Where Is The Oz in OzBargain?

nahi11 on 05/07/2020 - 14:06
Last edited 06/07/2020 - 13:45

For a website that prominently uses the Australian name (Oz) in its trademark, there appears to be very little in the way supporting (or even recognising) Australian made products or services.

For example, there is no official recognition of Australian made products or feature/icon that make it easy for users to identify product origin. Additionally, the majority of goods posted on this website are from the US or China (both of which have been responsible for the spread of the coronavirus and medical supply shortages).

Given the above and the demographics of the website which have made clear there is no interest in Australian products, I propose to rename this site to one of the alternatives below. Either way, long live prefixBargain.com.au

From the words of our beloved leader "It must be Australian or benefiting Australians (we are OzBargain after all)". https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/71559

Final edit: The poll has been removed by the Ozbargain team citing that it is pointless and the outcome is meaningless which I find most egregious. I think the results of the poll were clear but unfortunately it is unfeasible to change a well established and frankly loved name. In good spirit, I will not be progressing this further to reduce moderation time and I ask that anyone involved in this post click an advertisement on Ozbargain to cleanse yourself of sin. I will be using my time more effectively by reading free Amazon ebooks.

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  • Almost Banned on 05/07/2020 - 14:14
    +251

    It is a site of bargains for Australians.
    The bargains do not have to be Australian in origin - so long as they are available to Australians.

      • Ughhh on 05/07/2020 - 14:34
        +23

        Apples and oranges dude.

      • Donaldhump on 05/07/2020 - 15:15
        +51

        most insane response on ozbargain to date.

      • Ryanek on 05/07/2020 - 18:21
        +21

        Mate, you're going to be really dissapointed banggood.com

      • TheCutter on 05/07/2020 - 19:32
        +2

        You make an important point with your post and deserve credit for that.
        You are pointing out that many Australians would sell their mothers for a quick buck.
        At the highest levels our politicians are bought cheap by china and sell out our national interests. I think thats what you are getting at, not the harmless buy junk from amazon stuff on here.

      • Dreamcast on 05/07/2020 - 20:00

        Apples and fridges.

      • cheeseburger on 06/07/2020 - 02:17
        +10

        I don't know how you can make a condescending remark regarding someone's party life when you're the one being overly pedantic about the use of the word 'Oz'.

        The Kangaroo logo is used to indicate products made in Australia. Where is it stipulated that the name 'Oz' can only be used for Australian made products? Can't 'Oz' be used because it's an Australian based site catering to Australians?

      • jacross on 06/07/2020 - 07:58

        If you're referring to the Made in Australia logo then no. That IP can only be used in certain circumstances.

        They can put a kangaroo on their products though as long as it doesnt ape the made in Australia logo.

      • raiseyoursteaks on 06/07/2020 - 08:15

        You must be sad to have at parties.

      • Marbel on 06/07/2020 - 10:23

        and the most twisted response award goes to..

      • ATangk on 06/07/2020 - 11:06

        Its not even going to be a kangaroo anymore, just some gold wattle with AU stamped in it. So much for Oz.

      • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2020 - 14:21

        Can we have a new poll - who would ozbargainers want to invite to their BBQ - Blaircam or Nahi11?

      • TilacVIP on 07/07/2020 - 08:58

        With all the issues we have in this world, we have this!!!

    • Lucky13 on 06/07/2020 - 10:40
      +5

      It's a bargain website for people in Australia. The Australian consumer is the 'Oz' part.

  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 05/07/2020 - 14:16
    +47

    OzBargain is for deals available to Australia, regardless of there origin. Aussie Broadband sells google nests which aren’t made in Australia does that mean they have to change their name as well?

    If you don’t like the name you can find your bargains elsewhere.

      • follow on 05/07/2020 - 14:30
        +34

        ozbargain is made in Australia

      • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 05/07/2020 - 14:30
        +1

        Well OzBargains primary revenue is from advertising companies (not by deal posts but by actual adverts) and I’m sure most would be Australian so how doesn’t that warrant the “Oz” name?

          • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 05/07/2020 - 20:18
            +3

            @nahi11: Just remember that these are Australian companies paying for the ads.

            • nahi11 on 05/07/2020 - 23:52
              -4

              @WoodYouLikeSomeCash: All ads I am seeing currently which include Splunk, XM trading and banggood are not Australian companies. Try again please.

              • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 05/07/2020 - 23:55
                +1

                @nahi11: So you missed The Good Guys ads?

                Try again please.

              • onetwothreefour on 06/07/2020 - 10:24
                +14

                @nahi11:

                All ads I am seeing currently which include Splunk, XM trading and banggood are not Australian companies. Try again please.

                Aren't google ads based on your search history? So maybe you need to stop searching for overseas products?

          • cheeseburger on 06/07/2020 - 13:06

            @nahi11: You must be a blast at parties.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/07/2020 - 14:21
    +12

    OzBargain

    (See bolded bits.)

    • [Deactivated] on 05/07/2020 - 16:23
      +1

      x + 9 = 20

      Find x

      • argonbay on 05/07/2020 - 18:00
        +27

        x + 9 = 20
        ^
        ^
        ^
        Found it.

  • Nutrino on 05/07/2020 - 14:25
    +9

    Ive been wonder where are the ozbargains lately…

      • timthetoolman on 05/07/2020 - 22:38
        +3

        You keep going on about the free ebooks, so why don't you find something better to post instead of complaining?

  • ausmechkeyboards on 05/07/2020 - 14:28
    +22

    Added a suggestion, hope you accept it.

      • KSMLJ on 05/07/2020 - 14:51
        +3

        What about 'Sod off, leave my bargains alone'?

  • Mechz on 05/07/2020 - 14:32
    +14

    I feel your rhetoric would be more suited at a CWA bake sale.

  • jimbobaus on 05/07/2020 - 14:32
    +48

    Says the guy who has posted almost all non Australian made products deals

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/434530
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/376165

      • Hybroid on 05/07/2020 - 16:26
        +20

        They were from a long time and for products with no Australian alternatives. I need a phone so what else am I supposed to do??

        You..you don't see the irony of this statement with this post? Or are you just trolling?

        I'm not Aussie. Am I allowed to be on and use this site? Or is it only for Aussies?

      • Godric on 05/07/2020 - 17:24
        +1

        Long time ago yet you made it still relevant

  • Earl of Lemongrab on 05/07/2020 - 14:40
    +33

    Website for aussies to obtain bargains.

    If you don't understand that then you've failed the IQ test.

    • skywards on 05/07/2020 - 22:08
      +1

      On a side note, maybe I should change my username to jv’s mistress 🤔

      • nuttapillar on 31/08/2020 - 14:57
        +1

        can I be JV's slave?

  • Skramit on 05/07/2020 - 14:46
    +22

    Troll post winner!

  • sahh on 05/07/2020 - 14:49
    +2

    On a (kind of) related topic - during peak COVID there were suggestions that Australia should manufacture more stuff on shore, but I also have a feeling not everyone would want to pay substantially more than what they pay now for imported mass produced stuff. Is it a case if we can’t please everyone?!

    • nahi11 on 05/07/2020 - 18:20
      -3

      Thank for your perhaps the most insightful comment in this post.

      You are right, it is going to cost more to manufacture in Australia. However, the Aus Government is spending literally billions of dollars trying to create jobs and prop up the economy, a bulk of the expenditure is being siphoned overseas instead of creating jobs that support local manufacturing. This isn't very concise but I think everyone gets the jist of it despite all the negative votes.

      • Dreamcast on 05/07/2020 - 20:07
        +12

        Lol, the government who sold Testra, which now employs people overseas.

        The government that butchered the nbn and currently employs a shit load of people overseas, only to provide a half arse solution. Yeah let's start an Aussie business. Oh wait, I've got some shitty nbn copper service.

        Telco is not the only example, but I think you get it.

        • [Deactivated] on 05/07/2020 - 20:37
          +5

          The government butchered employment in general when we priced ourselves wayyyyy above our actual value.

      • [Deactivated] on 06/07/2020 - 14:18

        australian government tried this with the Car manufacturing industry with billion dollars of funding to Ford, Holden, Mitsubishi and Toyota

    • Allwentmarching on 05/07/2020 - 19:59

      Some things I would pay more for, like furniture other things like baby clothes I cant justify paying a lot for as they grow so quick. But if those things were good quality then they would last and be available second hand. Id certainly prefer to buy good quality oz made kids clothes second hand than import cheap clothes new that contribute to landfill.
      Foodstuffs I try to buy local as much as possible.
      The issue of course is cars, computers, phones, whitegoods etc. No local options at all.
      I think it would be hard to get some products off the ground at the moment as so many people are hard up for cash sadly.

  • moo on 05/07/2020 - 15:15

    Nahi11, red or blue? Last nights game was pretty interesting hey, not sure how the picked the winners though?

  • kipps on 05/07/2020 - 15:39
    +1

    OP is woke AF.com would be a good alternative domain

    • D C on 05/07/2020 - 15:51
      +1

      Someone needs to put the Baaaa in OzBargain.

  • [Deactivated] on 05/07/2020 - 16:26
    +1

    How do you put an elephant in a fridge?

    • argonbay on 05/07/2020 - 18:02

      You open the refrigerator door, put the elephant inside, and close the door!

      • DashCam AKA Rolts on 05/07/2020 - 19:26

        If you get into the fridge with the elephant, you can see if the light stays on when you shut the door.

    • Andard on 08/07/2020 - 15:03

      This is the most important question in the entire thread

  • Richardc on 05/07/2020 - 17:02

    I’m interested in how you called those MIC Australian flag.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 05/07/2020 - 17:25

    Moaners are going to Moan it is a free to access bargain website but you got this 'choosy better' (check redit to see what that means) moaning

    • Forfiet on 05/07/2020 - 17:40
      +1

      Don't you mean ChoosingBeggars?

    • nahi11 on 05/07/2020 - 18:33
      -2

      Well some people can't make anyone moan and that's the most tragic thing of all.

      • Forfiet on 05/07/2020 - 19:01
        +2

        "Well some people can't make anyone moan and that's the most tragic thing of all."

        Yes…. well I'm sorry about your weekend…. Mine hasn't been that hot either. But let's stay on topic!

        • Trying2SaveABuck on 05/07/2020 - 19:33
          +2

          LMAO well there is a place in Victoria call Gotham City and for a small fee they can…

  • wombok2 on 05/07/2020 - 17:36
    +1

    Kevin/Karen that's enough.

  • Ghost47 on 05/07/2020 - 18:04

    OzPolitics.

  • Ryanek on 05/07/2020 - 18:07
    +27

    This is like complaining Amazon doesn't sell enough rainforest products.

    • Hellcrusher3304 on 05/07/2020 - 18:25
      +3

      Amazon does sell firestick

      • Kangal on 05/07/2020 - 23:21

        Oooh, burn… gottem!

  • GoldenDragon888 on 05/07/2020 - 18:10
    +1

    OzTool

  • Caped Baldy on 05/07/2020 - 18:12

    I've been wondering about renaming to ozwhinge for a few months. (I've been guilty of it a couple times myself)

    • TheOtherLeft on 06/07/2020 - 10:23
      +2

      I want to rename the other site to Whingepool.

  • robbyjones on 05/07/2020 - 18:18
    +1

    You win most presumptuous post of the year. Why don't you go start your own website if the name of this one isn't quite what you like.

  • ode1online on 05/07/2020 - 18:20

    omg

    • DialIN on 05/07/2020 - 20:14
      +19

      I think you misunderstand both the words 'silent' and 'majority' here.

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