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Told 'too young' for simple competition...

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  • 20-12-2007 12:00am
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    Joseph
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    Spent 1:30 hrs ringing FM104 tonight. EVENTUALLY got through, gave all my details - delighted.

    "I'm sorry you have to be 18+"

    I had my parents consent to participate in the competition, and it is not gambling so did they have ANY reason for denying me? I often hear children winning prizes etc on the show..

    I'm really furious :mad:


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    Cabaal
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    was the prize drink related?


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    Joseph
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    No - it was associated with Burns World of Wonder, giving out childrens toys.

    Games, etc (nothing for adults)


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    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    did they mention on the radio that it was limited to people above 18 or did they mention the T&C's of the comp could be viewed on their website or requested from them?


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    Joseph
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    They did not mention it on the radio at all, since I was listening from the start tonight.

    I don't think they have it on their website - they might, but I have never seen ToS about games on their site. It is down at the moment so I cannot confirm, but am almost certain.


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    Joseph
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    Shameless bump


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    Joseph
    Registered Users Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭Joseph


    Update. FM104 have no information on their site about the competition:
    http://fm104.ie/sectional.asp?id=2825

    But looking at the other competitions no ToS are given.


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    dudara
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    Contact the ASAI - I reported a pharmaceutical company a year or so ago for running a text-in competition without stating the cost of entry or without showing the T&Cs on the leaflet. The complaint was assessed and they found in my favour.


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    miju
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    in fairness the Adrian Kennedy phone show does regularly state it is an adult phone show so I presume the 18+ is taken as a given.

    that said FM104 should really state clear T+Cs for their competitions


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    Joseph
    Registered Users Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭Joseph


    No it states at the start of every show;

    "The show is not suitable for anyone under the age of 15"

    Therefore not limiting it to adults only
    dudara wrote: »
    Contact the ASAI - I reported a pharmaceutical company a year or so ago for running a text-in competition without stating the cost of entry or without showing the T&Cs on the leaflet. The complaint was assessed and they found in my favour.

    I will be doing so, thanks for the information. Glad you got your voice heard, I just wanted to gather some feedback first :)


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    Davy
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    i was on a competition with them when i was under 18, but they were happy once i had a family member with me. and part of the competition involved a roulette wheel so i defo think u have a case


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