No sponser ig posts during olympics?

Maybe because they are not official sponsors of the Olympics?

Its an Olympic rule, its called rule 40. Basically from feb 1 to feb 28 Olympic athletes can not post online about their personal sponsors because it violates the rules set by the IOC. AKA these companies paid a shit ton of money to sponsor the Olympics and its part of the deal.

eheathIts an Olympic rule, its called rule 40. Basically from feb 1 to feb 28 Olympic athletes can not post online about their personal sponsors because it violates the rules set by the IOC. AKA these companies paid a shit ton of money to sponsor the Olympics and its part of the deal.

It's that time again for people to get up in arms about Rule 40. The IOC walks away with a boat load of profit from advertising revenue, they share none of it with the athletes, but the athletes get to compete on the world stage...which is probably a logistical nightmare to setup.

Another fuck the IOC post. I understand the concept of this, but it's fucking stupid. It's on they're own time, it's their personal page, it's not official olympic content.

Also, how much is the olympics paying them to be there? Oh yeah that's right.

Idk, the IOC seem like a bunch of cunts. I remember the posts about them bitching that the 4 star rooms they received weren't good enough. And other things from threads on here or articles.

I've kind of viewed the olympics as kind of lame the last 10 or so years anyway. When I was kid I was like "Omg olympics, medals cool" Now I don't really care.

On another note, he totally looks like a young T-Hall

Z-JuiceOn another note, he totally looks like a young T-Hall

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Noticed Alex Bellemare had similar post yesterday. Makes sense

It's because the Olympics were set up by Pierre de Coubertin in 1896 for "amateur athletes". Yes it is now mainly compromised of paid athletes but during the games they represent their country and not a brand

steezyclezyYes it is now mainly compromised of paid athletes but during the games they represent their country and not a brand

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StaticExcept: COCA-COLA
ALIBABA
ATOS
BRIDGESTONE
DOW
GE
intel
OMEGA
PANASONIC
P&G
SAMSUNG
TOYOTA
VISA
MCDONALD'S
KT
THE NORTH FACE
KOREAN AIR
SAMSUNG
Hyundai_Kia
SK
LG
LOTTE
Posco
kepco
SAMSUNG LIFE INSURANCE
SAMSUNG FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE
EF
Ssangyong Information & Communications Corp.
Naver
Hanwha
Aggreko
shinsegae
CJ
KEB Hana Bank
KHNP
LH
KangwonLand

Yes the Olympics has sponsors but the athletes aren't paid by those brands (unless they coincidentally have the same sponsors). But yes the IOC are reeling it in and it's somewhat unfair that the athletes promote these brands but aren't paid (though they do get all the privileges and honours of being olympic athletes). Rule 40 manages to hide under the face of amateurism and does so work in all those companies' favour

steezyclezyIt's because the Olympics were set up by Pierre de Coubertin in 1896 for "amateur athletes". Yes it is now mainly compromised of paid athletes but during the games they represent their country and not a brand

They only represent the companies making the olympics money, not the athletes. I mean fuck, if a company paid for my training, maybe even built me a setup to train on, got me to the olympics, and had been supporting me for years, why the fuck would I want to tag them in any posts? Fuck them right?

What's next, they can only ride skis/board with blank topsheet/base to make sure nobody is representing an unaffiliated sponsor?

IOC are a bunch of money grubbing soulless people. they care nothing for the sports involved only making money.

theabortionatorWhat's next, they can only ride skis/board with blank topsheet/base to make sure nobody is representing an unaffiliated sponsor?

Dont know if you were being sarcastic, but I'm pretty sure this is a thing already. Not sure about the skis themselves (I think I remember Dollo riding his actual skiis with topsheets) but that was the whole reason for Oakley made those bright green goggles for all their athletes in 2014 so that people would notice. Jesper posted a pic of his Olympic gear yesterday, everything has tiny logos (have to be under 1.5 inches) and it looked like his topsheets were a little different

This situation kind of reminds me of the NCAA.

Making rules about you need to play 1 year college in some sports before going pro. Why? "Because education is important and stuff"

Why really? Because those high level players are going to reel in the $$$ for the NCAA in that year they play, while receiving nothing.

They had the posts about how "Most people are going pro in something other than sports" or whatever. I mean, that's true, most college athletes won't go pro. That said, it's fucking irrelevant for the the stars.

If you have a potential multi million dollar contract, how important is this college education. Where you're probably going to be taking bullshit classes, getting your grades pushed up, and generally not really getting an education that you can do anything with. What the fuck is a year of that going to help you with in life? Sure a lot of pro athletes go bankrupt, but they should push some financial strategy courses. A year of bullshit college courses isn't going to turn them into a doctor when they retire.

It's fucked up that they have all these scandals. OMG! Somebody offered a player money and they took it! How terrible! What a bad person! Mean while the NCAA is pulling in the stacks and not giving shit to the athletes. Imagine you would have a multi million dollar contract but have to play a year of college ball. In college, you blow out your knee, you've made 0 money and now you're either out for the pros, or getting offered far less money. I bet you'd be glad that you had a sick degree that qualifies you to work at 711 for 8 bucks an hour.

It's just a bullshit concept. It's pitched in a way that pretends to be about education, and caring about the athletes. It's so fucking predatory though. At the very least give them a decent percent and put it in a trust or something so at least they have something. You're selling their jerseys, using them in video games, the games on tv, etc, give them something. If not you're just a lousy cunt imo.

When you turn 18 you're considered an adult. How can some organization force you to go to college for a year like that? IT's super fucked up imo. Fuck the NCAA.

GrandThingsDont know if you were being sarcastic, but I'm pretty sure this is a thing already. Not sure about the skis themselves (I think I remember Dollo riding his actual skiis with topsheets) but that was the whole reason for Oakley made those bright green goggles for all their athletes in 2014 so that people would notice. Jesper posted a pic of his Olympic gear yesterday, everything has tiny logos (have to be under 1.5 inches) and it looked like his topsheets were a little different

I was most definitely being sarcastic. If that's a thing though that's fucked.

I def get not being allowed to have a streamer flying behind you that says buystupidbullshit.com trailing 10 feet behind as you fly down the slope course, but normal gear that's just gear, and not a custom branding statement should be ok.

theabortionatorI was most definitely being sarcastic. If that's a thing though that's fucked.

I def get not being allowed to have a streamer flying behind you that says buystupidbullshit.com trailing 10 feet behind as you fly down the slope course, but normal gear that's just gear, and not a custom branding statement should be ok.

TBH I dont really have a problem with it because its not like these guys are forced to participate in the Olympics. If you want a chance to win, you need to follow their rules and at the end of the day the whole point of the Olympics is to compete for your country, not for yourself/personal gain. I suppose that's why there's no prize money (?)

Also, topsheets/ski artwork are "a custom branding statement." Its not like the graphics or stickers on helmets, or logos on goggle straps are integral to the function of the gear.

I do agree that its a little ridiculous that the IOC is so concerned with these tiny (relative) companies getting free advertising, but understand where they're coming from

(Also looked up last olympics and dudes were deff just using their regular skis)

GrandThingsTBH I dont really have a problem with it because its not like these guys are forced to participate in the Olympics. If you want a chance to win, you need to follow their rules and at the end of the day the whole point of the Olympics is to compete for your country, not for yourself/personal gain. I suppose that's why there's no prize money (?)

Also, topsheets/ski artwork are "a custom branding statement." Its not like the graphics or stickers on helmets, or logos on goggle straps are integral to the function of the gear.

I do agree that its a little ridiculous that the IOC is so concerned with these tiny (relative) companies getting free advertising, but understand where they're coming from

(Also looked up last olympics and dudes were deff just using their regular skis)

It's not as if most people are a full time electrician or something that just happened to do bobsledding on the weekends and be really good at it. People have to live. There's a big clash of "no professional" deal but wanting the best of the best. The Olympics aren't set up to be an amateur event these days.

Sure it's not integral but why don't they just wear all white. White helmet, goggles, jacket pants, bindings skis. Will it function any worse? The point it that it isn't gear that's may to be an advertisement, it's simply what it is. If they drive a car to an event to they have to remove the badge and replace it with an approved car company?

I understand the concept, I just think it's bullshit, greedy, petty. Omg, that tiny ski company is going to make so many fucking millions because a rider that was already riding for them placed in the olympics on their ski. The same ski he rode in the fucking xgames like 7 years.

theabortionatorIt's not as if most people are a full time electrician or something that just happened to do bobsledding on the weekends and be really good at it. People have to live. There's a big clash of "no professional" deal but wanting the best of the best. The Olympics aren't set up to be an amateur event these days.

Sure it's not integral but why don't they just wear all white. White helmet, goggles, jacket pants, bindings skis. Will it function any worse? The point it that it isn't gear that's may to be an advertisement, it's simply what it is. If they drive a car to an event to they have to remove the badge and replace it with an approved car company?

I understand the concept, I just think it's bullshit, greedy, petty. Omg, that tiny ski company is going to make so many fucking millions because a rider that was already riding for them placed in the olympics on their ski. The same ski he rode in the fucking xgames like 7 years.

Not sure I understand your point in the fist paragraph? It's not like the skiers aren't still getting paid by their sponsors during the Olympics, they're just not able to wear their branded gear during the competition.

As for wearing "all-white," they all do wear uniforms unique to their country. Again, the reason being that you dont compete in the Olympics for yourself, but as part of Team USA, Canada, Sweden, etc.

I totally agree with you that it's a bit petty and greedy (assuming they bid out the uniform design/production to a bunch of different outerwear manufacturers) but I'd be doing the same thing if I was in charge. It's just business.

GrandThingsNot sure I understand your point in the fist paragraph? It's not like the skiers aren't still getting paid by their sponsors during the Olympics, they're just not able to wear their branded gear during the competition.

As for wearing "all-white," they all do wear uniforms unique to their country. Again, the reason being that you dont compete in the Olympics for yourself, but as part of Team USA, Canada, Sweden, etc.

I totally agree with you that it's a bit petty and greedy (assuming they bid out the uniform design/production to a bunch of different outerwear manufacturers) but I'd be doing the same thing if I was in charge. It's just business.

I somebody want to print a giant message on their skis that said "Cool iphones R US" I might say no. But if they rocked skis that said armada, because they were made by armada, and literally an unaltered copy, I think it's a little overkill to say they have to be blanks. Business isn't all about trying to fuck everyone for a buck imo.

theabortionatorBusiness isn't all about trying to fuck everyone for a buck imo.

Business shouldnt be about trying to fuck everyone for a buck* Unfortunately, that just isnt the case in our society :/

theabortionatorI somebody want to print a giant message on their skis that said "Cool iphones R US" I might say no. But if they rocked skis that said armada, because they were made by armada, and literally an unaltered copy, I think it's a little overkill to say they have to be blanks. Business isn't all about trying to fuck everyone for a buck imo.

Equipment is allowed to be standard because that's how it comes. They can have full logos and that's why the athletes shove their skis into the camera even more than usual. Clothing and goggles and shit has to have smaller logos (there's a specified size they have to be). I think it's really clever what Oakley do by making their athletes wear same colour goggles, shows they're part of a team.