Comments on: We will not take “no” for answer http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/ Reduce the number of catalogs you receive in the mail and go paperless. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:02:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: The DMA is the root of all evil - Dave Naffziger’s Blog http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-7903 The DMA is the root of all evil - Dave Naffziger’s Blog Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:10 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-7903 [...] CatalogChoice unsubscribe requests. These mailers send out 19B (yes, Billion) catalogs a year. The DMA sent a letter to their members asking them to ‘just say no’ to unsubscribe request from useful [...] [...] CatalogChoice unsubscribe requests. These mailers send out 19B (yes, Billion) catalogs a year. The DMA sent a letter to their members asking them to ‘just say no’ to unsubscribe request from useful [...]

]]> By: Summit: The MakaluMedia Blog » Blog Archive » Catalog Choice registers half a million users! http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-767 Summit: The MakaluMedia Blog » Blog Archive » Catalog Choice registers half a million users! Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:57:53 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-767 [...] When the site first launched, the consumer response was (and continues to be) nothing short of amazing. It is clear that this site is meeting a very big need in the United States; that is the reduction of unwanted paper catalogs. The industry’s response was, expectedly, lukewarm, especially after the Direct Marketers Association (the DMA) issued an email to all its members to “Just say no!” to Catalog Choice. [...] [...] When the site first launched, the consumer response was (and continues to be) nothing short of amazing. It is clear that this site is meeting a very big need in the United States; that is the reduction of unwanted paper catalogs. The industry’s response was, expectedly, lukewarm, especially after the Direct Marketers Association (the DMA) issued an email to all its members to “Just say no!” to Catalog Choice. [...]

]]> By: Beverly http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-577 Beverly Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:59:27 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-577 One day I spent several hours phoning the customer service number at very many catalogs, practically begging them to take me off their list. It did no good at all, and in fact, some of the companies even started sending me even more catalogs, more frequently than before. Since I signed on with catalog choice, I am sorry to say that I am still getting very many repeat catalogs. How can these people treat their customers, and worse, the environment, with such blatant disrespect? One day I spent several hours phoning the customer service number at very many catalogs, practically begging them to take me off their list. It did no good at all, and in fact, some of the companies even started sending me even more catalogs, more frequently than before. Since I signed on with catalog choice, I am sorry to say that I am still getting very many repeat catalogs. How can these people treat their customers, and worse, the environment, with such blatant disrespect?

]]> By: Catalog Choice - Paperless Blog » Blog Archive » Good News: Potpourri Group changes their mind http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-566 Catalog Choice - Paperless Blog » Blog Archive » Good News: Potpourri Group changes their mind Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:25:51 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-566 [...] our December 24th post, we reported that the Potpourri Group had informed us in writing that they would not accept the [...] [...] our December 24th post, we reported that the Potpourri Group had informed us in writing that they would not accept the [...]

]]> By: Tiffany http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-533 Tiffany Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:18:47 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-533 Am I missing something here? I am continually receiving catalogs beyond the 10 weeks and I am continually going to the site and "Reporting and Infraction" at least twice a week! I have my doubts that anything communication is happening between Catalog Choice opters and the catalog companies! Am I missing something here? I am continually receiving catalogs beyond the 10 weeks and I am continually going to the site and “Reporting and Infraction” at least twice a week! I have my doubts that anything communication is happening between Catalog Choice opters and the catalog companies!

]]> By: Throwing Marshmallows » Clean Up Your Mailbox http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-506 Throwing Marshmallows » Clean Up Your Mailbox Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:23:08 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-506 [...] looks as if the the Direct Marketing Association is not thrilled with what Catalog Choice is trying to do. Which seems counterintuitive to me. After all, why spend [...] [...] looks as if the the Direct Marketing Association is not thrilled with what Catalog Choice is trying to do. Which seems counterintuitive to me. After all, why spend [...]

]]> By: J Ulbright http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-505 J Ulbright Sun, 06 Jan 2008 22:38:26 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-505 What the DMA fails to comprehend is that their hard line approach is going to alienate a significant percentage of customers. My blood's already up. Here's my reply to any retailer that wants my business - honor the request that Catalog Choice is making on my behalf or I will simply shop elsewhere. The ability to "just say no" ultimately resides with the consumer. What the DMA fails to comprehend is that their hard line approach is going to alienate a significant percentage of customers. My blood’s already up. Here’s my reply to any retailer that wants my business - honor the request that Catalog Choice is making on my behalf or I will simply shop elsewhere. The ability to “just say no” ultimately resides with the consumer.

]]> By: Sandra Lunny http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-504 Sandra Lunny Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:42:37 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-504 I opted out of 128 catalogs. I was so frustrated with the numbers of catalogs I was receiving daily that I was trying to think of a way to stop them. Fortunately I saw Catalog Choice on GMA. My prayers were answered. These companies don't even consider that other companies are also sending DMA and the poor postman is a victim as well as the receivers and our forests. Obviously my name has been sold to at least 124 other companies in which I have no interest. I resent that. I opted out of 128 catalogs. I was so frustrated with the numbers of catalogs I was receiving daily that I was trying to think of a way to stop them. Fortunately I saw Catalog Choice on GMA. My prayers were answered. These companies don’t even consider that other companies are also sending DMA and the poor postman is a victim as well as the receivers and our forests. Obviously my name has been sold to at least 124 other companies in which I have no interest. I resent that.

]]> By: Syndie http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-503 Syndie Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:00:32 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-503 I joined Catalog Choice in November after I linked to this site from the National Wildlife Federation. I am guessing that many members are like me and am trying to do something that is good for the environment. I can understand the DMA's response, but I don't agree with it. I have declined 20 catalogs that I have never purchased items from or requested a catalog from their company. I have declined from 10 others because I would prefer to help the environment and shop online instead. The DMA and companies need to respect their customers wishes or people will stop buying. I have already noticed that one company has changed my catalog number. I will no longer purchase any items from that catalog. If enough people take this action, they will be forced to respect the wished of customers or potential customers. I joined Catalog Choice in November after I linked to this site from the National Wildlife Federation. I am guessing that many members are like me and am trying to do something that is good for the environment. I can understand the DMA’s response, but I don’t agree with it. I have declined 20 catalogs that I have never purchased items from or requested a catalog from their company. I have declined from 10 others because I would prefer to help the environment and shop online instead. The DMA and companies need to respect their customers wishes or people will stop buying. I have already noticed that one company has changed my catalog number. I will no longer purchase any items from that catalog. If enough people take this action, they will be forced to respect the wished of customers or potential customers.

]]> By: Karen Anderson http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-502 Karen Anderson Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:16:06 +0000 http://blog.catalogchoice.org/2007/12/24/we-will-not-take-no-for-answer/#comment-502 I joined Catalog Choice in October 2007 and have since declined more than 100 catalogs! At one point, my mailbox seemed to reflect my action, but now I am finding that certain companies are still sending me their catalogs. I am using the "still receiving" button on Catalog Choice's web site, but in addition, I am going to the web sites of those companies that are still sending me catalogs and sending them this email: "I signed up with Catalog Choice (www.catalogchoice.com) in October 2007 so that I could stop receiving catalogs via mail. I would like to continue to shop with "company", but I prefer to do that online via your website. It appears that many catalog companies are ignoring Catalog Choice requests so I am writing directly to ask that you please take me off your mailing list. Thank you. "Include name and address here" I joined Catalog Choice in October 2007 and have since declined more than 100 catalogs! At one point, my mailbox seemed to reflect my action, but now I am finding that certain companies are still sending me their catalogs. I am using the “still receiving” button on Catalog Choice’s web site, but in addition, I am going to the web sites of those companies that are still sending me catalogs and sending them this email:

“I signed up with Catalog Choice (www.catalogchoice.com) in October 2007 so that I could stop receiving catalogs via mail. I would like to continue to shop with “company”, but I prefer to do that online via your website. It appears that many catalog companies are ignoring Catalog Choice requests so I am writing directly to ask that you please take me off your mailing list. Thank you. “Include name and address here”

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