I was interested in knowing more about the "dark side" of consumer behaviors, so of course I go to google, because hey, its google.
As I was looking into the descriptions, I just randomly chose a link, not caring who it was by and what not. This article brought up some interesting dark side because I had never really thought about it:
1. Product Misuse Many injuries result from misuse of a safe product - not from product defects. “ The most dangerous component is the consumer, and there’s no way to recall him.” I think for this, its kind of like common sense, but I know that many do not have the same kind of common sense as others do. But I would hope that lawn mowers, grocery carts, or glue that people don't do stupid stuff. Because then I will laugh, I am kidding. Be smart people!
2.Compulsive Behavior Smoking Compulsive Drinking Gambling Compulsive Shopping Other Compulsionsy. We all heard (or most of us did as kids) that all of those fun things are bad, unless done in moderation. And moderation does not count as one big ass bottle of beer that is your "one" glass of beer. I understand these are all social faux, but hey, we are only human and I want to live my life as I choose (even with the consequences that I may face because of such activites)
3.Advertising to Children Key Issues: Can children distinguish between commercials and programming? Do children understand the selling intent of commercials? Do commercials make children want products that are not good for them? Children’s Television Act of 1990 I think this is a really important one in life because these are our kids/neices/nephews/cousins, etc and we don't like to see them manipulated in such a way that is unacceptable. There needs to be guidelines that as future markerters, we follow because some kid could get really hurt and die.
So on that note, I am going home and have a nice cold beer before I do my homework, so everyone, have a nice weekend and be safe!
GO CATS!!!
