Community Chat

[annie57]

If they bother you so much why are you here reading them or counting how many there are! You can move on!

[CelticCrafter]

As my mother used to say, don't let the door hit you in the @$$ on the way out.

[Linmo]

Many people watch QVC or HSN the entire day.  These hosts have become their friends and many people are upset about what happened to them, just as you would be if a friend or family member unexpectedly lost their job.  Expressing their feelings about the people who were laid off is one thing, but no one should be bad-mouthing the people who were not laid off.

[Trinity11]

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@Linmo wrote:

Many people watch QVC or HSN the entire day.  These hosts have become their friends and many people are upset about what happened to them, just as you would be if a friend or family member unexpectedly lost their job.

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I feel bad when someone loses their job. However, any poor soul who considers these hard sell hosts as friends needs some help. They are hired for vulnerable people to part with their money. They are not "friends." 🥺

[gertrudecloset]

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@Trinity11 wrote:

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@Linmo wrote:

Many people watch QVC or HSN the entire day.  These hosts have become their friends and many people are upset about what happened to them, just as you would be if a friend or family member unexpectedly lost their job.

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I feel bad when someone loses their job. However, any poor soul who considers these hard sell hosts as friends needs some help. They are hired for vulnerable people to part with their money. They are not "friends." 🥺

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I agree with this sentiment.  I also feel badly for people who spend a majority of their day on this forum.  There are many who come here from the time they get up until the time they need to go to bed.  Addiction to QVC in one shape or another.

[sugar plum]

These "poor souls" could be housebound and alone. Just a thought.

[Linmo]

@Trinity11 I don't consider their fans to be poor souls.  My mom was one of the die hard QVC junkies for many, many years.  It kept her engaged during the day. 
Back then, the hosts like Kathy Levine and Mary Beth were cherished.  The ones that were recently let go - Antonella, Carolyn and Dan - had been there for many years and had quite a following.  If any of the newer hosts were laid off, I don't think you'd see such an uproar.

[Trinity11]

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@Linmo wrote:

@Trinity11 I don't consider their fans to be poor souls.  My mom was one of the die hard QVC junkies for many, many years.  It kept her engaged during the day. 
Back then, the hosts like Kathy Levine and Mary Beth were cherished.  The ones that were recently let go - Antonella, Carolyn and Dan - had been there for many years and had quite a following.  If any of the newer hosts were laid off, I don't think you'd see such an uproar.

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Relying on sales people as "friends" is a very, very slippery slope. Friendships should not be based on someone selling something to you. How often I have read of people with loved ones who had unopened QVC boxes all over the house when they were closing their estate. 

Anyone who wakes up with no intention of purchasing something but allows a host to convince them they need it? Parting with my $$$ that way? Not happening.😳

[beach-mom]

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@Trinity11 wrote:

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@Linmo wrote:

Many people watch QVC or HSN the entire day.  These hosts have become their friends and many people are upset about what happened to them, just as you would be if a friend or family member unexpectedly lost their job.

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I feel bad when someone loses their job. However, any poor soul who considers these hard sell hosts as friends needs some help. They are hired for vulnerable people to part with their money. They are not "friends." 🥺

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@Trinity11 - What @Linmo said is so true. A lot of people watch all of the time. For some it is their sole interaction with someone else. It is easy to get attached to people who make you feel good, whether it's your favorite salesperson in a store or your favorite host here. I think people know they're not their personal friends, but there is a comfort in knowing you can see someone you enjoy watching. I don't think they necessarily need help.

For me, I don't get to watch certain shows when I like. I DVR a lot of them, and some things are obviously sold out. But I also order ahead of the shows sometimes!

I really like certain hosts and vendors and I think it makes me more likely to buy the products they sell. 

I had recently started to DVR shows with Carolyn and Gary. I like D&C, especially the newer Canyon Retreat line. And watching their shows makes me happy!

I also met Carolyn once at Beauty Bash. DD and I were standing back and waiting to get closer. She saw us, and came over to get us. We talked about our pets. She was down to earth and delightful. I thought at the time I would love to sit and talk with her.

So of course I looked forward to her shows. And of course I'm upset at her being let go. She is not my "friend," but if I lived next door to her I think she would be!  

[Trinity11]

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@sugar plum wrote:
These "poor souls" could be housebound and alone. Just a thought.

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Then they need to seek out other sources of entertainment. Not some salesperson trying to get them to part with their money. That is NOT the definition of a friend.