by truthseeker 14 Replies latest jw friends
I really hate the word "consumer" - I see it all the time, in reports, business news, the markets.
Consumers aren't consuming, they aren't spending.
A consumer sounds like some brainless automaton whose sole purpose is, well, to consume.
In the old days we were customers who made purchases - now we just consume.
Does anyone else feel the same way?
You betcha. Even in the information age where people consume all that's on the internet, etc. it's not exactly a wise investment for the most part, or much of a meaningful exchange right? And for that matter, how many are truly productive - or is it just regurgitating the same in slightly different forms?
We consume the products made by those who produce so they can make money off of our desires to have things we don't need. We are a heard of cattle to be milked for our wealth then discarded once we have no more to give. We are merely a resource to exploit. We are consumers.
I love this thread. Makes me feel great about being a cheapo. I consume as little as humanly possible. Feels so good to stick it to the man!
I think it's all semantics. Some newscaster probably started using the term "consumer" in lieu of customer and it caught on. Don't worry , they'll come up with a new one soon enough.
changeling
Although there's something to be said for customers being more informed, you have to buy into something - whereas consumers just consume. All you can eat is not necessarily a good thing.
What about "customer service"? Anyone notice that sales people have no use for you. Actually we are really putting a crimp in their style. It didn't used to be like that, there used to be competition for our business.
Google the term "Consumerism" .
People don't consume? Have you seen the landfills lately?
We all became consumers, when we were forced to join the "Global Village" we gave up our rights to good customer service / friendly service, common courtesy, and decent products, so that greedy companies can make huge profits and continue to pilfer the pockets of everybody....
