You'd be correct about saying Myspace is a craphole for a bunch of immature little brats, but Facebook tends to draw a MUCH older and educated audience.
That's the reason why I suggested GCO make a Group on Facebook, rather than making a Myspace page. There are plenty of pro-gun groups already on Facebook.
I hear what you are saying, but it still seems no different than telemarketers to me. You can decide if you want to answer the phone (callerID). I am just saying most of us despise telemarketers. Same with junk mail in your snail mail, SPAM in your e-mail, etc.Claire said:its making people aware that the info and/or product is available. Its their choice to decide whether or not they want to read any further. in this case, thats why Myspace has a feature approve or deny people on your friends list.
But the people who have established these accounts have done so to be more noticeable and able to network with like minded folks in the first place. It doesn't equate to your telemarketing example because by making themselves available and broadcasting their interests they are in actuality inviting people into their lives.VOLGRAD said:Creating a "front page" to disseminate info is legit. Actively seeking people out and soliciting them seems in poor taste to me.
Maybe, you are both correct. Maybe, they are inviting people into their lives. Maybe, I just can't imagine doing that myself. Participating in this forum is about as public as I would like to be.Thorsen said:But the people who have established these accounts have done so to be more noticeable and able to network with like minded folks in the first place. It doesn't equate to your telemarketing example because by making themselves available and broadcasting their interests they are in actuality inviting people into their lives.