Virgin Media plans ‘imminent’ launch of targeted advertising

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by Peter_

Many people especially Virgin Media staff and Ex Virgin Media staff set their preferences this way and only allow contacts and friends access.

I didn't know that. This facility is in place to be used, so people might as well use it if they find it useful!

[dilli-theclaw]

I would expect that the known VM staff can be snowed under so I can fully appreciate why they do this.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I would expect that the known VM staff can be snowed under so I can fully appreciate why they do this.

I did it because i had some abusive pm,s sent to me.

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

I didn't know that. This facility is in place to be used, so people might as well use it if they find it useful!

And members have a choice whether they wish to be contacted by PM - it is their right to switch it off if they wish.

[RichardCoulter]

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

I would expect that the known VM staff can be snowed under so I can fully appreciate why they do this.

I never thought of that, you make a good point. They would probably receive lots of requests for help, information etc.

Originally Posted by Sirius

I did it because i had some abusive pm,s sent to me.

You should have reported it, there's no excuse for obscene language.

It's normal for admin to be able to view private messages, as is the case on a forum that I oversee, so any claims of inappropriate messages can probably be easily verified and dealt with by The Cable Forum Team.

Originally Posted by Hugh

And members have a choice whether they wish to be contacted by PM - it is their right to switch it off if they wish.

Absolutely.

I wish sometimes I could use the facility.

So is there any way to opt out of this new system?

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

It's normal for admin to be able to view private messages, as is the case on a forum that I oversee, so any claims of inappropriate messages can probably be easily verified and dealt with by The Cable Forum Team.

Admin on this forum have stated they cannot see Pm's unless you send them to them.

We cannot view private messages.

[Sirius]

Originally Posted by Maggy J

We cannot view private messages.

Thanks for confirming that Maggy

[RichardCoulter]

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[Mick Fisher]

Originally Posted by joglynne

It appears that VM are not the only company intending to use targeted advertising in 2013.


http://connectedconsumer.mediatel.co...rticles#110518

I always watch everything recorded so I can FF through ad breaks but I am still concerned that, presumedly, my click stream will be "anonomously" scrutenised in order to provide me with something I do not want.

[muppetman11]

Originally Posted by Mick Fisher

I always watch everything recorded so I can FF through ad breaks but I am still concerned that, presumedly, my click stream will be "anonomously" scrutenised in order to provide me with something I do not want.

I'm sure you can opt out , if you go into your My Sky online then click Marketing preferences.

[Mick Fisher]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I'm sure you can opt out , if you go into your My Sky online then click Marketing preferences.

Thanks I will take a look.

[spiderplant]

Originally Posted by muppetman11

I'm sure you can opt out , if you go into your My Sky online then click Marketing preferences.

You can, but why would you? Give me personalised adverts over random ones any day.

[Mick Fisher]

Originally Posted by spiderplant

You can, but why would you? Give me personalised adverts over random ones any day.

Everyone to their own.

Personally if I am looking for something I prefer to rely on the recommendations of friends, family and my own research rather than being bombarded with ads from companies who are prepared to spend the most on publicity. Personal experience has always shown that those type of companies invariably deliver inferior products.