new alphabits are terrrible

i got a box of alphabits. they decided to change it from cereal to 'styrofoam with no flavor'. i say 'styrofoam with no flavor' because even styrofoam has flavor. as any good concerned citizen i went straight for website on the box to tell them my concern. i wish i would of posted my full response, but at lease the replied with some of it, which is..

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They are terrible. Alpha-Bits : Terrible flavored. I would like a free coupon for another cereal.

Here is there response

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Hi Billy,

Thank you for taking the time to visit us at http://www.kraftfoods.com/ and for letting me know about your experience.

Your comments and feedback are greatly appreciated. We have replaced our original POST Alpha Bits formula, with a new Whole Grain Alpha Bits that has zero grams of sugar per serving. You may notice it has a slightly different taste, but it does have the same fun and educational letter shapes.

We were sorry to hear that you are not happy with these new changes to the product. Since we fell short of your expectations, I'm sending you reimbursement for this product via first class, which you should receive within 7-10 business days.

Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Kim McMiller
Associate Director, Consumer Relations

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luckily i can consult my z425 archives for the solution (i knew it would come in handy some day.)

http://www.z425.com/blog/archives/001118.html

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Cereal

If you're in the market for two boxes of cereal, don't get Honeycomb and Alphabits.

THEY ARE THE SAME CEREAL.

Those bastards at Post pulled one over on me big time. Don't worry, I won't fall for their chicanery again!

Did I spell chicanery right there? It's the only fancy word I know besides quaternion.

buy honeycomb with my free coupon!

ps. i forgot to add... MARKETING PEOPLE ARE FUCKING IDIOTS. I MEAN.. YOU RUINED YOUR BRAND THAT HAS BEEN BUILT OVER 50 YEARS OR SO.

ok. i feel better now.