Contest winner, but I'm fake because I don't have many post here?
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Contest winner, but I'm fake because I don't have many post here?
So, long story short...I'm new to the Mercedes family, I entered a contest and won, and now because I shared my appreciation I must be fake?
I can somewhat understand being a newbie having minimal posts can make one wonder...but because I used IMO proper words to describe my excitement and appreciation? I'm baffled beyond comprehension. I do hope the members on here for the most part don't think this way.
Am I wrong for posting a "thank you" in this way?
See post here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...ing-today.html
I can somewhat understand being a newbie having minimal posts can make one wonder...but because I used IMO proper words to describe my excitement and appreciation? I'm baffled beyond comprehension. I do hope the members on here for the most part don't think this way.
Am I wrong for posting a "thank you" in this way?
See post here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...ing-today.html
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I expected a bunch of people called you out. Only one did. If you spend your time worrying about every person who posts something odd on a forum, you won't get much else done. But you are right - using correct grammar, punctuation and starting sentences with capital letters does make you stand out these days.
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If I'm reading it correctly, your first post began with
"First off, I do not work for or affiliated with FCP EURO in any way. With that being said, I'd like to thank Kyle from FCP EURO for this amazing brake kit.
I was in the market for new brakes a..."
It's an odd post to make. I really don't particularly care whether it's fake or not. But I have to agree it has the feel of cheap marketing rather than some random owner.
I expect the real story is you are a random owner, but were asked to provide a specifically worded thank you.
"Amazing brake kit"? It's a name brand set of rear rotors and pads. They're fine, but in no way amazing.
I have a friend with a Volvo who uses fcpeuro frequently. I think he's generally satisfied with their parts and service. So this all seems unnecessary.
I think it's best to let it go and enjoy the free brakes.
"First off, I do not work for or affiliated with FCP EURO in any way. With that being said, I'd like to thank Kyle from FCP EURO for this amazing brake kit.
I was in the market for new brakes a..."
It's an odd post to make. I really don't particularly care whether it's fake or not. But I have to agree it has the feel of cheap marketing rather than some random owner.
I expect the real story is you are a random owner, but were asked to provide a specifically worded thank you.
"Amazing brake kit"? It's a name brand set of rear rotors and pads. They're fine, but in no way amazing.
I have a friend with a Volvo who uses fcpeuro frequently. I think he's generally satisfied with their parts and service. So this all seems unnecessary.
I think it's best to let it go and enjoy the free brakes.
Last edited by MrRat; Mar 15, 2016 at 11:32 AM.
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I expected a bunch of people called you out. Only one did. If you spend your time worrying about every person who posts something odd on a forum, you won't get much else done. But you are right - using correct grammar, punctuation and starting sentences with capital letters does make you stand out these days.
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Contest winner, but I'm fake because I don't have many post here?
Ur a phony m8, Fite me.
Jk brah, there will always be hecklers around, just go with the flow and ignore them!
Congrats on the new brake kit BTW!
Jk brah, there will always be hecklers around, just go with the flow and ignore them!
Congrats on the new brake kit BTW!
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As long as your future posts can't be seen as shilling for that vendor you should be fine. Sometimes people just get lucky. Last week we were in a bar where for a dollar you got a beer and your name was entered in a drawing for a chance to get laid in the back room.
I didn't win, but my wife won like ten times!
I didn't win, but my wife won like ten times!
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08 S550 4Matic w/ AMG Pkg & P3
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08 S550 4Matic w/ AMG Pkg & P3
As long as your future posts can't be seen as shilling for that vendor you should be fine. Sometimes people just get lucky. Last week we were in a bar where for a dollar you got a beer and your name was entered in a drawing for a chance to get laid in the back room.
I didn't win, but my wife won like ten times!
I didn't win, but my wife won like ten times!
INS1GNIA , Today 01:03 PM
Congrats OP, that is amazing and I would be excited as well. Yes it does sound a bit off how you put it in the first message but hell you won, good job!
Congrats OP, that is amazing and I would be excited as well. Yes it does sound a bit off how you put it in the first message but hell you won, good job!
