New Competitor Rules Question

5punk3monk3y · 30 Sep 2010 at 18:38

As we have the rules clearly set out now just a quick question

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18191128

It states no linking to core business products. But also in capitals no linking, so if I see a damn good offer on a game say in Tesco which is not listed by OCUK do I just talk about it or add a link to it?

Just asking for clarity thanks.

Shamikebab · 30 Sep 2010 at 18:43

no competitors at all, not just core business products. Simple.

Edit: Checked the link, sorry apparently the rule has changed AGAIN in the 5 mins since I last read about it. Perhaps OcUK could set an RSS feed for this rule so we can all keep up to date with it? :rolleyes:

UnworthyBean · 30 Sep 2010 at 18:47

TBH, with all the rule changing I think its safe to just stick to no competitors, at all.

Dyson · 30 Sep 2010 at 18:49

This has gone back to murky grey now. Again.

JUMPURS · 30 Sep 2010 at 18:54

Shamikebab said:
no competitors at all, not just core business products. Simple.

Edit: Checked the link, sorry apparently the rule has changed AGAIN in the 5 mins since I last read about it. Perhaps OcUK could set an RSS feed for this rule so we can all keep up to date with it?

lol

rp2000 · 30 Sep 2010 at 18:55

* They do not offer console hardware or computer components as part of their 'core' business (this includes some high street games retailers).
* You do not link
* Companies such as (but not limited to) Tesco, Blockbuster ,CEX , ShopTo and Argos are all fine to mention as long as you are not linking to computer components, console hardware or other OcUK 'core' business (if there's a range of products on the OcUK website, its safe to assume this is 'core' business). Amazon and Play are also allowed within this as we judged their core business does not include console hardware or computer components.

Mods: Everytime you try to clarify the rule you end up wording it in a very confusing manner!!!

First you say we can mention companies that do not have console hardware or computer components as part of their 'core' business followed by a list of such companies.
Then you say we cannot mention things they sell that are OcUK 'core' business (if there's a range of products on the OcUK website, its safe to assume this is 'core' business)

There IS a range of products called Games on Overclockers so can we mention them or not??

Simple Question: Can we state (not link) when one of the above mentioned stores have a Game based bargain?

rp2000

JUMPURS · 30 Sep 2010 at 19:13

i.e. if a supermarket is selling fifa for a fiver tomorrow?

rp2000 · 30 Sep 2010 at 19:15

JUMPURS said:
i.e. if a supermarket is selling fifa for a fiver tomorrow?

Yes, maybe I am misreading the rules but it implies you can mention listed stores but then says you can't to refer to a core OcUk range, which Games are (by their definition, not mine!).

rp2000

One More Solo · 30 Sep 2010 at 19:34

That is totally baffling. To me that means no competitors at all, so why not state it?

5punk3monk3y · 30 Sep 2010 at 20:16

rp2000 said:
Mods: Everytime you try to clarify the rule you end up wording it in a very confusing manner!!!

First you say we can mention companies that do not have console hardware or computer components as part of their 'core' business followed by a list of such companies.
Then you say we cannot mention things they sell that are OcUK 'core' business (if there's a range of products on the OcUK website, its safe to assume this is 'core' business)

There IS a range of products called Games on Overclockers so can we mention them or not??

Simple Question: Can we state (not link) when one of the above mentioned stores have a Game based bargain?

rp2000

I understand what they mean by 'core' i.e. computer components as this is OCUK's underlying business, the small selection of games that they offer would not be considered thier 'core' business

In simple terms Tesco's 'core' business is food products whereas thier electrical side is not, this is considered a branch of thier business.

I think though that it is fair that we do not try and highlite deals of games that OCUK sell.

The question I was asking was is this allowed http://www.tescoentertainment.com/store/games/ps3-medal-of-honor-limited-edition/8:709537/ (puerly as an example)
or do I have to type 'Medal of honor is £38.70 on Tesco's website'
as both ways I have put it lead to exactly the same thing.

Drake5 · 30 Sep 2010 at 20:21

Edit, read the rules wrong.

JUMPURS · 30 Sep 2010 at 20:35

5punk3monk3y said:
I understand what they mean by 'core' i.e. computer components as this is OCUK's underlying business, the small selection of games that they offer would not be considered thier 'core' business

In simple terms Tesco's 'core' business is food products whereas thier electrical side is not, this is considered a branch of thier business.

Ahh but games etc in said supermarket are part of ocuk's core business, so can't be mentioned. lol

Bevysters · 30 Sep 2010 at 20:44

I still wish i could buy my food shopping from ocuk

Simi · 30 Sep 2010 at 22:44

Words fail me.

antijoke · 30 Sep 2010 at 23:27

Bevysters said:
I still wish i could buy my food shopping from ocuk

Those overclocked beans on toast were the best.

Maccy · 30 Sep 2010 at 23:32

By all means, you can say that you bought such and such game from wherever, however it would be appreciated if you did not directly link to the site with said item, regardless if it's cheaper than OcUK.

It's safe to say mentioning = fine. Linking = no-no.

In fact, I'll open the sticky threads for the time being so if anyone has any questions then please post them in there, although please avoid posting pointless garbage.