sk Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 I know nothing of the polotics and issues of the seatle area, but if you don't like the idea, don't go. It is possible that this guy just wanted to do SOMETHING to mark a day that effected all of us. Just simply to say that there was a tragedy a year ago. Mark the day how ever you feel best suites you, but do mark it. If I remember my history corectly 9/11 was the largest loss of life on American soil due an act of "war" since pearl harber. Wich is marked every year by many people. take it easy sk [ 09-05-2002, 05:21 PM: Message edited by: sk ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucK Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 If anybody KNOWS that the VW's motives behind this are crass commercialism, then speak up. Otherwise, stop making such evil accusations just because they are a business. Perhaps VW just wants to give something to the community. Climbing is what they got to give, so that's what they're giving. I think the real scummy thing would be someone who just takes advantage of the deal and basically uses the tragedy to save themselves 15 lousy bucks. If Vertical World is gonna do this promotion (?) I assume that they will have some jar for donations that get sent to somebody (?) who needs it. If you're going to get the free climbing, I say you oughta put 15 bucks in that jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 what she said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 and what he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible_ted Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 I think we should start a boycott! The crass commercialization of Memorial Day has cheapened the sacrifices made on our behalf by thousands of soldiers. Sears should be made to pay!!! I don't know which is more pathetic: struggling to find a means to "reach out" by offering a free climbing day... or the anger people feel at the "cheapness" that such a gesture evokes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 i am not against the vworld having free daze... could care less....i could even care less what they charge on a day to day basis, a yearly basis or even for a century.... the thing that makes me shake my head is the day they choose to do it....that is all....it would seem like a marketing play dreamed up a smoe liberl think tank to use emotion as a selling point..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Erik - Marketing? How have they advertised this free day. Its not even a big thing on their home page. Seems more likely that a few people coming in on that day would have been told "no charge today" in rememberance of 9/11. In that context it seems like a nice thought. All this marketing hype stuff is just BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 it's not even on their website. it's just posted at the gym. thanks, peter puget, for your "wise" words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted September 6, 2002 Author Share Posted September 6, 2002 actually, it IS on their website -- on the calendar -- page. but they're definitely not promoting it via the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 Didn't you guys look at the REI pinnacle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Puget Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 quote: Originally posted by sexual chocolate: Didn't you guys look at the REI pinnacle? Nope and I drive by it every day. So I guess whatever is there as a marketing ploy is pretty lame - By the way I thought you were through with this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20020910/ap_on_bi_ge/sept_11_telemarketers_7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_W Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Thanks for the link, Erik. Restores a little faith in people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 That is realy a wonderful idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted September 10, 2002 Author Share Posted September 10, 2002 i think everybody should take the day off of work and go climbing. i'll be at vw tomorrow morning if anybody wants to stop by and say hi ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted September 10, 2002 Share Posted September 10, 2002 Weather looks better outside though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted September 10, 2002 Author Share Posted September 10, 2002 yeah, but i gotta be at work at 10am so i don't have much time for outside craggin. and besides, i honestly do LOVE climbing at the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted September 12, 2002 Share Posted September 12, 2002 this should clear it all up!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted September 12, 2002 Author Share Posted September 12, 2002 quote: Originally posted by erik: this should clear it all up!!! huh? oh, wait ... ha, ha, ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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