It’s interesting to see how corporations are dealing with increasing consumer control. In the few cases I’ve noticed, they seem to be operating through a second party; a “buffer”. Whether that’s for legitimate reasons of outsourcing expertise, or clandestine reasons of outsourcing blame, I’m unsure. Perhaps that will become more clear as I pay more attention.<\/p>\n
Anyway, to get caught up, read an earlier entry of mine on Burger King (Link<\/a>) which is, for all intensive purposes and strictly in my opinion<\/em>, apparently<\/em> letting the crazies loose and perhaps<\/em> even encouraging the creation of BK-branded pseudo-porn to help market their *gag* product (it’s hard to tell what they’re really doing since – as mentioned – they appear<\/em> to have an outsourced “buffer”… I believe<\/em>).<\/p>\n And to see why I’m mentioning this all now, go read my earlier post(s) on Disney (Link<\/a>) and then read about the “hide or otherwise remove” letter from what appears<\/em> to be – in my opinion<\/em> – the 800-lb corporate gorilla’s lapmonkey making overtures of pending actions<\/em> to control their master’s corporate image over on Water Cooler Games (Link<\/a>).<\/p>\n Appears as if the fireworks have begun, folks. Keep an eye out for Tinkerbell… she might<\/em> (I said MIGHT<\/em>) now be sporting leather bondage gear and spikes. O.o, where do I sign up? {This is a joke, boys. Calm down.}<\/p>\n {Note to corporate legal beagles, I’ve italicized areas in this post which I hope will satisfy you; please don’t send me letters and please don’t sue me.}<\/p>\n {Note to readers, if I suddenly disappear from the face of the earth, please call Agent Jack Bauer … oh wait … the car companies pwn him. Damn. I’m screwed.}<\/p>\n via Clickable Culture<\/a> {blame him, guys!}<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It’s interesting to see how corporations are dealing with increasing consumer control. In the few cases I’ve noticed, they seem to be operating through a second party; a “buffer”. Whether that’s for legitimate reasons of outsourcing expertise, or clandestine reasons … Continue reading