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[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

So far the responses have been exactly what I have been looking for, I simply had an idea and decided to communicate my thoughts. I am very open to ideas and will continue to read what opinions everybody is bringing to the table. I can see that a "star" or "karma" system may not work. I will think about a way that we as a community can nominate someone without making this too complicated. I would hope that some of the other vendors can chime in.

I don't want this to be a competition and agree that everyone should naturally focus on being selfless; however, we all know this isn't always the case. Maybe something will arise from everyone's ideas that would allow this to work.

[Trigger Man]

I think the idea of getting members to pm you or starting a thread (as your mailbox may fill up to quick) may work for you. One problem that my occur though is time commitment on your part. Being that you are offering the credit you should be able to pick who you believe deserves it. You could even do it like a scolarship, members can nominate someone or themself and say why the did, and you decide from there. Once again it would become time consuming though.

[Snaz]

While I respect Ian and Oceanic Corals for the great vendor he is and his great products, all of my vendor purchased frags have been from him, I must express my concern with this proposal.

My concern is that one vendor gets an edge over the others and the tool for that edge is our public boards here an canreef. I know you state this is not a marketing ploy Ian and I believe you honestly think that but the reality is you get one new customer every month that other vendors do not.

I applaud the fact you want to reward the fine folk here that contribute but I just think the execution is a little biased. It needs to be rethinked is all. Perhaps a monthly reward that all vendors can contribute too?

Snaz/Keith

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by Snaz

While I respect Ian and Oceanic Corals for the great vendor he is and his great products, all of my vendor purchased frags have been from him, I must express my concern with this proposal.

My concern is that one vendor gets an edge over the others and the tool for that edge is our public boards here an canreef. I know you state this is not a marketing ploy Ian and I believe you honestly think that but the reality is you get one new customer every month that other vendors do not.

I applaud the fact you want to reward the fine folk here that contribute but I just think the execution is a little biased. It needs to be rethinked is all. Perhaps a monthly reward that all vendors can contribute too?

Snaz/Keith

Sorry, I totally have to disagree with you on this one. If Ian wants to provide $100.00 per month to the person he believes is contributing the most to the development and expansion of reef knowledge here on on forum then I really don't care what the other vendors think. To say No, you can't give out free credit for your company when he clearly pays the vendor fee's is absurd! If other vendors feel that this is unfair competition then learn to compete, I'm more than positive there is no clause when you sign up for a vendor slot that says "You may not give out free product to customers".
Levi

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by Trigger Man

I think the idea of getting members to pm you or starting a thread (as your mailbox may fill up to quick) may work for you. One problem that my occur though is time commitment on your part. Being that you are offering the credit you should be able to pick who you believe deserves it. You could even do it like a scolarship, members can nominate someone or themself and say why the did, and you decide from there. Once again it would become time consuming though.

I could see this idea working better. Maybe give out you e-mail for people to use to send their nominations and reasons why to. Keeping the list private so as not to cause disputes amongst members is better then having stars were everyone can see and possibly get upset over not getting one etc.