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  1. #1
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    Me too. And I refuse to click on that coupon!

  2. #2
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    Guys...she obviously works in marketing. She hasn't been here long, but if you check her other posts, you'll see she also worked on a campaign for the Arthritis Foundation and Triaminic. And OMG --- she rides a bike.

    She doesn't have SBux spam in a signature, she's not posting a ton of "drink only SBux 'cuz it's the best!!!!!!"

  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by snapdragen View Post
    Guys...she obviously works in marketing. She hasn't been here long, but if you check her other posts, you'll see she also worked on a campaign for the Arthritis Foundation and Triaminic. And OMG --- she rides a bike.

    She doesn't have SBux spam in a signature, she's not posting a ton of "drink only SBux 'cuz it's the best!!!!!!"
    I agree, I thought she was open enough about her relationship with the company. Having worked in marketing in a past life, I recall that it is possible to genuinely like your clients' product. (Makes your job easier, too.)

  4. #4
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    Whatever.

    I get that there's a technical distinction between "spammer" and "viral marketer," but honestly, I have more patience with the former than the latter. As with a couple of other situations, my curiosity won't tolerate putting someone on "ignore" when there's a possibility, however remote, that they might actually be contributing something worthwhile to the conversation.

    I just found it funny the amount of negative feedback the post drew, is all. I'm sure she's accomplished her purpose in spite of it.
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  5. #5
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    Seen on a tee shirt at DD today=
    "Friends don't let friends drink Sbux"
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  6. #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Zen View Post
    Seen on a tee shirt at DD today=
    "Friends don't let friends drink Sbux"
    LOL, I like that. Personally I dislike the taste of their coffee and the price - I've been known to do without rather than to go to one of their stores - though in a pinch for needed caffeine I will.

  7. #7
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    Someone here said they only drink S'bucks when no other options are available or has a giftcard. I look for local shops first. I like the atmosphere, and almost always like the coffee better.

    Nothing against 'bucks and their people, drinks or service I'm just a local gal.
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    Well, tonight we're going to our independent, Italian sandwich and gelato cafe for supper. Yes, well, not entirely healthy.

    And I'll have their coffee.

    I like Starbucks dark coffee over the other chains. But that is the only type of coffee/drink I buy from them. After hearing about heavy calorie sweetened lattes, frappacinos etc., I haven't tried any.

    Or I like the original East Indian spiced chai --without the (or hardly any) sugar but with milk, the spices served by some of the South Asian restaurants.
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