Facebook (Those released by vyrlmkt) Coupon Discussion thread *PLEASE READ THE RULES BEFORE POSTING* *RULES UPDATED 08-25-08*

[LauryH]

Gotta ask: anyone see new coupons? I don't.

[Stephica]

I just wanted to clarify a misconception I've read in a few posts, both here and at HCW. Facebook was neither issued any statements, nor are they connected with the development and distribution of this application. As it says on the Check It Out page itself "This application was not developed by Facebook."

Facebook has many application that users can add to their accounts, many of which are developed independently by users or companies.

Edited to add:
Here is a link [facebook.com] to the Facebook ToS for applications. I think that Check It Out may be violating a few of their rules; however, I'm not sure. One clause that I think may have been overlooked is: "If your application allows file-sharing, you must adopt and implement an acceptable copyright policy, register an agent with the Copyright Office, and take some other steps, as outlined in the Facebook Platform Developer Copyright Information."
Given P&G's response to the coupons in general, I wonder if they violated any copyright laws.

[wuzzy]

[slayers750]

Quote from Stephica : I just wanted to clarify a misconception I've read in a few posts, both here and at HCW. Facebook was neither issued any statements, nor are they connected with the development and distribution of this application. As it says on the Check It Out page itself "This application was not developed by Facebook." Facebook has many application that users can add to their accounts, many of which are developed independently by users or companies.

Good point made, hopefully everyone does realize that what was meant by Facebook was the company that made the Check it Out app and the marketing company behind it.

Facebook would be the server like myspace.

[amit19]

If any user is willing to see what's discussion is going on at facebook.

Here are various discussion boards which are associated with this coupon application. So everyone can follow latest updates.

Important Note to all Check It Out users : http://www.facebook.com/topic.php...topic=5199

What savings do YOU want to see? : http://www.facebook.com/topic.php...topic=5177

and

Wall : http://www.facebook.com/wall.php?id=9184429175

[sandbeach]

I read about this very late. Are all the FB coupons "fraudulent"? Can we use the lower-valued FB coupons? I printed two. They are $0.50 off Orbit and $0.50 off Chapstick.

[rp71284]

Quote from Stephica : I just wanted to clarify a misconception I've read in a few posts, both here and at HCW. Facebook was neither issued any statements, nor are they connected with the development and distribution of this application. As it says on the Check It Out page itself "This application was not developed by Facebook." Facebook has many application that users can add to their accounts, many of which are developed independently by users or companies. Edited to add: Here is a link [facebook.com] to the Facebook ToS for applications. I think that Check It Out may be violating a few of their rules; however, I'm not sure. One clause that I think may have been overlooked is: "If your application allows file-sharing, you must adopt and implement an acceptable copyright policy, register an agent with the Copyright Office, and take some other steps, as outlined in the Facebook Platform Developer Copyright Information." Given P&G's response to the coupons in general, I wonder if they violated any copyright laws.

I surely hope that this company, Vyrlmkt, had the authorization. Any number of mfr could come to them saying they unlawfully used product images. From past experience, P&G is not a company you want on your bad side. Neither is the CIC.

Is there a smiley that demonstrates hair pulling. I may need to use it a couple hundred times.

[lpagel]

I tried 3 different FB Qs today at HT without any trouble at all. I only got a beep when I used a 2nd of one of the Qs. The cashier had to press a button and re-scan and then it went thru.

I've also tried 1 at Target and 1 at CVS... both required some type of cashier over-ride.

[shuriken]

Quote from wuzzy :

[mom2pinkandblue]

Quote from lpagel : I tried 3 different FB Qs today at HT without any trouble at all. I only got a beep when I used a 2nd of one of the Qs. The cashier had to press a button and re-scan and then it went thru. I've also tried 1 at Target and 1 at CVS... both required some type of cashier over-ride.

I think this has been for them to put taxable/non-taxable. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[sandbeach]

Quote from lpagel : I tried 3 different FB Qs today at HT without any trouble at all. I only got a beep when I used a 2nd of one of the Qs. The cashier had to press a button and re-scan and then it went thru. I've also tried 1 at Target and 1 at CVS... both required some type of cashier over-ride.

After reading amit's links to FB, I won't be using the coupons. It's really not worth it.

[shuriken]

Quote from slayers750 : Good point made, hopefully everyone does realize that what was meant by Facebook was the company that made the Check it Out app and the marketing company behind it. Facebook would be the server like myspace.

The marketing company and the one that made the Check It Out App are the same, Vyrl Mkt, Inc.

However, the coupons state to send them to CMS. This is a company that handles the logistics on behalf of Vyrl Mkt, Inc. i.e. they're in charge of redemptions by grocers and the like.

Facebook and, most likely, the manufacturers did not know about this. So far, I have not heard of any that have said this was a deal they had between their company and Vyrl Mkt, Inc.

Therefore, to me, it would seem as though Vyrl Mkt, Inc. acted by itself, issued these "fraudulent" (assuming they do not honour the redemptions made by grocers and the like), and would be held liable for the damages.

So far, what I have seen are statements issued by Vyrl Mkt, Inc. trying to cover their mistakes up with made-up excuses e.g. "hacks", "developmental website" etc. (refer to the other thread).

I can understand their frustration with the people who managed to make .pdf, but I am glad they issued the statement that: "All the offers that were properly printed through our facebook application can be redeemed. ANY copy of any coupon or anything printed or reproduced from any other source other than through the authorized Facebook application may not be accepted at the register."

After all of this, I do hope that my grocers are compensated and not given the JJ treatment.

[babetta29]

I know this is off topic but I want to give slayers the much deserved recognition for his role in trying to keep this topic at a level of decency. THANK YOU SLAYERS a job well done.