Told 'too young' for simple competition...

Joseph · 19-12-2007 11:00pm #1

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:

Cabaal · 19-12-2007 11:02pm

was the prize drink related?

Joseph · 19-12-2007 11:03pm

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

Games, etc (nothing for adults)

Cabaal · 19-12-2007 11:07pm

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?

Joseph · 19-12-2007 11:08pm

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.

Joseph · 20-12-2007 5:22pm

Shameless bump

Joseph · 20-12-2007 5:43pm

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.

dudara · 21-12-2007 7:52pm

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.

miju · 21-12-2007 9:07pm

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

Joseph · 21-12-2007 9:14pm

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

Davy · 21-12-2007 11:09pm

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

Told 'too young' for simple competition...

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