You learn something new every day... (dooyoo.co.uk in general)

Member Name: missbrowneyedgirl

Product:	dooyoo.co.uk in general
Date:	08/04/02 (83 review reads)
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Advantages: If you've made it this far you don't need me to tell you...;)

Disadvantages: churners, click-cartels, ah, you know the rest

In my humble opinion, DooYoo is a continuous learning experience. Don't believe me? Let me tell you why...

~ 1: The Existence ~

Firstly, and foremost you learn about the existence of DooYoo. You maybe were recommended by a friend, saw an ad on the Tube, or whatever. Regardless, you drop by and see what is on offer, and it looks quite impressive doesn't it? All of that information at your fingertips about just about anything you can imagine. And the people of the community write this themselves? Sure do! They seem a friendly bunch too? Maybe I will join!

~ 2: The Money ~

So you have decided to sign up and along the way you learn that DooYoo are going to pay you, not only for writing opinions but also for other people reading them! Real cash, bling-bling spondoolicks, moolah! What a joyous discovery!

~ 3: To Churn ~

So next, and almost inevitably you learn to churn. Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! The thing is the more quick opinions you write the more money you seem to make! But then you realise that no-one is reading your opinions, or maybe one or two people are but that's not making you any cash. Also come to think of it, it's not helping anyone else either...

~ 4: The Value ~

And so you have learnt the value of an opinion. Not just the monetary value in your pocket, but the value of the information you can convey. Usually you learn this by reading other opinions. Sometimes you'll be astounded by what a writer has told you, maybe touched by his/her personal anecdotes or even enraged by their untruths in comparison with your experiences. You learn to rate this value using the handy scale at the bottom and then you begin to notice that the more valuable opinions appear at the top of the category list...

~ 5: Or Not To Churn ~

Then you make probably the most important discovery of all, at least in my opinion, and that is you learn to become a b
etter writer. You begin to plan your opinions, research and organise them and most importantly feel proud of what you have produced at then end! You look on your profile page and feel a warm glow inside upon reading your opinion titles. You have also noticed that more people are reading your opinions, and leaving complimentary comments. It's a nice feeling isn't it?

~ 6: Circle of friends ~

Next you learn about the people. You find favourite writers, you know about their lives from reading their opinions and you keep all of your favourites in your circle of friend for quick access. You learn that DooYoo can notify you when they write an opinion, so you need never miss the latest instalments of their lives. Some of these friends transpose easily from being electronic to real life, flesh and blood ones... Just ask ANDREWSJK and harmonyk if you don't believe me!

~ 7: Helpful Comments ~

Nearing the shallows of your learning curve, as each opinion teaches you something, you learn a further value of comments. Not only can they be successfully used for flattery, but you can also convey and learn information through them! You will learn that people know little juicy titbits about the subjects you have written on and if you are lucky, they'll share them in the comments box. Don't forget though - it would be rude to withhold further information about other opinions so go ahead and comment away!

~ 8: And finally... ~

...you learn that not only do some users still really like DooYoo, but some categories allow them to write rambling reminiscent opinions which really aren't of any use at all but may bring a smile to a few faces, which makes them the best opinions of all...;)

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