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loganimlachdang really trying to hustle for followers. sponsors will pay you more if you have more followers i hear.
All I'm trying to do is give away a brand new pair of goggle for free. I know I would be stoked to win them. Not sure why me getting my sponsors to let me give away free things is a bad thing.
GetPittedApparently you didn't learn humility from your savior. Get the fuck outta here with this nonsense.
What..? I'm giving away free stuff as a thank you for people that have supported me over the years. And that makes me cocky?
This is the post on Instagram. Cause I'm guessing you didn't go check it out before you commented.
"Hey everybody! I'd like to thank everyone for all the support and love over the years. It really means a lot to me and I wouldn't be where I am today without all of you! To say thanks I'm organising with my sponsor @Ryft_Optics a competition to win a FREE pair of goggles! Super simple to enter: 1. Follow my account and @Ryft_Optics
2. Like this photo.
Please tag a couple friends!
The winner will be picked at random in 48hr. Good luck!"
JoshWongWhat..? I'm giving away free stuff as a thank you for people that have supported me over the years. And that makes me cocky?
This is the post on Instagram. Cause I'm guessing you didn't go check it out before you commented.
i didn't read it, but it said exactly what i thought it would
thats great your sponsor is helping you get more followers and themselves (btw who the fuck is ryft optics, had to look them up, you should probably tell them to change their instagram link on their website, doesnt go to their page) but making a thread about it just comes off super whorish, like you just want even more likes, which no one sees as a "good thing". Something like this would be consider a sin, btw...
also your handle, skiforjesus, is super easy to hate on as well because god doesn't exist, its a creation of humans centuries ago because no one understood the world, how it was created, etc.
these are the reason you're getting some flack, which i feel like you know, but you're trying to ignore. Also no one wants your free pair of goggles
bigcat.also your handle, skiforjesus, is super easy to hate on as well because god doesn't exist, its a creation of humans centuries ago because no one understood the world, how it was created, etc.
i forgot to add that using your instagram handle "skiforjesus" is also inappropriate because you're just trying to use religion to exploit your page, attracting religious people, etc the same bullshit that was the root cause of religion in the first place.
It's hilarious that several other companies do the whole "FOLLOW US AND TAG X AMOUNT OF YOUR FRIENDS TO BE ENTER TO WIN BLAH" on a regular basis but no one gives a shit til Josh does it? Hahaha you guys are fucking killing it.
MinggIt's hilarious that several other companies do the whole "FOLLOW US AND TAG X AMOUNT OF YOUR FRIENDS TO BE ENTER TO WIN BLAH" on a regular basis but no one gives a shit til Josh does it? Hahaha you guys are fucking killing it.
One key difference here Mingg, he made a thread, none of us would know if he didn't make a thread...
bigcat.One key difference here Mingg, he made a thread, none of us would know if he didn't make a thread...
So..? Are you really getting all up tight because he made a thread promoting his contest thing? So what, more people see it and enter or what not. And then some kid out there is gonna get a free pair of goggles and be stoked. Is it really that bad lol
MinggSo..? Are you really getting all up tight because he made a thread promoting his contest thing? So what, more people see it and enter or what not. And then some kid out there is gonna get a free pair of goggles and be stoked. Is it really that bad lol
we could toss around hypothetical all you want, it goes both ways.
That being said, this dude just wants followers, theyre not his googles.
bigcat.i didn't read it, but it said exactly what i thought it would
thats great your sponsor is helping you get more followers and themselves (btw who the fuck is ryft optics, had to look them up, you should probably tell them to change their instagram link on their website, doesnt go to their page) but making a thread about it just comes off super whorish, like you just want even more likes, which no one sees as a "good thing". Something like this would be consider a sin, btw...
also your handle, skiforjesus, is super easy to hate on as well because god doesn't exist, its a creation of humans centuries ago because no one understood the world, how it was created, etc.
these are the reason you're getting some flack, which i feel like you know, but you're trying to ignore. Also no one wants your free pair of goggles
bigcat.i forgot to add that using your instagram handle "skiforjesus" is also inappropriate because you're just trying to use religion to exploit your page, attracting religious people, etc the same bullshit that was the root cause of religion in the first place.
you need to chill the fuck out dude. You can't shit on someone for religion
ben_collinsyou need to chill the fuck out dude. You can't shit on someone for religion
is that against the rules or something? im pretty sure i can voice my opinion on religion just like anyone else does about religion. religion is bullshit, not just christianity, but any religion, it started as a way to explain the world and teach morality. modern society can prove religions wrong, more and more people are realizing this and things will eventually change.
ever watch that south park episode where cartman goes to the future and everyone is atheist? i wouldnt be surprised, if the world still exists in 1000 year, that this will be spot on. youre just a follower if you believe in creationism, seriously the world created 4000 years ago? proven wrong. sure evolution is a theory, but so is gravity, do you think gravity doesn't exist? The bible is a book of stories to teach neanderthals how to live their life, not the people of 2016.
people enthralled in religion are close minded people who need to ask more questions and figure out the world themselves other than believe someone pilled 2 of each animal into a huge boat and lived on it for 40 days or that some 'god' listens to their thoughts and prayers and then acts on each one to make their lives better, but i digress.
anyways, the way josh is using religion in his instagram handle is stupid to me, just like anyone might think something is stupid so they shit on it, get over it. the only reason someone would put "jesus" in their handle would be to either impress people who are christians, to look like hes a 'good guy' or to get someone who is christian to look at his page regardless of content, just because it relates to christianity, its bogus.
bigcat.is that against the rules or something? im pretty sure i can voice my opinion on religion just like anyone else does about religion. religion is bullshit, not just christianity, but any religion, it started as a way to explain the world and teach morality. modern society can prove religions wrong, more and more people are realizing this and things will eventually change.
ever watch that south park episode where cartman goes to the future and everyone is atheist? i wouldnt be surprised, if the world still exists in 1000 year, that this will be spot on. youre just a follower if you believe in creationism, seriously the world created 4000 years ago? proven wrong. sure evolution is a theory, but so is gravity, do you think gravity doesn't exist? The bible is a book of stories to teach neanderthals how to live their life, not the people of 2016.
people enthralled in religion are close minded people who need to ask more questions and figure out the world themselves other than believe someone pilled 2 of each animal into a huge boat and lived on it for 40 days or that some 'god' listens to their thoughts and prayers and then acts on each one to make their lives better, but i digress.
anyways, the way josh is using religion in his instagram handle is stupid to me, just like anyone might think something is stupid so they shit on it, get over it. the only reason someone would put "jesus" in their handle would be to either impress people who are christians, to look like hes a 'good guy' or to get someone who is christian to look at his page regardless of content, just because it relates to christianity, its bogus.
I never said that I believe in god or religion Im just saying maybe he really is a devoted guy and thats who he is
ben_collinsI never said that I believe in god or religion Im just saying maybe he really is a devoted guy and thats who he is
so if someone is really devoted to palm reading and being a psychic, you can't shit on them? or if someone is really into anime I cant say that its stupid as fuck? religion isn't on some untouchable pedistal
bigcat.so if someone is really devoted to palm reading and being a psychic, you can't shit on them? or if someone is really into anime I cant say that its stupid as fuck? religion isn't on some untouchable pedistal
It's not that you can't say stuff, it's that you come off as a huge dickhead when you do. If someone is passionate or believes in something you don't give them shit, it's just disrespectful. I don't understand why you are freaking out about this whole thing anyway, companies do stuff like this all the time.
People who are hating on Josh are either not on instagram, don't follow a lot of skiers on instagram, or are just grumpy. Because at least 50% of the skiers I follow have done some "contest" exactly like this, up-and-coming kids as well as bigger name pros.
And this thread has about 200 views versus the presumably 2000+ views he has from instagram due to his 2000+ followers, so saying he's depending on NS to promote himself for this contest is a poor argument.
.MortonIt's not that you can't say stuff, it's that you come off as a huge dickhead when you do. If someone is passionate or believes in something you don't give them shit, it's just disrespectful. I don't understand why you are freaking out about this whole thing anyway, companies do stuff like this all the time.
Well this became a shit show. That being said, thanks for the contest Josh, to get some free gear is always nice.
Everyone practice what ever they want. Be happy, everyone chill.
This Josh Wong dude sucks. I can't believe NS would allow such self-promotion on this website. No wonder NS is going down the drain. This is worse than Gus smuggling puppies from Russia just to be euthanized in the U.S. for followers.
Ryft:
-social media whores
-no research and development, you might as well buy gogs from aliexpress and save money for the same product
-not involved in skiing for much benefit of skiing, just to profit off it
-anyone with a few dollars can make a company like ryft
-I heard they kill puppies
john18061806Ryft:
-not involved in skiing for much benefit of skiing, just to profit off it
Curious as to how you made this conclusion. They look like a new company, I'd imagine that it's hard to do much of anything when you're just starting out. I don't know how you could assume so much of something's intentions when they've only been around for a short time. But what do I know.
I'm saying almost everything out of ignorance but I don't really care that I am because there's a decent chance I could be right just as I may be wrong. The company really rubs me the wrong way.
But in all reality they need to be social media whores to get their name out there more.
But they are very official with everything. When they signed me they sent me like a 20 page document I had to sign and shit.
john18061806Ryft:
-social media whores
-no research and development, you might as well buy gogs from aliexpress and save money for the same product
-not involved in skiing for much benefit of skiing, just to profit off it
-anyone with a few dollars can make a company like ryft
-I heard they kill puppies
You actually couldn't be farther off with these assumptions. Company is owned and ran by a skier. And is by far the most involved of all my sponsors. They hit me up like every 2 weeks just to see how I'm doing and to chat. Versus other sponsors who contact once a year to take gear orders then you never hear from them the rest of the year. They're very involved with the European Ski scene. Since that's where they are based out of. They even have an end of the year private park shoot in Europe that all of the team was invited to. Very impressive for a brand new small company.
If you think they're just in skiing to make money. Then you're confused on the ski market. Making ski goggles isn't exactly the way to make the big bucks. They're started by a formerly sponsored skier who wanted to get into the ski industry because he loves skiing and wanted to stay involved with it for the long run. This is based on FACTS. Not assumptions like your opinion.
Also. Does anyone remember how terrible Virtika was at Instagram whoring haha. But that part of the reason they are where they are today. It's marketing.
