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Changes in content and attitude

farm girl 12 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:15:42 GMT

I'm not a shrinking violet or have lead a sheltered life by any means. But I am extremely disappointed in the current drift on language and content.

QVC has been one of the last casual but classy business's. Even with positive references to faith.

I like the over 50 campaign being over 50 myself, but I could do without the BS reference in Mally's spot and the major attitude on display by some people. Confident, strong and fun are good things, but you don't need to be so edgy.

Really taken back about the unfiltered show starting with Shawn and saw one question was "What is your favorite curse word?" Really?

Does everything have to go somewhat trashy?

You all are so much better than this. Thank you for your time.

Dedicated customer,
Johnna H, Ohio 🤔

Re: Changes in content and attitude

colleena — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 03:37:11 GMT

@farm girl 12 I think the Q is showing products, vendors, influencers from around the country to hopefully connect with each of us. Do I think this is perfect, no but I think it's a good try. So I'm in a pretty diverse community with lots of choices to spend my monies but I still comparison shop & like that the Q spends more time, in my opinion, of showing me what it is/how its used/what to do with it, etc. And, do I shop here, sometimes as I just placed several orders for Christmas presents but I also shop others. Again, I like the options the Q offers.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

QVCkitty1 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:18:07 GMT

My opinion, for what it's worth, is that trashy is in the eye of the beholder. QVC is trying to appeal to a diverse group of customers, and there will always be some that will not approve of their methods. For me, as long as their remarks are not racist or disrespectful of the handicapped, I'm good. We will never all agree on what is appropriate behavior, however if the Q offers a good product at a competitive price I won't judge them too harshly.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Kachina624 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:21:57 GMT

@farm girl 12 wrote:

I'm not a shrinking violet or have lead a sheltered life by any means. But I am extremely disappointed in the current drift on language and content.

QVC has been one of the last casual but classy business's. Even with positive references to faith.

I like the over 50 campaign being over 50 myself, but I could do without the BS reference in Mally's spot and the major attitude on display by some people. Confident, strong and fun are good things, but you don't need to be so edgy.

Really taken back about the unfiltered show starting with Shawn and saw one question was "What is your favorite curse word?" Really?

Does everything have to go somewhat trashy?

You all are so much better than this. Thank you for your time.

Dedicated customer,
Johnna H, Ohio 🤔

@farm girl 12. When you post here, the only people l8kely to see your message are other customers, many of whom undoubtedly agree with you.

If you want management to see what you've got to say, contact this address by mail or phone. There is n9 email address.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Patriot3 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:41:45 GMT

@farm girl 12 Welcome to the boards. Maybe it is a regional opinion because I'm from Ohio, too, and I agree w/you 110%!!

Re: Changes in content and attitude

meallen616 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:27:13 GMT

@farm girl 12,

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Nana2158 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:10:28 GMT

@farm girl 12

Nothing surprises me social media changed everything.

Ann Landers: She would be shocked.

It's everywhere, lack of manners.

Ann Landers: published article "class" true meaning.

For anyone interested you'll find it online.

Welcome to the forum. 💗

Re: Changes in content and attitude

CalminHeart — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 11:50:37 GMT

The CEO has talked about entertaining viewers for at least 5-6 years. I don't know how he and others at Q define entertainment but this isn't it.

I find the menopause monday, over 50, and other marketing ploys targeting older women to be condescending at best.

It's just a bunch of middle aged women fighting for attention, telling personal stories, and seeing who can be most obnoxious, while selling the same old, same old stuff.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

PamfromCT — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:27:28 GMT

@farm girl 12 , Welcome to the Boards

I agree with everything you have said. That is why I avoid watching certain shows, certain hosts. I don't care what some may think, my opinion is that class and good manners never go out of style. Obviously, the powers that be are ok lowering behavior.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

farm girl 12 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:40:35 GMT

Thank you for the Welcome's. 😁

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Patriot3 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:42:57 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

The CEO has talked about entertaining viewers for at least 5-6 years. I don't know how he and others at Q define entertainment but this isn't it.

I find the menopause monday, over 50, and other marketing ploys targeting older women to be condescending at best.

It's just a bunch of middle aged women fighting for attention, telling personal stories, and seeing who can be most obnoxious, while selling the same old, same old stuff.

@CalminHeart You nailed it!!!

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Cakers3 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:20:27 GMT

@farm girl 12 Welcome. Be advised to wear your best armor around here.🤪

I haven't watched the Q in ages.

I am not shocked about the favorite curse word considering what I read around here but if that comment was used to draw in a new generation of viewers it is insulting to think juvenile behavior is all that generation can relate to today.

Be well.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

faeriemoon — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:49:02 GMT

No one is forcing you to watch the podcasts. That's where the "What's your favorite curse word?" was asked.

I agree that the Q has changed, but so have the times.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

We rescue cats — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:12:56 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:
I find the menopause monday, over 50, and other marketing ploys targeting older women to be condescending at best.

It's just a bunch of middle aged women fighting for attention, telling personal stories, and seeing who can be most obnoxious, while selling the same old, same old stuff.

I agree with this. I feel badly because I can't stand to watch it 90% of the time.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Laura14 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:15:39 GMT

Welcome @farm girl 12 .

I agree although I don't watch as much as I used to and I've never watched the fashion and beauty shows much because I've never been much of a girly girl.

When you don't know who you are, you pretend to be something else and become very attention grabbing even if it's negative which comes off as childish and immature to me as a viewer.

QVC doesn't know who they are right now or what they want or need to be to be profitable so they're floundering to find their identity in a new, faster paced digital world.

I think the word we are all looking for is authenticity. That sells/connects with us the most and it seems to be lacking in this channel and in our lives.

The current approach doesn't appeal to me even though I am in that demographic so I check in occasionally when I get an email with something I might like or, honestly, these boards keep me in the loop the most.

Have a great day!

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Mom2Dogs — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:26:10 GMT

For some reason the phrase that Rachel uses in a commercial about 'finding my power' at 50 is dumb.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Marsha2003 — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:52:16 GMT

That's why I don't watch the programs. I check in online to see the new products list, but that's it. If QVC thinks they are entertaining, I'm clearly not their target demographic.

Re: Changes in content and attitude

gypsys mom — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:10:18 GMT

Very well said. Thank you Laura

Re: Changes in content and attitude

Oznell — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:00:33 GMT

@farm girl 12 , that's interesting. I don't watch the fashion or the beauty airings, so I've missed this stuff.

I like your comments. It's just uncouth, this awkward 'lowering of the bar' in the name of reaching more customers, in my opinion. "What's your favorite swear word", etc., is not something I think about or want to participate in. I find it cringe-y, demeaning and patronizing toward the customer.

Behaving in a businesslike manner while selling, does not preclude creating a friendly, helpful or even "fun" atmosphere. But having basic standards of dignity and respect in these types of exchanges with others is kind of a bottom line requirement. You can never go wrong observing timeless standards of politeness with strangers.

@farm girl 12 , at the bottom of this page, under "Connect With Us", there's a category called "Feedback". You can click on that and make your concerns known directly. You have a worthy concern!

Re: Changes in content and attitude

kindred cats — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:11:15 GMT

@farm girl 12 wrote:
Thank you for the Welcome's. 😁

@farm girl 12 . . . I welcome you also!!