Behind the scenes
Digitec Galaxus launches "DG compatible" singles exchange
by Aurel Stevens
New singles exchange cancelled after fierce protests
2.4.2019
Translation: machine translated
On 1 April, we launched our "DG compatible" singles exchange. Contrary to our expectations, it has not only been met with enthusiasm.
It was with great pride that we launched our new "DG compatible" singles exchange on 1 April.
After just one day of operation, we are unfortunately already cancelling the singles exchange. We weren't prepared for such a shitstorm. In the interests of transparency, here are some of the reasons why users have cancelled.
Already have a woman
Company order account
Already married. Bad that this is automatically activated and can only be deactivated with justification.
My wife doesn't have her own account and we order everything together. the suggestions would only get me into trouble anyway.
Not looking
I'm happily taken.
Not
Not interested
Already engaged ;)
Because I don't want to be networked or propositioned when I shop. I just want to shop in peace.
my wife would kill me, please don't!!!
unnecessary and a waste of resources!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! negative development and for me this shop is losing credibility in both data security and attractiveness
I'm married!
No one can replace my beloved Kirino body pillow girlfriend! NOBODY!
I haven't received any suggestions yet😢 4everalone
As a computer science student specialising in data engineering, I am of course very happy about this service and basically very convinced of the method. However, as I have exams coming up again in the near future, I'm not ready for a relationship at the moment. Could you deactivate the service for me until after the semester exams, after that I am basically open to your services again.
I live by the motto opposites attract. That's why the algorithm doesn't work. Either you switch on your partner search -> the other person just buys junk or you switch off the service for me. Besides, I already have a partner who would like more flowers than electronics at home. :)
Nice April Fool's joke.... I believed it until then, that you don't have to explicitly register for it, but explicitly unsubscribe. Or do you want to take the risk of scaring away happily married customers by offering them unsolicited partner suggestions? But the idea is really cool ;-)
Thank you very much for all the feedback - we can only grow as a company thanks to customer feedback like this.
Header image: Bye, "DG compatible" - the world wasn't ready for you.
Aurel Stevens
Chief Editor
aurel.stevens@digitecgalaxus.chI'm the master tamer at the flea circus that is the editorial team, a nine-to-five writer and 24/7 dad. Technology, computers and hi-fi make me tick. On top of that, I’m a rain-or-shine cyclist and generally in a good mood.
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