Gotspeed_2000

tshalev
Sometimes I wish there were no associate codes. These forums would look very different.

I like the codes overall as it provides the person who uses the code a "discount" but also provides some reward to the one who's code was used.  It's just there are those who are going to hustle or game the system for their own good.  I like that when I buy stuff that I can use a code to help me with the cost, but also give something a little back to those who have helped me.  The program is good, but you will always find those who will try and game the system for their own good or beliefs.  
 
The honest truth is no matter who's code you use, the person buying really does help themselves when they apply a associates code.  I would hope that they would remember who has helped them through either tough spots with their pc or helped them keep their sanity in the queue while we are waiting for our spots to come up and use their codes to give a little back to that person.  

Nike_7688

aunger97
Nick is a cool guy dont know what y'all are talking about. Havent read up on what has happened and dont care to but you guys need to stop being so shallow about even using his code. Dude has been super friendly and helpful through and through.

Yeah, sure, trying to steal from others is totally friendly and helpful.
 
Normally, I agree that he tries to be helpful. He fails at that quite a bit and sometimes comes off as rude and arrogant, considering he makes assumptions that are wrong from time to time, but mistakes happen and I try not to get too grumpy about it. It is the internet after all. Usually, you can attribute his seeming rude to a bit of a language or cultural barrier. The world is full of different cultures and humor is not unanimous. Sarcasm for example is just a way of life in the north-east US, but frowned upon in parts of California and others, and that's before you leave the US. I make mistakes too, everybody does, but I own them and try to only offer advice or "help" when I actually know the answer to something or have helpful ideas. Some people just state their opinion as fact and that's where you can get into trouble.
 
In this case, what he did was crossing a line in my opinion, because it deals with money and how other people's money is handled. An analogy would be if you had two people across the room from each other (for example, a restaurant-goer and a waiter) and one tried to hand the waiter a $20 tip. A third party is in the middle and says "here, I'll help you get it to him" and then puts the money in his pocket and walks away. That's not helpful. Also, since you cannot adjust where the money goes or who's code you used after a sale is processed on this site, there's no "takesies backsies" or laughing it off...It may or may not have gone through...it may or may not be a "lot of money" to some people, but I don't know the people in question and if you stole $20 from me in my younger years...we would have had a real problem.

Nike_7688
In this case, what he did was crossing a line in my opinion,

aunger97
Nick is a cool guy dont know what y'all are talking about. Havent read up on what has happened and dont care to but you guys need to stop being so shallow about even using his code. Dude has been super friendly and helpful through and through.

defensor

fuccons
It's getting wild in here. I was going to use nicks code for my card coming up but idk now.

It sure has.  Heck, I kinda knew the week's release was pretty much done about mid-day Wednesday.  But, one holds out hope and we all gather at the corner store every week in anticipation of goodies.  Goodies that are never in enough supply nor the right flavor.  Some kids get the flavor we want and we get a little selfishly resentful when we aren't the ones this week.  I choose to stay positive (for the most part) and focus on truly important things.  Have a Great Weekend...get out and do something that doesn't require a PC...

philipma1957
  I still do not have an answer to the question I asked when I get a card from the list down the road will it be marked LHR or not.

CptT95Hey nick, he posted Enewts code, not his own
I get the impression you thought otherwise, but you were wrong :/

Q. Does my Associate Code contain any personal information?
A. The Associate Code does not contain any information accessible by a third-party. The ID only contains information that will be useful to apply discounts or rewards, and other information that will allow EVGA to assign the rewards to you if someone uses your ID.

nick_shl

CptT95Hey nick, he posted Enewts code, not his own
I get the impression you thought otherwise, but you were wrong :/

I know who is this code, but only because I often read this thread
However, it is a very good point! EVGA Associates Program FAQ:

Q. Does my Associate Code contain any personal information?
A. The Associate Code does not contain any information accessible by a third-party. The ID only contains information that will be useful to apply discounts or rewards, and other information that will allow EVGA to assign the rewards to you if someone uses your ID.

Basically associate code it is just set of meaningless letters and numbers, nothing else.
Now let's think which is more misleading "Nick recommends use this code: ***" - when people can make wrong assumption that it is Nick's code, or replacement one set of meaningless letters and numbers to another set.
 
Anyway... it was good opportunity to some people to dump their hate before weekend
Have great weekend everyone! Hopefully next week will start from news about postponing deadline for original prices.

philipma1957
 
  I still do not have an answer to the question I asked when I get a card from the list down the road will it be marked LHR or not.