how about some ideas for REacting PROactively?

Posted by nsgarch (A) on January 20, 2012 at 08:57:31

I don't especially care for Mr. Schuman's tone, but I too would like to see a more constructive response to the AgoN mess:

a.) I think we should keep talking about it but,
b.) I'm not interested in chewing over the many things 'wrong' with the new site, from greed to graphics,
c.) Nor am I interested in helping them fix it, because the people that own AudiogoN are not nice people (how much further detail do we really need on that issue?)
d.) Declare that they don't deserve loyal intelligent customers, who they think they can continue sweet-talking into forgiveness because they're still "the only game in town" (they are, but only because WE allowed it!) The consumer giveth, the consumer can taketh away . . .

What I want to see/hear are some creative ideas for making a significant transition AWAY from AudiogoN altogether (rather than a 'transition' from the 'old' AudiogoN to the 'new' AudiogoN!) And 'significant' in terms of:
1. Large numbers of people (leaving in 'droves').
2. International in scope (not just us AA members)
3. We customers be willing to provide healthy revenues for an operator(s) who will use much of it to improve their site(s), and hire real IT professionals to run and maintain them.

I think the MAIN issue that needs to be addressed is: 'How to find and reach 90% of AgoN users without AgoN's cooperation in order to advise them of one or two (or three!) other sites that want their business, respect their wishes, and give them value for their money. Right now, most Gonners are intensely frustrated because they just don't know where to turn for their advertising and we need to assist them so the AgoN operators don't gain a new foothold in the market.

Here's one idea that I had for spreading the word while staying under the radar: I plan to include (insert) a one-sentance message in the text of my AgoN ads regarding alternate sites (where I have a more "extensive list of items" for sale.) The folks at AgoN are so preoccupied right now, that they'll scarcely notice it. Now. How about the rest of you putting some of this "BITCH-ENERGY" into similarly brilliant strategies? ;~) Thanks. Really.

AudiogoN had a nice run. So did Eastman Kodak (who filed for Chapter 11 protection today.) Now it's time for them both to go. But their customers need our help. So let's have more ideas how we can do that, OK? Yes, enough complaining!

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Topic - how about some ideas for REacting PROactively? - nsgarch 08:57:31 01/20/12 (40)

RE: how about some ideas for REacting PROactively? - Sabaiken 23:25:42 02/23/12 (0)

Why do their customers need our help? - Tom Schuman 13:56:12 01/20/12 (0)

RE: Catchy name for classifieds. - Paul_A 13:55:21 01/20/12 (12)

The $$$$ Dumpster Dive... (just kidding.. just kidding...) but really: - Elizabeth 18:09:31 01/21/12 (0)

"Treasures and Trinkets" - genungo 17:29:42 01/21/12 (0)

Someone Else's Rejects.............. Or.............. - Todd Krieger 15:35:13 01/21/12 (0)

ClassyFieds. NT - DeKay 15:07:24 01/21/12 (0)

Second chance audio (nt) - mark111 11:19:15 01/21/12 (1)

RE: Second chance audio (nt) - musetap 16:29:31 01/21/12 (0)

Pencil Nose Palladium … - three_sox 16:48:27 01/20/12 (0)

He could sell and buy stuff ... - musetap 14:43:16 01/20/12 (1)

or, - mark111 12:02:07 01/21/12 (0)

Swindler's List? (mt) - Rod M 14:00:43 01/20/12 (2)

RE: Swindler's List? (mt) - esande 15:45:45 01/21/12 (0)

NOT a good name, Rod! - Raiderman 14:21:08 01/20/12 (0)

RE: how about some ideas for REacting PROactively? - Ozzy 12:04:15 01/20/12 (1)

RE: how about some ideas for REacting PROactively? - nsgarch 12:16:38 01/20/12 (0)

Is there anyway to sell music here? NT - jnr 11:31:39 01/20/12 (6)

RE: Is there anyway to sell music here? NT - Tedmc 16:07:59 01/21/12 (1)

I've bought a lot of Lps from you please start posting. NT - jnr 17:27:44 01/21/12 (0)

Yes..... - jea48 11:44:18 01/20/12 (3)

1 SACD and 1 DVD doesn't make a music market. NT - jnr 22:54:47 01/20/12 (2)

Agree. But if you placed a few ads that would be that many more. - jea48 07:01:40 01/21/12 (1)

I buy more than I sell is the problem. NT - jnr 17:28:45 01/21/12 (0)

RE: how about some ideas for REacting PROactively? - jea48 11:28:25 01/20/12 (4)

RE: "Bold hi-lighted "ASYLUM CLASSIFIEDS" *ATTN: ROD* - Djhymn 14:20:16 01/20/12 (3)

RE: "Bold hi-lighted "ASYLUM CLASSIFIEDS" *ATTN: ROD* - rick_m 15:18:31 01/20/12 (1)

RE: "Bold hi-lighted "ASYLUM CLASSIFIEDS" *ATTN: ROD* - Djhymn 16:03:02 01/20/12 (0)

I just noticed a few minutes ago the classifieds have a wanted section.... - jea48 15:02:33 01/20/12 (0)

Well, I feel that I have done my part, ... - Raiderman 11:05:57 01/20/12 (4)

RE: Well, I feel that I have done my part, ... - nsgarch 12:12:16 01/20/12 (3)

I agree, now is the time for Rod to strike. - Raiderman 13:51:09 01/20/12 (2)

RE: I agree, now is the time for Rod to strike. - Rod M 14:05:17 01/20/12 (1)

I remember that too. - Raiderman 14:19:07 01/20/12 (0)

Name it... - musetap 10:55:49 01/20/12 (5)

Name it? How about "Transfer Station"? NT - Topper 20:20:34 01/20/12 (0)

First order of business......(please read Rod)... - Ozzy 12:09:25 01/20/12 (3)

RE: First order of business......(please read Rod)... - Rod M 12:37:16 01/20/12 (2)

RE: First order of business......(please read Rod)... - Ozzy 13:17:03 01/20/12 (1)

RE: First order of business......(please read Rod)... - Rod M 13:42:54 01/20/12 (0)

how about some ideas for REacting PROactively?

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