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I have a quick question for all of you. When it comes to truth in advertising, I don't have to worry too much. With what I do, I have guidance from my clients and ultimately they ok the lyrics. No worries there for me. That being said, I don't know how things work with the internet. There is a product I really like, that I have used in before. I wasn't planning on getting it right now but I got an email saying it is over half off..."Now only $10/mo." Cool! Nope. It was NOT cool! I clicked on the link and it's $10 a month when averaged out for the year, which is billed annually ($120). To be fair, they do offer the option to go monthly (on their web page not the email) for a mere $90 a month. Really?  (EDIT) As pointed out, I didn't post my question. Lol! Opps! Is this the sort of thing you tackle with a company? There's one side of me that says, if it's wrong, do something about it. All it takes is enough good people that do nothing....but maybe I'm not that good person. lol The other side of me says "seriously? It's not much money. Not worth dealing with." So my take away thus far has been... 1st-I really dislike this form of marketing. It makes me not want to do business with the company at all. Had they, at a minimum, gave indication of that in their email...maybe. I still think it's very misleading. Especially since they actually have a monthly option and it's 900% higher! Yes, percentages are more dramatic; but also puts things in perspective. 2nd-This TOTALLY shows why I love PG Music. There is no better company out there when it comes to understanding and going beyond for their customers!
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<<< "I have a quick question for all of you." >>> "Now only $10/mo." ". . . they do offer the option to go monthly (on their web page not the email) for a mere $90 a month. Really?" Not much of a question here, Hear (funny pun) Looks life has given you a melon but you were able to turn it into a positive moment to reflect and send some love and praise out to our PG Music family. Good recovery my friend. 
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Truth in Advertising..... isn't that an oxymoron? Kinda like Military Intelligence?
As adults we should have learned by now that everyone lies to us. It's our job to filter the BS out and figure out the angle behind something "they" are trying to sell us on whether its a company or a party or an individual.
You can find my music at: www.herbhartley.comAdd nothing that adds nothing to the music. You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both. The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.
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<<< "I have a quick question for all of you." >>>
"Now only $10/mo."
". . . they do offer the option to go monthly (on their web page not the email) for a mere $90 a month. Really?"
Not much of a question here, Hear (funny pun) In my years here, no one has said that. Hilarious!  Thanks for the laugh. Ha! I actually forgot to post the question!  I'm going to add it. Thanks! Looks life has given you a melon but you were able to turn it into a positive moment to reflect and send some love and praise out to our PG Music family. Good recovery my friend. Lemons reduce your risk of heart disease, anemia, kidney stones, digestive issues, and cancer. That being said, I don't see people talking about how lemons give you life.  You are correct though. I do try to look at the bright side in life. I think it mostly stems from appreciation. Thanks for noticing that. It doesn't surprise me you would.  Now, I've got a question to post.
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TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
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Truth in Advertising..... isn't that an oxymoron? Kinda like Military Intelligence?
As adults we should have learned by now that everyone lies to us. It's our job to filter the BS out and figure out the angle behind something "they" are trying to sell us on whether its a company or a party or an individual. Preach brother Herb! I totally understand selling. I actually don't mind that. I think goods and services can be sold without being misleading though. There are millions of products and services that do that. It just perplexes me when a company with a good product decides to be unlawful about it. Click bait and switch doesn't fly with me. The adult in me understands it. The child in me wants to kick 'em in the shins.
Chad (Hope that makes it easier)
TEMPO TANTRUM: What a lead singer has when they can't stay in time.
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Makes me wanna kick ‘em somewhere else....assuming they are of the male persuasion.
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Man, that's sorry business practice HTL. I'd have to email and ask if it was a typo? Jerks. If misery loves company, I just got ripped off on some replacement headphone pads. Being the genius I am, I had taken for granted they'd fit from the description and removed the old ones before opening the package. Which of course will not go back on. So now I'm headphone-less, interface-less cause the new power supply won't be here til the 3rd even though I bought it expecting it by the 30th. Then last night my tablet headphones decided they'd start cutting out unless I hold the cord perfectly still at just the right angle and don't turn my head. All the replacements arrive on the 3rd. I can't wait to get my new biab. I'm gonna order it tomorrow. And thank God for football since I can't record at all and can only listen to music and watch vids on my tablet while remaining motionless and looking straight ahead with my arm in the air. Life is good.
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