Message 20316 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> > Personally, I'm not a fan of Red Bull.  However, are they not in 
> > business to make a profit and thereby are committed to promote their 
> > 
> > product?
> > 
> > Tis another fad, and they come and go.
> 
> Don't get me wrong, I hate the crap.  I think it's one of the most 
> vile things I've ever tasted.  That's got nothing to do with what I 
> said before though...
> 
> I also happen to agree with you that they are a business that is in 
> it to make money...forgive the directness, but 'Duh'.
> 
> Here's the point, and I'm also referring to the other post you just 
> made on this thread.  And I can't state it more clearly than this:  
> ---Red Bull claims they don't promote in bars or for the use of their 
> product in bars---
> 
> There's another thread on this forum from about a month ago (maybe a 
> bit more), that describes various promotions, even including 
> advertising with red bull and alcoholic contents mixed together on 
> heavy card standups.  You should reference that thread if you've 
> forgotten it (sorry, I'm in too much of a rush right now to look it 
> up, I'm headed to a flair video showing at Tommy Rockers soon).
> 
> Here's the point, they are directly lying.  Don't get me wrong, I 
> don't really care that they are lying about where they promote.  I 
> also don't care that their product is shown to be mildly dangerous 
> when mixed with alcohol (gee, what product isn't?).  Honestly, I 
> really don't care about them as a company or product at all.  I was 
> simply interested in providing some fruitful insight into the lie.  
> Not that I care about them or that they are lying, just that I find 
> it funny.
> 
> Perhaps I'm misreading your responses, but they seem to disregard the 
> point of the thread to instead focus on the product itself, or 
> perhaps how they are promoting it.  Sorry for the long-winded 
> explaination, but I think it'll clarify the context of all of the 
> postings on this thread.


First, I don't read each and every thread on the forums.

I'm not sure I can summarily state that Red Bull is lying.  I know our local 
reps very well and they don't lie.

People are fully capable of making their own choices in what they drink.  I 
don't believe in the victim theory as I think more on the lines of personal 
responsiblity.

And I questioned the original poster of this thread on their point or intent, 
which seems to be lacking and stating something so factual as the sky is blue. 
 So?  You mean...?  Birds fly.  Companies promote their product.  Perhaps a 
bit pedantic as I have studied, lived off of oral and written communication 
skills and abilities.

Hence, I made the obvious point that companies are in business to profit and 
therefore are committed to promote their product.

Getting all hot and bothered about the health aspects of this product is 
somewhat hypocritical since as a bartender my living is made off of the 
consumption of alcohol -- which by the way, has its own bunch of health issues.


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