I visited the Office of Motor Vehicles this week to renew a motorcycle registration. Afterward, before I’d even slid into my car, I got a text message.
“Thanks for visiting Express OMV-Perkins on Jul-20 2026. Please leave us a Google Review at …”
Last week, I took a car in for service. A text came soon after.
“Could you take 30 seconds to leave us feedback using the link below?”
Last month, I met with my oncologist – for the umpteenth time. You’ll easily guess what soon arrived by text.
“Thank you for allowing me to help you. Please click the link below to leave your feedback!”
We’ve reached a point of silliness where every product seller and service provider insistently, persistently, desperately wants a review.
They ask because they can. We hand over our phone numbers and email addresses. Their databases then automatically pelt us with texts and emails.
We’re both bait and prey, targeted first to provide reviews and again with marketing touting how satisfied we supposedly are.
It’s the Rate-ification of Everything.
Now, please, please, puh-leeze review 30-Second Read.
The medical ones amaze me. Are you supposed to be happy with your visit when you eczema has spread — or worse? Did you find the service as helpful? Well, I still have eczema. Not to cast aspersion for those suffering from that painful condition. But as an example….
Right! I have cancer. Have I been cured yet? Well, no. So … not satisfied?
This is a topic I’ve considered writing an essay about. It’s way over done and irritates the hell out of me. Thank you for writing it for me! Great Minds!!!
I’m with you, Jeff. I loathe those requests. Thanks for putting it out there.
It drives me crazy too, especially when a business asks me to rate a phone call!