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Shadowdance 
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:47pm |
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OMG I can't believe that Oh Baby has stooped to this level.
I normally enjoy this site but now they're sending me emails encouraging me (through kiwibank) to get a credit card ? Which is the easiest way that many low income families actually get into debt.
So much for 'helping' people
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fattartsrock
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:50pm |
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Its this easy.... DELETE! its the red cross in your tool bar.
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The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:51pm |
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Sorry, that wasn't meant to be as rude as it sounded...
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:53pm |
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Kiwibank email?? havent got one.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:54pm |
Yup mine was deleted almost instantly.
I have a credit card but it is only used for thing I cant pay with eftpos or cash.
That add pretty much just told us to keep spending money we dont have. Crazy 
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:55pm |
 Dagster wrote:
Kiwibank email?? havent got one. |
LOL Dagster, I'm feeling left out too
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Shadowdance
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:56pm |
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Yeah it did sound rather rude lol....but that's ok, I have broad shoulders ;)
I just have seen (and helped) so many families that have got into trouble with credit cards that I can't believe Oh Baby would endorse it.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 1:57pm |
Thanks Daisy - I'm glad it's not only me lol. I was starting to think that maybe PMS was extra bad this month
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:02pm |
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I got it and deleted it straight away also.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:11pm |
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I'm sorry if this sounds rude, just my opinion, but stooped to what level?
The way I see it, its just advertising. Like any other site, OhBaby needs to sell advertising to make money.
I don't believe that email is inappropriate for this site to have their name on at all.
A lot of families use credit cards regularly and by targeting a group like us that belong to the site they can get people to compare their rates with the what they might already be paying.
Yes a lot of people get into debt with credit cards but I genuinely don't believe that that email is any worse than the CC advertising we're bombarded with anywhere else on the net.
I regularly get them from other sites I frequent and as FTR said, its as easy as hitting the delete button if I'm not interested.
If they were sending out emails advertising gambling sites or similar, I would feel they were inappropriate but the Kiwibank one is fine IMO.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:12pm |
I got it too and deleted without looking at it. I hate anyone trying to sell me a credit card and agree, it just makes things worse for a lot of people.
Although I do have to admit to deleting it because I misread the title and thought it was an advertisement for disposable nappies from OhBaby! heh heh 
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:13pm |
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Everyone is entitled to their opinion :)
I didn't agree with it......that's my opinion, nothing more nothing less
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:14pm |
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I got it too, but i just deleted it as well. I cut up all my CC's just before Lycan was born when i paid them all off. Now i only use the Westpac Debit Plus Card.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:30pm |
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Hmm not worded well really. Just another piece of crap to delete really.
I don't think I would mind getting the info as PART of an OB email, but am confused as to why they are basically sending us spam that has nothing to do with OB other than that they've obviously been paid to be given our email addresses. Not cool.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:36pm |
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Im with EMZ. I dont think they should be able to send spam like that. By all means, advertise on the website, just leave my mail box alone. Im surprised it got through my junkbox.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:45pm |
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Personally I don't have a problem with it. I use a credit card for basically everything, and then pay it off in full every month. No bank fees for transactions, and leaves cash earning interest until its time to pay the bill.
And 4% interest or whatever it was is a pretty good deal!
Poor Oh Baby is getting a bit of a bash for 'inappropriate' advertising at the moment! I think we should be proud that Kiwibank thinks OB is such a great site that they would advertise with them. Imagine if OB was unable to get people on board to advertise! What would we all do then???
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:47pm |
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Hi Smileysmiley :) and welcome although I'm fairly new to the boards myself.
I tend to chat on my own website but sometimes I want to be able to get other opinions on things from people who 'don't know me' so well.
Like I said, everyone will have their own opinions, it's what makes us all unique and I would never critisize someone for having theirs :)
People have different needs :) and I guess getting a cheaper CC could be a good idea for some :)
Personally I prefer my debit card.....lol if I can't afford it.....it has to wait but it still means I can buy things online.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:48pm |
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eeeeeeek I can't spell......that's terrible lol.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:50pm |
smileysmiley wrote:
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how do you get the pictures on the side under your name?
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Hi Smiley 
Click on "profile" which is top right next to the Poppet Photography ad and choose an avatar to get a picture below your name.
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Posted: 30 September 2008 at 2:50pm |
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I'm in full agreement with Joshierocks.
I do exactly the same with my credit card each month and (as I said in the plastic surgery threads), let them advertise to keep the site running.
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