Groupon blocks CHL specials

mycorrado · January 19, 2013, 11:18 PM

Dumb move, but apparently anti-gun nut cases are going all over the place complaining about anything that smells like a gun.

In doing so, groupon has stop doing CHL class specials.

If you have a groupon account, close it and let them know why.

Nytelyte · January 19, 2013, 11:31 PM

Source?

sgn100391 · January 20, 2013, 02:39 AM

http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/206282...gun-class-deal

ToddG · January 20, 2013, 12:00 PM

Last night I unsubscribed from all their emails. Since I didn't see a way to completely remove my account I sent their help desk an email that since Groupon has banned firearms training and related services that I wanted to completely cancel my account and remove all my history and contact information from their service.

Got an email back "Although we typically respond to most emails in less than 24 hours, we're running a little behind right now. You should hear from us in about 48 hours." Dunno if this has anything to do with dropping support for 2A activities but we'll see what they end up saying.

No particular loss, since I buy a very low percentage of their offers but this divide-and-conquer strategy deserves pushback.

Nytelyte · January 20, 2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Last night I unsubscribed from all their emails. Since I didn't see a way to completely remove my account I sent their help desk an email that since Groupon has banned firearms training and related services that I wanted to completely cancel my account and remove all my history and contact information from their service.

I just did the same.

ksujedi · January 22, 2013, 12:58 PM

Just uninstalled the app from my android phone, left poor review of app in google play store stating why, gave "thumbs up" to reviews of others stating their boycott of the app, have already unsubscribed from emails, and emailed customer service to cancel my account altogether. Also received the "we'll get back to you within 48 hours" automated response.

Closing The Gap · January 22, 2013, 01:51 PM

I just uninstalled the app and submitted a help ticket, with explanation, regarding closing my account. There are other services out there who I can get deals from that at this point haven't taken an anti 2a stance.

Contrast Man · January 22, 2013, 02:31 PM

I've sent an email as well as unsubcribed from them. It's disheartening to see them take that sort of action, but there are plenty of other services like Livingsocial, and Amazon local which do the same thing.

This is a bit closer to me because this is how I got into firearms. I saw a Groupon for a beginner's intro class, seemed like fun and went ahead with it.

Nytelyte · January 22, 2013, 11:18 PM

I just got this back from them:
Hi James,

I have deleted your account.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance or if you have any questions.

Regards,

Mike O
Groupon Customer Support

So I guess thats something.

Ralgha · January 23, 2013, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddG

Got an email back "Although we typically respond to most emails in less than 24 hours, we're running a little behind right now. You should hear from us in about 48 hours." Dunno if this has anything to do with dropping support for 2A activities but we'll see what they end up saying.

Common marketing lie to make you think they're busier than usual when they simply don't want to hire enough people to respond faster.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus that ate your iPhone.

January 19, 2013, 11:18 PM	#1
mycorrado Junior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Posts: 2	Groupon blocks CHL specials Dumb move, but apparently anti-gun nut cases are going all over the place complaining about anything that smells like a gun. In doing so, groupon has stop doing CHL class specials. If you have a groupon account, close it and let them know why.

January 19, 2013, 11:31 PM	#2
Nytelyte Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 133	Source? __________________ _________________________________________ Member NRA "We are not looking for war or direct conflict, but if necessary, we will not be frightened by it"

January 22, 2013, 01:51 PM	#7
Closing The Gap Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: Michigan/Nevada Posts: 78	I just uninstalled the app and submitted a help ticket, with explanation, regarding closing my account. There are other services out there who I can get deals from that at this point haven't taken an anti 2a stance. __________________ There are right fighters and those fighting for what's right. When wrong I can admit it. Which one am I?

January 22, 2013, 11:18 PM	#9
Nytelyte Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 133	I just got this back from them: Hi James, I have deleted your account. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance or if you have any questions. Regards, Mike O Groupon Customer Support So I guess thats something. __________________ _________________________________________ Member NRA "We are not looking for war or direct conflict, but if necessary, we will not be frightened by it"

January 20, 2013, 02:39 AM	#3
sgn100391 Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 30	http://www.myfoxdfw.com/story/206282...gun-class-deal

January 20, 2013, 12:00 PM	#4
ToddG Member Join Date: June 29, 2012 Posts: 18	Last night I unsubscribed from all their emails. Since I didn't see a way to completely remove my account I sent their help desk an email that since Groupon has banned firearms training and related services that I wanted to completely cancel my account and remove all my history and contact information from their service. Got an email back "Although we typically respond to most emails in less than 24 hours, we're running a little behind right now. You should hear from us in about 48 hours." Dunno if this has anything to do with dropping support for 2A activities but we'll see what they end up saying. No particular loss, since I buy a very low percentage of their offers but this divide-and-conquer strategy deserves pushback.

January 22, 2013, 12:58 PM	#6
ksujedi Junior Member Join Date: April 18, 2012 Posts: 6	Just uninstalled the app from my android phone, left poor review of app in google play store stating why, gave "thumbs up" to reviews of others stating their boycott of the app, have already unsubscribed from emails, and emailed customer service to cancel my account altogether. Also received the "we'll get back to you within 48 hours" automated response.

January 22, 2013, 02:31 PM	#8
Contrast Man Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 141	I've sent an email as well as unsubcribed from them. It's disheartening to see them take that sort of action, but there are plenty of other services like Livingsocial, and Amazon local which do the same thing. This is a bit closer to me because this is how I got into firearms. I saw a Groupon for a beginner's intro class, seemed like fun and went ahead with it.