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yungcigsmoker
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Look on anyone's skiing vids/pics and there is a good chance you will see a company trying to promote themselves by liking and commenting on the pics/vids.

Most commonly: "wow so cool. BTW are you on the riders app?"
May 25 2015 7:58PM
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r.simp
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Chupa_ChupsLook on anyone's skiing vids/pics and there is a good chance you will see a company trying to promote themselves by liking and commenting on the pics/vids.

Most commonly: "wow so cool. BTW are you on the riders app?"


I see this all the time haha. It gets super annoying and makes me not want to even look at there Instagram/app.
May 25 2015 8:29PM
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-Dan
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if you use #newschoolers you'll get this all the time.
May 25 2015 8:33PM
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S.J.W
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hahahah, fuck you riders app
May 25 2015 9:06PM
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Literature
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But by talking about it here, you're only helping them succeed, right?
May 25 2015 9:29PM
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Brule.
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My insta is private so it's never happened to me. However, some of those accounts have sent me follow requests though.
May 25 2015 9:54PM
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VANULAR
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#Fuckridersapp
May 25 2015 11:14PM
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PattyAlpaugh
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Joystick commenting a thumbs up
May 25 2015 11:27PM
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DrZoidberg
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The world surf league, formerly ASP, their instagram gets it constantly. It's always people who are like "for the best action shots follow this account" or something. I've had requests to follow for accounts that seem to just repost pictures. What's even the point of that aside from accumulating followers? Some of those accounts don't even seem to be trying to sell or advertise anything. Or if they are they're not doing it well.

That, and random twelve year olds whose life's ambition is to get 10000 followers request to follow me and probably are looking for a follow back. I should accept then never follow them back to annoy them.
May 25 2015 11:40PM
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John18_6
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wow OP this thread is really cool, you should check out ridersapp to make it even better!
May 26 2015 12:25AM
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CalCarson
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@virtika
May 26 2015 1:30AM
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stupendous-man
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virtika, joystick, moment, sabek

stop
May 26 2015 1:55AM
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Mingg
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Virtika follows me 2-3 times a week.
May 26 2015 2:07AM
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Chubz.
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Sick thread!


Post it on @ridersapp and maybe you'll get featured!

Hope i helped :)
May 26 2015 2:48AM
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Saga.
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We've noticed this too. Not to say we're innocent because we do often like a photo if someone tags something Saga related. But if you search #sagafam or #sagaouterwear you will see there are a couple of other brands who troll those tags and comment on almost all the photos.
May 26 2015 3:28AM
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T-Van
Posts: 388 - Karma: 2,575
Saga.We've noticed this too. Not to say we're innocent because we do often like a photo if someone tags something Saga related. But if you search #sagafam or #sagaouterwear you will see there are a couple of other brands who troll those tags and comment on almost all the photos.


This so much , gotta love outerwear companys commenting with a thumbsup or shit on other outerwear companys photos, they seem like they dont even try... Like , why the fuck would anyone think that this could be a good idea?!
May 26 2015 3:40AM
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AfroSkier
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"Proteus" does this to me its so annoying. Cool at first then just annoying
May 26 2015 8:37AM
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-Dan
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hashtag hunting really the weakest marketing ploy out, especially if you are jacking competitors hashtags. especially with the follow/unfollow.

Instagram marketing is ok when some brands do it right. Like TTP, if you tag their clothes in your picture then there is ussally a pound fist comment from them. Just showing their appreciation for repping.
May 26 2015 9:46AM
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ndye
Posts: 3756 - Karma: 7,094
So #fuckridersapp

I do enjoy the joystick fist bumps and the likes from other companies, I dont mind that in the slightest.

Virtika following me and unfollowing me every week is super weak. Ive noticed there are some skiers who do it too. Like my shit but dont bait me into following you by following me and then unfollowing me soon
May 26 2015 9:52AM
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kalle.
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i think that only those ridersapp comments are shit.. they even make fake profiles to comment those.
but in general it's great to see companies like joystick, saga, ttp etc showing interest in our way of living by commenting thumbs up or brofists or something like that.
May 26 2015 10:05AM
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GAS_SACK
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@davidblow liking every single one of your pictures.
May 26 2015 10:44AM
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Hoodliving
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Ski company commented on my picture... "I guess you can say things are getting pretty serious" (insert kip from napoleon dynamite meme here)
May 26 2015 10:46AM
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lIllI
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Saga.We've noticed this too. Not to say we're innocent because we do often like a photo if someone tags something Saga related. But if you search #sagafam or #sagaouterwear you will see there are a couple of other brands who troll those tags and comment on almost all the photos.


@boaysclub has a habit of digging its nose between the cheeks of #sagaouterwear
May 26 2015 11:49AM
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KillaSeason
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fuck Virtika
May 26 2015 12:20PM
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rsvp
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TecnicaBlizzard followed me, then unfollowed me two days later


:(
May 26 2015 2:36PM
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270on420out
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LoL. Just goes to show you that they don't actually look at your pics.


The pic was a skier showing his broken tooth.
May 26 2015 3:39PM
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Mingg
Posts: 13977 - Karma: 49,314
Saga.We've noticed this too. Not to say we're innocent because we do often like a photo if someone tags something Saga related. But if you search #sagafam or #sagaouterwear you will see there are a couple of other brands who troll those tags and comment on almost all the photos.


Wow thats so fucking lame... I don't see a problem with going through a more general tag like #newschoolers or #skiing, but specifically going to other companies' tags is so shady. Not a fan.
May 26 2015 3:51PM
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Lucas
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VizualLoL. Just goes to show you that they don't actually look at your pics.


The pic was a skier showing his broken tooth.


That's hilarious
May 26 2015 5:51PM
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.lencon
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VizualLoL. Just goes to show you that they don't actually look at your pics.


The pic was a skier showing his broken tooth.


Probably the best thing I've seen. Also, could I see a pic of the teeth?

And yeah I do find it weird how joystick thinks im doing cool stuff not on their skis or using their poles lol.
May 26 2015 6:48PM
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madchronic
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As annoying as it is to the core skier, it works. Half of the kids at my school think they're special because they'll get a like or comment from Saga and they will literally buy more clothes from them after that.
May 26 2015 6:56PM
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JichelMusten
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Saga.We've noticed this too. Not to say we're innocent because we do often like a photo if someone tags something Saga related. But if you search #sagafam or #sagaouterwear you will see there are a couple of other brands who troll those tags and comment on almost all the photos.


I dont mind it at all when people or companies like my pictures but it annoys me when they try to advertise themselves
May 26 2015 7:02PM
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Saga.
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BennygzzAs annoying as it is to the core skier, it works. Half of the kids at my school think they're special because they'll get a like or comment from Saga and they will literally buy more clothes from them after that.


I don't think anyone is saying liking and commenting is bad. It's when a certain person or brand does it like a robot and isn't actually trying to get involved with other people. They're just trolling for followers and likes.
May 26 2015 7:22PM
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Literature
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Saga.I don't think anyone is saying liking and commenting is bad. It's when a certain person or brand does it like a robot and isn't actually trying to get involved with other people. They're just trolling for followers and likes.


Sure.

I would say that poaching another brand's hashtag is a bit dirty, though.
May 26 2015 7:24PM
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SkrrtKobain
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#fuckdavideblow
May 26 2015 8:08PM
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Mr.noodle
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Sabek and riders app right now
May 26 2015 8:28PM
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Mingg
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VizualLoL. Just goes to show you that they don't actually look at your pics.


The pic was a skier showing his broken tooth.


Perfect J holder... lol thats fucking great
May 26 2015 8:34PM
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Lonely
Posts: 6741 - Karma: 61,665
There is demon protective, I fell for it when they offered a sponsorship, and when talked to them they just said it was a ploy. Pretty common I guess
May 26 2015 8:44PM
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Bloom.
Posts: 3540 - Karma: 13,300
Everyone knows that success on Instagram equates to a successful real life right?

#wedon'tspam.

#peoplebuyourproductsbecausethey'recool,notbecauseofspam
May 26 2015 8:47PM
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T.L.
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LonelyThere is demon protective, I fell for it when they offered a sponsorship, and when talked to them they just said it was a ploy. Pretty common I guess


"We'd love to see you representing Demon Protective!"

"If you've ever thought about joining a brand for endorsement, contact youmightaswellputascrewdriveerinyourdickholebecausewewontactuallysponsoryou@gmail.com or inbox our facebook page :)"

"DM us if you want to be a resort ambassador for SNOWREV"

Companies and pages like that spam instagram all day long and very rarely have anything of substance to offer.
May 26 2015 10:06PM
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VISHNU
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VizualLoL. Just goes to show you that they don't actually look at your pics.


The pic was a skier showing his broken tooth.


lol kale
May 26 2015 10:12PM
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VISHNU
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FUCK RIDERS APP.
May 26 2015 10:23PM
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J_skis
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Great photos! Awesome comments! Sick videos on this thread you should follow @jskis1 on Instagram
May 26 2015 11:03PM
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hoodshoe
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CalCarson@virtika


TRUUUUUUU
May 26 2015 11:20PM
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SteveStepp
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VANULAR#Fuckridersapp


chill out corey. i lvoe the riders app. it allows me to learn new axis
May 26 2015 11:24PM
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SABEK
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Wow. Called out. Hard. TBH I had a feeling this was coming.

Sabek started 2 years ago and to get our brand out there, we spent countless hours strategically liking and genuinely commenting on photos and videos. It took a lot of time. But it was honest and genuine.

Well, that got old. We still wanted to gain followers and new potential customers so we did what any normal person would do in the situation - find an easier way. Well, apparently that was a wrong move.

We'll stop. We're done. Sorry if we hurt your feelings.

Am I sorry we did it? Not really. It actually helped us grow as a new brand, helped us gain a ton of exposure and sales. So I get where you're coming from, it's annoying. And even I hate that stupid Riders App.

So, there you have it. We hear you. But overall,

May 26 2015 11:29PM
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SteveStepp
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SABEKWow. Called out. Hard. TBH I had a feeling this was coming.

Sabek started 2 years ago and to get our brand out there, we spent countless hours strategically liking and genuinely commenting on photos and videos. It took a lot of time. But it was honest and genuine.

Well, that got old. We still wanted to gain followers and new potential customers so we did what any normal person would do in the situation - find an easier way. Well, apparently that was a wrong move.

We'll stop. We're done. Sorry if we hurt your feelings.

Am I sorry we did it? Not really. It actually helped us grow as a new brand, helped us gain a ton of exposure and sales. So I get where you're coming from, it's annoying. And even I hate that stupid Riders App.

So, there you have it. We hear you. But overall,



Hmmmm but have you logged onto the Riders App yet?
May 26 2015 11:35PM
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ErinCarpenter
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Riders App is chyll
May 26 2015 11:36PM
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Kale
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I got my teeth fixed if anyone cares
May 27 2015 12:40AM
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bardissono
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My least favorite thing is when they follow your account and then as soon as you follow them back they unfollow you (*cough* First Drop *cough*)...
May 27 2015 2:50AM
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ndye
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SABEKWow. Called out. Hard. TBH I had a feeling this was coming.

Sabek started 2 years ago and to get our brand out there, we spent countless hours strategically liking and genuinely commenting on photos and videos. It took a lot of time. But it was honest and genuine.

Well, that got old. We still wanted to gain followers and new potential customers so we did what any normal person would do in the situation - find an easier way. Well, apparently that was a wrong move.

We'll stop. We're done. Sorry if we hurt your feelings.

Am I sorry we did it? Not really. It actually helped us grow as a new brand, helped us gain a ton of exposure and sales. So I get where you're coming from, it's annoying. And even I hate that stupid Riders App.

So, there you have it. We hear you. But overall,



My real question is, how many more sponsorship requests did you get from kids thinking you were super into their shit?
May 27 2015 8:23AM
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