topic Re: The future of the Q Forums? in Q Talk

The future of the Q Forums?

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:36:15 GMT

After the fiasco of shutting down the forums occurred in the last quarter of 2021, I was one that predicted the forums would be gone in the first part of 2022. Now here we are a year later and no mention of a shutdown.

What are your thoughts on the future of the forums? I'm thinking the Q decided to keep us going for the long haul.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

Krimpette — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:39:45 GMT

I don't want to jinx anything, but I'm very appreciative of QVC for keeping the forums. Kuidos, QVC!!!!!!

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

fthunt — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:40:41 GMT

Happy customers are buying customers..................

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1Snickers — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:05:17 GMT

The forums are very important to me! I'm hearing disabled and it lets me talk to friends here and take part in conversations.
Thank you QVC for keeping the forums. I always check to see what specials are and shop often.
🗣️🦻💻 ♥️

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

BalletBabe — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:10:26 GMT

@San Antonio Gal wrote:
After the fiasco of shutting down the forums occurred in the last quarter of 2021, I was one that predicted the forums would be gone in the first part of 2022. Now here we are a year later and no mention of a shutdown.

What are your thoughts on the future of the forums? I'm thinking the Q decided to keep us going for the long haul.

@San Antonio Gal I am not sure what to think. Looking at QVC's programming, I am not sure QVC will be here. Hope I am wrong. I do enjoy the Forums and talking to certain people like you. I been thinking of you lately. It has been so cold in Florida this Winter, I have been getting good use out of the GILI Sherpa things we bought last year. They are great for running the dog outside.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

San Antonio Gal — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:25:05 GMT

Thank you for the kind words @BalletBabe . Yes, we do get good use out of our Gili purchases!

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

Foxxee — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:26:13 GMT

I'm thinking more about their financial situation whether the cost is worth keeping the Forum going. There are only around 200 members online at any one time during the busiest hours. 1,000 to 1,700 guests at the same time.

200 members is very few. Are we helping QVC sell much? It doesn't appear many members are interested in what QVC sells at this time along with quite a few annoyances. There is a lot of talk about other retailers.

It's obvious, no one at QVC is interested in what we say, so I'm thinking the Forum staying is very sketchy. I don't know and can't predict either.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

Shelbelle — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:34:44 GMT

No mention of a shut down, so lets not give them any ideas and not even mention it.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

icezeus — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:39:07 GMT

@San Antonio Gal

I am also surprised that they are still here. Lot's of complaints, and bickering. I would miss the forums if they were taken away. Primarily because this is the only forum that I am on. I enjoy most of the posters including yourself (smile).

I really like the Book Forum. I get so many ideas of books to read compare notes and speak with other readers. If they shut it down I guess I would return to Proboards. I should probbaly check to make sure that I have not been deactivated.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

catter70 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 21:53:33 GMT

I hope they keep them. I enjoy looking in every day to see what's happening with you all.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

kaydee50 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:06:40 GMT

Personally, I'm surprised they're still here. It has to be an expense that produces very little income. But then, I'm surprised QVC is still here. Wouldn't miss either of them.

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Q-Checker — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:25:39 GMT

I really appreciate the fact that QVC has maintained these forums, and I regularly read the posts on it. I also order things -- admittedly only now and then. I think that is the least I can do, considering that QVC "pays the bills" to keep the forums running. Of course, they do this to bring in customers but,in view of the fact that they wanted to shut the forums down, it must not be cost-effective for them. I think that people who read and REGULARLY post on these forums AND glibly comment that they NEVER order anything need to realize that they are free-loading on a company having some financial difficulty during the current recession. At a basic level, it just is not fair not to order anything, at least a small item, now and then, if not a more significant purchase.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

kindred cats — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:08:52 GMT

Hey now, I get a lot of my news from this forum. No need to shut us down.

Plus, we help each other in so many ways. It's a great place to communicate and we just may end up purchasing more items from QVC. It's possible!

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

kaydee50 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:26:38 GMT

@Q-Checker If QVC offered quality items at reasonable prices like other retailers do I would buy more here. If they feel they are not getting "bang for the buck" I'm sure they will shut it down but I'm not buying just to keep the forums open.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

colleena — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:38:29 GMT

@San Antonio Gal Good ? as I know they have been hoping more users go to their facebook group which I don't think they have.

I know they have said the forums won't get any new categories & IT is lacking at times.

I do not think the forums are monitored so when suggestions are given I do not think they get transferred to management.

I have had very good customer service when I send an email to the Mods when they are able. I do think when the Mods are able they do shut down some of the more contentious threads.

All in all I hope the forums are able to continue.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

KathyM23 — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 23:57:54 GMT

@Q-Checker I have have the same thought many times about posters bragging about never buying anything from QVC and the many degrogatory posts about hosts, prices, shipping, etc.

That is not the purpose of the forum. It is a place to exchange interesting information and talk with one another, not a complaint session.

It is a wonder that Q does keep the forum at the expense to them. All the complaining and visiting forum but never buying does not do those of us who support QVC and enjoy and appreciate being able to visit the forum any favors. If Q does eliminate the forum at any time, the above reasons would be at the top of the reasons for eliminating it.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

AuntG — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:26:02 GMT

I'm happy it is still around because I learn things and get help when I have questions. Another forum was created when it looked like this one would be shut down. The last time I was out there, it was just me and two others. Having 200-300 people posting at any given time offers countless possibilities for discussions. QVC might save money if they ditched us, but I think they would lose in other intangible ways.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

mspatmac — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:41:04 GMT

I enjoy the forums very much but have a hard time believing Q is paying to keep them open out of the goodness of their heart.

They must be getting something in return especially since the are paying the mods. Maybe management does read them from time to time we really don't know. Such a small number actually post vs the customer base. @Foxxee posted some disturbing numbers as far as member usage. Keeping my fingers crossed we stay around.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

Rockycoast — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:26:13 GMT

My guess is the forums will be around for a while longer. How longer is anyone's guess. QVC is not putting money back into the business of running it well . Their IT department is something to be desired. So I don't think these forums are high on the list of things needing attention.

As someone up thread mentioned. When Q starts selling quality merchandise at reasonable prices maybe than I'll start purchasing again as I once did, but I won't hold my breath on that one. Purchasing items just to keep a forum going...a resounding No.

Re: The future of the Q Forums?

SurferWife — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 01:54:08 GMT

@San Antonio Gal

I'm hoping they decided to keep them for the long haul. I tried the other forum for a while, but it was just too much to keep up with. I would rather be here on the QVC forum since I shop here, too. My personal preference.