> However, being blackmailed to buy a product doesn't make me happy
_even if
> it's a product I want_.
>
> Fans shouldn't be expected to blindly buy any product pushed out the
door.
> I think it's insulting, and shows a total lack of respect for fans
to
> expect them to do so, and to attempt to badger them into submission.
>
> 'Buy or we won't make any more' is a pretty feeble marketing scheme.
A
> better course of action would be to encourage fans to spread the
news
> about good products in whatever forums are available. Sponsor
reviews.
> Post to Internet discussion groups. This sort of positive
encouragemetn
> would work better, and treats consumers with the appropriate amount
of
> respect.
>
> ---
> Jeff Johnson
> jsjohnso_at_i...
Its amazing what Jeff has read into my original posting.
My. Word. I. Had. No. Idea. I. Had. Said. That. Fascinating.
Jeff