Surveys are attempts to show popularity of a product or service via stacked deck of questions. No matter which way one answers, one has become another listing in the digital directory used by scammers and info sellers.
Recently saw an offer to win a free 3-year lease on a car model. Sounds good, right?
However, the fine print, which is a contradiction in logic, stated, that by taking the survey, participants’ names, addresses, photos, digital info, etc would become the permanent property of the survey company and could be used for future solicitations, advertising, and other purposes.
Welcome to Hackerstown, USA, folks. You are suddenly going to gain that popularity you desired when you were younger.
The pillaging was fine. They arrived on time and left us an inventory that was ever so helpful in filing our insurance claim. My wife, however, was dissatisfied with the ravaging. Said they smelled funny.
Surveys are only of value if enough people fill them out. Like political polls, they can’t be reliable, if you don’t survey a large enough population with diverse views, the results will be one sided and of no predictive value.
I like to write in depth google maps reviews for places that have no reason to have reviews at all. “Parking garage: the entry bump was a little rough and there’s a sneaky pothole after it, but the rest of the journey up was fast and smooth.”
I’d rather die than complete those stupid surveys. The way I see it if I’m not happy with their Service, I’ll complain. But that doesn’t even work as I’ve seen trying to get Google Maps to recognize a 911 address as the legal physical one when the Post Office won’t deliver.
momofalex7 about 5 years ago
Go Vikings!
favm about 5 years ago
A few days ago I spend 10 mins. in a survey. After finishing they answered “sorry, survey expired yesterday”. Now I just delete any e-mail survey.
DaveMunter about 5 years ago
sounds like the IRS
wolfiiig about 5 years ago
Nothing like customer feedback to improve service?
pschearer Premium Member about 5 years ago
Oh no! Another survey!! Decisions, decisions!
wirepunchr about 5 years ago
When you fill that one out you then get inundated with more ads etc. because they sold your information.
micromos about 5 years ago
Ah, just kill me.
sandpiper about 5 years ago
Surveys are attempts to show popularity of a product or service via stacked deck of questions. No matter which way one answers, one has become another listing in the digital directory used by scammers and info sellers.
Recently saw an offer to win a free 3-year lease on a car model. Sounds good, right?
However, the fine print, which is a contradiction in logic, stated, that by taking the survey, participants’ names, addresses, photos, digital info, etc would become the permanent property of the survey company and could be used for future solicitations, advertising, and other purposes.
Welcome to Hackerstown, USA, folks. You are suddenly going to gain that popularity you desired when you were younger.
GalleyOar about 5 years ago
Whenever I see “To better serve you” I delete.
sneezykevina about 5 years ago
At least they didn’t ask about his car warranty.
Kaputnik about 5 years ago
I might fill out more surveys if they didn’t have specific questions, just a chance to write about whatever I wanted.
katzenbooks45 about 5 years ago
“And for filling out the survey, you’ll get a certificate worth 10% off your next marauding!”
ericrgrant about 5 years ago
I’d check the fine print on that.
MeGoNow Premium Member about 5 years ago
The pillaging was fine. They arrived on time and left us an inventory that was ever so helpful in filing our insurance claim. My wife, however, was dissatisfied with the ravaging. Said they smelled funny.
rshive about 5 years ago
Consumer-oriented Huns.
Zebrastripes about 5 years ago
That’s as bad as Amazon wanting you to review all the products you purchased…BOO HISS
blakerl about 5 years ago
Surveys are only of value if enough people fill them out. Like political polls, they can’t be reliable, if you don’t survey a large enough population with diverse views, the results will be one sided and of no predictive value.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 5 years ago
I wonder what they do if you give them a low score. I mean really, how would you rate a c section or a colonoscopy.
Reaven about 5 years ago
I like to write in depth google maps reviews for places that have no reason to have reviews at all. “Parking garage: the entry bump was a little rough and there’s a sneaky pothole after it, but the rest of the journey up was fast and smooth.”
Herb L 1954 about 5 years ago
ICE,ICE,baby ;(
Snolep about 5 years ago
Reminds me of Eddie Izzard’s “cake or death?” routine. Tough decision.
Radish... about 5 years ago
And if you could burn the place down after we leave we would appreciate it.
KevDoneIt about 5 years ago
On a scale of 1 to 5. 1 being hate and 5 love. Did you love or hate your oil change.
WCraft Premium Member about 5 years ago
We’ll enter you in a drawing to win….(doesn’t matter you have zero chance of being picked)
BiathlonNut about 5 years ago
… tastes good, like a gasoline should!
COL Crash about 5 years ago
I’d rather die than complete those stupid surveys. The way I see it if I’m not happy with their Service, I’ll complain. But that doesn’t even work as I’ve seen trying to get Google Maps to recognize a 911 address as the legal physical one when the Post Office won’t deliver.
Bruce1253 about 5 years ago
I would rate the Pillage as 4 out of 5, but they forgot the Plundering so the overall experience was a 1.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 5 years ago
Sounds like the best deal they will see all day.
Brian Premium Member about 5 years ago
When I get the email that says, “Last chance to fill out the survey”, I think, “Well that’s good, now I won’t hear about it anymore.”
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 5 years ago
A poll is just a chance to tell people who actually want to know what you think…. not completely unlike these comments.
hagarthehorrible about 5 years ago
Boy! this strip comes close to the review era now wherein everything transaction you do needs to be surveyed.
JohnHouck about 5 years ago
A survey? Just go ahead and kill me…