Comments on: GoodStorm’s Feel Good Capitalism http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:35:19 -0800 hourly 1 By: مركز االتحميل http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-3029287 مركز االتحميل Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:46:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-3029287 we were intent upon purchasing some T-shirst and hats with our book cover on them for my wife and daughter to wear for an huge up and coming book signing opportunity we’re scheduled to do in Perryville, Kentucky this October. We were let down the next day when we received an E-mail from Zazzle’s product reveiw team stating that our product, A Dark and Bloody Ground, contained content which was deemed unsuitable for Zazzle and further could be harmful to their reputation. The only thing on our book cover that could be construed as “unsuitable” was a Confederate flag…Our book is about the American Civil War and displays not only the Confedretae flag but the United States flag as well. This is a part of our heritage and our history and I cannot for the life of me understand why we cannot display the historical images of this country without being perceived as racist or at the very least, “politically incorrect.” We have since written to Zazzle and requested a complete explanation as to their rejection of our book cover design. I believe that to simply ignore our request would be completely degrading and we shall continue to press them for a response. Hey Zazzle; the ball is now in your court! we were intent upon purchasing some T-shirst and hats with our book cover on them for my wife and daughter to wear for an huge up and coming book signing opportunity we’re scheduled to do in Perryville, Kentucky this October. We were let down the next day when we received an E-mail from Zazzle’s product reveiw team stating that our product, A Dark and Bloody Ground, contained content which was deemed unsuitable for Zazzle and further could be harmful to their reputation. The only thing on our book cover that could be construed as “unsuitable” was a Confederate flag…Our book is about the American Civil War and displays not only the Confedretae flag but the United States flag as well. This is a part of our heritage and our history and I cannot for the life of me understand why we cannot display the historical images of this country without being perceived as racist or at the very least, “politically incorrect.”
We have since written to Zazzle and requested a complete explanation as to their rejection of our book cover design. I believe that to simply ignore our request would be completely degrading and we shall continue to press them for a response. Hey Zazzle; the ball is now in your court!

]]> By: Michael Willever http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-2932794 Michael Willever Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:31:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-2932794 On Monday, August 19, 2009 my liaison, Mr. Michael Phelps, contaced Zazzle.com about promotional items that Zazzle could market using our book cover for a logo. I was very impressed by their line of products and I saw this as a way to promote our book and we were intent upon purchasing some T-shirst and hats with our book cover on them for my wife and daughter to wear for an huge up and coming book signing opportunity we're scheduled to do in Perryville, Kentucky this October. We were let down the next day when we received an E-mail from Zazzle's product reveiw team stating that our product, A Dark and Bloody Ground, contained content which was deemed unsuitable for Zazzle and further could be harmful to their reputation. The only thing on our book cover that could be construed as "unsuitable" was a Confederate flag...Our book is about the American Civil War and displays not only the Confedretae flag but the United States flag as well. This is a part of our heritage and our history and I cannot for the life of me understand why we cannot display the historical images of this country without being perceived as racist or at the very least, "politically incorrect." We have since written to Zazzle and requested a complete explanation as to their rejection of our book cover design. I believe that to simply ignore our request would be completely degrading and we shall continue to press them for a response. Hey Zazzle; the ball is now in your court! On Monday, August 19, 2009 my liaison, Mr. Michael Phelps, contaced Zazzle.com about promotional items that Zazzle could market using our book cover for a logo. I was very impressed by their line of products and I saw this as a way to promote our book and we were intent upon purchasing some T-shirst and hats with our book cover on them for my wife and daughter to wear for an huge up and coming book signing opportunity we’re scheduled to do in Perryville, Kentucky this October. We were let down the next day when we received an E-mail from Zazzle’s product reveiw team stating that our product, A Dark and Bloody Ground, contained content which was deemed unsuitable for Zazzle and further could be harmful to their reputation. The only thing on our book cover that could be construed as “unsuitable” was a Confederate flag…Our book is about the American Civil War and displays not only the Confedretae flag but the United States flag as well. This is a part of our heritage and our history and I cannot for the life of me understand why we cannot display the historical images of this country without being perceived as racist or at the very least, “politically incorrect.”
We have since written to Zazzle and requested a complete explanation as to their rejection of our book cover design. I believe that to simply ignore our request would be completely degrading and we shall continue to press them for a response. Hey Zazzle; the ball is now in your court!

]]> By: Rob http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-2619452 Rob Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:24:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-2619452 You can perform digital printing on textile products with umadeup.com You can perform digital printing on textile products with umadeup.com

]]> By: current road condition http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-1458085 current road condition Mon, 25 Jun 2007 01:06:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-1458085 <strong>current road condition...</strong> shit-happens 3810181 This page contains some info about current road condition... current road condition…

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]]> By: Casey http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-135872 Casey Mon, 14 Aug 2006 03:57:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-135872 It hurts my ears to know the entire "print on demand" t-shirt industry has a reputation for poor quality because of the low-quality heat transfers used by the early companies in this industry. Recently there have been huge advances in digital printing and now the best print on demand companies are using what's called "Direct to Garment" printing. It shoots ink directly onto the shirt (no transfer) and makes a very high quality print almost indistinguishable from 4 color process screen printing. In fact, this new printing process is so revolutionary I believe it (coupled with the efficiencies of the Internet) will turn the entire screen printing industry upside down within 5-10 years. However, in order for this to happen it's important for companies like Spreadshirt and Printfection to shed the image that all online printing companies produce low-quality product. I know Spreadshirt’s “flock” printing is great quality, and I know our printing is top notch as well. I hope some of the newer and seemingly more quality-conscious companies in this industry can turn around the general perception most people have about CafePress and similar companies having low quality. I think some competition in this space will bring out the best in everyone, and I know our company is going for the customers who actually care about their printing quality. Not everyone has low quality... I promise you! -Casey from Printfection.com It hurts my ears to know the entire “print on demand” t-shirt industry has a reputation for poor quality because of the low-quality heat transfers used by the early companies in this industry.

Recently there have been huge advances in digital printing and now the best print on demand companies are using what’s called “Direct to Garment” printing. It shoots ink directly onto the shirt (no transfer) and makes a very high quality print almost indistinguishable from 4 color process screen printing.

In fact, this new printing process is so revolutionary I believe it (coupled with the efficiencies of the Internet) will turn the entire screen printing industry upside down within 5-10 years. However, in order for this to happen it’s important for companies like Spreadshirt and Printfection to shed the image that all online printing companies produce low-quality product. I know Spreadshirt’s “flock” printing is great quality, and I know our printing is top notch as well.

I hope some of the newer and seemingly more quality-conscious companies in this industry can turn around the general perception most people have about CafePress and similar companies having low quality. I think some competition in this space will bring out the best in everyone, and I know our company is going for the customers who actually care about their printing quality. Not everyone has low quality… I promise you!

-Casey from Printfection.com

]]> By: TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » GoodStorm、ブロガーに利益の50%還元するEコマースウィジェット提供予定 http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-83078 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » GoodStorm、ブロガーに利益の50%還元するEコマースウィジェット提供予定 Sat, 24 Jun 2006 22:25:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-83078 [...] この会社は、August CapitalのAndy Rappaport氏によって設立された。私たちが最初にGoodStorm社をカバーしたのは、彼らが12月に立ち上げられたときである。 [...] [...] この会社は、August CapitalのAndy Rappaport氏によって設立された。私たちが最初にGoodStorm社をカバーしたのは、彼らが12月に立ち上げられたときである。 [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch » Blog Archive » GoodStorm to offer e-commerce widget with 50% revenue split for bloggers http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-81750 TechCrunch » Blog Archive » GoodStorm to offer e-commerce widget with 50% revenue split for bloggers Fri, 23 Jun 2006 16:32:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-81750 [...] The company was founded by August Capital’s Andy Rappaport. We first covered GoodStorm when it launched in December. Goodstorm, MeCommerce [...] [...] The company was founded by August Capital’s Andy Rappaport. We first covered GoodStorm when it launched in December. Goodstorm, MeCommerce [...]

]]> By: Scotto http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-8188 Scotto Tue, 10 Jan 2006 04:34:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-8188 you mean, like CafePress, they do the work of creating really crappy screens that fade rapidly and have terrible reputations with t-shirt afficianados? you mean, like CafePress, they do the work of creating really crappy screens that fade rapidly and have terrible reputations with t-shirt afficianados?

]]> By: lak http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-5936 lak Thu, 22 Dec 2005 09:22:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-5936 good site, good company. when mentioning the competitors, you could mention http://www.spreadshirt.com as well. lukasz (from spreadshirt) good site, good company. when mentioning the competitors, you could mention http://www.spreadshirt.com as well.

lukasz
(from spreadshirt)

]]> By: Ted http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-5931 Ted Thu, 22 Dec 2005 08:49:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-5931 I think the killer in this space would be a place that made really good, high quality goods to order. The percentage to charity thing sounds nice, but I would like to know what the percentage is. Also imagine that a company which made actually premium goods could donate even more to charity! I think the killer in this space would be a place that made really good, high quality goods to order. The percentage to charity thing sounds nice, but I would like to know what the percentage is. Also imagine that a company which made actually premium goods could donate even more to charity!

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-5915 Michael Arrington Thu, 22 Dec 2005 06:33:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-5915 Chris, Awesome, I can FINALLY get a Bar Camp tshirt. :-) Chris, Awesome, I can FINALLY get a Bar Camp tshirt. :-)

]]> By: Chris Messina http://www.techcrunch.com/2005/12/21/goodstorms-feel-good-capitalism/comment-page-1/#comment-5912 Chris Messina Thu, 22 Dec 2005 06:03:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=492#comment-5912 Hey Mike, thanks for posting about these guys. I really hope things work out for them since, as you pointed out, their business model sounds a little too good to be true! I know that I'll be working with them to set up a <a href="http://barcamp.org" rel="nofollow">Bar Camp</a> store as well as my own for <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/factoryjoe/sets/272946/" rel="nofollow">my shirts</a>. I also would love to see them become the de facto provider for open source projects. We'll see! Hey Mike, thanks for posting about these guys. I really hope things work out for them since, as you pointed out, their business model sounds a little too good to be true!

I know that I’ll be working with them to set up a Bar Camp store as well as my own for my shirts. I also would love to see them become the de facto provider for open source projects. We’ll see!

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