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BrattonBasher · 12-12-2007, 10:36 AM

Came home yesterday and was greeted by the wife with a Christmas card from a co-op. She was unhappy because I promised her we wouldn't get such mailings because the co-ops are not supposed to do that, and I always write "do not mail" on my info sheet. We have teenagers at home, so this is an issue for us. AHPS was the co-op who sent it, and in it was a coupon for a discount. Needless to say I am not pleased that this co-op decided to send mailings to it's patients without first getting permission from the patients. What do you all think?

***rix*** · 12-12-2007, 10:40 AM

i haven't had this happen, and i never even thought of it. but, i know i wouldn't want it...

rix - 3 teens ....

**highinsp** · 12-12-2007, 10:45 AM

ive had this happen twice...it sucks...high

***tokermom*** · 12-12-2007, 10:48 AM

Wow- never heard of that. I don't blame you and your wife for being peeved. I think I would take it up with the co-op and make it clear that it won't happen again. Good Luck!

Medpatient · 12-12-2007, 10:49 AM

I would be extremely pissed off if I received a mailer from a coop to my house.

silvercloud · 12-12-2007, 10:49 AM

If a co_op wants to make a greeting ,offer preferred discnts , there is no reason why contact can't be made online via e_mail ... if special dscnt involved ,a printer can do a hard copy ,and everyone's a happy camper ,yes ... ?/? ... that is all .....

BrattonBasher · 12-12-2007, 10:52 AM

Thank you all for the feedback! I think the co-op made an ethical error, and I will bring it to their attention!

12-12-2007, 10:53 AM

I would absolutely go talk to the club about this. As a medical dispensary, that violates patient confidentiality, imo.

best
Z

b1joy2c · 12-12-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrattonBasher

Came home yesterday and was greeted by the wife with a Christmas card from a co-op. She was unhappy because I promised her we wouldn't get such mailings because the co-ops are not supposed to do that, and I always write "do not mail" on my info sheet. We have teenagers at home, so this is an issue for us. AHPS was the co-op who sent it, and in it was a coupon for a discount. Needless to say I am not pleased that this co-op decided to send mailings to it's patients without first getting permission from the patients. What do you all think?

Think it is truly an invasion of privacy. Would call or visit them and tell them in person your feelings. I would be most upset as my mail is picked up from neighbors sometime for me. Did it have a return address on it? That would even be worse...in any case it would really pmo. I doubt that I would want to return there unless it was amicably communicated as to the error in their ways.

J

zbestwun2001 · 12-12-2007, 11:21 AM

I definitely wouldn't not appreciate that....

Especially postcard type mailings.

peace and love,
zb1

iconoclast · 12-12-2007, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrattonBasher

Came home yesterday and was greeted by the wife with a Christmas card from a co-op. She was unhappy because I promised her we wouldn't get such mailings because the co-ops are not supposed to do that, and I always write "do not mail" on my info sheet. We have teenagers at home, so this is an issue for us. AHPS was the co-op who sent it, and in it was a coupon for a discount. Needless to say I am not pleased that this co-op decided to send mailings to it's patients without first getting permission from the patients. What do you all think?

I think it's rude, irresponsible, and completely unacceptable.

Thank you for giving us the "head's up" about
AHPS' intrusive direct mail marketing tactics.

BrattonBasher · 12-12-2007, 12:08 PM

AHPS just sent me what I consider to be a heartfelt and sincere apology. They also promised to cease from such mailings. No major damage on my end, luckilly, so we will move on. Lets all keep our eye out for such mailings in the future from any co-op.

sdfriend · 12-12-2007, 12:20 PM

Thanks for posting this heads-up, i would not be in favor of receiving such an item in my mailbox either.

Peace.

snapabowl421 · 12-12-2007, 12:33 PM

i have had 3 co-ops call me and i told them that i would never go back to them, and to delete my file....

oh and i have had mail too... lucky everyone at my place is cool with MMJ..

J

12-12-2007, 12:55 PM

IF ANY CO-OP DOES THIS TO ME. ITS OVER.

cali-misty · 12-12-2007, 01:06 PM

Big NO-NO!

***ladyknight*** · 12-12-2007, 01:18 PM

Maybe other co-op's will see this thread and take heed!

Thank you BB, for sharing!

Lk

12-12-2007, 01:25 PM

thanks for the info bratton basher , this hopefully wont happen to me !!

La_Mogwai · 12-12-2007, 01:45 PM

That kind of stuff should definitely be opt-IN only. As in, you check a box explicitly giving them permission to contact you.

La_Mogwai · 12-12-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrattonBasher

AHPS just sent me what I consider to be a heartfelt and sincere apology. They also promised to cease from such mailings. No major damage on my end, luckilly, so we will move on. Lets all keep our eye out for such mailings in the future from any co-op.

BB, did they promise to you or to all patients? I just hope they changed their *policy* (as this thread indicates they should) and didn't just scratch of the BB name and say "boy, he's a grinch about our mailings."

alex420420 · 12-12-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by givemethekush

IF ANY CO-OP DOES THIS TO ME. ITS OVER.

haha your tellin me... that would reallly cause a lot of problems for me....its hard to believe that some coops dont see the negative aspects of doing this..it could seriously FUCK some of more than they will ever know!

THAT IS WAY FUCKED UP

mba · 12-12-2007, 02:43 PM

was it in an envelope or was it a postcard, I wouldn't mind if it was in an envelope same way playboy comes to its readers in brown envelope. A postcard is a different story imo. This never happened to me so I don't know what my response will be

alex420420 · 12-12-2007, 03:10 PM

hey brattonb....did if have your name and all that on it? did the card specifically say that this is for medical marijuana? or just "christmass deals at _____ coop?

to clear this up...if the card was seen on the floor, would any one who saw it know that it was 4 mmj? or was it the type of thing that you must know about mmj and the specific coop in order to understand what it is about?

i hope my q makes sense,...haven trouble wording it right...

dpla · 12-12-2007, 03:13 PM

I think these guys are asking to be busted by the Feds by using the US Mail to solicit Federally illegal goodies.

BrattonBasher · 12-12-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lagizma

BB, did they promise to you or to all patients? I just hope they changed their *policy* (as this thread indicates they should) and didn't just scratch of the BB name and say "boy, he's a grinch about our mailings."

They implied to me that they would stop all of the mailings to patients. Hope they follow through.

12-12-2007, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
BrattonBasher Weed Wizard Of Westwood Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Monica Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 8,295 Rep Power: 318066	Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op Came home yesterday and was greeted by the wife with a Christmas card from a co-op. She was unhappy because I promised her we wouldn't get such mailings because the co-ops are not supposed to do that, and I always write "do not mail" on my info sheet. We have teenagers at home, so this is an issue for us. AHPS was the co-op who sent it, and in it was a coupon for a discount. Needless to say I am not pleased that this co-op decided to send mailings to it's patients without first getting permission from the patients. What do you all think?

12-12-2007, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
*rix* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Pedro Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 20,560 Rep Power: 2620989	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op i haven't had this happen, and i never even thought of it. but, i know i wouldn't want it... rix - 3 teens .... rix says.. Questions, Problems, Concerns - Contact the To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

12-12-2007, 10:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
highinsp you'll shoot your eye out with that thing Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the Snake Pit Co-Op: nop Vendor: NAH Patient: yep Posts: 423 Rep Power: 0	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op ive had this happen twice...it sucks...high

12-12-2007, 10:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
*tokermom* Smokie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: on top of a small mountain Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 7,632 Rep Power: 1678648	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op Wow- never heard of that. I don't blame you and your wife for being peeved. I think I would take it up with the co-op and make it clear that it won't happen again. Good Luck! tokermom says.. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Need help? Contact the WeedTRACKER To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-12-2007, 10:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Medpatient Weed Wizard Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County Co-Op: No Vendor: NO Patient: yes Posts: 4,824 Rep Power: 38079	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op I would be extremely pissed off if I received a mailer from a coop to my house.

12-12-2007, 10:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
silvercloud all clouds have silver linings Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: venice beach Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 2,270 Rep Power: 85789	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op If a co_op wants to make a greeting ,offer preferred discnts , there is no reason why contact can't be made online via e_mail ... if special dscnt involved ,a printer can do a hard copy ,and everyone's a happy camper ,yes ... ?/? ... that is all .....

12-12-2007, 10:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
BrattonBasher Weed Wizard Of Westwood Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Monica Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 8,295 Rep Power: 318066	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op Thank you all for the feedback! I think the co-op made an ethical error, and I will bring it to their attention!

12-12-2007, 10:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zelig Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op I would absolutely go talk to the club about this. As a medical dispensary, that violates patient confidentiality, imo. best Z

12-12-2007, 11:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
zbestwun2001 www.petorphans.org Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: when you come to the fork in the road take it Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 5,529 Rep Power: 856105	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op I definitely wouldn't not appreciate that.... Especially postcard type mailings. peace and love, zb1 zbestwun2001 says.. Adopt an orphaned Dog or Cat @ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Dog and Cats left to be adopted To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-12-2007, 12:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
BrattonBasher Weed Wizard Of Westwood Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Monica Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 8,295 Rep Power: 318066	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op AHPS just sent me what I consider to be a heartfelt and sincere apology. They also promised to cease from such mailings. No major damage on my end, luckilly, so we will move on. Lets all keep our eye out for such mailings in the future from any co-op.

12-12-2007, 12:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
sdfriend Medicated Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the Freezer Co-Op: No Vendor: No Patient: Yes Posts: 591 Rep Power: 30	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op Thanks for posting this heads-up, i would not be in favor of receiving such an item in my mailbox either. Peace. sdfriend says.."Welcome to Costco, I love You"

12-12-2007, 12:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
snapabowl421 There is a f@#$ing jungle cat in the bathroom!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Your moms house Co-Op: NO Vendor: NO Patient: YES Posts: 396 Rep Power: 10210	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op i have had 3 co-ops call me and i told them that i would never go back to them, and to delete my file.... oh and i have had mail too... lucky everyone at my place is cool with MMJ.. J snapabowl421 says..No one dared to show for that shower, when nobody turned out to be clean, was not even touched by the water, just another Nazi scheme.... name the band..... To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-12-2007, 12:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
givemethekush Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op IF ANY CO-OP DOES THIS TO ME. ITS OVER.

12-12-2007, 01:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
cali-misty High, Im New! Join Date: Jan 2007 Co-Op: no Vendor: NO Patient: YES Posts: 99 Rep Power: 15	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op Big NO-NO!

12-12-2007, 01:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
*ladyknight* Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 17,845 Rep Power: 1864285	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op Maybe other co-op's will see this thread and take heed! Thank you BB, for sharing! Lk ladyknight says.. "Choose Your Battles Wisely" "Report Instead of Reacting" It is party time!-Check out The EXTRAVAGANJA! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-12-2007, 01:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
jimjam420 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op thanks for the info bratton basher , this hopefully wont happen to me !!

12-12-2007, 01:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
La_Mogwai how very meta Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: desert hovel Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 279 Rep Power: 304	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op That kind of stuff should definitely be opt-IN only. As in, you check a box explicitly giving them permission to contact you.

12-12-2007, 02:43 PM	#22 (permalink)
mba me myself and I Join Date: Jul 2006 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 129 Rep Power: 60	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op was it in an envelope or was it a postcard, I wouldn't mind if it was in an envelope same way playboy comes to its readers in brown envelope. A postcard is a different story imo. This never happened to me so I don't know what my response will be

12-12-2007, 03:10 PM	#23 (permalink)
alex420420 elephantage Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 353 Rep Power: 3477	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op hey brattonb....did if have your name and all that on it? did the card specifically say that this is for medical marijuana? or just "christmass deals at _____ coop? to clear this up...if the card was seen on the floor, would any one who saw it know that it was 4 mmj? or was it the type of thing that you must know about mmj and the specific coop in order to understand what it is about? i hope my q makes sense,...haven trouble wording it right...

12-12-2007, 03:13 PM	#24 (permalink)
dpla Cannabal Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 92054 Co-Op: no Vendor: no Patient: yes Posts: 264 Rep Power: 1596	Re: Recieved Un-Solicited Mailing From Co-op I think these guys are asking to be busted by the Feds by using the US Mail to solicit Federally illegal goodies.

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