The “Marketing Is Evil” Problem

Re:The “Marketing Is Evil” Problem by Paul_S on Monday May 17, 2021 @05:31AM (#27181558)

"Marketing isn’t inherently good or evil" in the same way bombs aren't inherently good or evil.

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Re:The “Marketing Is Evil” Problem by arkitaip on Monday May 17, 2021 @05:48AM (#27181638)

What about when charities engage in marketing to solve the dire needs of millions, are they being evil?

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Re:The “Marketing Is Evil” Problem by username90 on Monday May 17, 2021 @06:00AM (#27181733)

Bombs are used to mine stuff or build roads, they aren't evil either.

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Re:The “Marketing Is Evil” Problem by sunsipples on Monday May 17, 2021 @05:52AM (#27181668)

advertising/marketing is manipulative/evil

charities can appeal for help vs compete against other charities for the available $$$.

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Re:The “Marketing Is Evil” Problem by arkitaip on Monday May 17, 2021 @05:55AM (#27181690)

That's called marketing.

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