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**Gasfghj** · 02-20-2012, 10:42 PM

I dislike data mining.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirh...ors_picks=true

Every time you go shopping, you share intimate details about your consumption patterns with retailers. And many of those retailers are studying those details to figure out what you like, what you need, and which coupons are most likely to make you happy. Target, for example, has figured out how to data-mine its way into your womb, to figure out whether you have a baby on the way long before you need to start buying diapers.

**cheaploans** · 02-20-2012, 10:58 PM

That is pretty interesting. Though I am sure that they are still 5 years behind Wal-Mart in this game. lol.

They have been rearranging my local Wal-mart and I am sure it is because of data mining.

**denSmumbSes** · 02-20-2012, 11:29 PM

Then pay cash wherever possible. You won't get 'cashback' or other benefits - but there's a cost to the consumer for those, anyway, such as them having a record of your purchase patterns.

If you think that's bad, just start worrying about when the search engines and companies like Amazon start working together - then targetting'll really start to take off.
In some ways it's good - the wealthy have had similar things for eons, when they make purchases the people they dealt with would remember and let them know of other things they may be interested, such as art work that's come on the market; business oppertunities; operas, shows and plays; new model LEAR jets that are coming out; etc.

**Donadoni1809** · 02-20-2012, 11:44 PM

I keep getting adverts for weight loss and erectile dysfunction. I'm not fat.

**rhiniddibiarmr** · 02-21-2012, 01:16 AM

I keep getting advertisements for travelling, and deals on new cars.
I am a poor college student.

**Pharmaciest2007** · 02-21-2012, 01:31 AM

That is pretty interesting. Though I am sure that they are still 5 years behind Wal-Mart in this game. lol.

They have been rearranging my local Wal-mart and I am sure it is because of data mining.

Supermarkets are notorious here for relocating items. It's a cheap way of advertising products you may not always buy. And, yeah, Tesco here figure out what you may be interested in buying as you use your Clubcard.

Do you get amazing Buy 1 for £1 and buy 2 for £2 offers in America?

**SpyRemo** · 02-21-2012, 02:05 AM

I keep getting adverts for weight loss and erectile dysfunction. I'm not fat.

I bet all those russian/asian/whatever dating ads on FM did not need any data mining at all

**perhilzit** · 02-21-2012, 02:45 AM

I bet all those russian/asian/whatever dating ads on FM did not need any data mining at all

Can't say that I've seen those ads. How's that Thai lady-boy working out for you so far?

**TZtrDuso** · 02-21-2012, 03:04 AM

Can't say that I've seen those ads. How's that Thai lady-boy working out for you so far?

And how much did you pay? Do they accept paypal? What are the shipping times like? Is there a warranty?

**Varbaiskkic** · 02-21-2012, 03:23 AM

What is so bad about the local supermarket knowing what foods I buy?

**Sierabiera** · 02-21-2012, 03:26 AM

What is so bad about the local supermarket knowing what foods I buy?

PRIVACY BRO! Don't forget those CCTV cameras and spying mystery shoppers [busted]

02-20-2012, 10:42 PM	#1
Gasfghj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	Target drops pregnancy bomb on us all I dislike data mining. http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirh...ors_picks=true Every time you go shopping, you share intimate details about your consumption patterns with retailers. And many of those retailers are studying those details to figure out what you like, what you need, and which coupons are most likely to make you happy. Target, for example, has figured out how to data-mine its way into your womb, to figure out whether you have a baby on the way long before you need to start buying diapers. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2012, 10:58 PM	#2
cheaploans Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 486 Senior Member	That is pretty interesting. Though I am sure that they are still 5 years behind Wal-Mart in this game. lol. They have been rearranging my local Wal-mart and I am sure it is because of data mining. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2012, 11:29 PM	#3
denSmumbSes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 544 Senior Member	Then pay cash wherever possible. You won't get 'cashback' or other benefits - but there's a cost to the consumer for those, anyway, such as them having a record of your purchase patterns. If you think that's bad, just start worrying about when the search engines and companies like Amazon start working together - then targetting'll really start to take off. In some ways it's good - the wealthy have had similar things for eons, when they make purchases the people they dealt with would remember and let them know of other things they may be interested, such as art work that's come on the market; business oppertunities; operas, shows and plays; new model LEAR jets that are coming out; etc. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-20-2012, 11:44 PM	#4
Donadoni1809 Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 543 Senior Member	I keep getting adverts for weight loss and erectile dysfunction. I'm not fat. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-21-2012, 01:16 AM	#5
rhiniddibiarmr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 533 Senior Member	I keep getting advertisements for travelling, and deals on new cars. I am a poor college student. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-21-2012, 01:31 AM	#6
Pharmaciest2007 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	That is pretty interesting. Though I am sure that they are still 5 years behind Wal-Mart in this game. lol. They have been rearranging my local Wal-mart and I am sure it is because of data mining. Supermarkets are notorious here for relocating items. It's a cheap way of advertising products you may not always buy. And, yeah, Tesco here figure out what you may be interested in buying as you use your Clubcard. Do you get amazing Buy 1 for £1 and buy 2 for £2 offers in America? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-21-2012, 02:05 AM	#7
SpyRemo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	I keep getting adverts for weight loss and erectile dysfunction. I'm not fat. I bet all those russian/asian/whatever dating ads on FM did not need any data mining at all Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-21-2012, 02:45 AM	#8
perhilzit Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 368 Senior Member	I bet all those russian/asian/whatever dating ads on FM did not need any data mining at all Can't say that I've seen those ads. How's that Thai lady-boy working out for you so far? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-21-2012, 03:04 AM	#9
TZtrDuso Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	Can't say that I've seen those ads. How's that Thai lady-boy working out for you so far? And how much did you pay? Do they accept paypal? What are the shipping times like? Is there a warranty? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-21-2012, 03:23 AM	#10
Varbaiskkic Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 392 Senior Member	What is so bad about the local supermarket knowing what foods I buy? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-21-2012, 03:26 AM	#11
Sierabiera Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	What is so bad about the local supermarket knowing what foods I buy? PRIVACY BRO! Don't forget those CCTV cameras and spying mystery shoppers [busted] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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