tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post813548343823399537..comments2023-07-04T06:58:32.627-04:00Comments on View on the News: I'm as mad as hell ...Moehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-5339308617360066872008-03-10T11:08:00.000-04:002008-03-10T11:08:00.000-04:00Roger, thanks again for commenting on the blog. Yo...Roger, thanks again for commenting on the blog. Your participation is appreciated. I agree with you that the state-run liquor system is far from the most pressing issue facing our country, but it still hacks me off. As for zip codes, I guess what bothers me is that it's just an annoyance that has no apparent benefit for the customer. At least with the Advantage Cards, Giant Eagle tailors coupons in response to my purchases, and it also allows me to save a little bit on my gasoline purchases, and in that regard, every little bit helps these days.Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472711158045753698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-45594283788753857522008-03-10T08:55:00.000-04:002008-03-10T08:55:00.000-04:00Brant, what is the target of your anger? You rais...Brant, what is the target of your anger? You raise two points in your post. The first is the state-run liquor store system, and the second target is the requesting of a zip code to buy product. <BR/><BR/>On the first point, I would agree the state needs to get out of the business of selling liquor. This model is far from free enterprise that proliferates the rest of the retailing marketplace. However, I would also say that the issue is too trivial to be mad about. There are too many other wrong things and injustice matters that warrant being the target of anger. So, perhaps the target of your anger is the second point of zip codes.<BR/><BR/>On this point, I agree as well -- your zip code is none of their business. The state-run liquor stores use a practice that is used with other retailers as well (e.g. Lowes?). I assume they are attempting to understand the demographic of their buyers. Such information is undoubtedly helpful for marketing efforts, what products to keep in inventory, and other reasons to operate a retail establishment efficiently. However worthy their intentions might be, I don't like the practice at any level.<BR/><BR/>Having said that, the use of store discount cards (e.g. Giant Eagle Advantage card) provides the retailer with not only where you live, but your buying habits. These practices are far more intrusive than merely a zip code. No, I don't buy anything that I would mind others knowing about, but I often wonder about the "slippery slope" syndrome with these practices. I am sure that I don't understand ways for which the data could be used. Most likely, the information is already being used in ways that I don't even know about.<BR/><BR/>I am afraid many others know much about us that we don't even know about. Not to politicize the matter, but this stuff is more dangerous than all the talk surrrounding surveilance legislation. Maybe I'm ignorant and naive.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538693598608138640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6137997322301347949.post-26806112224474009992008-03-09T12:49:00.000-04:002008-03-09T12:49:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05973502935329434602noreply@blogger.com