Supplier/Manf. Participation in Social Groups

[UptownRiot]

I have suggested that Suppliers and Manufacturers be given permission to participate in our Social Groups here on the forums. At the present time they do not have the ability to join or even see the groups.

So please cast your vote for whether or not you would be ok with allowing them to be included, or whether or not you think they should remain excluded. Do keep in mind that the Social Groups are user moderated. So that means that should there be a supplier that steps out of line and attempts to use the groups for some nefarious purpose the group creator/owner would be able to handle that situation and keep our environment fun for all.

Thanks for participating!

 

[UptownRiot]

So you know, I did not make the votes public, so your vote will tally but your name will not be visible to anyone. This way you can give your true vote/opinion without worrying about any judgement.

 

[UptownRiot]

Needs more votes.

 

[LUX Vaporer]

I'm down, but I can't vote. =) Go figure...

 

[UptownRiot]

lol. well hopefully we'll get a good turn out and can effect some change.

 

[UptownRiot]

Could use a few more votes to get a clear picture to SJ how the community feels about it.

 

[LUX Vaporer]

Could use a few more votes to get a clear picture to SJ how the community feels about it.

I vote 'YES" 10 more times.... Oh wait... I swear...nine of them are for other members who couldn't vote due to illness and broken keyboards

 

[UptownRiot]

Well hopefully we will be able to wrangle up a few more ACTUAL voters, lol.

 

[happily]

yes they absolutely should be involved in their local and regional groups.......Groups would gain a lot more insight and steam by including all levels of the e'cig process. The same way we'd all love more info and insight from manufacturers.


Just think if we had more manufacturer specific literature and insight into the quality control at manufacturing level, when we tried to present information to the powers that be.

 

[Vicks Vap-oh-Yeah]

I see no reason why suppliers can't be included in social groups - I voted yes, absolutely....

 

[UptownRiot]

yes they absolutely should be involved in their local and regional groups.......Groups would gain a lot more insight and steam by including all levels of the e'cig process. The same way we'd all love more info and insight from manufacturers.


Just think if we had more manufacturer specific literature and insight into the quality control at manufacturing level, when we tried to present information to the powers that be.

This was part of the reason for my request, but also for cases such as the group I created. Which is simply a group of people who are fans of the Silver Bullet. A product manufactured by one of the suppliers here on this forum. They absolutely belong in that group, and we would all like for them to be, but unfortunately its an all or not sort of deal.

 

[california_girl]

Definitely yes. This would allow for a more equal exchange of information for all parties involved.

 

[Munson]

Good call, Uptown. We (VIP - vaping in Phoenix) just had a meeting Sunday where I was informed about the suppliers not being able to be a part of our social group. The only way they knew about it was via email or phone calls. Of course we are happy to have our local suppliers at our meetings! Being self moderated, as you mentioned, should keep our local "nefarious" suppliers at bay... But if they do act up, I'm sure we could handle it "Old Testament" style at our next meeting!

 

[UptownRiot]

Yea that's really what I'm getting at. I created a group that is just people who like the new mod "Silver Bullet" by AltSmoke, so we DEFINITELY want Rob and Chad (the creators) to be in there with us.

And there are many many local style groups like yours that would benefit I'm sure from some supplier participation.

I understand the initial hesitation, and a lot of the safeguards that are in place. This is just one that I think is unnecessary and probably doing more harm than good. Now we just need to be able to show SJ that we feel this way so he can feel sound in deciding to change it.

 

[jexmex]

I voted A BIG YES!

I started a michigan group, and thought it would be great to have michigan suppliers there, but found out it was a BIG FAT NO NO, lol.

So I hope they can change things around. Not sure if any coding has to be done to get it to work, but I will volunteer my time if need be!

 

[radiokaos]

Good call, Uptown. We (VIP - vaping in Phoenix) just had a meeting Sunday where I was informed about the suppliers not being able to be a part of our social group. The only way they knew about it was via email or phone calls. Of course we are happy to have our local suppliers at our meetings! Being self moderated, as you mentioned, should keep our local "nefarious" suppliers at bay... But if they do act up, I'm sure we could handle it "Old Testament" style at our next meeting!

Bring it on Phoenix Vapers.

 

[The Wiz]

I say let them in....Most of them were members here anyway before they became suppliers...Nice folks one and all!The Wiz!

 

[mamu]

I voted to let the suppliers in.

I don't see what the problem is with suppliers in social groups.

 

[UptownRiot]

I say let them in....Most of them were members here anyway before they became suppliers...Nice folks one and all!The Wiz!

I think this is an important point. I haven't personally known any before and then after, but for our older members I'm sure they can.

 

[UptownRiot]

SJ is not convinced. Please pass the word through any groups that you are members of. We need more votes!