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Wenchy · 12-30-2002, 07:09 PM

While I, in no way, condone "shady" business practices, I have an observation to make...

When was the last time any of you met anyone who actually read each and every word of gloppy legalese on a mortgage or loan contract (car, boat, student loan promissory note, etc.), rental agreement from Blockbuster or the local Rent-To-Own store, etc? How many people actually read through their cable, satellite, or phone bills and know and understand exactly what they're being charged for? How many people actually KNOW that if you get hit with a foul ball or broken bat at a baseball game, neither the team nor the stadium can be held liable (it's right there on your ticket, by the way)?

My point is simply this: A vast majority of consumers only want to know the bottom line... how much is my payment, when is it due, what goods/services do I receive for my money. Car manufacturers, for example, NEVER put the terms of the warranty in the original contract, but just try getting warranty service if you don't follow their rules (which may or may not be referrenced in the vehicle owner's manual)! How many homeowners suddenly receive a notice in the mail regarding a 10-year balloon payment of $12,500 and have to scramble like hell to pull the cash together or risk losing their house?

The problem as I see it is that Joe Consumer knows damned good and well the legal system and the courts will back him up if he screams "foul" loudly enough. Doesn't matter that he didn't use common sense or read the fine print... if he thinks he's been wronged by some evil business owner, he can take them to court or get Visa to give him six months' credit for a one-month membership. I fail to see why ANY business, mainstream, adult, or internet, should have to babysit its customers. The onus should be on the consumer to prove they read the fine print, not on the business to defend why they have it. Ignorance should never be a viable defense.

The bottom line is that, while we may not like it, there is very little that goes on in the adult industry that hasn't been being done by mainstream businesses for years. Sure, there are some adult companies (and I'm not singling anyone out here) which have made it a habit to push the envelope to the extreme and I certainly don't agree with that tactic at all, but I still believe it's just the same old dance step with a funky new twist.

12-30-2002, 07:09 PM
Wenchy Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mile High City Posts: 231	While I, in no way, condone "shady" business practices, I have an observation to make... When was the last time any of you met anyone who actually read each and every word of gloppy legalese on a mortgage or loan contract (car, boat, student loan promissory note, etc.), rental agreement from Blockbuster or the local Rent-To-Own store, etc? How many people actually read through their cable, satellite, or phone bills and know and understand exactly what they're being charged for? How many people actually KNOW that if you get hit with a foul ball or broken bat at a baseball game, neither the team nor the stadium can be held liable (it's right there on your ticket, by the way)? My point is simply this: A vast majority of consumers only want to know the bottom line... how much is my payment, when is it due, what goods/services do I receive for my money. Car manufacturers, for example, NEVER put the terms of the warranty in the original contract, but just try getting warranty service if you don't follow their rules (which may or may not be referrenced in the vehicle owner's manual)! How many homeowners suddenly receive a notice in the mail regarding a 10-year balloon payment of $12,500 and have to scramble like hell to pull the cash together or risk losing their house? The problem as I see it is that Joe Consumer knows damned good and well the legal system and the courts will back him up if he screams "foul" loudly enough. Doesn't matter that he didn't use common sense or read the fine print... if he thinks he's been wronged by some evil business owner, he can take them to court or get Visa to give him six months' credit for a one-month membership. I fail to see why ANY business, mainstream, adult, or internet, should have to babysit its customers. The onus should be on the consumer to prove they read the fine print, not on the business to defend why they have it. Ignorance should never be a viable defense. The bottom line is that, while we may not like it, there is very little that goes on in the adult industry that hasn't been being done by mainstream businesses for years. Sure, there are some adult companies (and I'm not singling anyone out here) which have made it a habit to push the envelope to the extreme and I certainly don't agree with that tactic at all, but I still believe it's just the same old dance step with a funky new twist. __________________ <br><a href="http://refer.ccbill.com/cgi-bin/clicks.cgi?CA=920346-0000&PA=581865&HTML=http://www.1000facials.com/webmasters/" target="_blank"><b>Looking for Amateur Reality Sites?<br><img src="http://banner.1000facials.com/1000facials_120x60_01.gif"><br>One Man... One Camera... One Mission<br></b></a>