IAO AGD BillBoard Sighting!

[skirts]

sorry to burst your bubble, but that billboard will make heads turn and is just what airgun designs needs.

inovative marketing students???
what do you think they teach us in marketing...
do what works.

it made you look twice and made you comment, so it worked.

im not going to turn this thread into another pissing match but i hope you stay with AGD for their quality markers

kisses and hugs

skirts

[shartley]

Originally posted by skirts
sorry to burst your bubble, but that billboard will make heads turn and is just what airgun designs needs.

inovative marketing students???
what do you think they teach us in marketing...
do what works.

it made you look twice and made you comment, so it worked.

im not going to turn this thread into another pissing match but i hope you stay with AGD for their quality markers

kisses and hugs

skirts

[P4ULuk]

You're right it is disgracefull....... they forgot the follow up poster with the halo on a warp feed with the charming yound ladies 'assets' clearly on show to the masses and It should be here as the tag phrase.

Lol just playing guys,

Paul.

[skirts]

i know its been discussed before, just adding my thoughts
we have all been heard

see you guys at IAO

hehe

[wes]

Originally posted by shartley

Sam, if the naked lady held the sighn abover her head, the woulndt look at the sign....

[Riotz]

Some people buy a product because some hot chick models it off.

Some people buy a product because it is a GREAT idea.

If you don't want to buy a GREAT product just because some chick models it, then that's your loss.

[shartley]

Originally posted by Riotz
Some people buy a product because some hot chick models it off.

Some people buy a product because it is a GREAT idea.

If you don't want to buy a GREAT product just because some chick models it, then that's your loss.

I understand where you are coming from..... And that is fine.

But this "that's your loss" stuff gets OLD really fast, and is very dangerous for any business that is SERIOUS. But it is easy to say when it is not your money on the line, OR reputation. I just shake my head every time I see people so easily toss away paying customers as if they don't want or need them..... bad business.... bad business. Simply put, it is not THEIR loss, it is AGD's loss....

AGD makes fantastic markers, but let's face it, they are NOT the only company that does make great markers.

[TRIAD]

Shartley, I agree with you. I was appalled after seeing that billboard. This sport can be undermined by anti-gun people and people against violence, we don't need parents mad about sexually-related advertising. Sure, if the whole world were horny 16-year-old males, this billboard would be fine. But it's not, and therefore this billboard is a disgrace to AGD and the sport itself. Indeed, I still believe AGD makes fine items, but that they have made a mistake with this billboard.

Now, since this has become a political debate about sex, this thread should be closed. My thread about AO'ers against GOD in the pledge was closed, after much debate, because of its political nature. Therefore, in keeping with the rules of this forum, I believe this thread should be closed. As in my thread, much debate has occured, and everyone has had their chance to say what they think. Any more discussion will be futile. Make this a classic thread and put it in Historic Posts for everyone to see for all I care. But, this thread must be closed.

[Riotz]

Do either of you drink Pepsi?

[Riotz]

Originally posted by TRIAD
Now, since this has become a political debate about sex, this thread should be closed. My thread about AO'ers against GOD in the pledge was closed, after much debate, because of its political nature. Therefore, in keeping with the rules of this forum, I believe this thread should be closed. As in my thread, much debate has occured, and everyone has had their chance to say what they think. Any more discussion will be futile. Make this a classic thread and put it in Historic Posts for everyone to see for all I care. But, this thread must be closed.

This thread is about an AGD billboard and "sex". I'm sure your thread was just about god.

[shartley]

Originally posted by Riotz


This thread is about an AGD billboard and "sex". I'm sure your thread was just about god.

You are correct.

And yes, I drink Pepsi... but I don't recall any nude or suggestively nude ads by them.... yes, Britney shows skin, but it is a bit different than the billboard no matter how much you may be trying to link them together. And I will also add that when I first saw them using her, I hit the roof..... So, what is your point exactly?

[Riotz]

It is the same, NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY. They are both using "sex" to sell their products.

[shartley]

No, sorry it is NOT the same. LOL And trying to explain how blatent nudity (and smut) or the perception of it is different than showing belly skin (which is actually a fashion style again) and cleavage but not in a sexual position or inuendo seems to be a waste of time.

Yes, sex sells, but it seems too many people just can't understand the difference between class and smut. Again, you are free to LIKE whatever you want.... but I am very sorry to have to tell you that the truth to the matter is there is a HUGE difference... whether you want to admit it or not.

I do however realize it may make you feel better lumping it all together.... why don't we also lump all CARS together as well. That would end a lot of arguments here on AO as well. LOL But I am sure most of us would agree that having a motor, 4 wheels, and all the things that make a car a car, does not make all cars "the same". Yes, they will all be cars..... but they are not all Sports Cars, or all Family Cars.

(Added: Sex vs Sexuality. Big difference.)

[Croix71]

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. As for me it's just an ad. Big deal, move on.

[KHartley]

Why do you think that in order for AGD's product to sell that you HAVE to have a naked woman on a billboard?????

This confuses the heck out of me. Would you all be going goo goo if it was a naked male holding the marker down just covering his privates on that billboard? I highly doubt it.

You want to say that if we don't like it don't look at it? Well, if it's thrown in our faces how do you honestly think that we have a choice NOT to look at it. Come on. Get real.

I have read some of the other threads where so many of you drool over some girl. It is shameful and I really do not believe it has any place on AO boards. As has been stated before this is not a "boys" only club.

As Sam said sex does sell but there is a HUGE difference between smut and class. That billboard in my honest opinion is just plain smut. No class whatsoever.

And, Riotz, I drink diet Pepsi, do you think I buy and drink it because they show Brittney? Man, I think not. I buy it because I like the taste of it.

Skirts: Do you mean the only way that AGD is going to sell their product is by using that billboard????

The kids are not the ones handing out the cash to buy most of the paintball gear,it is their parents. You should not forget that. It seems to me that too many times it is forgotten who actually shells out the money for the product. Just because a kid uses the marker does not mean that HE/SHE paid for it.

I for one am disgusted by this type of advertising. But then, I don't HAVE to look at it right?!