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And that's the same reason why we had to create "Truth In Advertising" legislation, and why the word Free no longer has to mean anything. And why Wal-Mart foist

And that's the same reason why we had to create "Truth In Advertising" legislation, and why the word Free no longer has to mean anything. And why Wal-Mart foists cheap plastic crap on us, rather than products that truly work and last a long time. If you create a fake world, you can't complain when you'll have to live in it. :) No Disrespect, but honesty, and authenticity is not for sale, and you can't build a house on a fake foundation, it always crumbles eventually.

ryanwaggoner 16y ago
You're cherry-picking, and we both know I could do the same thing, listing brands and companies that do create great products and services, but perhaps we can just agree to disagree. I think the world today is generally better than it used to be. Yes, even some of that "cheap plastic crap" from Walmart. If I want a cheap trash can to go next to the workbench in my garage, it's nice that I can buy one for $3.88 at Wal-Mart, instead of having to purchase a $17 metal can hand-crafted by someone in a local factory. They both do the same job, they'll last the same amount of time, but one is 1/5th the price. And I'm fine with that.
- winternett 16y ago
  Like I said, No Disrespect, we all have different examples of how this post relates to us in business. I'm mainly stating that ethics weigh heavily in terms of how I do business, and if you take shortcuts or fake moves in terms of building business, your ethics become questionable...
  - ryanwaggoner 16y ago
    * I'm mainly stating that ethics weigh heavily in terms of how I do business, and if you take shortcuts or fake moves in terms of building business, your ethics become questionable...* Oh, I couldn't agree more. I was just taking issue with the assertion that products and services are getting worse. We definitely agree on the importance of being honest.
    - winternett 16y ago
      The part about hating WalMart is a recurring "joke signature" that I have just begun to add to all of my posts. They just announced that they're moving into my neighborhood in DC right now, and I'm not too happy about it. Don't worry too much about that. LOL :P
      - anamax 16y ago
        > The part about hating WalMart is a recurring "joke signature" that I have just begun to add to all of my posts. Tribal signaling
jacoblyles 16y ago
Hating Wal-Mart is a luxury good for rich snobs. Try having no job and a low bank account, you'll change your tune. Wal-Mart is a godsend for poor folks. While you are lucky enough not to be in their target market, try not to look down on those of us who don't have the money to shop at Williams Sonoma.

ryanwaggoner 16y ago

You're cherry-picking, and we both know I could do the same thing, listing brands and companies that do create great products and services, but perhaps we can just agree to disagree. I think the world today is generally better than it used to be. Yes, even some of that "cheap plastic crap" from Walmart. If I want a cheap trash can to go next to the workbench in my garage, it's nice that I can buy one for $3.88 at Wal-Mart, instead of having to purchase a $17 metal can hand-crafted by someone in a local factory. They both do the same job, they'll last the same amount of time, but one is 1/5th the price. And I'm fine with that.

winternett 16y ago
Like I said, No Disrespect, we all have different examples of how this post relates to us in business. I'm mainly stating that ethics weigh heavily in terms of how I do business, and if you take shortcuts or fake moves in terms of building business, your ethics become questionable...
- ryanwaggoner 16y ago
  * I'm mainly stating that ethics weigh heavily in terms of how I do business, and if you take shortcuts or fake moves in terms of building business, your ethics become questionable...* Oh, I couldn't agree more. I was just taking issue with the assertion that products and services are getting worse. We definitely agree on the importance of being honest.
  - winternett 16y ago
    The part about hating WalMart is a recurring "joke signature" that I have just begun to add to all of my posts. They just announced that they're moving into my neighborhood in DC right now, and I'm not too happy about it. Don't worry too much about that. LOL :P
    - anamax 16y ago
      > The part about hating WalMart is a recurring "joke signature" that I have just begun to add to all of my posts. Tribal signaling

jacoblyles 16y ago

Hating Wal-Mart is a luxury good for rich snobs. Try having no job and a low bank account, you'll change your tune. Wal-Mart is a godsend for poor folks. While you are lucky enough not to be in their target market, try not to look down on those of us who don't have the money to shop at Williams Sonoma.