No more promo codes from me in future and why...
gyroscope
I am here.Member, Sous Chef, PRO Posts: 6,598
More than once, I've thanked someone for their promo code, tried to redeem it and it had already been taken. On one occasion, the developer didn't have any " I've taken suchandsuch" yet all of the codes were taken.
When I gave out promo codes for my first app a week or so ago, I asked politely if anyone who took a code, if they could let me know which one (and insinuated you didn't even have to say "thanks" or "cheers"). Two people let me know which ones they took, thanks - I've seen today that at least 8 others have been redeemed without any "notification". (By the way, I'm not talking about those people I gave a particular code to, just the 12 codes I posted on the Forum).
I'm a bit peeved - for other people as well - I'm not going to give out any promo codes as a block on the forums in future for any other apps I make, I'll ask people to email me if they want one. That way I can keep track of which ones have been used and not have any "wasted" so I can have more for marketing aspects. So in a way, some thoughtless or slightly selfish people have spoilt it for others.
Perhaps it doesn't worry you, but that's the way I feel. What do you think; maybe I'm over-reacting or do you see my point?
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When I gave out promo codes for my first app a week or so ago, I asked politely if anyone who took a code, if they could let me know which one (and insinuated you didn't even have to say "thanks" or "cheers"). Two people let me know which ones they took, thanks - I've seen today that at least 8 others have been redeemed without any "notification". (By the way, I'm not talking about those people I gave a particular code to, just the 12 codes I posted on the Forum).
I'm a bit peeved - for other people as well - I'm not going to give out any promo codes as a block on the forums in future for any other apps I make, I'll ask people to email me if they want one. That way I can keep track of which ones have been used and not have any "wasted" so I can have more for marketing aspects. So in a way, some thoughtless or slightly selfish people have spoilt it for others.
Perhaps it doesn't worry you, but that's the way I feel. What do you think; maybe I'm over-reacting or do you see my point?
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iPad app: End of the Earth –•– http://davidgriffinapps.co.uk/
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Comments
@TheMoonWalls Hi Marcin, thanks for confirming it's normal practice; I guess I'll chill a bit about it and in future, give out spare promo codes after I've used the ones I need to use for marketing purposes.
..... OK, I'll take off my DV mask now; it was getting a bit stuffy in there and making my voice kinda low and echoey.... ;-)
peeps do sign-up with GS just for the goodies they can grab.
alas, we even have unethical active members who rip-off fellow members!
and, David, you are not over-reacting … when you expect a certain level of decency and don't get it … it should make you mad!
especially when you know in your heart that jerks have manipulated you into curtailing your warmth and generosity!
you are hurt and you are mad … and I am too!
@};- MH
Thanks for commenting @MH, @Lugwig and @beefy; I'll stick to emailing promo codes in future (and consider promo dispenser) like some of you probably will.