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[goodcow]

I was searching for the Slashdot article mentioning Bezos' space flight company to send to somebody today, and stumbled upon a Wired interview from January:

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.01/bezos.html?tw=wn_tophead_5

When Jeff Bezos was launching Amazon.com a decade ago, conventional wisdom held that 300,000 titles would be plenty; the largest physical bookstores couldn't sell enough volumes to justify half that inventory. Bezos took what he calls "the bold, stupid path" and stocked his shelves with a million titles. Smart move: It turned out that early word of mouth came from people looking for more obscure volumes. These days, the site sells more than 20 million products, including all 29 colors of the KitchenAid 5-quart mixer. And it's a $6 billion business, thanks to its focus on niche markets and customer service. Wired caught up with Bezos at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y.

About an hour later, I just went down to check the mail, and loe' and behold, I have a large promotional pamphlet from the 92nd Street Y.

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN??!?!?!

 

[shuri]

Oh for gods sake, is this an act goodcow?

 

[Lucky Forward]

It means you must take the bold, stupid path.

 

[sprsk]

well odnt leave us hanging whats in it? more toilet paper?

 

[Red Scarlet]

It means you're out of toilet paper.

 

[Matlock]

It means you should stop posting about Amazon.

 

[goodcow]

It means you're out of toilet paper.

They raised the price of the toilet paper today. $4.99 to $5.99.

Probably because I bought that 60 pound fridge with overnight shipping.

Bastards.

 

[Red Scarlet]

Are you going to sue them now?

 

[goodcow]

Are you going to sue them now?

Nah man, Jeff's my boy, yo'.

 

[Red Scarlet]

Okay.

 

[shpankey]

It means you must take the bold, stupid path.

.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. - Robert Frost

 

[Boogie9IGN]

Ahaha, I actually clicked on this thread thinking "This is going to be about Amazon isn't it?"

 

[sprsk]

good cow if you arent using gafazon i will kill you

 

[Willco]

I honestly think Goodcow should seriously be banned for blatant viral marketing. He's pretty much useless, saving for sucking the coporate cock of Amazon.com and anything related to it.

 

[goodcow]

I honestly think Goodcow should seriously be banned for blatant viral marketing. He's pretty much useless, saving for sucking the coporate cock of Amazon.com and anything related to it.

Of my last fifty posts, only five even mentioned Amazon in some way, and none were me trying to sell anything. So fuck off.

Edit: Or, as a better indictaor, 74 out of 2,453 of my posts have the word "Amazon" in them, or 3.01%.
(http://www.ga-forum.com/search.php?searchid=329462)

 

[Archaix]

Hey hey hey hey now.

Goodcow does NOT only post about Amazon.com.


He's clearly getting a cut from the NY Subway system too.

 

[sprsk]

I honestly think Goodcow should seriously be banned for blatant viral marketing. He's pretty much useless, saving for sucking the coporate cock of Amazon.com and anything related to it.

yes goodcow should be banned for posting about one of gafs major sources of revenue

 

[scorcho]

Of my last fifty posts, only five even mentioned Amazon in some way, and none were me trying to sell anything. So fuck off.

Edit: Or, as a better indictaor, 74 out of 2,453 of my posts have the word "Amazon" in them, or 3.01%.
(http://www.ga-forum.com/search.php?searchid=329462)

your methodology is out of whack. posts could infer amazon but fail to have the word in it.

 

[goodcow]

your methodology is out of whack. posts could infer amazon but fail to have the word in it.

Using the word Bezos instead gives an additional six results, most of which are duplicates because they also have the word Amazon in them. Try again.

 

[scorcho]

Using the word Bezos instead gives an additional six results, most of which are duplicates because they also have the word Amazon in them. Try again.

i have slightly better things to do than to cataloge all your posts.

p.s.: your methodology is still out of whack. thankskbye

 

[Willco]

yes goodcow should be banned for posting about one of gafs major sources of revenue

Oh, I wouldn't mind goodcow pimping certain things on Amazon.com that this particular demographic might buy through the forum or occasionally talking about Amazon, but he's just a filthy viral marketer.

He actually makes me not want to buy at Amazon, which hurts the forum.

 

[xsarien]

Of my last fifty posts, only five even mentioned Amazon in some way, and none were me trying to sell anything. So fuck off.

Edit: Or, as a better indictaor, 74 out of 2,453 of my posts have the word "Amazon" in them, or 3.01%.
(http://www.ga-forum.com/search.php?searchid=329462)

Most of the threads you start are about Amazon.

 

[Matlock]

OH MY GOD... It's a sign!!!
Just how much of a shipping discount do these big online stores get from UPS/FedEx?
Amazon at 10: Ten vital questions for the next decade
Just curious, how many people here are Amazon Prime members?
Time to stock up on toilet paper... at Amazon.com!
Is Amazon.com broken?
Well, I just stumbled upon a gift certificate eating Amazon.com bug
Amazon.com sitcom DVD sale (up to 50% off; Chappelle season 1 for $13.50, etc.)
In stock at Amazon.com: SanDisk 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Want SWAT 3 PC for $1?
Amazon.com's Shares Fall After Soaring Tax Bill Hurts Profit
Well, somebody at Amazon.com fucked up...
Amazon eyes DVD rental partnership in U.S.
It's amusing how Amazon.com's order status is realtime...
Damn conservative shoppers on Amazon.com
Amazon.com seems to be trying out a new layout...
Strange price hikes hitting my Amazon.com cart (not MY cart... news story)


This is since april. Do you want me to keep going? Because I can.

 

[goodcow]

Oh, I wouldn't mind goodcow pimping certain things on Amazon.com that this particular demographic might buy through the forum or occasionally talking about Amazon, but he's just a filthy viral marketer.

He actually makes me not want to buy at Amazon, which hurts the forum.

How the fuck am I pimping certain things though? I post various news reports about Amazon because I have an interest in the way the company is doing as I shop there so often, and that makes me a filthy viral marketer? I mention I bought a new fridge, yet don't even provide the model number or ASIN number, and that's me trying to get you to buy it? Lighten up.

 

[DMczaf]

OH MY GOD... It's a sign!!!
Just how much of a shipping discount do these big online stores get from UPS/FedEx?
Amazon at 10: Ten vital questions for the next decade
Just curious, how many people here are Amazon Prime members?
Time to stock up on toilet paper... at Amazon.com!
Is Amazon.com broken?
Well, I just stumbled upon a gift certificate eating Amazon.com bug
Amazon.com sitcom DVD sale (up to 50% off; Chappelle season 1 for $13.50, etc.)
In stock at Amazon.com: SanDisk 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Want SWAT 3 PC for $1?
Amazon.com's Shares Fall After Soaring Tax Bill Hurts Profit
Well, somebody at Amazon.com fucked up...
Amazon eyes DVD rental partnership in U.S.
It's amusing how Amazon.com's order status is realtime...
Damn conservative shoppers on Amazon.com
Amazon.com seems to be trying out a new layout...
Strange price hikes hitting my Amazon.com cart (not MY cart... news story)


This is since april. Do you want me to keep going? Because I can.

:lol :lol

 

[goodcow]

OH MY GOD... It's a sign!!!
Just how much of a shipping discount do these big online stores get from UPS/FedEx?
Amazon at 10: Ten vital questions for the next decade
Just curious, how many people here are Amazon Prime members?
Time to stock up on toilet paper... at Amazon.com!
Is Amazon.com broken?
Well, I just stumbled upon a gift certificate eating Amazon.com bug
Amazon.com sitcom DVD sale (up to 50% off; Chappelle season 1 for $13.50, etc.)
In stock at Amazon.com: SanDisk 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Want SWAT 3 PC for $1?
Amazon.com's Shares Fall After Soaring Tax Bill Hurts Profit
Well, somebody at Amazon.com fucked up...
Amazon eyes DVD rental partnership in U.S.
It's amusing how Amazon.com's order status is realtime...
Damn conservative shoppers on Amazon.com
Amazon.com seems to be trying out a new layout...
Strange price hikes hitting my Amazon.com cart (not MY cart... news story)


This is since april. Do you want me to keep going? Because I can.

Yeah, okay, news articles. Another large portion is mentioning things that people here might want, like the Memory Stick Pro Duo, a PC game for a buck, and the DVD sale. And others are simply general questions, out of curiosity.

 

[Willco]

How the fuck am I pimping certain things though? I post various news reports about Amazon because I have an interest in the way the company is doing as I shop there so often, and that makes me a filthy viral marketer? I mention I bought a new fridge, yet don't even provide the model number or ASIN number, and that's me trying to get you to buy it?

Blah blah blah. You even manage to fit in Amazon.com and the fact you bought a new fridge in that last reply. Could you be even more of a corporate whore?

Lighten up.

I will when you stop getting paychecks for your viral marketing campaign.

p.s. YOU'VE BEEN BUST'D! YOU CORPORATE WHORE.

 

[goodcow]

Blah blah blah. You even manage to fit in Amazon.com and the fact you bought a new fridge in that last reply. Could you be even more of a corporate whore?



I will when you stop getting paychecks for your viral marketing campaign.

p.s. YOU'VE BEEN BUST'D! YOU CORPORATE WHORE.

If I got paychecks from Amazon I wouldn't need to put Amazon ads and Google ads on my website, which nobody fucking clicks anyway, yet they manage to suck down 100GB of bandwidth per month.

 

[Willco]

If I got paychecks from Amazon I wouldn't need to put Amazon ads and Google ads on my website, which nobody fucking clicks anyway, yet they manage to suck down 100GB of bandwidth per month.

Then how are you affording all the bandwidth and keeping up with your awesome purchases at Amazon.com (the greatest store in the world!)? [/corporate whore]

Maybe they'd click it if you'd stop pestering people with your love songs about anything and everything involving Amazon.

 

[The Faceless Master]

OH MY GOD... It's a sign!!!
Just how much of a shipping discount do these big online stores get from UPS/FedEx?
Amazon at 10: Ten vital questions for the next decade
Just curious, how many people here are Amazon Prime members?
Time to stock up on toilet paper... at Amazon.com!
Is Amazon.com broken?
Well, I just stumbled upon a gift certificate eating Amazon.com bug
Amazon.com sitcom DVD sale (up to 50% off; Chappelle season 1 for $13.50, etc.)
In stock at Amazon.com: SanDisk 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Want SWAT 3 PC for $1?
Amazon.com's Shares Fall After Soaring Tax Bill Hurts Profit
Well, somebody at Amazon.com fucked up...
Amazon eyes DVD rental partnership in U.S.
It's amusing how Amazon.com's order status is realtime...
Damn conservative shoppers on Amazon.com
Amazon.com seems to be trying out a new layout...
Strange price hikes hitting my Amazon.com cart (not MY cart... news story)


This is since april. Do you want me to keep going? Because I can.

wow, that doesnt look too good...

 

[Red Scarlet]

:lol :lol Matlock.

overstock > amazon

*hides*

 

[goodcow]

:lol :lol Matlock.

overstock > amazon

*hides*

My Dad tried buying a 9 or 12 piece Mahogony furniture set from Overstock a few months ago, and numerous pieces arrived damaged. After weeks trying to get a pre-paid UPS label and pickup to return everything, he eventually had to call VISA and have them do a chargeback. Only after he did that did Overstock actually give him his labels.

 

[DMczaf]

My Dad tried buying a 9 or 12 piece Mahogony furniture set from Overstock a few months ago, and numerous pieces arrived damaged. After weeks trying to get a pre-paid UPS label and pickup to return everything, he eventually had to call VISA and have them do a chargeback. Only after he did that did Overstock actually give him his labels.

Uh oh!

Cat fight! *meow* *scratch*

 

[miyuru]

No worries Goodcow, it just *feels* like all you do is post about Amazon. Y'know what I mean right?

EDIT: On second thought, your creation of *this* thread isn't really helping you out any :lol

 

[Red Scarlet]

Oh..I've never bought anything from either place.

 

[Matlock]

Not only threads that you post about amazon, but ones in which you make note of Amazon.

OH MY GOD... It's a sign!!!
Just how much of a shipping discount do these big online stores get from UPS/FedEx?
Amazon at 10: Ten vital questions for the next decade
Just curious, how many people here are Amazon Prime members?
Time to stock up on toilet paper... at Amazon.com!
Is Amazon.com broken?
Well, I just stumbled upon a gift certificate eating Amazon.com bug
Amazon.com sitcom DVD sale (up to 50% off; Chappelle season 1 for $13.50, etc.)
In stock at Amazon.com: SanDisk 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo
Want SWAT 3 PC for $1?
Amazon.com's Shares Fall After Soaring Tax Bill Hurts Profit
Well, somebody at Amazon.com fucked up...
Amazon eyes DVD rental partnership in U.S.
It's amusing how Amazon.com's order status is realtime...
Damn conservative shoppers on Amazon.com
Amazon.com seems to be trying out a new layout...
Strange price hikes hitting my Amazon.com cart (not MY cart... news story)
My UPS package visited more of America than me...
Um... I didn't even know cereal dispensers existed...
Amazon's Super Saver Shipping minimum used to be $99
Seinfeld season four is up for preorder
Verbatim 4x 4.7 GB DVD+RW Spindle (30 Discs) - $12.69 after rebate
Scotch Storage Tape 1.88 in x 54.6 yd (48mm x 50m) 4-pack , Clear - $5.89
When did Amazon.com start selling actual computer hardware?
Amazon.com Friday Sale - Warcraft 3 Giftset $20 / Half Life 2 Collectors Edition $40
Amazon.com "first season" DVD sale
Which types of light bulbs are the best to get to save energy?
Fluorescent bulb question concerning dimmers
So... what's the best LCD widescreen monitor? (non-Apple)
Is there anyway a motherboard could fry an external drive via USB?
Amazon -- I need to buy stuff AND support GAF, so help me find cheap GBA/GC/DS games!
Grieving 9/11 Widow Spends Almost $5 Million
Might get a MiniDV cam, recommendations needed!
PC program to tally up component wattage?
I invite you to wrap your lips around Sylvester Stallone's protein pudding
This forum is exactly 1 year old
Best external hard drives?
Amazon guilty of profiling, pic inside!
Walmart surrenders DVD rental ops to Netflix
Wow, Blockbuster's online rental division is getting desperate...
Returning Things to Amazon(.ca, but doubt that matters for my Qs)
Amazon.com sitcom DVD sale (up to 50% off; Chappelle season 1 for $13.50, etc.)
Need help with Trojans (I got infected last night)
Amazon marketplace - What's the buyer protection like?
New server: thanks guys!!!
Microsoft Encarta Reference Library Premium 2005 DVD - $5 after rebate
nintendo opening retail store in NYC
(Article) MOVIES HIT BIG ON PSP - Lead strong software sales
What is this building, and why is Google Maps specifically blurring it out?
Toothpaste causes cancer now
Amazon.com sucks because the name makes no sense!
Amazon Suggestions/Comments Thread
Why FedEx >>> UPS
So whats the story?
Yay, it's back!
Crud, I think my power supply just died.. and now I have questions...
If GAF were a country, who would be president?
PSP Shortage even DS Fanboys Won't Argue
Rechargeable AAAs?
Ok, what do I do with my life/iPod situation... I hate Apple and my undecisiveness
What are you waiting for in the mail?
Do YOU use Mach 3 Razors!?! YOURE BEING WATCHED!
Can anybody recommend a DURABLE media storage center shelf unit for DVDs?
UPS are fucking asshats
Staples hold music
The Adventures of Pete and Pete DVD pre-order up at Amazon.com now - $18.89
How much should a dish rack cost?
Attenion DELL
buy.com launches yub.com
1gb MemoryStick - $67
Google Is Adding Major Libraries to Its Database
Any vegans or vegetarians out there?
Nickelodeon Rewind Collection DVDs (Pete & Pete? YES!)
Amazon.ca/com/co.uk -- difference b/w buying FROM Amazon and THROUGH Amazon?
GAF are Sellouts.
Shop With GAF?
Sudden slowdown in OS X
Amazon.com Prime?
So what've you been reading lately?
Amazon.com announces Amazon Prime membership program
So MSN Search Officially Launched Today..
Woman guilty of DUI after 3 glasses of Listerine
wtf, when did amazon start selling strapons
Google: Slowly but surely, we will own you
24: Day 4 - 11 am to 12 pm Discussion Thread
Donate money to the earthquake relief fund through Amazon
Seventh Generation - household products from recycled/natural materials
I just ordered the Super Mario cartoon DVDs on Amazon, anyone want 10% off?
None of you really care, but I got a wide angle lens for my camcorder (with images!)
UPS obviously has no clue what the fuck to do with my package...
Columbia House Plans Porn Club
Listerine No Replacement For Floss, Despite Claim By Ads
Have you ever cut the tip of your finger off? (56k be glad you can't see these pics)
Fabric softener! Great, or EVIL!?
Are there any downsides to resurfacing a disc?
I never knew "The Adventures of Tin Tin" came from a book series...
Amazon.co.uk ruins Christmas for the Brits
Oh yeah! Amazon rocks! (Simpsons season 5)
Amazon.co.uk gets into the online DVD rental business
The Christmas Shopping Thread (started? finished? need ideas?)
Fortune 500 article on Amazon
What's up with Amazon's Share the Love promotion?
Question about ordering from Amazon Japan
Where are you buying the Seinfeld DVDs?
Did Amazon kill the a9 promotion?
Segabase is back up
"Animini Mini" question
Some Questions For GAFers That Wear Contacts
"Value" shampoos vs. the expensive ones
Haha! Go McDonalds! (Prizes inside!)
goodcowfilms.com shouldn't run out of bandwidth now! Yay!
So, how difficult is it (usually) to claim a "delivered" UPS package as lost?
FOX Season 1 box sets - $15 a pop at Amazon.com
List Your Collection: Pissing Contest
Dear God no... they switched to Indian customer support...
Greg the Bunny is coming to DVD
Koss DVP2161 Compact DVD with MP3/CD Player $40 shipped
Amazon.com $20 of $120 coupon
So, who wants those two Amazon.com videogame history books at 11.57% off?
I got approved for an Amazon VISA!
HL2 deleuxe edition contents revealed...
goodcow <3 amazon
Is there a GAF "Amazon.com Share the Love" list?
Amazon is amazing...
Sims 2 goes gold: first hands-on preview
Who would you side with here, me, or EBGames?
If you ordered I-Ninja (PS2 only) for $10.99 from EBGames, call for a refund
I caused a scene at CVS...
Damn you FedEx *shakes fist*
Holy Fuck - Who WASNT out shopping today?
Family Guy movie gets a name and a release date!
Fuckin' eBay
Hate automobiles?
eBay/PayPal 10% coupon code
If you ordered Harry Potter from Amazon, you can get a $1 credit
True Lies 2 with Arnie?!
Citicard holders, is the Credit Protector program worth it?
How much GA gets when we buy stuff from the amazon referer?
Yes, *I* have an Amazon.com question...
AMAZON.COM
Fedex>UPS
Yep, FedEx lost my package...
Suggestions for a rice cooker?
MTA NYC to plan fare hikes in 2007 and 2009 despite $833 million surplus
Is there any way to get more ink for your printer w/o paying 40 goddamn dollars?
Do libraries in your area charge for their services?
Does the world just NOT want me to own Atelier Iris?
Bezos Puts Short Stories In Amazon.com's Cart
Am I an asshole customer, or does EB just suck?\ Amazon.com search tip to filter out third party items...

oh snap

note that a good 85% of these are goodcow-started threads

 

[Red Scarlet]

:lol

OH MY GOD... It's a sign!!!
Amazon at 10: Ten vital questions for the next decade
Time to stock up on toilet paper... at Amazon.com!
Is Amazon.com broken?
Amazon.com's Shares Fall After Soaring Tax Bill Hurts Profit
It's amusing how Amazon.com's order status is realtime...
Damn conservative shoppers on Amazon.com
Amazon.com seems to be trying out a new layout...

Those seem the worst by name for his case.

Need help with Trojans (I got infected last night)

go out of context

 

[Rorschach]

Amazon.com sitcom DVD sale (up to 50% off; Chappelle season 1 for $13.50, etc.)


^Hey, he's just bringing us good deals, people! Don't be ungrateful!

 

[GaimeGuy]

Not only threads that you post about amazon, but ones in which you make note of Amazon.

...




oh snap

note that a good 85% of these are goodcow-started threads

Holy shit! :lol

 

[Alcibiades]

personally I appreciate some of those amazon.com threads...

I got a good deal on the Seinfeld Season 1-3 package...