> That's a big assumption. I thought it was enough to qualify it with "more often than not". > Someone also has to sell the things that people do need I thin

> That's a big assumption. I thought it was enough to qualify it with "more often than not". > Someone also has to sell the things that people do need I think I can justly say that I purchase far more things that weren't advertised to me than those that were. The 'someone' in this equation is, imho, the people who actually produce stuff. > Advertising done responsibly serves a useful purpose for all concerned. Absolutely agree. My point isn't that it's impossible, just that it is rare. So rare, that I think the fury against the people who don't handle it responsibly is justified. > Also, marketing and advertising are not the same thing. Borrowed that generalization from Mr. Hicks.