Comments on: The IQ Test You Will Fail http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:15:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Daffnee http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-3951 Daffnee Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:36:47 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-3951 Amy , above has hit the target square on .... In fact, I think this IQ ad is also on Facebook masquerading as an app right now, (or one like it anyway) which prompts people to label you ‘an idiot’ and ’see which one of your friends’ called you the name, in ego-baiting style. THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE I GOT IT FROM and also had comments of Challenge from people I don't even know calling me "an idiot" Daffnee Amy , above has hit the target square on ….

In fact, I think this IQ ad is also on Facebook masquerading as an app right now, (or one like it anyway) which prompts people to label you ‘an idiot’ and ’see which one of your friends’ called you the name, in ego-baiting style. THAT IS EXACTLY WHERE I GOT IT FROM and also had comments of Challenge from people I don’t even know calling me “an idiot” Daffnee

]]> By: Daffnee http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-3950 Daffnee Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:30:52 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-3950 I found this dang thing on my Facebook site and was stupid enough to take the dang test,BUT didn't accept their term and conditions. they said they were sending a special pin to my cell number I don't even know how to texting,so didn't even know how to find a text message on it . I don't think it was ever sent. They did say that I would be charged $ 9.99 a month for the Oppurnity get a whole bunch of other services that I didn't even want.They also gave me long list of Mobile phone carriers (I have Verizon and it wasn't even in the list) and that I needed to text a STOP to one of the companies to Unsubscribe . Since I don't know how to do texting and didn't find Verizon in their list I don't know what to do !!! Have you got any suggestions ?? Daffnee I found this dang thing on my Facebook site and was stupid enough to take the dang test,BUT didn’t accept their term and conditions. they said they were sending a special pin to my cell number I don’t even know how to texting,so didn’t even know how to find a text message on it . I don’t think it was ever sent. They did say that I would be charged $ 9.99 a month for the Oppurnity get a whole bunch of other services that I didn’t even want.They also gave me long list of Mobile phone carriers (I have Verizon and it wasn’t even in the list) and that I needed to text a STOP to one of the companies to Unsubscribe . Since I don’t know how to do texting and didn’t find Verizon in their list I don’t know what to do !!! Have you got any suggestions ?? Daffnee

]]> By: Anonymous http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-3638 Anonymous Fri, 08 May 2009 16:59:24 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-3638 I am constantly amazed by people who defend sleazy scammers with the argument that "everyone is doing it so if you get taken, it's your own fault." This is similar to the argument all the "personal responsibility"-types make about subprime mortgages. They seem to feel that those perpetrating a scam bear no responsibility for the outcome. The logic is similar to saying that one side in a war is not responsible for casualties inflicted on the other side, because the enemy soldiers knew it was dangerous and besides they should have ducked at the right time. "It’s not even a scam! It says right there that you’ll be charged 9.99." Not accurate, "T". Ironically, all you need do to see this is click on the scam IQ test link on the upper left hand corner of this webpage. The website it takes you to (BrainQuizzer.com) says at the top says, "Amazing Facts subscription sent to your cell $9.99 per month". This sentence does not indicate that by taking the test and supplying the information requested, you will be agreeing to a subscription at $9.99 per month. This is just a straight up dishonest business practice that, IHMO, BrainQuzzer.com bears responsibility for, not the web surfer. I am constantly amazed by people who defend sleazy scammers with the argument that “everyone is doing it so if you get taken, it’s your own fault.” This is similar to the argument all the “personal responsibility”-types make about subprime mortgages. They seem to feel that those perpetrating a scam bear no responsibility for the outcome. The logic is similar to saying that one side in a war is not responsible for casualties inflicted on the other side, because the enemy soldiers knew it was dangerous and besides they should have ducked at the right time.

“It’s not even a scam! It says right there that you’ll be charged 9.99.” Not accurate, “T”. Ironically, all you need do to see this is click on the scam IQ test link on the upper left hand corner of this webpage. The website it takes you to (BrainQuizzer.com) says at the top says, “Amazing Facts subscription sent to your cell $9.99 per month”. This sentence does not indicate that by taking the test and supplying the information requested, you will be agreeing to a subscription at $9.99 per month. This is just a straight up dishonest business practice that, IHMO, BrainQuzzer.com bears responsibility for, not the web surfer.

]]> By: Derek http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-2995 Derek Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:27:07 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-2995 T, sure you could just read the test on the page, but that's like signing a form for a new credit card and finding out you just signed away the deed to your house. It is the DECEPTION that is the issue. Not to mention the fact that the IQ score that you do receive (IF you do) is certainly not even REMOTELY accurate. When you see a basketball superstar eating McDonalds on TV, and you decided to give McDonalds your money, you know exactly what you're going to get. These websites do indeed say at the bottom of the screen in small print that they will charge you if you enter your mobile number. But do you think that ANYBODY in their right mind would still enter their number after reading that? Obviously not, so it's equally obvious that the website is feeding off of deception and ignorance, which is definitely NOT ethical. Any real company that conducts unethical business can be held accountable for any losses or damage caused as a result of their deception. How should that be any different on the internet? T, sure you could just read the test on the page, but that’s like signing a form for a new credit card and finding out you just signed away the deed to your house. It is the DECEPTION that is the issue. Not to mention the fact that the IQ score that you do receive (IF you do) is certainly not even REMOTELY accurate.

When you see a basketball superstar eating McDonalds on TV, and you decided to give McDonalds your money, you know exactly what you’re going to get.

These websites do indeed say at the bottom of the screen in small print that they will charge you if you enter your mobile number. But do you think that ANYBODY in their right mind would still enter their number after reading that? Obviously not, so it’s equally obvious that the website is feeding off of deception and ignorance, which is definitely NOT ethical. Any real company that conducts unethical business can be held accountable for any losses or damage caused as a result of their deception. How should that be any different on the internet?

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]]> By: T http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-2412 T Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:13 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-2412 It's not even a scam! It says right there that you'll be charged 9.99. The website that is "aiding the scam" is irrelevant because the advertisement was purchased through Google AdWords and then Google automatically selects advertisements for websites, the espn.com etc. etc. that has these ads has no control over that ad showing up, except they can block the url if they want but why do that if it is earning them a lot of revenue based on the clicks. It's no different than freecreditreport.com, just read the text on the page and you'll be fine. It’s not even a scam! It says right there that you’ll be charged 9.99. The website that is “aiding the scam” is irrelevant because the advertisement was purchased through Google AdWords and then Google automatically selects advertisements for websites, the espn.com etc. etc. that has these ads has no control over that ad showing up, except they can block the url if they want but why do that if it is earning them a lot of revenue based on the clicks. It’s no different than freecreditreport.com, just read the text on the page and you’ll be fine.

]]> By: Shaping Youth http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-2394 Shaping Youth Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:10:13 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-2394 Bravo, waffles...I get hammered with that 'get over yourself' POV on Shaping Youth consistently, when elder fraud, (and in my case the converse, with youth) are VERY real scenarios for data mining and mega-charges for headaches. In fact, I think this IQ ad is also on Facebook masquerading as an app right now, (or one like it anyway) which prompts people to label you 'an idiot' and 'see which one of your friends' called you the name, in ego-baiting style. sigh. Kids LOVE the quiz genre too, so if this is the same scam, I'll be peeved. In fact one commenter on my wall today said they 'tried to make it go away' when prompting for a cellphone number and they entered a false one, only to have the dang thing recognize it as false! That's e-havioral profiling at the 'Beacon' level of incredulity if you ask me. Bleh. Anyway, thrilled to find your blog (via CSPI's latest issue in Michael J's mention!) and I've got you in my reader now...Best, Amy Bravo, waffles…I get hammered with that ‘get over yourself’ POV on Shaping Youth consistently, when elder fraud, (and in my case the converse, with youth) are VERY real scenarios for data mining and mega-charges for headaches. In fact, I think this IQ ad is also on Facebook masquerading as an app right now, (or one like it anyway) which prompts people to label you ‘an idiot’ and ’see which one of your friends’ called you the name, in ego-baiting style. sigh. Kids LOVE the quiz genre too, so if this is the same scam, I’ll be peeved. In fact one commenter on my wall today said they ‘tried to make it go away’ when prompting for a cellphone number and they entered a false one, only to have the dang thing recognize it as false! That’s e-havioral profiling at the ‘Beacon’ level of incredulity if you ask me. Bleh.

Anyway, thrilled to find your blog (via CSPI’s latest issue in Michael J’s mention!) and I’ve got you in my reader now…Best, Amy

]]> By: waffles http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-2353 waffles Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:18:25 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-2353 Nicky you do make some good points about personal responsibility, so I agree with you on those things. And, of course the core of advertising is presenting a product in its best light. But... How would you feel if your grandmother, new to the internet, fell for a fake wrinkle blog - thought it was a real story and bought into it? Then her card was charged $80 a month for a club she didn't want and couldn't figure out how to cancel? I don't think McDonalds does that. Fake blogs are full of blatant lies, and the affiliates who set them up typically have no idea of the value of what they selling. That seems ok to you? Advertising is a lot different than it used to be. There used to be lines advertisers couldn't cross. You seem happy to blur them in the name of making a fast buck, and to hell with whoever gets trampled along the way. Nicky you do make some good points about personal responsibility, so I agree with you on those things. And, of course the core of advertising is presenting a product in its best light.

But…

How would you feel if your grandmother, new to the internet, fell for a fake wrinkle blog – thought it was a real story and bought into it? Then her card was charged $80 a month for a club she didn’t want and couldn’t figure out how to cancel? I don’t think McDonalds does that. Fake blogs are full of blatant lies, and the affiliates who set them up typically have no idea of the value of what they selling. That seems ok to you?

Advertising is a lot different than it used to be. There used to be lines advertisers couldn’t cross. You seem happy to blur them in the name of making a fast buck, and to hell with whoever gets trampled along the way.

]]> By: nicky http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 nicky Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:37:12 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-2282 So you just realized marketing isn't based 100% on facts, or why are you so outraged that you got your boring tirade going? Hope I'm not bursting your bubble, but celebrities endorsing Mc Donalds probably don't eat there too much, and probably don't really think it's the greatest restaurant on earth. Oh and I fail to see how using a fake blog is any different than any of the fake endorsements you see going on in advertisement everywhere. Kevin making money online or Erin losing 30lbs with Acai is no different than Paul getting a free credit report that's not so free, Michelle losing 30lbs using Weightwatchers or Mike getting rid off is IRS debt thanks to random commercial #4. I don't see anyone crying fool about any of the other fake testimonials or claims, it's the same shit. People need to stop being sheep and start using their brain when going offline. As it is, most are just too eager to find an opportunity to enter their credit card information somewhere. What append to personal responsibility? So you just realized marketing isn’t based 100% on facts, or why are you so outraged that you got your boring tirade going? Hope I’m not bursting your bubble, but celebrities endorsing Mc Donalds probably don’t eat there too much, and probably don’t really think it’s the greatest restaurant on earth. Oh and I fail to see how using a fake blog is any different than any of the fake endorsements you see going on in advertisement everywhere. Kevin making money online or Erin losing 30lbs with Acai is no different than Paul getting a free credit report that’s not so free, Michelle losing 30lbs using Weightwatchers or Mike getting rid off is IRS debt thanks to random commercial #4.

I don’t see anyone crying fool about any of the other fake testimonials or claims, it’s the same shit. People need to stop being sheep and start using their brain when going offline. As it is, most are just too eager to find an opportunity to enter their credit card information somewhere. What append to personal responsibility?

]]> By: waffles http://wafflesatnoon.com/2009/03/05/the-iq-test-you-will-fail/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 waffles Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:58:49 +0000 http://wafflesatnoon.com/?p=549#comment-2088 Hey Not Kevin - Yes it's a great article. I was glad to be involved with it. Hey Not Kevin – Yes it’s a great article. I was glad to be involved with it.

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