Update: coupon freebies *can* be posted here AND in the Coupon section

[kduever]

In my opinion, FPCs should be considered the same as freebies.

[Ryley]

"Coupon freebies" have always been moved out of here. This is nothing new. Usually when coupons hail freebies, it is indicated in the title or in the weekly major deals thread. If you're hitting "new posts" like most to view threads, there is little chance of missing them.

Forgive me if this is obvious and I'm just missing it, as I am a new member to the forum, but could you please tell me where the "New Posts" button is that you're referring to? When I come to the site, I just click on Freebies, and assumed that, this is infact where freebies would be posted. That's what seems most logical to me. But it sounds like perhaps I'm missing out on a lot of them.

[mfornalik]

FPC - to me even though it is a coupon - it's still a Freebie! However, if you want to move them to the coupon section, could we maybe post a thread under a stickie and start a new thread there. Just a suggestion. I work, and try to hit the forum once or twice a day, I like that I can go to this one forum and voila, there is anything new for freebies - FPC or otherwise - and I know this may sound lame as well, but I like the layout of the Freebie Forum better than the coupon forum - the coupon forum, the FPC's get lost cause there are SO MANY COUPONS listed.

[Kalmel]

"Coupon freebies" have always been moved out of here. This is nothing new. Usually when coupons hail freebies, it is indicated in the title or in the weekly major deals thread. If you're hitting "new posts" like most to view threads, there is little chance of missing them.

I'll end my opinion and go eat cookies by saying this. What the staff/boss..even a mini boss decide, it's what we follow but....

"Coupon freebies" have always been moved out of here. This is nothing new.

true, but by letting people post FPC's in the freebies section and leaving them there sends a mix message and false hope. ..off eating cookies.

[mfornalik]

So, the Chocolate Cheerios, the Asana Yogurt, the Nice n' Easy hair dyes, the Vitamin Water, the Stride Gum and so forth, all these items should not be posted here ever?

[awhit066]

true, but by letting people post FPC's in the freebies section and leaving them there sends a mix message and false hope. ..off eating cookies.

I don't understand this statement. Are you postulating that people are upset when they have to go to the store to get their freebie rather than having it delivered directly to them? Because I often see posts about freebies that are being offered in-store in the same Freebies and Samples forum.

[MzzDymez]

In my opinion, FPCs should be considered the same as freebies.

I agree! and if anything maybe they should be posted in both sections instead of being moved all the time...

[screamy]

I frequent both (although I don't check the freebies section very often) but I will say that I like free stuff enough to check both sections.

Ryley, if you look at the top of your screen, there is a burgundy band across the top just below where you will see your PMs. On that band is a "New Posts" click-through.

[JennyJones]

How come fpc postings couldn't be put in both sections? I definitely have more luck stumbling upon them in the freebie section. I understand why they are moved to coupons and think they belong in both!!
I definitely like the idea of starting a 'sticky' of fpc offers in the coupon section if they must all be moved to that section to ease perusal.

[Ryley]

Thanks Screamy! Found it.

[screamy]

No problem! I remember being baffled by all the options here when I started. I still have no clue how candies work. LOL.

[mollymarie]

I'm not trying to be combative, and this is the last I'll say on it. I understand that we should listen to mods, but I can't help but voice my opinion on the fact that it's obvious considering this thread that people do not find it easy to find fpcs in the coupon section and/or consider a "freebie" forum to include fpcs. I just think, that being the case, and the fact that this website was made for the sole purpose to be helpful to couponers, freebie collectors, etc., that perhaps something should be done here. Just my opinion.

[Kalmel]

I don't understand this statement. Are you postulating that people are upset when they have to go to the store to get their freebie rather than having it delivered directly to them? Because I often see posts about freebies that are being offered in-store in the same Freebies and Samples forum.

No, this is not what i meant. If we are not allowed to post fpcs in the freebie section then they should be moved to the coupon section. By leaving them in the freebie section, it sends mixed signals...ok to post them there and be told at the same time they are not...

[MsRasputin]

I understand a FPC is physically a coupon but still a freebie... So many companies have been offering freebies on Facebook and such, and they don't always tell you whether they will send you a coupon or something in the mail. i.e. Do you have to assume a pack of gum will be sent in the mail and a frozen baguette will be a FPC therefore live in different sections?

[MzzDymez]

...can we have a vote or something, because it seems like a lot of us would like to have them in both sections....