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Mr.Bishop
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Yes that is right... the greatest responsibility ever has now been bestowed upon you as a Newschoolers member.... you must answer our reader survey.

Really though, we know this shit is boring as fuck - so that is why we've managed to spice up the situation with a full spread from Smith, Virtika and Line Skis. You answer, you can win sweet gear plain and simple.

If you're down, hit up the survey here:

https://www.newschoolers.com/survey

This helps us a ton for you to answer so if you can manage, please do. Post up any questions you might have here, and note we'll cycle this thread through the various forums over the next few days.
Apr 24 2014 12:13AM
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byubound
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Done in the name of procrastinating work I have to do. Thanks NS.
Apr 24 2014 11:19PM
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aosmonson
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jesus did I just take an SAT?
Apr 24 2014 11:31PM
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1337
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done!
Apr 24 2014 11:37PM
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Mr.Bishop
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.tomskisBishop, I understand why you can't open it up to other countries, but it really blows when I do the whole damn survey and find out on the last question that I'm not eligible for any of it. Maybe I missed something, but it would have been nice to know beforehand.


Oh man.... I feel real bad about that. Its these damn laws... if you follow them, its super complicated to get things out to other countries.

How about this - if you filled out the survey and got jacked on the prizing, shoot your mailing address over to info@newschoolers.com and we'll set you up with a grip of stickers. Sure, it sucks... but we'll do what we can.

Honestly though, anyone filling this out is really helping us - so its extremely appreciated that you take the time out of your day.
Apr 25 2014 12:30AM
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APunx176
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More surveys for prizes please Mr. Bishop :)
Apr 25 2014 12:37AM
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deleted5
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CalebTheKillianMore surveys for prizes please Mr. Bishop :)
yeah but just for me, and no one else
Apr 25 2014 12:40AM
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gaswhatismoke
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Spent more time on that survey than I have on homework all year
Apr 25 2014 1:00AM
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MLJ
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kl3inoHow about just request the shipping costs off the winner depending on where they are situated? I'm in england and i would be willing to spend 50-100 pounds to get that gear shipped over!

Just have in small print (if outside the US shipping is not covered, must be payed by the winner)


Shit id pay 300 to get that big jackpot thing.
Apr 25 2014 2:20AM
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mr.society
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What was my score?
Apr 25 2014 3:53AM
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msg
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answered shit...can't win though :'(

hope you enjoy my answers!
Apr 25 2014 4:54AM
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DonNut
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Answer questions, win shit -> answer a shitload of questions, find out you actually CAN'T win shit -> boohoo sucks to live in Finland.

Well, I hope us foreigners can still help you improve the site, as many members appear to be from Canada or Europe. Of course would be cool to actually participate in these awesome contests in the future, hope you can find some way that doesn't cost a shitload of money for you guys or the winner.

Thumbs up for "Liberated rental poles" from here also (Y)
Apr 25 2014 5:05AM
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Twig
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Filled it in. Tell you what, if I win I'll fly to the US and pick it up from you guys, I need to come say hi anyway!
Apr 25 2014 7:17AM
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camstain
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not bad
Apr 25 2014 9:57AM
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smooter
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why do you guys need to know what beer i drink? haha
Apr 25 2014 11:16AM
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johnblaze
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Mr.BishopYes that is right... the greatest responsibility ever has now been bestowed upon you as a Newschoolers member.... you must answer our reader survey.

Really though, we know this shit is boring as fuck - so that is why we've managed to spice up the situation with a full spread from Smith, Virtika and Line Skis. You answer, you can win sweet gear plain and simple.

If you're down, hit up the survey here:

https://www.newschoolers.com/survey

This helps us a ton for you to answer so if you can manage, please do. Post up any questions you might have here, and note we'll cycle this thread through the various forums over the next few days.




Who are you going to sell this to? I filled it out btw.
Apr 25 2014 11:48AM
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BBurt
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Is there a way to see the results?
Apr 25 2014 12:35PM
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Mr.Bishop
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johnblazeWho are you going to sell this to? I filled it out btw.


We won't sell the data. We'll use it to promote advertising on Newschoolers to all kinds of companies. That is pretty much what these things are the most valuable for.

I mean its also very internally useful to know more about the people that visit... but there isn't much of a market (at least in skiing) for straight up selling survey data.
Apr 25 2014 1:12PM
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SFB
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oof
Apr 25 2014 1:17PM
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nutz.
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TwigFilled it in. Tell you what, if I win I'll fly to the US and pick it up from you guys, I need to come say hi anyway!


we r in canada!
Apr 25 2014 1:17PM
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00000000
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BBurtIs there a way to see the results?


Not yet! But we do plan on posting them once we close the survey.
Apr 25 2014 1:23PM
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deleted5
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Mr.BishopWe won't sell the data. We'll use it to promote advertising on Newschoolers to all kinds of companies. That is pretty much what these things are the most valuable for.

I mean its also very internally useful to know more about the people that visit... but there isn't much of a market (at least in skiing) for straight up selling survey data.


So you are selling them so companies to advertise.......
Apr 25 2014 2:50PM
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Dirac
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Do you rent or own your house/apartment?
-Rent
-Own
-Live with parents
-At a dorm / school

first of all this should be a yes/no question as phrased. second, there is no option for "non of the above". I do not rent or own my apartment. I do not live with parents, and I do not live in a dorm.
Apr 25 2014 3:28PM
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CaptainObvious.
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DiracDo you rent or own your house/apartment?
-Rent
-Own
-Live with parents
-At a dorm / school

first of all this should be a yes/no question as phrased. second, there is no option for "non of the above". I do not rent or own my apartment. I do not live with parents, and I do not live in a dorm.


Homeless?
Apr 25 2014 3:33PM
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Dirac
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also the survey did not go through. I clicked next and it took me back to a blank first page.
Apr 25 2014 3:35PM
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Chewy.
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I got the pm from NS promoting me to fill this out, which I already did. I thought, at first, that I won. I was beyond stoked for three seconds. Now I'm sad.
Apr 25 2014 6:02PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Chewy.I got the pm from NS promoting me to fill this out, which I already did. I thought, at first, that I won. I was beyond stoked for three seconds. Now I'm sad.


Yeah sorry man, we're maximizing our chances of getting more people to fill it out. Sorry!!
Apr 25 2014 6:05PM
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broto
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Chewy.I got the pm from NS promoting me to fill this out, which I already did. I thought, at first, that I won. I was beyond stoked for three seconds. Now I'm sad.


THIS R U KITTEN

DID THEY TELL YOU THAT YOU WERE THE RADDEST TOO????

Apr 25 2014 6:08PM
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Chewy.
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Mr.BishopYeah sorry man, we're maximizing our chances of getting more people to fill it out. Sorry!!


No worries. I didn't think anything of it being in my inbox until I read something about being the raddest member. When will the winners be announced?
Apr 25 2014 6:14PM
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broto
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Chewy.No worries. I didn't think anything of it being in my inbox until I read something about being the raddest member. When will the winners be announced?


d00d quit lyin 2 urself i'm totally the raddist
Apr 25 2014 6:15PM
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BrennenM
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you forgot the option for netflix in the other hobbies so i wrote that one in
Apr 25 2014 6:33PM
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Chewy.
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brotod00d quit lyin 2 urself i'm totally the raddist


I know man. I wish I was as cool as you.
Apr 25 2014 6:45PM
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snakerton
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done
Apr 25 2014 7:13PM
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Mr.Huck
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I knew I was being trolled when it said raddest. If it said ripest, it would have made more sense. Done filled it out tho.
Apr 25 2014 7:46PM
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PungentMelon
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When will the winners be announced
Apr 25 2014 8:03PM
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corona
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brotoTHIS R U KITTEN

DID THEY TELL YOU THAT YOU WERE THE RADDEST TOO????



damn. I thought I was the raddest :(
Apr 25 2014 9:41PM
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-emile-
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MousseauAs Chris said, the fact that it's US only has nothing at all to do with shipping costs -- it's all about the legal side of things.

I'll use Canada for an example. For us to allow Canadian residents to be eligible in a contest, it costs Newschoolers a flat fee of $2000 (per contest) in legal fees to open it up to Canada... and that doesn't even include Quebec!

A lot of countries also have very strange regulations that either make it very hard for us even make it possible, or simply have too many other costs on top of the initial flat fee. I'll use Canada for example -- it costs us 2k to run in... but if a Canadian winner takes home a prize, we also need to pay an additional 30% of the prize costs to the IRS. That can add up really quickly depending on the prize and amount of winners.

Hope that clears things up a bit! Like I said we're really looking at finding a better solution... but at the moment, we believe the money is better spent elsewhere. Thanks for understanding.


just send it as a gift ?
Apr 25 2014 9:55PM
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Mr.Bishop
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brotoTHIS R U KITTEN

DID THEY TELL YOU THAT YOU WERE THE RADDEST TOO????



Im not going to lie... I wrote that copy.

I regret nothing. You are all rad.
Apr 25 2014 10:16PM
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PDoyle
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Reaction after seeing a new inbox and being called the raddest




After reading the conventional 'Cc: all'

Apr 25 2014 10:23PM
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JAHpow
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Whoa whoa whoa guys, NS.com said I'M the raddest.

Step aside people
Apr 26 2014 12:03AM
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.tomskis
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Apr 26 2014 2:08AM
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.Hugo.
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Mr.BishopYou are all rad.


Not me, I suck
Apr 26 2014 9:35AM
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Mr.Bishop
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.tomskis


Awwww shucks! Thanks!
Apr 26 2014 2:47PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Moving to NSG to get some different eyeballs on this. We love you guys too afterall. :)
Apr 26 2014 2:50PM
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mrbillgates
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I got a 2400 on that survey... #smarterthanyoski
Apr 26 2014 2:52PM
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last_tango
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lewis10123Done, even though it offers nothing of value to us non-Americans (apart from helping this site).


This but since I'm a American I can potentially win free shit and my poles can have what ever kind of liberation they want after that.

I noticed on the question of something like "where do you spend most of your time on the internet" and was confused why NS wasn't a option.
Apr 26 2014 3:17PM
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stickski
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Done! Interested to see the results.
Apr 26 2014 3:37PM
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Spagett+
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I took it only because I am such a shitty member in all aspects so I thought it was time to at least try ton give back in a very small way.
Apr 26 2014 3:56PM
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00000000
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We're at just about 2200 filled surveys at the moment, and just under 1000 partials.

Thanks again everyone!!!
Apr 28 2014 4:43PM
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deleted5
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MousseauWe're at just about 2200 filled surveys at the moment, and just under 1000 partials.

Thanks again everyone!!!

when are you announcing a winner?
Apr 28 2014 4:55PM
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