Boycott Gillette?

[Queen of Blades]

As promised, part 2 in my "JoAnna should go to bed" series.

They're watching us! Well......not us actually.........but well you know. :o

Boycott Gillette (http://www.boycottgillette.com/) :eek:

[Sejanus]

What the hell... :rofl

[Queen of Blades]

What the hell... :rofl

I know. :rofl

This thread has been posted for entertainment purposes only. :D

[mastermute]

This thread has been posted for entertainment purposes only.

This is a joke? I think NOT!:eek::eek: I always wear a tin-foil beanie when I pass the Mach3 shelves in a supermarket! :p It is the tools of the dark lord and his pack of evildoers! ;)

[Queen of Blades]

This is a joke? I think NOT!:eek::eek: I always wear a tin-foil beanie when I pass the Mach3 shelves in a supermarket! :p It is the tools of the dark lord and his pack of evildoers! ;)

:rofl

Ok, ok, this thread may also be educational, for some. :rolleyes:

[moviemaniac]

now why would I buy any of those darn cartridges?
They won't get a photo of MY mug :p

[Cutthroat_trout]

How far back to you think this goes ? I just received two more 50's super speeds today feeding my fire for more shavers ! I can't detect any hidden devices but you never know. Now, you are saying to boycott. Oh, well - maybe I should start buying more Merkurs !!! Yes that is what I will do !

Lee

[Cutthroat_trout]

I do find it a bit distasteful that they used my pic for this site.

Lee

[Queen of Blades]

I do find it a bit distasteful that they used my pic for this site.

Lee

:rofl

[TheDouglasJBarber]

:confused:

[PalmettoB]

Another sound reason for using more antiquated tools for this hobby/necessity/obsession...the only thing watching me choose Mr. Wade and Mr. Butcher for my morning shave is my reflection in the mirror!

[bg42]

Another sound reason for using more antiquated tools for this hobby/necessity/obsession...the only thing watching me choose Mr. Wade and Mr. Butcher for my morning shave is my reflection in the mirror!

If you want to believe that ,fine, it`s terrible when people are lulled into a false sence of security, thats when they`re at their most vunerable:eek::eek::eek::shocked003
Kind regards Peter

[jbcohen]

I have actually heard of these RFID chips from others sources in the IT community so this is not really far fetched for me. I have also heard of Gillette's name used in conjunction with these chips from the IT community. I don't buy Gillette products becuase they don't seem to work on me. Not because I am boycotting Gillette in any way, there products don't work on me.

[mastermute]

I have actually heard of these RFID chips from others sources in the IT community so this is not really far fetched for me. I have also heard of Gillette's name used in conjunction with these chips from the IT community. I don't buy Gillette products becuase they don't seem to work on me. Not because I am boycotting Gillette in any way, there products don't work on me.

SEE! I have only one thing to say;

TIN FOIL HAT!

[ltlsuz]

just soak it in water. that will teach em!:rofl

[crackstar]

Who needs Gillette! :p :p

[bjrn]

The RFID tracking is a real thing. But I doubt Gillette uses it for anything besides shipping/inventory tracking. You have to be quite close to a chip to read it, so it's not like they can track where you're going with your new bought Gillette products.

But in general the concerns about privacy issues in conjunction with RFID chips are valid, IMO. Perhaps not at the moment, but it could easily become a problem.

[Queen of Blades]

The RFID tracking is a real thing. But I doubt Gillette uses it for anything besides shipping/inventory tracking. You have to be quite close to a chip to read it, so it's not like they can track where you're going with your new bought Gillette products.

But in general the concerns about privacy issues in conjunction with RFID chips are valid, IMO. Perhaps not at the moment, but it could easily become a problem.

I don't think the concern from the link is tracking where consumers go.

I'm pretty sure it was the RFID would cause pictures to be taken when you pick up a Gillette package, and also again when you pay for the product.

[mastermute]

Personally, I dislike anything RFID. Even tough you need to be "close" and have the correct equipment and can't connect x to y.. It is the fact that it just MAY do all those things, now and, even more so, in the future. The are weaning us to accept this as an emerging technology, but the potential is beyond imagination.

Sorry for the rant, but I don't like RFID :p

[crackstar]

and I don't like Gillette!

[Baloosh]

I was at a Wal Mart Supercenter here in town yesterday, and like I do every time I'm in a supermarket (:rolleyes:) I check out the shaving stuff aisle. Same stuff every time, but that doesn't stop me from checking.

I'm such a nerd, I bent down and inspected the shelving underneath the racks of razors and blades. I'm happy to report that I did not see any micro-cameras mounted to the underside of the shelving... although the conspiracy theorist in me says that the cameras are now probably super-microscopic, and that what I saw (or didn't see) was exactly what They WANT us to believe. :D

[Queen of Blades]

I was at a Wal Mart Supercenter here in town yesterday, and like I do every time I'm in a supermarket (:rolleyes:) I check out the shaving stuff aisle. Same stuff every time, but that doesn't stop me from checking.

I'm such a nerd, I bent down and inspected the shelving underneath the racks of razors and blades. I'm happy to report that I did not see any micro-cameras mounted to the underside of the shelving... although the conspiracy theorist in me says that the cameras are now probably super-microscopic, and that what I saw (or didn't see) was exactly what They WANT us to believe. :D

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

[mastermute]

what I saw (or didn't see) was exactly what They WANT us to believe. :D

I know I'm starting to sound like a broken record, but [once again]:

TIN FOIL HAT!


:p

[bjrn]

although the conspiracy theorist in me says that the cameras are now probably super-microscopicYou know, there was this shaving docu on National Geographic where they showed some footage from Schick's research labs. They use tiny tiny cameras in the lab, so tiny so they fit in the head of a razor allowing them to film how the hair is cut by the multiple blades.

It was pretty cool.

[mastermute]

You know, there was this shaving docu on National Geographic where they showed some footage from Schick's research labs. They use tiny tiny cameras in the lab, so tiny so they fit in the head of a razor allowing them to film how the hair is cut by the multiple blades.

It was pretty cool.

I bet Gillette has that in VEERY Fusion cartridge, along with transmitters, that sends every single shave to the Procter and Gamble Tower of Power for scrutiny! And then they pair that with the photos taken at the time of purchase.. this is turning in to something like "Enemy of the state"...















;)

[Cutthroat_trout]

Trust No One

[Michael]

On a related note, I suppose, here's a National Geographic documentary on the history of shaving; sharp rocks, straights, King Gillette's disposable DEs, Trac 2, M3, Foamy, electrics, it's all there. A very long vid (about an hour), but if you're interested, here ya go.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xm34m_national-geographic-closer-shave_ads

[Cutthroat_trout]

Very interesting - indeed. But no mention of Area 51 being managed and secured by clean shaven government employees ? Hmmm - Trust No One

[crackstar]

Gillette SUCKS!!!!!

[Cutthroat_trout]

Which razor do you think those clean shaven government employees in Area 51 were using ? Merkur ? I think not !

Lee

[crackstar]

maybe Bics! :rofl :rofl

[Cutthroat_trout]

Maybe but the first alien siting in Area51 was 1954. Bics were introducted in 1974. Besides, I said Clean Shaven government employees.

[PalmettoB]

If you want to believe that ,fine, it`s terrible when people are lulled into a false sence of security, thats when they`re at their most vunerable:eek::eek::eek::shocked003
Kind regards Peter

Oh, say it ain't so, Peter. You mean there's a "Sheffield Syndicate?" :rofl

[mastermute]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xm34m_national-geographic-closer-shave_ads

Let's all move to Niagara falls! And is it a coincidence that they have a trailer about the Freemasons in this, so called, documentary? I think not! The plot thickens!







:p

[bjrn]

On a related note, I suppose, here's a National Geographic documentary on the history of shavingThat's the one I was talking about as well. Coincidence? I think not! The plot thickens even more! :rofl

[Michael]

Coincidence? I think not! The plot thickens even more! :rofl

OMG!! I walked by a Gillette display a few days ago!! Did YOU too?? :eek: :scared003

[Queen of Blades]

OMG!! I walked by a Gillette display a few days ago!! Did YOU too?? :eek: :scared003

Did the display follow you, Michael? :rolleyes:

[Michael]

Did the display follow you, Michael? :rolleyes:

OMG, I sure HOPE not!!!!!!!!! :eek:

[Queen of Blades]

OMG, I sure HOPE not!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Lock the doors, pull down the blinds, shut the curtains! They're watching you!!!! :p

[Cutthroat_trout]

Queen - It is nice to count you amoung the believers !

Lee::

[crackstar]

Boycott Gillette, and boycott other idiots who endorse them.

[Queen of Blades]

Queen - It is nice to count you amoung the believers !

Lee::

That's a new one......:rofl

btw, are tin foil hats expensive in NoVA? :p

[Cutthroat_trout]

Everything is expensive in Northern Virginia

[Michael]

It always amazes me how long some threads last. :D

[Queen of Blades]

Everything is expensive in Northern Virginia

I'd guess tin foil hats have to be thicker in NoVA, too, huh?

[Cutthroat_trout]

In NoVa you have to use heavy duty since you are so close to the source (U.S. Gov) You can also make a long chain using paper clips attached to your belt. Make sure the chain touches ground. That way you will stay grounded from the beams.:cool:

[Queen of Blades]

In NoVa you have to use heavy duty since you are so close to the source (U.S. Gov) You can also make a long chain using paper clips attached to your belt. Make sure the chain touches ground. That way you will stay grounded from the beams.:cool:

Thanks for the advice, Lee! Good to know. ;)

[Cutthroat_trout]

I am looking forward to trying your Shave Den products. Hopefully they arrive this week !

[Queen of Blades]

I am looking forward to trying your Shave Den products. Hopefully they arrive this week !

:rofl Thread hijack!

They'll be mailing out tomorrow, in fact.

Both lovely scents. Excellent choices!

[Cutthroat_trout]

Oh Queen - I have done my part in butchering this thread. I promise to be a more obediant servant in the future. Trust No One:1respect

[Queen of Blades]

Oh Queen - I have done my part in butchering this thread. I promise to be a more obediant servant in the future. Trust No One:1respect

This was just a fun little thread. That was it's purpose.

We've all done some thread hijacking in our time. And some of us, still do. :D

[Sejanus]

This was just a fun little thread. That was it's purpose.

We've all done some thread hijacking in our time. And some of us, still do. :D

So let's get on a REAL topic.

I am baking BREAD right now. Smells yummy.. wish you all had some? Yeah.. I thought so.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Smells good. I know my way around the kitchen as well. Fresh bread - now thats cool. Do you use a bread machine ?

Lee

[Queen of Blades]

So let's get on a REAL topic.

I am baking BREAD right now. Smells yummy.. wish you all had some? Yeah.. I thought so.

Somehow I don't think that belongs in the "Boycott Gillette" thread. :p

[Sejanus]

Somehow I don't think that belongs in the "Boycott Gillette" thread. :p

Yes, yes it does.

[Padron]

I boycotted them quite a while ago, although I do like there past vintage offerings...some of the DE blades are still pretty good too :)

[Padron]

So let's get on a REAL topic.

I am baking BREAD right now. Smells yummy.. wish you all had some? Yeah.. I thought so.

Mmmm, what type of bread?

[Sejanus]

Mmmm, what type of bread?

Nice classic white. :drool

[mastermute]

Smells good. I know my way around the kitchen as well. Fresh bread - now thats cool. Do you use a bread machine ?

Lee

Yeah! I have a bread machine and use it frequently.

[seamus402]

I wear a lead codpiece - don't want the boys photographed with the x-ray camera, except on macro and I know they won't spend money on macro lenses. Thats just the way I roll.

[mastermute]

except on macro

Oh, they'd need a wide screen lens here :p

[Queen of Blades]

Men! :rolleyes:


:rofl :rofl :rofl

[Sejanus]

Smells good. I know my way around the kitchen as well. Fresh bread - now thats cool. Do you use a bread machine ?

Lee

I just bought one today actually, by a Japanese company (Zojirushi) whose products are simply amazing in quality and results. The loaf I was referring to (in the past tense.. since I ate it all.. :rofl) was completely by hand however.

[Brigadier]

I just bought one today actually, by a Japanese company (Zojirushi) whose products are simply amazing in quality and results. The loaf I was referring to (in the past tense.. since I ate it all.. :rofl) was completely by hand however.


Isn't Zojirushi OWNED by Gillette? :eek::scared003 :happy097


:signs097

[Sejanus]

Isn't Zojirushi OWNED by Gillette? :eek::scared003 :happy097


:signs097

OMG! I need to burn it obviously! :rofl

[Brigadier]

OMG! I need to burn it obviously! :rofl

Too late. The nano-bots have already established their spy web in your kitchen! :signs136 :scared011 http://bestsmileys.com/paranoid/5.gif

[Cutthroat_trout]

Trust No One

[Sejanus]

Too late. The nano-bots have already established their spy web in your kitchen! :signs136 :scared011 http://bestsmileys.com/paranoid/5.gif

and I've eaten some of the bread.. GILLETTE IS INSIDE ME!!! :eek::eek::eek:

[Brigadier]

Welcome to the Matrix.........


http://knoppix.ru/img/230703-4.jpg

[Cutthroat_trout]

Hmmm - Has the matrix changed ?

[mastermute]

OMG! I need to burn it obviously! :rofl

Before it burns your bread!:rofl

[mastermute]

More on RFID can be read in Wired (http://news.wired.com/dynamic/stories/C/CHIPPING_AMERICA_III?SITE=WIRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2008-01-26-12-16-58)

With tags in so many objects, relaying information to databases that can be linked to credit and bank cards, almost no aspect of life may soon be safe from the prying eyes of corporations and governments, says Mark Rasch, former head of the computer-crime unit of the U.S. Justice Department.

[TOB9595]

I wouldn't be surprised to find out that gILLETTE IS TAKING PICTURES OF THEIR CLIENT BASE AS A TESTING PLAYGROUND FOR NEW SUPER SLEUTH FACE RECOGNITION SOFTWARE..
i DON'T SEE WHAT gILLRTTR GETS OUT OF IT CEPT $..

tOM

[TOB9595]

I wear a lead codpiece - don't want the boys photographed with the x-ray camera, except on macro and I know they won't spend money on macro lenses. Thats just the way I roll.
Hahahahaha
Don't scoff.. I wore a lead codpiece in 1974. I was a student of Radiologic Technology, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine. I was 22 years old...I figured a piece of pliable lead molded round a hard cup jock strap would add more pluses from danger to my successors.
The wee old ladies would bring me tomatoes and fruit from their gardens to help ward off xrays...

BOY!
I sure did some dumb stuff in my life
:)
And there's not another person who knows this so keep it quite
Tom

[mastermute]

BOY!
I sure did some dumb stuff in my life
:)
And there's not another person who knows this so keep it quite


Sure :laugh042::angelic004

[TOB9595]

I thought it made sense at the time.
Boycott Gillette!!!

I do use Gillette Swedish blades...OH..and vintage razors...
They made them to last
Tom

[tjgriffin]

It always amazes me how long some threads last. :D

I have a theory that if a thread lasts long enough, it will eventually become about how long it has lasted. By then, it's usually lasted too long :)

- Tere

[TOB9595]

How long has this thread lasted?
And is it among the longest lasting threads?
Tom

[Queen of Blades]

How long has this thread lasted?
And is it among the longest lasting threads?
Tom

It's on it's eleventh day, and 79th post.

So, no it isn't anywhere near the longest lasting thread. I'd say the What Do You Look Like? thread is probably the longest lasting thread.

[TOB9595]

I really like the WHAT DO YOU LOOK LIKE thread.
Let's see some more faces..or whatever

Tom

[mastermute]

They made them to last

I think this might have been part of their problem in the 70's... doing razors the lasted a lifetime and a half.

[TOB9595]

Not limited to Gillette. Look how many of the big gun manufacturers have consolidated, closed doors..the whole world is undergoing a change since the 70's...
BUT I do love their razors

[Cutthroat_trout]

Not limited to Gillette. Look how many of the big gun manufacturers have consolidated, closed doors..the whole world is undergoing a change since the 70's...
BUT I do love their razors

Do you have a theory on this ? The gun part not your love for Gillette razors. For my part, I am going to continue to boycott new Gillette products with the hidden sensors and take a risk using my SS's !

[jlander]

To misquote a famous quote....

I know I'm paranoid, the question remains.....am I paranoid enough?

[Cutthroat_trout]

Just because you are paranoid, it doesnt mean you are not being followed ! :cool:

[moviemaniac]

To misquote a famous quote....

I know I'm paranoid, the question remains.....am I paranoid enough?
not even close, lad, not even remotely close :D

[VetsJetsnGuns]

On a related note, I suppose, here's a National Geographic documentary on the history of shaving; sharp rocks, straights, King Gillette's disposable DEs, Trac 2, M3, Foamy, electrics, it's all there. A very long vid (about an hour), but if you're interested, here ya go.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xm34m_national-geographic-closer-shave_ads

This video was great; I wish I had seen it sooner. Is this link posted in the noob section or anywhere else?