Should I Confront or Notify Her? Houston Bridal Show Listed Web Links in GA

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the appropriateness of notifying a vendor about their website being listed on a bridal show site, which may violate certain rules regarding vendor information. Participants share their experiences and thoughts on how to handle the situation, including concerns about compliance and personal feelings about confronting the issue.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether to confront the vendor or simply notify them, noting the unusual situation of a Houston show featuring a vendor from GA.
  • Another participant suggests emailing the vendor to clarify the situation, raising concerns about the legality of having their information listed.
  • Several users mention their understanding that while contact information may be allowed, website links are typically not permitted.
  • One participant shares their experience of needing to ensure compliance with rules after facing challenges with their own vendor listings.
  • Another participant expresses hesitation about confronting the vendor, feeling uncertain about the rules and their own ability to handle the situation.
  • Some participants note that vendors may not be aware of their information being posted without their consent.
  • One participant recounts a personal experience of receiving an internet violation message due to an unapproved website link, highlighting confusion around the rules.
  • Another participant shares their decision to inform the vendor about the listing, expressing a desire to be helpful while adhering to policy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on how to approach the situation, with some participants advocating for direct communication with the vendor and others expressing uncertainty about the rules and their enforcement. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best course of action.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences related to vendor listings at bridal shows, reflecting a mix of understanding and confusion about the rules governing such listings.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants navigating vendor listings and compliance issues may find the shared experiences and viewpoints relevant to their own situations.

lisacb77
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Should I bust her or email her? It's weird... a Houston show but she is in GA. Maybe she doesn't know it's still up?

http://www.bridalsymposium.com/html/web_links.asp?CatID=17
 
Email her and see what she says... If she is a paid vendor is it wrong to have her stuff on the site????
 
The website is not allowed even if she is a paid vendor - I tried to get approved for a charity bridal show but since the listing wasn't specific to the charity website they would not approve it. The listing might be allowable but not her website. I think some of the legalise on this is confusing but the website link part of the rules is not.
 
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That is how I understand it too Kathy...info is allowed (email phone) but no web.

Wow I have never done this before. Where are Anne & Gilly when you need them??
 
This is a violation of the rules, as I'm on a Bridal Registry event planning and my director and I had to jump through hoops and talk to about 10 different people at HO to be sure that what we did is correct.

We've got our names and phone #, and our private emails, but NOTHING listinh our PC web-sites, they must contact us to get that info.

Lisa
 
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Good to know. I'm just not sure I have it in me to email her to let her know and then turn her in if she didn't respond. I know rules are rules but I guess I'm a little chicken?
 
I think sometimes the fair promoters just automatically post vendor info without notification. I would guess that is what happened here.
 
lisacb77 said:
Should I bust her or email her? It's weird... a Houston show but she is in GA. Maybe she doesn't know it's still up?

http://www.bridalsymposium.com/html/web_links.asp?CatID=17
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I have done a number of these type of expos and sometimes they publish your info without you knowing it. I would email her and ask if she is aware of it being out there.
 
I didn't realize the vendors could do that without informing you. I'll be very careful to check mine once I fill out the paper for my bridal show in March.
 
When you sign a contract with those shows, it usually gives them permission to advertise who is going to be there. Their website is one way and they just put your info up!
 
So, if I give them my name, that I'm with PC, phone number, and my email addy but NOT my website info, I should be ok? But I can have my website on the materials I give out at the expo itself correct? TIA!
 
I got an internet violation message a few weeks ago - Someone printed my website online and I wasn't aware of it. I took everything off. I am unsure about what is o.k. to list because I don't understand the legalise. I am sure HO thinks everything is clear but I am not sure - Maybe someone who is more experience can let us know for sure I want to follow the rules correctly and I am sure you do too. Many places I pass on participating in because part of what you pay for is a website link and it's a waste of money
 
No ONE...Thought two seconds about flipping a dime on me, and I JUST had signed on and honestly hadn't read the web link do's and don'ts, I was just SOOOO excited :p about being a consultant and wanted the WORLD to know, so from my two websites and other business owners and my Yacht club website, I had links and I was tossed under the bus by one of my own cluster members..:mad: ..I was utterly embarrased...:o ....got a slap on the wrist and WON't do THAT again......so now, if I'm on EBAY,:eek: WATCH OUT, cuz I've got that link and I'm sending it to the HO in a FLASH..:eek: ..links? I'll email them the link too and let them deal with it....if it's not good for ME to do why should everyone else be able to do it right? I did it by ignorance, not knowing....okay, not reading like I should have....GUILTY.....:o
I vented, sorry, I feel MUCH better now.....woo, got THAT off my chest....:D
 
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Okay all, I decided to write her. Here's what I'm going to say. I hope it is firm but gentle in case she didn't know:

Hello,
I'm not sure if you are aware, but your Pampered Chef website link is listed on the Bridal Symposium site, http://www.bridalsymposium.com/html/web_links.asp?CatID=17. I thought I would let you know in case you didn't since this is against the web listing policy and I'd hate for you to have it found by the Home Office!
Good luck with the show,
 
It's hard - I am so proud of being a Pampered Chef consultant - I know that we are not supposed to put our websites with a link but I am still unsure about the other rules I know they are big on the high touch and person contact
 
So lisa did you do it? There is a lady over here in CA with bridal shows that have their website posted... Hmm...
 
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I did, and she wrote back...had no idea they posted it and get this, it wasn't even the right site address, so she was grateful!
 
You handled that very well Lisa
 

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