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Originally Posted by Kumabjorn
I have always been a happy customer, so I'm quite surprised. Is the bad reputation limited to the U.S.? If so, what lies behind the displeasure?
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On a business basis, Amazon ruthlessly pursues what is good for Amazon. I was a huge fan, and customer, of Amie Street (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amie_Street ) -- Amazon bought them specifically to close them down and redirect traffic to Amazon. Even when they don't close a site down, like DPReview, they change the focus from independent discussions to Amazon-centric sales efforts.
On a "personal" basis, Amazon is very good at gathering all information and building a good profile, used to personalize their sales effort. I really don't want every word I write to be fed into a profiling effort used to relentlessly sell to me. I don't think every aspect of my life needs to be monetized. Sometimes I just like to participate in a discussion.
Anyway, I'm not leaving (yet), but I'm very apprehensive.