topic Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from???? in Q Talk

Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

kurious — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 03:25:47 GMT

It would be cool if the Q hosts would ask the guests from WHERE they are Skyping.
We are getting used to this current way of selling for certain. But so often, I do wonder from where they're Skyping. Would be a nice way to introduce the guest as well. This would be equally fun on the Q as well as HSN.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

Memebell — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 03:53:03 GMT

I am liking the Skyping too. They stay more focused on the products and are giving out better info.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:02:48 GMT

At least 95% of the time that I have watched, the little Skype graphic states the vendor's name, and also "from home." plus, the vendor usually makes a statement that they are Skyping from their home or backyard, etc. I think that's all the viewer needs. The vendor's home should be a private issue, so any more than that would be problematic.

Sometimes the host will ask. Yesterday Carolyn asked Josie where she was Skyping from, and Josie said "somewhere in the Caribbean." Neither wanted to go into it further.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

RespectLife — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:46:19 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
At least 95% of the time that I have watched, the little Skype graphic states the vendor's name, and also "from home." plus, the vendor usually makes a statement that they are Skyping from their home or backyard, etc. I think that's all the viewer needs. The vendor's home should be a private issue, so any more than that would be problematic.

Sometimes the host will ask. Yesterday Carolyn asked Josie where she was Skyping from, and Josie said "somewhere in the Caribbean." Neither wanted to go into it further.

totally agree @Caaareful Shopper

None of my business!

I also like the skpying....it is more focused on the item (except for a few). Seems like some vendors come in for 1-2 items only! What a waste! Other vendors like for a TSV have multiple times on air....but in both cases, I prefer the host on their own just like in the old days.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

Lali1 — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:59:12 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
At least 95% of the time that I have watched, the little Skype graphic states the vendor's name, and also "from home." plus, the vendor usually makes a statement that they are Skyping from their home or backyard, etc. I think that's all the viewer needs. The vendor's home should be a private issue, so any more than that would be problematic.

Sometimes the host will ask. Yesterday Carolyn asked Josie where she was Skyping from, and Josie said "somewhere in the Caribbean." Neither wanted to go into it further.
totally agree @Caaareful Shopper

None of my business!

I also like the skpying....it is more focused on the item (except for a few). Seems like some vendors come in for 1-2 items only! What a waste! Other vendors like for a TSV have multiple times on air....but in both cases, I prefer the host on their own just like in the old days.

Same here. I'm just not that interested in the people. The product is what I focus on.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

KKJ — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:32:48 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper I watched the show too and found it a little odd how Carolyn kept asking JM "where are you, tell us where you are!" Could tell JM was a bit hesitant to answer and just said "somewhere in Caribbean."

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

depglass — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:32:17 GMT

I'm particular about sound quality. The company that can offer "studio" sound for Skypers will own this business.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

claros — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:43:59 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I'm particular about sound quality. The company that can offer "studio" sound for Skypers will own this business.

I also get tired of the words not matching what it looks like they are saying. Issac even joked about it with Jen Coffey. I'll be glad when they are back in the studio AND can stay focused the product presentation.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

kurious — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:47:20 GMT

The first question a host asks a testimonial caller is usually "where are you calling from?".

Why would it be inappropriate to ask a vendor Skyping in the same question????
It's not as if we are asking for their zip code and street address. Simply what state or country is the idea. No invasion of privacy intended.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

KKJ — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 23:01:01 GMT

@kurious wrote:
The first question a host asks a testimonial caller is usually "where are you calling from?".
Why would it be inappropriate to ask a vendor Skyping in the same question????
It's not as if we are asking for their zip code and street address. Simply what state or country is the idea. No invasion of privacy intended.

Uh, I understand why they may be hesitant. Ever hear of stalkers? And JM is pretty famous and unfortunately there are many people out there obsessed with tv celebs. I mean, there's one poster here who knows everything that goes on in the life of a certain former host.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

hippiechick7897 — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:20:07 GMT

There’s a difference asking random Peggy in WV where she is than a vendor.

Testimonials are first name only and are unknowns.

Vendors are tv personalities (as important or unimportant as one views them). You have much more information for inappropriate actions on the vendor.

I agree with others that have stated it’s not my business where they are.

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

greencardigan — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:08:18 GMT

I also suspect that many of the vendor reps live near the Q/West Chester, PA so outside of the celebrity guests I would think it would be boring. "I'm calling in from 10 minutes away..."

Re: Idea: For all guests Skyping in remotely...WHERE are you Skyping from????

50Mickey — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:20:57 GMT

Why would it be fun to know from where they are calling? Who cares? Several of the hosts have had stalkers and no one needs to know this information about the vendors.