Rare MicCanberra Posted September 19, 2013 #176 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Don't panic the Big M, I won't be submitting my WOW. I keep my WOW's to myself.... LOL. :D:D Jill:D That is a shame, we were all waiting for something after being let down by RCI.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 19, 2013 #177 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Exactly McCanberra. It's nothing more than a gimmick. And Facebook is letting them know. Except for a couple of try hards saying how exciting it is. Really? Entering into a comp is exciting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted September 19, 2013 #178 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Exactly McCanberra. It's nothing more than a gimmick. And Facebook is letting them know. Except for a couple of try hards saying how exciting it is. Really? Entering into a comp is exciting? First prize -one ticket to win a cruise. Second prize, another ticket.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 19, 2013 #179 Share Posted September 19, 2013 No, I think it is a gimmick rather than a big announcement.:D A free cruise is "a gimmick." Gee, tough crowd. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 19, 2013 #180 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Tough or pragmatic. It's just a competition designed to drive people to their website to vote. RCL have way more to gain than all but one person who wins the cruise. It's all about hits to the website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 19, 2013 #181 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Exactly McCanberra. It's nothing more than a gimmick. And Facebook is letting them know. Except for a couple of try hards saying how exciting it is. Really? Entering into a comp is exciting? Actually, I just looked through the comments and there are more comments from different people who are excited about it than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 19, 2013 #182 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hmm. I don't get Facebook that well but I'm seeing a lot of repetitious posts from one fan person and a few other positive comments but most of the posts are less than excited. I particularly liked this one: "Seems RCCL hire same advertising genius as domino's pizza with the we are changing everything, and bought out a square pizza. Marketing people learn if you are going to build hype and suspense then deliver something worth the wait. Sure win a free cruise great but just announce it. I think many people including myself are thinking of unliking you on Facebook. And how about deals for solo cruisers. My first cruise was RCCL and loved it have done 3 more in 18 months none with RCCL as the single supplement is to much. Get with times solo people love to travel." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 19, 2013 #183 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Hmm. I don't get Facebook that well but I'm seeing a lot of repetitious posts from one fan person and a few other positive comments but most of the posts are less than excited. I particularly liked this one: "Seems RCCL hire same advertising genius as domino's pizza with the we are changing everything, and bought out a square pizza. Marketing people learn if you are going to build hype and suspense then deliver something worth the wait. Sure win a free cruise great but just announce it. I think many people including myself are thinking of unliking you on Facebook. And how about deals for solo cruisers. My first cruise was RCCL and loved it have done 3 more in 18 months none with RCCL as the single supplement is to much. Get with times solo people love to travel." Again, just because it's not of interest to some people, why rain on other's parades? Seems to be the me, me, me syndrome again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted September 19, 2013 #184 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Me thinks they are targeting a new and "younger" market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted September 19, 2013 #185 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Again, just because it's not of interest to some people, why rain on other's parades? Seems to be the me, me, me syndrome again... Why? RCL made such a fuss of this World First Announcement, and all it is is a competition. I'm just not seeing why they think this is something that we needed to be so hyped about. Nothing to to with me me me at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 19, 2013 #186 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Why? RCL made such a fuss of this World First Announcement, and all it is is a competition. I'm just not seeing why they think this is something that we needed to be so hyped about. Nothing to to with me me me at all. Yes, they hyped it, but it's facebook, they're always posting something not really important. The prizes are significant so making two posts in advance is reasonable in that context - compared to the usual stuff that's posted it is more exciting! Nobody's been disadvantaged by it so making a big deal about it if you're not interested is making a bigger fuss than warranted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sparky74 Posted September 19, 2013 Author #187 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I think the most exciting thing is that a thread that I started has got so many replies. The fact that this "exciting announcement" is just a competition is a let down to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted September 20, 2013 #188 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Hmmm, for a super hyped world first announcement, I personally found it distinctly underwhelming:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted September 20, 2013 #189 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes, they hyped it, but it's facebook, they're always posting something not really important. The prizes are significant so making two posts in advance is reasonable in that context - compared to the usual stuff that's posted it is more exciting! Nobody's been disadvantaged by it so making a big deal about it if you're not interested is making a bigger fuss than warranted. I'm gathering you are a 'Facebooker' and have seen all of this on Facebook then? Jill:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcard Posted September 20, 2013 #190 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Yes, they hyped it, but it's facebook, they're always posting something not really important. The prizes are significant so making two posts in advance is reasonable in that context - compared to the usual stuff that's posted it is more exciting! Nobody's been disadvantaged by it so making a big deal about it if you're not interested is making a bigger fuss than warranted. Posting a moan on CC is hardly making a big deal about it. Strange you want to stop people having an opinion. You would think you worked for RCI or something. Or maybe you just don't like huge corporations being criticised..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 20, 2013 #191 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I'm gathering you are a 'Facebooker' and have seen all of this on Facebook then? Jill:) Seen all of which? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 20, 2013 #192 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Posting a moan on CC is hardly making a big deal about it. No, it's not, and that's not what I commented on. Nice of you to underplay the situation. Strange you want to stop people having an opinion. More twisting of words. I have not said anyone shouldn't have an opinion about this. You would think you worked for RCI or something. Or maybe you just don't like huge corporations being criticised..... Yawn, yes, of course everything's a conspiracy against the little guy... What about all those people who like the competition? I guess they don't count, huh. Or in your world, is it only big corporate people who could like the competition? Maybe you should do some research about instagram and who uses social media before you start with the accusations. Hint: it's not just corporates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted September 20, 2013 #193 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Posting a moan on CC is hardly making a big deal about it. Strange you want to stop people having an opinion. You would think you worked for RCI or something. Or maybe you just don't like huge corporations being criticised..... Yes you are correct ;) Well done, but you will get used to it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay3377 Posted September 21, 2013 #194 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Yes, they hyped it, but it's facebook, they're always posting something not really important. The prizes are significant so making two posts in advance is reasonable in that context - compared to the usual stuff that's posted it is more exciting! Nobody's been disadvantaged by it so making a big deal about it if you're not interested is making a bigger fuss than warranted. Yes, but they hyped it as a "World First". A competition is by no means a "world first". I have seen plenty of facebook and instagram comps, many giving away free holidays. What on earth about all this makes it a "world first" ... ?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted September 22, 2013 #195 Share Posted September 22, 2013 It wasn't the competition that was a world first - they said it was the world's first Instagram film festival. I've no idea if that's true or not, though the claim appears to be marketing hype. But then, that's what a lot of marketing is now... (Me, cynical?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springaussie Posted September 22, 2013 #196 Share Posted September 22, 2013 It wasn't the competition that was a world first - they said it was the world's first Instagram film festival. I've no idea if that's true or not, though the claim appears to be marketing hype. But then, that's what a lot of marketing is now... (Me, cynical?) The first in the world on a ship in Sydney Harbour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted September 23, 2013 #197 Share Posted September 23, 2013 RCI could probably not care less if anyone entered their competition or not. it's all about getting their brand out and I guess, judging by the number of posts about the "world first" on this forum ....it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted September 23, 2013 #198 Share Posted September 23, 2013 rci could probably not care less if anyone entered their competition or not. It's all about getting their brand out and i guess, judging by the number of posts about the "world first" on this forum ....it works. :-) :-) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbly me Posted October 27, 2013 #199 Share Posted October 27, 2013 well its october the 27th so what was the big surprise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtam2 Posted October 28, 2013 #200 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Huh? The last few pages of this thread have fully discussed what the 'big surprise' was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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