The thing is, it's hard to impulse buy at a place like amazon. I say this because, if you want to see a particular product, you have to consciously search for it. Compare this to walking around Target. You see something that looks cool, you buy it. You have no idea how good the product really is. So, what you're getting from amazon is customer feedback on a product that you were already leaning towards buying. At least you're getting SOMETHING. And finding bad reviews on amazon about a product I nearly bought at some department store has saved me more than once.
I think this analysis gives George "Jar Jar" Lucas more credit than he deserves. At best, he wanted to create a group the audience would side with (Rebels) and a group the audience would side against (the Empire). His writing is really not good enough to create characters who, externally, appear to be bad but really have righteous motives.
Microsoft CAN survive without EA, but the problem will become more widespread than just "We don't have 'MLB 2008' on our console." A large part of the console consumer base consists of that group of people who buy a console solely for playing "NHL 2009" and "NBA 8003."
The problems for Microsoft increase when this consumer base goes into EB and says, "I want an X-Box and Madden 3007." The sales rep. will reply, "Sorry, no Madden for you." Now this entire group of consumers will buy a Gamecube or PS2. That causes Microsoft to lose sales on consoles and, more importantly, all the other non-EA games that this potential consumer would have bought.
Sony and Nintendo are big boys, Microsoft. Don't try to take their popsicle.
True it carries more weight.
But this is typical corporate politics. Upper management plays favorites with customers all the time. You help me, I help you. I'm not saying it's good or fair, but don't sit here and act as though Microsoft is the first company to play this game. But, then again, it IS Microsoft, so I guess we should all post negatively. Right, EnderWiggnz?
*insert Microsoft joke here*
Seriously, though, it was just one guy writing a memo. I could recommend whatever the hell I want to my boss, it doesn't mean he'll listen to any of it.
Why doesn't this ever seem to show up on CNN or Fox News? The average consumer has no knowledge about this issue because it only shows up on news sites like slashdot and arstechnica. It's a widespread threat to consumer freedom that is being largely ignored by mainstream news channels.
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The thing is, it's hard to impulse buy at a place like amazon. I say this because, if you want to see a particular product, you have to consciously search for it.
Compare this to walking around Target. You see something that looks cool, you buy it. You have no idea how good the product really is.
So, what you're getting from amazon is customer feedback on a product that you were already leaning towards buying. At least you're getting SOMETHING. And finding bad reviews on amazon about a product I nearly bought at some department store has saved me more than once.
Does he get his own spam?
I think this analysis gives George "Jar Jar" Lucas more credit than he deserves. At best, he wanted to create a group the audience would side with (Rebels) and a group the audience would side against (the Empire). His writing is really not good enough to create characters who, externally, appear to be bad but really have righteous motives.
Aren't you a little young for full contact?
Bloodsport. Gimme cookie.
Microsoft CAN survive without EA, but the problem will become more widespread than just "We don't have 'MLB 2008' on our console." A large part of the console consumer base consists of that group of people who buy a console solely for playing "NHL 2009" and "NBA 8003."
The problems for Microsoft increase when this consumer base goes into EB and says, "I want an X-Box and Madden 3007." The sales rep. will reply, "Sorry, no Madden for you." Now this entire group of consumers will buy a Gamecube or PS2. That causes Microsoft to lose sales on consoles and, more importantly, all the other non-EA games that this potential consumer would have bought.
Sony and Nintendo are big boys, Microsoft. Don't try to take their popsicle.
Its the same thing as wanting or going back to an old gf
An OLD girlfriend? You mean you've had more than one? Good God, share the wealth, man!
True it carries more weight.
But this is typical corporate politics. Upper management plays favorites with customers all the time. You help me, I help you. I'm not saying it's good or fair, but don't sit here and act as though Microsoft is the first company to play this game. But, then again, it IS Microsoft, so I guess we should all post negatively. Right, EnderWiggnz?
*insert Microsoft joke here* Seriously, though, it was just one guy writing a memo. I could recommend whatever the hell I want to my boss, it doesn't mean he'll listen to any of it.
Why doesn't this ever seem to show up on CNN or Fox News? The average consumer has no knowledge about this issue because it only shows up on news sites like slashdot and arstechnica. It's a widespread threat to consumer freedom that is being largely ignored by mainstream news channels.
Hey, if it's really pissing you guys off, make it a point to only buy used books from these guys (if you want their books at all, that is).