tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10547970.post115943110486714240..comments2024-03-13T01:04:34.580-04:00Comments on <b>Canadian Entrepreneur</b>: Moral Support is CheapRick Spencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09147840937518662183noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10547970.post-1159456433450955882006-09-28T11:13:00.000-04:002006-09-28T11:13:00.000-04:00Hi Rick. You make an excellent point and it remind...Hi Rick. You make an excellent point and it reminds me of something I experienced recently.<BR/><BR/>Last year, when I was editing a magazine about dogs, a local entrepreneur asked me to cover his new product: essentially, a dog poop picker-upper. He played up the unique design and its portability (it's meant for walks, not backyards). <BR/><BR/>I tried it out, and frankly, found it bulky, annoying to carry around and remarkably difficult to use, as it required very strong hands. <BR/><BR/>When I (delicately but honestly) told him how I felt, and that I would probably not cover his product in the magazine, he responded very defensively, telling me that all his friends and family has assured him the product was wonderful. He was not the least bit grateful for my feedback. Perhaps he realized it was probably too late to change the design.<BR/><BR/>I have yet to see the product in pet stores.<BR/><BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com