[joshmamabear]

Originally Posted by CarolynC

I also think what Monica is saying is that you can no longer post on AFC that you have it and just "PM me your addy." The very possibility of all the legal issues is unreal. Jmb, that is correct, if it is on a company's website, it can and will be posted here, it just has to be submitted and checked out before it can be posted to make sure it is legit. When it is taken off the website, then it comes off here. AFC is becoming quite large and there are so many people coming on, registering just to get an emailed coupon that it is just too risky and we choose to protect the AFC family and not to put anyone at risk.

true, it has happened before that a site was made to submit the members' personal info regarding a specific thread on IPs that was deemed inappropriate and illegal. it gave a lot of people sleepless nights not knowing if and when, they will get the subpoena. I dread to think of anybody in that situation later on knowing that many have good intentions to share. however, we do not know who gets hold of what we share and that is opening ourselves to a lot of potential problems.

again, better be safe than sorry.

[joshmamabear]

Originally Posted by ccnt80

Some papers such as the Washington Post have an online edition and that is where some of the CVS coupons have been found. The coupons are not being copied or scanned. The online location of what paper, page, etc was what was being shared.

I think the link of that can be shared safely especially if its in a newspaper of nationwide circulation. it is up to the person who checks the link if it is valid in their state.

If a company posts something in a newspaper of major circulation, I think that it is open to the public because if not, they can take it down easily so page will no longer be accessible.

but its not the same with emailed coupons meant for specific target groups; if the company intended it for everyone, it would have been published in their website.

[Sally]

What about all those CVS coupons that were here before, if we used them are we in trouble?

[CookieMom50]

Originally Posted by joshmamabear

I think the link of that can be shared safely especially if its in a newspaper of nationwide circulation. it is up to the person who checks the link if it is valid in their state.

If a company posts something in a newspaper of major circulation, I think that it is open to the public because if not, they can take it down easily so page will no longer be accessible.

Thank You, Joshmamabear, and everyone else, for all the helpful comments! What I get out of all this is..................

Since I personally signed up for the Washington Post online edition which contained the $3 off$15 coupon awhile back, it is mine to do what I want with --- share or not share --- because it was in the online version and I could print it a million times if I wanted to and share with all of my friends..........or not...................

Since I did not get to the May 18th NY paper that contained the $5 off $15 coupon on May 18th, I was not able to access the coupon online, because after that date, only the news stories were available, not any coupon or advertising copy. Since someone else was able to access it, presumedly online on May 18th, that person has the ability to make a million copies if they want to and share with all the friends............or not............... HOWEVER, this does make the assumption that the entire paper was available on the NY newspaper website, as it was on the Washington Post website --- I do not know if this is in fact true.

I'm not trying to be argumentative here --- just a newbie trying to figure out how this works ---- I have been getting great ideas from AFC for some time now, and finally joined and want to "give back", but the fine lines of this sharing stuff is just too much for me to get my arms around exactly. Thank You, All!

[lhart24]

You can not post any of the following:
~I have XX coupon email me for a copy
~I have XX coupon pm me for a copy
~ Will some one please email/pm me a copy of XX coupon...

Coupon emailed to an individual were meant for the individual and CVS has been cracking down on that. By saying you can no longer do the things above, AFC is protected. AFC is not responsible for what you do with a coupon outside of the forum, however they can say you can not make posts about getting/receiving coupons.

If there is a link to a coupon that is on a newspaper, providing the link and instructions is okay since it is on the public internet (newspapers website).

We ask that actual CVS coupons not be posted without getting approval from an admin or mod.

Thank you for being so understanding.

Lynsey

[joshmamabear]

I suggest this thread be made a must read when one logs in to make sure that everyone is informed since many are still requesting for copies of emailed coupons to be sent to them.

[lhart24]

Originally Posted by joshmamabear

I suggest this thread be made a must read when one logs in to make sure that everyone is informed since many are still requesting for copies of emailed coupons to be sent to them.

Its on the list of things to do .. Thanks

[CarolynC]

Please read!!

[winnross]

Originally Posted by michele767

I'm sorry to be so daft, but this is confusing. Does this mean no more trading? or does it mean that URL's are no longer shared? Could someone please explain this to me? LOL I'm getting a headache trying to decipher this. Thanks in advance.

Michele

WAS WONDERING HERE TOO! (?) LOL...got it now

[mandiedq]

bump!

[Quickcutters]

Okay I read and reread all this stuff on the coupons.

Am i corrected in saying that all this is for the CVS coupons only. Because all the others are either in newspapers, web sites, ect.

I don't have a CVS store around here so I'm okay with that I guess i would like to know If this pretty well is all about the CVS coupons????????

[CarolynC]

Originally Posted by Quickcutters

Okay I read and reread all this stuff on the coupons.

Am i corrected in saying that all this is for the CVS coupons only. Because all the others are either in newspapers, web sites, ect.

I don't have a CVS store around here so I'm okay with that I guess i would like to know If this pretty well is all about the CVS coupons????????

Monica's Post doesn't specify CVS only. Therefore, I would say it applies to ANY/ALL coupons anyone is wanting PM'd or emailed!!

[danielephant]

I don't want to loose AFC thanks so much

[lhart24]

It does apply to any and all.. however CVS are more prevelant so that is what everyone is relating this new rule to....

[gltkar]

My local Target and FoodLion will not take the coupons AFC has here on the coupon generator. They are fuzzy in appearance and look like copies- not originals. They do not scan either. They tell me they are not legitimate/fraudulent. I have told them they are from an email from the store(?).
The coupons from the store websites seem to print much clearer. I will try them and see if they will take them---unless they recognize me and think I am a coupon con artist !?!

[Sally]

Thanks so much for keeping all of us safe. It is like we are all your children and we want it that way. There is so much out there that we do not know if not ok.

By the way, this is the very first time I have looked at the site and been able to see everyones smiley and signature line and picture. I love it. I hope this will be what I get to see from now on. It had not been working on my end.

Sally

[Sally]

I replied before but the post is not here when I come back so I am thanking you again for keeping us safe. It is like we are all your children and we do not know all the things that are out there that are not ok. We appreciate this.

Sally

[cpnlover]

Originally Posted by monica

It is so fun to find coupons and share them with one another. However, there are some legal issues that AFC must work around in order to continue to bring you great deals. One of those issues is to actively prevent the distribution of fraudulent coupons either knowingly or unknowingly.

Because of these legal issues and because we want to protect AFC and our members, we have to put an end to the sharing of coupons on AFC through private messaging and email. Effective immediately, all threads that offer to share a coupon via a private message or email will be removed for your protection.

Thanks for understanding.

AFC Admin Team

Thanks for keeping our safety first!

[SewingFool]

Thanks for keeping us all on the up and up. I am certain noone want

[SewingFool]

ARGH!! Sorry for the interuption...Gabriel came over to push buttons.
I am certain noone wants to do anything illegal so it is nice to know someone is helping to watch out for us. Thank you!

[lpeacock]

I have a question.....is this for target coupons too that we received via email or can those still be posted and placed on the generator? TIA

[starbasset]

Wow!

I imagine this includes requests/offers for printables from the IP sites since they are encrypted and meant for the person printing...?

[Marygod1234]

Can I post a request for a new Mr. Doofus as he's the one responsible for the hammer coming down at CVS?

[lhart24]

Originally Posted by starbasset

Wow!

I imagine this includes requests/offers for printables from the IP sites since they are encrypted and meant for the person printing...?

Those are still ok.. if you forward me a link to a bricks printable (coupons.com smartsource, redplum, etc), it would allow me to print as long as i have not hit my limit (most are 2 per coupon). Those sites are still ok to post, since each person that clicks on the link is limited by the software itself. Most of these are on the huge list of printable coupons under the resources menu.

This rule is to limit the spread of coupons that are intended for the receipt. When CVS forwards on a coupon, it is supposed to be used by the receiptant only and CVS has warned coupon sites to not post their coupons.

[spellbinded2004]

Thank you for keeping this site on the up and up!