From: "Geo." 

"You Can"  wrote in message
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> > Not to change the subject, but have you noticed how websites have
changed
> > over the years? I'm not sure I like the brochure look that lots of
places
> > seem to be doing now.
> >
> > http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.microsoft.com
> >
> > http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.ibm.com
>
> Sale! Sale! Sale!

precisely. You know, I email business people all the time and email is very
personal, it's not near as formal as sending snail mail. I believe websites
used to have this appeal as well but lately it's become very formal and I
find I like websites with a more personal touch much better.

I'm not saying there is no room for the big formal websites, but I believe
these corps are missing a HUGE opportunity here to communicate with their
customers on a much more personal level and losing that personal
"loyalty" (for lack of a better word) in the process. I find when
dealing with these sites that push push push I'd just rather use pricewatch
or pricegrabber and treat them like a fickle consumer.

Geo.

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