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r/canadaguns•
Slappy_MC_Garglenutz

[ModPost] On vendors, retailers, advertising, self-promotion and store flair.

Well, quite a debacle we've had here recently, eh? With a certain recent thread, we the Mods, have decided to firm up our policy on websites, stores and small businesses advertising in the subreddit. I will also explain how the vetting process works to give special flair.

1. Advertising/Self-Promotion:

  • It's OK to occasionally post deals, specials and discount offers for your store. Once a month or so, or special holiday occasion is fine, but do it too much and the subreddit becomes an advertising shill for businesses. We use the Reddit guideline on spam posts to determine whether or not the post/user is spammy. It's a fine line, where we examine most posts and check a users history for signs of a spam trend. Just remember, because a user is a verified vendor, doesn't mean everytime they post, it's automatically spam.

2. Vendors/Sellers:

  • Vendors and those who have something to offer through purchse (sellers) are welcome here. Keep in mind the above, and you'll do alright. Verification to the Mods and thusly, the Community, is a great way to promote, build and expand your business and customer base. Particiation in threads/posts, acceptance of feedback, (whether it be positive or negative), and general mature interaction in the subreddit is stronlgy encouraged, as it builds your reputation, and shows to others the type of person you are.

3. Store Flair:

  • From this point forward, store flair will only assigned to Vendors who have verified themselves to the Mods, after a two way discussion, including introduction, links to storefront or FB page, website itself, either through ModMail or email from the Store's email address (eg. actualpersonsname**@Cabelas.ca**).

4. Verified Vendors:

The following individuals have approached the Mod team requesting permission to post with respect to thier businesses:

5.Bloggers/Witers:

The following users have approached the Mod Team requesting permission for flair to represent thier online blogs or articles:

If any of the above users would like to be removed, or if I missed anyone, please comment below.

I hope this clarifies to the wonderful userbase of r/CanadaGuns, the stance the Moderators have towards businesses posting within the subreddit. As usual, if you have any questions or concerns regarding this post please feel free to comment below.

Thank you.

Posted Mar 16, 2017, 11:16 PM UTC · edited

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starscr3amsgh0ston•

Can we give u/The_Crover official dickbutt flair??

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Slappy_MC_GarglenutzOPsk•

http://imgur.com/a/g9gTx

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The_Crover•

You are so getting a blowie next time we go shooting.

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starscr3amsgh0ston•

Canadaguns...we did it

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TVpresspasstv-presspass.com - Makes videos and words•

Well, you've got my vote.

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my87target•

Where's the Yaletown Destroyers store? Such good store. Many discount. Much wow!

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ri7ani12g, 7.62x39, 22LR x2•

lolol

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The_Crover•

Where's my dank flair, daddy?

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McKimS•

Crover Senpai, pls

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Slappy_MC_GarglenutzOPsk•

Same place you left my heart when you moved.

In pieces on the sand of the range.

</3

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Nolrqb•

Harsh

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FargusFaustmeisterPlink Plank Plunk•

I'm so excited for your new flair

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The_Crover•

:D

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antikhaoson•

Northern Republic Magazine is a store that sells Magazines not a journalistic platform.

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Slappy_MC_GarglenutzOPsk•

Fixed. I totally mistook that for magazine, not magazine.

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CalibreMagmaking maga•

Can I be approved as a media guy?

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Slappy_MC_GarglenutzOPal•

Added.

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SpectreBallisticsSpectre Ballistics International•

Sounds good. I think it's good to limit spam and have some strict guidelines.

What would people think about a weekly deals thread where people or vendors could post deals they found that week?

I know there's the special color flair for vendors, but are we set on red? Might jump out less if it were a graphite color maybe? #5e6166

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WenlockWrites•

Why do you need weekly deal threads here when he's already approved you for monthly ads. I know you use the EE, so why do we need more ads here, aside from making you more money of course? Since you're asking. I vote no.

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SpectreBallisticsSpectre Ballistics International•

I don't need it at all. Just figured it would be like r/gundeals but for Canada. I'm usually on the lookout for deals... I can always use more ammo n stuff.

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yankeeskypirate•

I don't mind as long as they're real deals. 5% off store wide or save $25 on a $1200 gun isn't really much of a deal in my opinion.

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SpectreBallisticsSpectre Ballistics International•

Agreed. Though, I'd take 5% off a 1200 gun if I was in the market.

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leadpoisonedbradVancouver Island is Best Island•

A weekly deals thread would be pretty useful, I agree

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Styrak•

I initially made it to stand out and be Canadian-y. Don't know if we want to change it or not.....not sure what the other mods or accounts think.

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SpectreBallisticsSpectre Ballistics International•

Just a suggestion. I don't mind the red and white, but it is quite flashy.

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blumhagenal•

Why's www.northernrepublicmagazine.com in the bloggers/writers? Aren't they a store? & isn't www.huntinggearguy.com a blog?

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Slappy_MC_GarglenutzOPsk•

Fixed now, thank you for pointing that out.

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chuckufarlieon•

What debacle? What did I miss?

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yankeeskypirate•

Yaletown Destroyers advertised on here for their store which was re-selling Ali Express items. People who ordered were unhappy with how long it was taking to ship items and when they expressed their frustration, the store owner/rep gave some, uhh, less than useful replies.

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chuckufarlieon•

Thanks for the info. I think I remember YD advertising around Christmas and remember thinking how I had seen most of that stuff on Aliexpress.

Speaking of Aliexpress, hasn't their shipping times been atrocious lately? I'm at 3 months for some items I ordered and the sellers keep extending the purchase protection... It's become very ridiculous, 3 and 4 month shipping times.

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yankeeskypirate•

I've always found that to be the case with Ali Express. It's kind of ironic that they have "express" in their name. That being said, it's usually so long that I've totally forgotten about what I ordered and then it's a fun little surprise when it shows up in the mail unexpected.

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14e21ec3"Heavy is good, heavy is reliable."•

Anything that shipped with China Post or AliExpress shipping took months. ePacket used to arrive in weeks. Not anymore.

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14e21ec3"Heavy is good, heavy is reliable."•

Rumour has it that packages from China are being delayed at the customs due to fentanyl smuggling.

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PrettyLadyLoverWallet: FULL | Safe: EMPTY | Soon that will switch•

Same here, I was pissed off so I got a refund on 2 of my orders. Now that you mention it, maybe this just a one-off things. I'm at like 3 months now for those orders.

Oh well, got the refund so maybe now I'll get the product too.

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nomoficacanadianfirearmsblog.ca•

I like it. I hate spam, and rarely do I ever post links to my own site - and when I do I've often made it a self post with both my article and another so people can choose which source to go to.

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CGVPRO•

Can I be approved as a media person as well? The Canadian Gun Vault Inc. Thanks!

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Jarlath_DrakeTPF-Online.com•

I'd like to be added as a blogger/writer please.
Tactical, Practical & Fantastical (aka TPF-Online)

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northsylvaNON-VERIFIED Vendor•

Please label us as a vendor. Thanks.

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CanadianGunnerBC•

Will users who own ripoff stores be banned from the sub? And will flair be handed out to stores with no established reputation?

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Styrak•

And will flair be handed out to stores with no established reputation?

They will be as they are now......they just don't have flair so the accounts aren't vetted. If someone is posting as CabelasCanada, don't just assume it's Cabelas Canada.

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