Hmmm, that's a fair point. So the question is, what's stopping the
promotion, ad campaign, whatever you want to call it, from going to even
Canada? There are, I have heard, many more users of wineyes in Europe
than the states. Now I can't remember where I heard that from, otherwise
I would credit the source here. But with Jaws being, for the most part,
the screen reader of choice in the states, why not extend the offer to
non-u.s. citizens? Ok, yes, the jaws comment was a generalization, but
that's for another pointless and fruitless debate at another time. Point
is, i have to agree with Neville on this one. I would like to hear the
rationale behind this decision, though. All of that being said, it is
astonishing how many offers are for u.s. and, sometimes, canadian
citizens only. At least, it's marketed that way over here, obviously so
people participate. This then begs the unanswerable question, how many
offers are the u.s. customers missing out, on any product, not
window-eyes in particular, that we don't know about. It's an interesting
issue, and one that will always have both good and bad sides. I suppose,
being that I've rambled on too much, I'd better stop here. But that one
had me thinking.
In bluebottle voice, steps off of soap box and washes.
Dave
On 9/9/2014 9:22 PM, Brian Moore wrote:
NO, you are not alone. I am from Canada and have owned it since 3.1 I
think or perhaps before and always kept current but because I live
across a border, can't win.
On 09/09/2014 11:07 PM, Neville wrote:
Hi Listers,
I take exception to the below message for the following reasons.
The message begins:
At Ai Squared, it’s our pleasure to extend rewards to loyal customers
like you.
But then goes on to say:
(Note: You must reside in the United States).
Well, I don't reside in the US but have had a retail version of WEa
for around 20 years and currently have some unused SMA's also. I
have no idea how much has been spent on updates, SMA's and voices
over the time but no doubt, a considerable amount.
but, because I don't live in the US, I am not eligible to enter the
competition which deals with a Company that sells on the net anyway.
What percentage of GW Micro's income has been obtained from overseas
buyers over the years is impossible for me to know. But, no doubt
there are more blind people living in the rest of the World than
currently live in the US.
However, the real annoyance comes from the fact that someone who has
recently downloaded a free copy of WE under the Microsoft Office
arrangement and lives in the US is eligible to enter. Unlike those of
us who live elsewhere in the World and have contributed much to GW
Micro's income over the years.
It is realised that the competition prize is not all that generous
but to me, it is the principle of it.
What do other overseas retail owners of WE think or am I just being
too sensitive?
Neville.
On 10/09/2014 5:22 AM, Jeremy Curry wrote:
Sep-09-2014
At Ai Squared, it’s our pleasure to extend rewards to loyal customers
like you.
Today we have a special reward for users of Window-Eyes.
Register for a chance to win a $50.00 Amazon gift card!
<http://www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/Registration/?utm_source=Maxmail&utm_medium=Maxmail&utm_campaign=Amazon%20Gift%20Card>
This offer is valid through September 30th, 2014 12:00 AM EST.
*Who is eligible?*
Anyone with a registered retail license Window-Eyes 8.4, or a
registered
version of Window-Eyes via the Offer for Users of Microsoft Office.
(Note: You must reside in the United States).
*Already registered your copy of Window-Eyes?*
If you have already registered your copy of Window-Eyes and it is at
the
latest version, you are automatically entered to win the Amazon gift
card.
*Not yet registered your copy of Window-Eyes?*
If you have not registered your copy of Window-Eyes, whether you own
the
retail version or downloaded it via the Users of Microsoft Office
Offer,
register today
<http://www.gwmicro.com/Window-Eyes/Registration/?utm_source=Maxmail&utm_medium=Maxmail&utm_campaign=Amazon%20Gift%20Card>.
By registering Window-Eyes you not only will be entered for a chance to
win a $50 Amazon gift card, but you will also be able to stay up to
date
with the latest news and product information from Ai Squared.
Feel free to share this offer with anyone you know who has
Window-Eyes..
The Ai Squared Team
Jeremy Curry
Director of Product Management
Ai Squared – Formerly GW Micro, Inc.
Phone: (802) 362-3612
Email: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Web: www.aisquared.com <http://www.aisquared.com/>
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