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Stupid Advertiser Mistake: Political Views

I unsubscribed from an email list today. I know what you're thinking, big deal who cares.

But the reason why is pretty funny.

Last year I subscribed to the mailing list for a local sports and recreation company that offers products / services I enjoy. No big deal and I had no problem with it until they sent out an email inviting me to a talk about health and wellness.

The speaker wasn't talking about eating right or exercising or any of the normal stuff that health and wellness speakers focus on. Instead the woman was giving a speech about a recent book she wrote detailing how vaccines are a government ploy to enslave the masses and remove people with genetic defects to further the agenda of eugenics. (This makes perfect sense according to Spencer Pratt)

And I was being invited to share in this conspiracy orgy by a sports and recreation company. No thanks.

Gaining the trust of the consumer is difficult enough, don't lose it by throwing out points of contention among your audience.