Originally posted by jimslyp69It's a real person, since computers don't have a sense of humour
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6236081/Trail/searchtext%3EPICTURE+FRAME.htm
Under customer reviews at the bottom, check out the review by 'Bry5 from Leeds', on 13th April. Is this for real?
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Originally posted by PonderableI sat through a seminar last week where the presenters insisted that it was the reviews that dictated the sale (some people and companies take it far too seriously), normal people question.
It's a real person, since computers don't have a sense of humour
The new advert is the false review.
Buyer beware and long live Barry.
Now I must go and check wiki for my next thought.
Edit: Jimbo, how you doing with that SATA drive, are you still its biatch?
Originally posted by WoodgieHmm. That kind of went on the back burner and I've gone off on one of my many tangents. I've been printing A2 panoramic photos of the Lake District. Got some good results. I'll let you know how I get on with my 'ghosting'.
I sat through a seminar last week where the presenters insisted that it was the reviews that dictated the sale (some people and companies take it far too seriously), normal people question.
The new advert is the false review.
Buyer beware and long live Barry.
Now I must go and check wiki for my next thought.
Edit: Jimbo, how you doing with that SATA drive, are you still its biatch?
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Originally posted by WoodgieThe saddest thing about that is that they might be correct. Consider that the Shopping Channel still makes money... The general buying public is not known for its discerning taste, or common sense.
I sat through a seminar last week where the presenters insisted that it was the reviews that dictated the sale (some people and companies take it far too seriously), normal people question.
Richard
Originally posted by jimslyp69I sympathise with poor Bry. we bought some dinner plates from Argos and when we got them home and opened the box it was just plates. Still - we discovered that you can add your own food.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/6236081/Trail/searchtext%3EPICTURE+FRAME.htm
Under customer reviews at the bottom, check out the review by 'Bry5 from Leeds', on 13th April. Is this for real?
Originally posted by wolfgang59reminds me of a comment left for a 'gold plated dog,' ( a little manchester terrier I believe ) which some website \ home buy channel advertised...in the 'recommended by' section, one comment stated, 'great buy, it looks really nice but handle it carefully as the gold rubs off' lol...
I sympathise with poor Bry. we bought some dinner plates from Argos and when we got them home and opened the box it was just plates. Still - we discovered that you can add your own food.
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Originally posted by Shallow BlueStupidity knows no bounds.
The saddest thing about that is that they might be correct. Consider that the Shopping Channel still makes money... The general buying public is not known for its discerning taste, or common sense.
Richard
The latest gimmick is for companies to pay individuals to be on facebook 24/7 to promptly answer any questions directed at them, it gives people the impression that there is a human behind it all and not a spreadsheet.
And it works, the figures would suggest people believe more in a facebook recommendation than in any other type of advertising.
This is why on television adverts you are mostly directed to a facebook page rather than the actual website for a particular company.
They want to be your friend.
Edit: That should kill this thread, moving me closer to Cadwah's champion thread killing position.
Originally posted by WoodgieI think you'll find I'm on the 'improvement list' with regard to killing here lol...
Edit: That should kill this thread, moving me closer to Cadwah's champion thread killing position.
seriously though, i had noticed this facebook reference in many adverts now..most folk over 60, with money in their pockets to spend, can only cringe at references that just make absolutely no sense whatsoever..has anyone seen the advert for 'stannah stairlifts' with the 'visit our facebook for friendly advice'.. that is an exciting prospect for most 80yrs old eh...😉
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Originally posted by RevRSleekerResistance is futile.
I think you'll find I'm on the 'improvement list' with regard to killing here lol...
seriously though, i had noticed this facebook reference in many adverts now..most folk over 60, with money in their pockets to spend, can only cringe at references that just make absolutely no sense whatsoever..has anyone seen the advert for 'stannah stairlifts' with th facebook for friendly advice'.. that is an exciting prospect for most 80yrs old eh...😉
You will be assimilated, young or old.
Just wait until Google really gets stuck into social networking, how do you think they will enforce the true identity policy?
Facebook has a rough idea of the IQ level of most of its users by the games being offered.
Sitting tests without even knowing it.
It is a far cry from the land of ZX81's
Edit: I should be back in pole position with that one.