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QVC Police

KatieB — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:15:31 GMT

And now they're removing posts because they contain a coupon code. Can somebody who is one of the police people tell me why?????????????????????????

Re: QVC Police

shoekitty — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:54:11 GMT

@KatieB wrote:
And now they're removing posts because they contain a coupon code. Can somebody who is one of the police people tell me why?????????????????????????

Shoekitty said

This has always been the case, always. Even back in 2007 they did it. I think it is written in the community standards under spamming, advertising and such. I don't think it is not they don't want you to get a coupon code, QVC does not want to be responsible for someone else's advertising. Who is to say it is not a store owner or affiliate giving out coupon codes.? That's my take. I didn't say I agree, I said that is the rules forever.

Before the post change they did remove them, they just weren't as diligent, now they have the extra moderators, and new software.

I can tell you this, posters still do it, they just do it differently, and under the radar. That's all I know

Re: QVC Police

Peaches McPhee — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:53:01 GMT

It may because they don't want us promoting shopping sites that aren't QVC. You know, competition and all.

Re: QVC Police

Paulette-QVC — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 01:55:56 GMT

@KatieB

Per QVC Community Standards “Use of these public areas for commercial purposes is prohibited. Do not use any Community features (including, but not limited to, video, forums, reviews, images, and profiles) to solicit funds, advertise, or solicit goods or services, or post third-party promotional material. Only use these public areas and Community features for non-commercial purposes.”

http://www.qvc.com/QVCCommunity.content.html

I hope this is helpful.

Re: QVC Police

Sooner — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:58:59 GMT

BECAUSE MOST BUSINESSES DON'T SPEND MONEY ON PROMOTIONS FOR COMPETITIORS. IT DOESN'T MAKE MONEY OR SENSE.

Re: QVC Police

IamMrsG — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:03:25 GMT

Besides the issue of QVC's not allowing it, I would think common decency would prevail. I mean, it's rude.

Would you go into someone's home and talk about how much nicer the neighbors' is?

Re: QVC Police

debic — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 12:25:19 GMT

LOL, I'm personally surprised they don't remove all the: Hey this is on sale at Evine or Hsn. Personally if you think those sites are so great post over there. If I want to know what's on over there, I'll check. I don't come here to see what's on sale someplace else.

Most boards do not let posters advertise their competitors, I'm not so sure what's confusing about it? People have been complaining about lack of moderation for years and now we're not happy that they are here and enforcing the rules. Boo hoo....

Re: QVC Police

gardenman — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:11:06 GMT

I'm assuming this post is regarding the Penzey's code for black pepper, if that's the case then I don't see how they're competing with the Q. The last I checked QVC didn't sell a lot of spices and Penzey's sells pretty much nothing but spices.

Forums should exist to help a community, in this case a community of QVC shoppers. Sharing a coupon for a store that's not a direct competitor doesn't strike me as being out of line for such a community.

Re: QVC Police

wildcat fan — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:25:37 GMT

@Paulette-QVC or any other moderator: I understand how the codes could violate that Standard, but could you please explain how posting a code is any different from the other numerous posts that advertise products? For example, the Beauty forum is full of posts about products not found at QVC and recommendations about where to buy QVC products for better price. We often see posts about sales at retail or online businesses. The Fashion and Shoe forums are often full of photos and links to clothing that can be purchased outside of QVC. Again, many references to outside sales and website links. As previously mentioned, the forum frequently has posts about products available at other shopping channels. Why don't you delete those posts since they essentially have the same effect as a coupon code and advertisement?

Re: QVC Police

KatieB — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:15:17 GMT

@wildcat fan wrote:
@Paulette-QVC or any other moderator: I understand how the codes could violate that Standard, but could you please explain how posting a code is any different from the other numerous posts that advertise products? For example, the Beauty forum is full of posts about products not found at QVC and recommendations about where to buy QVC products for better price. We often see posts about sales at retail or online businesses. The Fashion and Shoe forums are often full of photos and links to clothing that can be purchased outside of QVC. Again, many references to outside sales and website links. As previously mentioned, the forum frequently has posts about products available at other shopping channels. Why don't you delete those posts since they essentially have the same effect as a coupon code and advertisement?

I agree with you 100%... If that's the case as other posters have mentioned, why can we mention HSN or EVINE or ANY other stores and those not be removed... It still makes no sense to me.

Re: QVC Police

KatieB — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 14:17:09 GMT

@Paulette-QVC wrote:
@KatieB
Per QVC Community Standards “Use of these public areas for commercial purposes is prohibited. Do not use any Community features (including, but not limited to, video, forums, reviews, images, and profiles) to solicit funds, advertise, or solicit goods or services, or post third-party promotional material. Only use these public areas and Community features for non-commercial purposes.”

http://www.qvc.com/QVCCommunity.content.html

I hope this is helpful.

If that's the case, why can posters mention HSN, EVINE or any other store and it not be removed??????????????

Re: QVC Police

Zita — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 15:17:03 GMT

Katie B: the correct usage is "use these forums only for ..." you have only in the wrong place and the meaning changes because of it.

Re: QVC Police

wildcat fan — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:40:15 GMT

Someone started a thread in Shoes forum asking where to buy a certain brand. She stated she wants to try them on before buying. Some posters named department store chains that carry the brand, and those posts did not get deleted. I tried to post a link to the shoe company's website where you enter a zip code and it tells you stores in that area that carry the brand. This system wouldn't save my post. There were no error messages. This is so inconsistent.

Odd how people can name stores...how people can post direct links to clothing found on other shopping websites, but I can't post a link directly to that vendor's website. Once the poster finds out her correct size, she may be more likely to order from QVC in the future.

Re: QVC Police

suzyQ3 — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:45:26 GMT

@Zita wrote:
Katie B: the correct usage is "use these forums only for ..." you have only in the wrong place and the meaning changes because of it.

You're correcting the wrong person. KatieB was quoting the moderator, who I believe was quoting from Standards.

Re: QVC Police

KYToby — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 19:52:00 GMT

Once again, the complaints seem almost ridiculous.

QVC has a message board.

QVC makes rules indicating what can be posted.

Each one of us agrees to follow QVC's rules i order to participate.

Someone breaks the rules.

QVC enforces its rules and deletes the post.

I do not understand the disconnect here. The only complaint seems to be that others are able to sneak past and violate the rules so everyone else should. Perhaps we should stop acting like children and keep our word by following the rules.

Sheesh -- this is beyond silly.

Re: QVC Police

wildcat fan — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:16:14 GMT

I don't consider the OP's concerns to be ridiculous--just asking for clarification or explanation. It's odd how that standard is so narrowly enforced. The majority of similar situations (advertisements for goods sold at other locations) are tolerated, yet the few codes aren't. Sure, it's QVC's website, but one might think they'd want to be perceived as a fair organization that treats customers consistently. It's not like there are only a few people flying under the radar with this standard; there are dozens of examples throughout the Community on any given day. With this new format, I wouldn't be surprised if they just allowed discussions about items sold through their website. HSN used to do that. I haven't checked out their Community in a while, so I don't know if that's their current practice.

Re: QVC Police

KatieB — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 20:18:03 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
Once again, the complaints seem almost ridiculous.

QVC has a message board.
QVC makes rules indicating what can be posted.
Each one of us agrees to follow QVC's rules i order to participate.
Someone breaks the rules.
QVC enforces its rules and deletes the post.

I do not understand the disconnect here. The only complaint seems to be that others are able to sneak past and violate the rules so everyone else should. Perhaps we should stop acting like children and keep our word by following the rules.

Sheesh -- this is beyond silly.

I don't understand your "disconnect".... I think that if they have rules, the same rules should apply to everyone.... And I really don't consider myself or anyone else to be acting like children... And I'm glad you're amused...

Re: QVC Police

HonnyBrown — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:36:22 GMT

My post about Penzey's Pepper did contain the coupon code and conditions to get the pepper freebie.

It was removed because it contained the coupon code. I get it and I don't. As many have stated, Penzey's is not a QVC competitor.

Re: QVC Police

AuntG — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 20:20:16 GMT

That is one thing I disagree with. This is basically a shopping board and we talk about stores and other shopping channels. If someone could help me save $5 on my next order of frozen food from Schwans, I don't see why they can't share a coupon code. That's totally different than those posts that start "found a miracle anti aging cure" and then they are for some product you can buy online.

Re: QVC Police

Mary Bailey — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:17:38 GMT

If that's the case, why can posters mention HSN, EVINE or any other store and it not be removed??????????????

Gosh, I really hope they don't go that far. It would make it such a bore.