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Post by cakediva on Sept 14, 2024 13:36:15 GMT
Did anybody here get the Sticker Mule mass email that went out to any person in the US who has ever purchased anything from them before? Basically it went on about how the owner supports Trump but they have employees that support Biden (at the time) and something about playing nice - but hey, our tshirts are all on sale - you should buy some Trump support shirts. They lost a lot of business over that. We didn't get the email here in Canada. But I'll never buy from them again. It wasn't that they support Trump - it was the complete lack of ethics using an email list to spread political stuff from a place people shouldn't be getting it. But NOW? SO done with them. I won't post the live video here, just a link to the reel. It is SO disgusting I can't even imagine who the hell thought it was a good idea. FB reel |
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Post by melanell on Sept 14, 2024 13:50:41 GMT
I've never even heard of them, but yikes, yeah, I can't imagine any point in which I would have made a video like that, never mind posted it anywhere. That's just horrible!
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Post by Tearisci on Sept 14, 2024 13:53:45 GMT
I've never heard of them but that video is disgusting. I don't understand it and what it has to do with Trump tho? Is it part of their marketing?
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 14, 2024 13:59:19 GMT
I got the email and commented about it here at the time. That video is sickening and whoever thought it was a good idea needs to get their head examined. I was done with them after getting the email.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 14, 2024 14:06:32 GMT
I've never heard of them but that video is disgusting. I don't understand it and what it has to do with Trump tho? Is it part of their marketing? The email they sent was basically “we like Trump so buy our shirts” and I would imagine the video is in reference to when Trump made fun of a disabled reporter. Totally deplorable and in bad taste. ETA: Prior to all this I had bought one roll of promo priced stickers (which were ok) and one t-shirt with my logo on it that was such lousy quality I complained so they made me another which was equally bad so I’ve never worn either one. After getting that email, I deleted my account. Seriously, when my kid was in middle school she made me a full color printed and diecut iron on decal at school that is 1000% better quality than what they sent. |
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Post by Rhondito on Sept 14, 2024 14:11:51 GMT
That's disgusting.
I knew about the original issue with the email. An artist I follow used them (to print her pro-Biden, -Harris, -Dem, anti-Trump stickers HA!) and she switched her business to another company.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Sept 14, 2024 14:21:09 GMT
I don't want to watch the video, can someone give an idea on what it is? Is it Trump disgusting? Or something else?
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Post by peabay on Sept 14, 2024 14:23:15 GMT
I don't want to watch the video, can someone give an idea on what it is? Is it Trump disgusting? Or something else? Repeated use of the "R word". |
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Post by dawnnikol on Sept 14, 2024 15:09:38 GMT
I couldn't finish it. WTAF?
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Post by cakediva on Sept 14, 2024 15:12:33 GMT
I've never heard of them but that video is disgusting. I don't understand it and what it has to do with Trump tho? Is it part of their marketing? After the first debate, the company sent out the email about supporting Trump but that they have employees that support Biden, and we all work together - see how that can be done? And then offered a sale if you bought Trump support shirts. This video is separate from that issue - just more awful crap from a company that is showing its true colours. |
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Post by cakediva on Sept 14, 2024 15:14:32 GMT
I don't want to watch the video, can someone give an idea on what it is? Is it Trump disgusting? Or something else? Not only repeated use of the "r" word in reference to disabled people - it is also exploiting a disabled employee (who is the one using the word over and over) - I think they think that makes it ok to use the word because a disabled person is using it. |
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Post by Gennifer on Sept 14, 2024 15:53:36 GMT
That’s gross.
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Post by katlady on Sept 14, 2024 16:14:55 GMT
I have never bought from them, so no email. But I do know about the story because I follow people who used to buy their stickers from them. Disgusting man. His employees are kind of caught in the middle too, stay or try to find another job.
Lot of the drama started when he posted on IG after Trump got shot. Lot of customers objected to the post. Then the owner really ramped up the Trump Love.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 14, 2024 16:45:27 GMT
I truly do not understand why it is funny or clever, or how it is supposed to help sell stickers. WTF?
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Post by lucyg on Sept 14, 2024 17:47:15 GMT
WTAF?
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Post by lindas on Sept 14, 2024 19:56:57 GMT
I didn’t watch the video but isn’t Penzeys doing the same thing, using an email list to promote a candidate???
Personally I think businesses and celebrities should keep their politics to themselves.
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Post by caangel on Sept 14, 2024 20:43:38 GMT
I didn’t watch the video but isn’t Penzeys doing the same thing, using an email list to promote a candidate??? Personally I think businesses and celebrities should keep their politics to themselves. IMO brands can do what they want but then don't be surprised when people make choices based on your free speech. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 14, 2024 22:29:06 GMT
I didn’t watch the video but isn’t Penzeys doing the same thing, using an email list to promote a candidate??? Personally I think businesses and celebrities should keep their politics to themselves. IMO brands can do what they want but then don't be surprised when people make choices based on your free speech. True, however the video is extremely offensive to those with disabilities. Penzeys has made a statement. |
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Post by lindas on Sept 14, 2024 23:27:07 GMT
IMO brands can do what they want but then don't be surprised when people make choices based on your free speech. True, however the video is extremely offensive to those with disabilities. Penzeys has made a statement. The OP was questioning the ethics of a company using their email list to spread their political standing, the video was a separate matter. If Penzeys can use their email list to make a statement then so can Sticker Mule. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 14, 2024 23:29:39 GMT
True, however the video is extremely offensive to those with disabilities. Penzeys has made a statement. The OP was questioning the ethics of a company using their email list to spread their political standing, the video was a separate matter. If Penzeys can use their email list to make a statement then so can Sticker Mule. I did not get an email. But if their email was anything like the video they are disgusting any way you look at it. Yes Penzeys also sent an email, was it offensive? I don't think so. |
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Post by lindas on Sept 14, 2024 23:37:55 GMT
The OP was questioning the ethics of a company using their email list to spread their political standing, the video was a separate matter. If Penzeys can use their email list to make a statement then so can Sticker Mule. I did not get an email. But if their email was anything like the video they are disgusting any way you look at it. Yes Penzeys also sent an email, was it offensive? I don't think so. You don’t think penzeys was offensive because you support the candidate they do. I’m guessing Trump supporters didn’t find sticker mule’s email offensive either. Like I said, companies need to keep their political leanings to themselves unless they are willing to jeopardize their business. |
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Post by katlady on Sept 14, 2024 23:44:16 GMT
I think Sticker Mule did not think about who their customers are. Many who make stickers are artistic types, who tend to lean left. They have lost customers. I saw artists asking others for recommendations for a new sticker company to use. They have probably picked up some customers, but is it enough to make up for those they lost?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 15, 2024 0:15:51 GMT
I think Penzey's emails can be a little much, even for me (and I agree with everything they say). But I don't think they are offensive in the same way this video is. It's strange to me that the man who is talking in the video and saying the offensive things seems to be the same person that posted it. Is he the owner? It doesn't seem like the company really has very good judgement. Do they have the right to post or advertise in the way they want? Sure. But I think they will lose customers of all political leanings from this.
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Post by katlady on Sept 15, 2024 0:29:53 GMT
I think Penzey's emails can be a little much, even for me (and I agree with everything they say). But I don't think they are offensive in the same way this video is. It's strange to me that the man who is talking in the video and saying the offensive things seems to be the same person that posted it. Is he the owner? It doesn't seem like the company really has very good judgement. Do they have the right to post or advertise in the way they want? Sure. But I think they will lose customers of all political leanings from this. I don’t know who Ricky is, or what the backstory is with him and Sticker Mule, but he is not the CEO. Here is the CEO: www.instagram.com/reel/C_n-zOyvF2W/?igsh=MWQ1ZGUxMzBkMA==And Ricky shows up in other videos on their IG feed. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Sept 15, 2024 0:31:35 GMT
I did not get an email. But if their email was anything like the video they are disgusting any way you look at it. Yes Penzeys also sent an email, was it offensive? I don't think so. You don’t think penzeys was offensive because you support the candidate they do. I’m guessing Trump supporters didn’t find sticker mule’s email offensive either. Like I said, companies need to keep their political leanings to themselves unless they are willing to jeopardize their business. Maybe you should watch the video. If you have any compassion you will not watch it for long. It is really bad! It has nothing to do with who I choose politically. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Sept 15, 2024 0:36:13 GMT
You don’t think penzeys was offensive because you support the candidate they do. I’m guessing Trump supporters didn’t find sticker mule’s email offensive either. Like I said, companies need to keep their political leanings to themselves unless they are willing to jeopardize their business. Maybe you should watch the video. If you have any compassion you will not watch it for long. It is really bad! It has nothing to do with who I choose politically. I think their first email that caused a stir had something to do with Trump. But this one does not. But is even more offensive. |
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Post by cakediva on Sept 15, 2024 0:44:06 GMT
I didn’t watch the video but isn’t Penzeys doing the same thing, using an email list to promote a candidate??? Personally I think businesses and celebrities should keep their politics to themselves. The Penny’s email is different - trump outright said they were a terrible overpriced product, and their email was to combat that and gain some sales from possible losses from his followers. |
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Post by caangel on Sept 15, 2024 0:46:56 GMT
IMO brands can do what they want but then don't be surprised when people make choices based on your free speech. True, however the video is extremely offensive to those with disabilities. Penzeys has made a statement. I was only commenting on companies expressing their political opinions. I was not commenting on the video, which is awful, but also a free choice by the company to share. However I hope they are ready for the consequences of the court of public opinion. |
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Post by Texas Scrap on Sept 15, 2024 0:57:02 GMT
Found this article on the original email on the Forbes site: article |
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Post by caangel on Sept 15, 2024 1:09:23 GMT
Found this article on the original email on the Forbes site: articleFirst I heard of this, which is horrible: "In a further controversial move, the company doxxed many of those angry customers, sharing their names and email addresses on social media." |
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