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Coronavirus

Fribwl — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:17:08 GMT

QVC, please stop the corona virus commercial. Furthermore, the hosts are becoming so dramatic about this virus that it is depressing. QVC used to be a happy place. Nowadays, it's not. You seem to be taking advantage of this virus to sell all of the clothes and accessories. Very disappointed.

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Goldengate8361 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:27:05 GMT

@Fribwl You are certainly entitled to your opinion, but I can assure you that not everybody would agree with you.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:39:42 GMT

@Fribwl Have you heard? It's a serious situation. I doubt anyone is twisting your arm to force you to buy a darn thing!

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luvmybeetle — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:47:42 GMT

@Fribwl

I don't agree with you. This is a very scary time for our beautiful Earth. There are people out there dying because of this virus. Nobody should make lite of it or get tired of listening to those that warn us what should be done to keep healthy. I pray every day for this world and especially our country for this virus to go away quickly.

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Venezia — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 02:59:51 GMT

@Fribwl- So QVC should ignore this pandemic and pretend all is "happy and light" in the world? And you call it a commercial? A commercial is a means to sell something. Do you think they're "selling" the Coronavirus?

They're doing the responsible thing and making their customers aware of it. They are also doing the best they can, under difficult circumstances, to continue to provide at-home shopping to customers who may depend on it.

My suggestion would be for you to find something else to watch for entertainment. There's plenty of other choice out there.

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rms1954 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 03:10:17 GMT

@Fribwl QVC is not doing anything different than any other channel whether it be a shopping channel or not. I don't know where you can turn or look that it isn't obvious what's going on. You're gonna have to do what the rest of America is doing -- deal with it any way you can.

If QVC did what you ask and ignored it, people would be complaining about that.

PS: Your attitude seems to have taken a new direction. Your comment last week towards QVC was "QVC makes me feel happy. Especially nowadays."

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FancyPhillyshopper — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 03:23:26 GMT

You are not really watching a commercial, but rather a government service announcement. I believe most networks are obligated to show those as necessary.

Be glad that we still have the freedom to change the channel.

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jackthebear — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 10:36:50 GMT

in the tri-state it's reality

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fthunt — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:36:12 GMT

I agree with the OP - they have referenced it - explained how they will stand by us (what does that mean?).................now move on to what you (QVC) normally do.

I don't need 15 minute reminders.

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apple1964 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:36:40 GMT

So just change the channel? That is an option for you🤔

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Venezia — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:27:59 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
I agree with the OP - they have referenced it - explained how they will stand by us (what does that mean?).................now move on to what you (QVC) normally do.
I don't need 15 minute reminders.

I haven't noticed 15-minute reminders, but then I don't watch QVC 24/7. I've only noticed it being referenced maybe once during the shows I have watched?

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Sooner — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:31:58 GMT

Hospital ships brought in, hospitals begging for supplies, old prisons turned into hospitals, people unable to visit relatives, stores and restaurants shuttered, people homebound, groceries scarce, uh, sounds pretty serious to me.

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stevieb — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:06:14 GMT

It is serious and other than those living in caves, we all know it. Aside from what they're required to broadcast, my thinking is we don't need to hear still more about it on a shopping channel. Anyone wanting more can go to a primary source. All that said, QVC is not alone. Yes indeed, sales entities all over are using the crisis, some overtly and some subtly, to market their wares. Given the far reaching nature of this fiasco, I'll cut them a little slack in that area, but not much before I do, indeed, turn the TV off altogether and delete emails without reading as soon as I see how 'they really want to be there for me'. 'Be there for me', yea, uh huh, right, whatever...

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:53:23 GMT

@Fribwl wrote:
QVC, please stop the corona virus commercial. Furthermore, the hosts are becoming so dramatic about this virus that it is depressing. QVC used to be a happy place. Nowadays, it's not. You seem to be taking advantage of this virus to sell all of the clothes and accessories. Very disappointed.

@Fribwl

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iwrite — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:02:48 GMT

@stevieb wrote:
It is serious and other than those living in caves, we all know it. Aside from what they're required to broadcast, my thinking is we don't need to hear still more about it on a shopping channel. Anyone wanting more can go to a primary source. All that said, QVC is not alone. Yes indeed, sales entities all over are using the crisis, some overtly and some subtly, to market their wares. Given the far reaching nature of this fiasco, I'll cut them a little slack in that area, but not much before I do, indeed, turn the TV off altogether and delete emails without reading as soon as I see how 'they really want to be there for me'. 'Be there for me', yea, uh huh, right, whatever...

@stevieb

yes, there are people living in caves, right here in the usa . . . the cave of denial.

sadly, this is the norm (denial) for many things. some people don't 'get it' until they get clubbed over the head.

this isn't doom and gloom.

people have to adjust and change a little . . . ironically, to save their own life.

there are life lessons to be learned from this. like understanding how people that couldn't go out 3 months ago for any number of reasons, cope on a daily basis when house bound or an in a nursing home.

i was taught that when you have good health, you are rich and that it should be cherished.

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Marp — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 01:22:45 GMT

QVC--code for damned if they do and damned if they don't.

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Gabidog — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:15:16 GMT

Balance required...unclear if those watching QVC need many reminders of the current situation but a few would be fine. Most news programs have only virus information. Locally we have eliminated regular programs like GH to bring us the latest infected count and death count...so depressing as we remain confined. IMO the news needs to stop daily briefings that last for hours. Most information can be told during brief briefings.

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riley1 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:33:55 GMT

You have a choice - its called a remote - you should use it to either off the tv or change the channel. Maybe you are watching too much tv - find something else to do.

In case you haven't heard, it is a serious situation especially in the NY area where my daughter and her 3 kids live.

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apple1964 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:11:13 GMT

If you do no mind O/P I like to be notified. Thank you very much.

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apple1964 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:13:35 GMT

@Fribwl wrote:
QVC, please stop the corona virus commercial. Furthermore, the hosts are becoming so dramatic about this virus that it is depressing. QVC used to be a happy place. Nowadays, it's not. You seem to be taking advantage of this virus to sell all of the clothes and accessories. Very disappointed.

Maybe because it is not a happy world anymore. If you want to keep wearing your clothing you need to know how to stay healthy!