ShredAstaire Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Interesting points. But I'll admit since joining the Gibby and Epi forums 1.75 years ago' date=' I have purchased two used Epiphones, and four new Gibson guitars..... It makes me wonder if I would have made those acquisitions if I hadn't been part of all this madness here[biggrin'] So if this is Gibson's intention to provoke sales through their forums, well it certainly has worked on yours truly... despite all the abuse[biggrin] Right but Forum's are typically not part of the social media strategy...I.E. Forums have been around for years...i'm talking specifically the social networking sites that are out there like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Linked In etc...these are all pretty new in the grand scheme of things but have HUGE traffic. I'm interested in understanding the intention and goals for such a department...often referred to as "New Media"...i'm sure there are some studies being done as we speak...I would never sign up for a Twitter feed from my fav brands for example...it just doesn't interest me whatsoever...that said, I don't do Twitter so maybe thats irrelevant. I do have Facebook though and I don't think I have "Liked" any guitar mfg's....and I wonder if I did, would I see content being updated often (good content)? Interesting for sure...like I said...I don't know if it creates more sales or fans or whatever....it might....but I think it could be too early to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I didn't get an email but I'm a mod' date=' I don't count as a real customer. Hell, I think I should go buy a couple new Gibsons so I can get them to answer my emails![/quote'] Don't hold your breath. It doesn't seem to matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 No Email for me either guess I don't buy enough guitars I wonder how many Gibson you need to buy before your special - I'm at 23 Les Pauls in the last forty years guess I should try harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Right but Forum's are typically not part of the social media strategy...I.E. Forums have been around for years...i'm talking specifically the social networking sites that are out there like Facebook' date=' MySpace, Twitter, Linked In etc...these are all pretty new in the grand scheme of things but have HUGE traffic. I'm interested in understanding the intention and goals for such a department...often referred to as "New Media"...i'm sure there are some studies being done as we speak...I would never sign up for a Twitter feed from my fav brands for example...it just doesn't interest me whatsoever...that said, I don't do Twitter so maybe thats irrelevant. I do have Facebook though and I don't think I have "Liked" any guitar mfg's....and I wonder if I did, would I see content being updated often (good content)? Interesting for sure...like I said...I don't know if it creates more sales or fans or whatever....it might....but I think it could be too early to tell. [/quote'] Our company went through the same thought process a few years ago, in regards to a "media reach out" to end users. It's definitely an open ended subject matter for us, because we just don't know where to begin in how to represent our products through a chat forum medium. As for twitter, my space and facebook, I've just never been able to grasp the concept.... It just seems so impersonal when it comes to musical instruments, especially for a brand loyal type of individual like myself. But in the overall picture, I think I agree with your statement that it "could be too early tell" how forums of these type tip the scales in terms of products purchased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Shred...........u morphed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Shunned - Slighted - Denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I didn't get one either but I've been complaining about the timestamp problem & maybe that's why LOL Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantha Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 You guys just got an email? Psssh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamman Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I've bought a few guitars in the last 2 years. And i didn't get an email . but i'm tapped out for a while. that's what my wife keeps telling me . lol !!!!! My Gear :-) ‘10 LP R0 50th Anniversary Version 3 1/500 (Cherry Burst) ‘09 LP R9 50th Anniversary (Heritage Dark Burst) 1/500, Bought 4-2010 new ‘10 PRS 25th Anniversary Santana Model ,10Top / Santana Yellow ‘09 LP R9 50th. Anniversary 1 of 59 (Rust Burst) ‘09 LP R0 Standard Ebony VOS ‘09 “Wildwood” CS - 356 Quilted maple & Korina ‘05 Les Paul Standard Faded T.B. ‘08 50th comm.edition, G.O.M. Flying V ‘08 July G.O.M. Longhorn Double Cut BV (Trans Blue) ‘08 Firebird VII (metallic red) ‘08 Fender Stratocaster ‘70’s reissue (black / rosewood neck)(Fat‘50’s pups) ‘08 Fender Stratocaster ‘70’s reissue (natural / maple neck) 1999 MIM Fender Stratocaster ’70’s reissue (white / maple neck)(‘69 pups) 1987 Japan Squier by Fender, Stratocaster (white / maple neck) 1986 Ovation Model # 1767-Legend ‘08 Marshall JVM 210H - 1960 AX Cabinet ‘10 Fender Blues Deluxe reissue And some pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I never win anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G McBride Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I am waiting on my email. Might even get a box of flood mud, they got to do something with it and we all need some of that for our trivia collections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I did not receieve any e-mail. But then the mainstream media, and most everyone else in the music business, has been ignoring "upper" middle-aged jazz players for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I got one and replied. So I guess I'm as special as everybody else ;-) Actually, I thought it was a very nice gesture. Notes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I didn't get one, but I don't own as many Gibsons as dem00n. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShredAstaire Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Seriously though? You guys are upset because you own Gibson's and didn't get an email from Sean? I'm sure you have bigger problems to worry about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Cute' date=' did you make that up?[/quote'] Would you know the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Seriously though? You guys are upset because you own Gibson's and didn't get an email from Sean? I'm sure you have bigger problems to worry about... I'm not upset. At all. Don't have any problems either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I'm not upset. At all. Don't have any problems either. In school I was always pleased when the principal didnt know my name. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I'm sure you have bigger problems to worry about... I really don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Natural Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 In school I was always pleased when the principal didnt know my name. lol Me too. I like to keep a low profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Who gives a crap? They're reaching out to the weak... Those on the edge... Awwwwwww.... Those of you are already hooked know who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 One would think that with a history of 2500 (recently reached) posts of nothing of particular value, I'd deserve a "Hi, Howdy doo!" from the new mod... I'm feeling spurned. New here eh? (Fresh meat) Come here boy... let me tell you how thing are run here..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 It's all good - Now the General Manager of the USA division is posting on the Forum Feedback section. I guess they DO get this new-fangled mode of communication... Newbie (if I used smilies, well, they don't have a smiley for that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I didn't get one either and I been here since day one' date=' never been suspended.... I have had 2 or 3 useful posts out of some 4633 odd posts.... I guess I'm considered a forgenior...[blink'] Dave I go way way back well at least two days and I did not receive one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabba2203 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I got one today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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