Me and the Media - Page 3

ajphusker1 · October 30th, 2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ajphusker1

I wish. I corrected her on the program and said we bought the patient.

Please excuse the spelling. I meant patent.

Since E.D. Hill, I have interviewed with several newspapers. Not one has written an article about us. We do this one thing, (and to be sure it was not the dumbest thisng I have done in my life) we get splashed all over the news.

Is it my imagination, or do they only print negative articles are guns and self protection.

pete156 · October 30th, 2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ajphusker1

I wish. I corrected her on the program and said we bought the patient.

I apologize.

I don't have sound on this computer and was just reading the text said under your person on the newscast.

Anyhow, I think it's a really good idea, obviously for home without children or at least with a trigger lock.

I still stand by my original opinion that the ad was poorly timed and shouldn't have referenced such a tragedy, but the reaction from the media is above and beyond what is called for. As far as they're concerned you are just another hateful, idiot gun owner trying to make a dime.

Just put out a press release telling them to stick it up their butts.

pete156 · October 30th, 2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ajphusker1

Is it my imagination, or do they only print negative articles are guns and self protection.

Unfortunately it's not just in your head.

sniper58 · October 30th, 2008, 06:42 PM

AJP - it's pretty much 99% biased against guns and gun ownership. It is what it is. Yeah, you made a mistake. I'm impressed you bought the company - good luck with it! Stick around! Recent negative comments by some notwithstanding, this is the best Forum on the web!

ajphusker1 · October 30th, 2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sniper58

AJP - it's pretty much 99% biased against guns and gun ownership. It is what it is. Yeah, you made a mistake. I'm impressed you bought the company - good luck with it! Stick around! Recent negative comments by some notwithstanding, this is the best Forum on the web!

Thanks for the support

With this, I do not have to be on the emotional roller coaster of the stock market.

Good night all. Going Bowling.

Bumper · October 30th, 2008, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pete156

Just put out a press release telling them to stick it up their butts.

I do agree with that 100%.

As I look over some of the links that you referenced, I wouldn't worry about the rants on their websites. None of them appear to be in a position to hold much sway with the public. Your product should, obviously, target gun owners, and gun owners will see the benefits to your product. You posted an apology and I would not respond to any more of the slaps from the ninnies. Just let them rant and rave and do your advertising for you. Nothing increases sales like a good controversy....

JohnKelly · October 30th, 2008, 07:16 PM

If the family members had died in a fire on the second floor of their home, and his company was selling fire escape ladders instead of shotgun racks, would his press release still be considered in poor taste?

pete156 · October 30th, 2008, 07:23 PM

Well, yes, in my opinion.

EdC · October 30th, 2008, 07:43 PM

"If the family members had died in a fire on the second floor of their home, and his company was selling fire escape ladders instead of shotgun racks, would his press release still be considered in poor taste?"

Absolutely yes, it would be considered bad taste, and probably would've drawn a lot of the same criticism, without the "gun nut" prejudice, of course, and probably not so disproportionate and personal.

Looks like you're doing what you can, with issuing the apology and explanation. John, you made a foolish decision (who hasn't done that?) and you're stepping up, taking the heat, and offering a decent apology and explanation. You seem like an ok guy to me, for what that's worth.

Bumper · October 30th, 2008, 07:56 PM

It's funny, though, we do it here all of the time. A story is related where someone could have probably been saved had they had a gun available, but because someone offers a solution to a specific product, it's considered in poor taste. It's on the edge, I admit, but not that big of a deal....

I do, though, understand the points being made, and this particular product probably wouldn't have saved their lives since I believe they were killed near the front door, but ya never know. But to improve access to a shotgun during the night in case of a home invasion, I think it holds promise. It would sure as heck be better than where I have mine now, locked in the gun safe....

October 30th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#24
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,234	AJP - it's pretty much 99% biased *against* guns and gun ownership. It is what it is. Yeah, you made a mistake. I'm impressed you bought the company - good luck with it! Stick around! Recent negative comments by some notwithstanding, this is the best Forum on the web! __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

October 30th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#27
JohnKelly Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 475	If the family members had died in a fire on the second floor of their home, and his company was selling fire escape ladders instead of shotgun racks, would his press release still be considered in poor taste? __________________ "A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." - Proverbs 22:3

October 30th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#30
Bumper Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 17,252	It's funny, though, we do it here all of the time. A story is related where someone could have probably been saved had they had a gun available, but because someone offers a solution to a specific product, it's considered in poor taste. It's on the edge, I admit, but not that big of a deal.... I do, though, understand the points being made, and this particular product probably wouldn't have saved their lives since I believe they were killed near the front door, but ya never know. But to improve access to a shotgun during the night in case of a home invasion, I think it holds promise. It would sure as heck be better than where I have mine now, locked in the gun safe.... __________________ Bumper Administrator DefensiveCarry.com Forum Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde; Beware the anger of a patient man.

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October 30th, 2008, 07:23 PM	#28
pete156 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 108	Well, yes, in my opinion.

October 30th, 2008, 07:43 PM	#29
EdC Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Speedway, Indiana Posts: 121	"If the family members had died in a fire on the second floor of their home, and his company was selling fire escape ladders instead of shotgun racks, would his press release still be considered in poor taste?" Absolutely yes, it would be considered bad taste, and probably would've drawn a lot of the same criticism, without the "gun nut" prejudice, of course, and probably not so disproportionate and personal. Looks like you're doing what you can, with issuing the apology and explanation. John, you made a foolish decision (who hasn't done that?) and you're stepping up, taking the heat, and offering a decent apology and explanation. You seem like an ok guy to me, for what that's worth.