[melling]

Actually, we’re not unique and often predictable. There usually is someone who says “I’ll never use the product because…” And it’s often a top comment. e.g. Smartphones with GPS, Amazon Alexa,…

To me it’s simply a noisy discussion with little value. Don’t use it but let’s not waste time debating it. No one’s mind is going to change.

I’d love nothing more than for an algorithm to filter out the noise and extract any information and facts. Learning whose opinion I trust on specific topics would also be useful.

Of course, others will tell me why this doesn’t work for them and they want the added noise. Seriously, the entire point is that some people will want the product while others don’t.

I’m not trying to change your mind, and I’m not trying to stop anyone else from the discussion. It’s simply not for me, in general.

[fhd2]

I find it quite helpful to understand why people don't use a product or are unhappy with it. If there's none of that, all I'm left with is reading marketing claims.

[melling]

Good, then you should set your filter appropriately.

Depending on the effectiveness of the product, you may trust it for certain articles but not others. Certain sources but not others.

[yjftsjthsd-h]

If you don't think you'll change anyone's mind, and aren't trying to, then why are you posting?

[JohnFen]

In all fairness, plenty of people post just to express their opinion or share their knowledge without any intention of changing anyone's mind about anything.

[melling]

Person 1: “An electric vehicle will never work for me because…”

Person 2: “I want an electric vehicle because…”

Is that a better example to convey my point?

[JohnFen]

That's the sort of exchange I want to see. It's useful and educational to hear what works and doesn't work for people, and why. It's not noise at all to me, it's teaching me about the upsides and downsides people have found about a thing in their real lives.