American Express is a SCAMMER company

[xanis]

I still fail to see how the OP gets off saying this is a scam. It's very legal, and there's information, in writing, about the contest and the option to opt out of the magazine portion.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: spidey07
*sigh*
Buyer Beware.

Who do you want to protect you? Who's bending over? If you choose to take it up the rear, then that is what you choose. Sure brand loyalty exists and that is the primary goal of any company. Their primary goal is to get as much money as they can from you.

And what in the world is wrong with that?

Don't blame "the corporations, their being corporationy". It's called Capitalism, and it ROCKS.

I think you're missing my point. I have no problem with capitalism.

I'm angry that people like OUCaptain (who reflects the attitude of society in general) accept that corporations act "corporationy".

A company shouldn't be able to get away with things like "fine print", but they can do it because people are pushovers and just accept things as they are.

That means I have to deal with banks, insurance companies, phone, and internet companies that operate in ways that society has accepted (yet always complains about).

How society ever accepted unethical business practice is beyond me.

Read the commerce clause of The Constitution.

I agree that pussified society has become complacent. Not my problem.

 

[Judgement]

Originally posted by: TruePaige
Hehe..the OP is the two ladies in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ctRjqw&feature=related

...the two ladies are sexy though. Well one is a milf.

That was the only episode/video of Judge Judy that I could actually sit through... good stuff.

 

[HannibalX]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: Pale Rider

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: spidey07
*sigh*
Buyer Beware.

Who do you want to protect you? Who's bending over? If you choose to take it up the rear, then that is what you choose. Sure brand loyalty exists and that is the primary goal of any company. Their primary goal is to get as much money as they can from you.

And what in the world is wrong with that?

Don't blame "the corporations, their being corporationy". It's called Capitalism, and it ROCKS.

I think you're missing my point. I have no problem with capitalism.

I'm angry that people like OUCaptain (who reflects the attitude of society in general) accept that corporations act "corporationy".

A company shouldn't be able to get away with things like "fine print", but they can do it because people are pushovers and just accept things as they are.

That means I have to deal with banks, insurance companies, phone, and internet companies that operate in ways that society has accepted (yet always complains about).

How society ever accepted unethical business practice is beyond me.

If you don't like the terms to the deal then don't do business with that company. Plain and simple.

Vote with your wallet.

So after I drop all my services, how you do you suggest that I convince 51% of the population (that likely already believe they are being screwed) to stop using the bank, phone, internet and record companies for a long enough period of time that would force the companies to alter their business methods.

It just doesn't work.

The people in power (that "top 5% you always hear about) will stay in power forever unless some major social/economic breakdown occurs.

I'd like to think that revolution will come soon because the world we are living in right now (while we enjoy quite a few luxuries) is horrible.

It's HORRIBLE? Give me a break you spoiled brat.

Try giving the 3rd world a few days of your life and see how quickly you come running back to a 1st world country.

Give me a break.

 

[Mermaidman]

First off: Many credit card companies let third parties send you dubious offers through the credit card company's name. I think the CCs should refrain from this because it leaves a bad impression.

The OP has a legit point, IMO, about vulnerable people (e.g. senior citizens) falling for these offers. It's a difficult issue, no doubt!

 

[ibex333]

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: spidey07
*sigh*
Buyer Beware.

Who do you want to protect you? Who's bending over? If you choose to take it up the rear, then that is what you choose. Sure brand loyalty exists and that is the primary goal of any company. Their primary goal is to get as much money as they can from you.

And what in the world is wrong with that?

Don't blame "the corporations, their being corporationy". It's called Capitalism, and it ROCKS.

I think you're missing my point. I have no problem with capitalism.

I'm angry that people like OUCaptain (who reflects the attitude of society in general) accept that corporations act "corporationy".

A company shouldn't be able to get away with things like "fine print", but they can do it because people are pushovers and just accept things as they are.

That means I have to deal with banks, insurance companies, phone, and internet companies that operate in ways that society has accepted (yet always complains about).

How society ever accepted unethical business practice is beyond me.

Well said. That is my point exactly.

Originally posted by: TruePaige
Hehe..the OP is the two ladies in this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...ctRjqw&feature=related

...the two ladies are sexy though. Well one is a milf.

Great video. Too bad same thing don't happen to Amex.
Good thing Judge Judy didn't listen to the blond when she was trying to mention the fine print. "DON'T SPEAK TO ME UNLESS I SPEAK TO YOU!" lol
When you are a scammer, you are a scammer. Pure and simple. There's no "but". I cant believe that b*tch had the nerve to keep saying "It's not my fault she cant read".
The sad thing is I know she wont stop. She'll keep going until she either gets rich like amex and then no one can stop her, or she'll end up in jail.

 

[purbeast0]

<--- fails to see how that is a scam.

 

[Toasthead]

man I get these from EVERY credit card company I have a card with. Amex is not the first to do this.

 

[Engraver]

Sounds like you need LifeLock.

 

[Engraver]

Double post.

 

[Sinsear]

Originally posted by: evident
you fail at reading, i got the same letter from amex, threw it out right away once i figured out it was signing up for some crap mag

Precisely; I got it too. It wasn't tiny fine print either. It was right there on the front page.

Amex rules!!

 

[SnipeMasterJ13]

I know it's an old trick, but you can give this a try. I forgot the site I originally read it on. Basically just saying that the credit card companies want to sent you great deals, you should do the same. Find coupons from your local paper and stuff their return envelope with them. They have a pre-paid envelope already included, so you don't have to spend any money. To make things even better, throw some pennies into that envelope so that THEY get charged for the extra weight of the envelope. Take that stupid credit card companies.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: Pale Rider

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: Pale Rider

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: spidey07
*sigh*
Buyer Beware.

Who do you want to protect you? Who's bending over? If you choose to take it up the rear, then that is what you choose. Sure brand loyalty exists and that is the primary goal of any company. Their primary goal is to get as much money as they can from you.

And what in the world is wrong with that?

Don't blame "the corporations, their being corporationy". It's called Capitalism, and it ROCKS.

I think you're missing my point. I have no problem with capitalism.

I'm angry that people like OUCaptain (who reflects the attitude of society in general) accept that corporations act "corporationy".

A company shouldn't be able to get away with things like "fine print", but they can do it because people are pushovers and just accept things as they are.

That means I have to deal with banks, insurance companies, phone, and internet companies that operate in ways that society has accepted (yet always complains about).

How society ever accepted unethical business practice is beyond me.

If you don't like the terms to the deal then don't do business with that company. Plain and simple.

Vote with your wallet.

So after I drop all my services, how you do you suggest that I convince 51% of the population (that likely already believe they are being screwed) to stop using the bank, phone, internet and record companies for a long enough period of time that would force the companies to alter their business methods.

It just doesn't work.

The people in power (that "top 5% you always hear about) will stay in power forever unless some major social/economic breakdown occurs.

I'd like to think that revolution will come soon because the world we are living in right now (while we enjoy quite a few luxuries) is horrible.

It's HORRIBLE? Give me a break you spoiled brat.

Try giving the 3rd world a few days of your life and see how quickly you come running back to a 1st world country.

Give me a break.

Not only did I acknowledge in the above post that we enjoy luxuries many people don't have, I know first hand what things those people have to do without because I have lived in a 3rd world country before.

We have problems in our society just as 3rd world countries have problems. Our problems are different, but that doesn't make them any less of a problem.

 

[SmoochyTX]

Not a scam -- and I want to see the letter you write to the Supreme Court also.

 

[amdhunter]

Originally posted by: Ns1
hey, i got a "BRAND NEW WII CONSOLE 5 GAMES 2 CONTROLLERS ++ picture" I can send you for $25

paypal is thisrantisretarded@nigerianscammer.com



I can't tell if your thread is serious or not. I rate this thread terrible.

You got Mail!

I can't wait.

 

[buck]

Originally posted by: SmoochyTX
Not a scam -- and I want to see the letter you write to the Supreme Court also.

:thumbsup: