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textChaCha at 242 242 - need feedback please
Written By Majorchamp on Jan. 17, 2008.
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Hey Everyone,
So my company recently launched the mobile piece of ChaCha by allowing anyone anywhere to text any type of question to 242 242. We are actually representing this mobile service at the Sundance Film Festival this week and next. On top of it, we got on MSNBC's website last night: Human guides do the ChaCha over text queries
This service is currently free and only standard text charges apply assuming you are not on an unlimited text plan with your carrier.
I would like you guys to give this a serious shot. Obviously this service doesn't mean jack if you are sitting at a computer, so ask a question you could find yourself asking if you are out and about away from a computer, whether you are at a bar with friends, at a store, in the mall, need weather info, etc...
The point is you can ask 'anything' 'anytime' by texting your question to 242 242. Do it multiple times just to get a feel.
I would like your honest and constructive feedback.
Was it a good experience?
Was your answer of good quality?
Would you consider using this service on a regular basis?
Would you consider paying, through your carrier, a monthly cost for unlimited messages?
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Here are some actual questions and answers we have been receiving:
Q: Where is a good place to find a good variety of plus size women clothing in dallas texas?
A: Brooks Brothers Woman 214-368-5416 416 Northpark Ctr Dallas TX 75225 http://chacha.com/u/u7zv8u72
Q: My sister went to the Docter and they said she might have cancer will it come back that she does or that she does not
A: Unfortunately I possess no psychic abilities. http://chacha.com/u/bpjxs2hs
Q: Why did kaj take the supervision off Rubashkin meats ?
A: KAJ did this for what appears to be a kosher-related issue, but Rubashkin's press release makes it appear that they fired KAJ. http://chacha.com/u/vqkgvizn
Q: What was brown versus the board of the education about?
A: The decision in 1954 made it illegal to have separate schools for black and white students. Keep on doing the Cha Cha! http://chacha.com/u/0oe89o6e
Q: Is it safe to drive tonight from lakewood new jersey to baltimore md are the highways going to be weather safe
A: There is a 20% chance of precipitation tonight for your travel route, with temperatures in the mid to low 40s. Drive carefully! http://chacha.com/u/b01k60er
Again, I am looking for serious and constructive feedback on the service and whether you would consider using it on a regular basis.
Any other feedback is also appreciated.
Thanks,
Bryan
Mike
Written Jan. 17, 2008 / Report /
I just gave it a shot:
The problem with this is I knew they weren't listed on the website, none of their prices are. However Buffalo Wild Wings has boneless wing specials every Thursday at nearly every restaurant of theirs around the country, so it'd only take one phone call to that particular BWW to find out what the boneless wing price is tonight since it's at a special price on Thursdays, every Thursday.
Majorchamp
Written Jan. 17, 2008 / Report /
That is a good question Mike. Since some of the Guides are more experienced then others, one guide might actually make that phone call to find out, whereas others might rely only on the web.
Bummer you didn't get the answer you wanted, but definitely thanks for giving it a shot. Maybe try a few other questions.
Mike
Written Jan. 17, 2008 / Report /
Yeah I wasn't completely sure if guides made phone calls or not. However my next question was regarding the MySQL acquisition yesterday and I got back a great answer.
Majorchamp
Written Jan. 17, 2008 / Report /
You have to appreciate our Guide's sense of humor
Majorchamp
Written Jan. 18, 2008 / Report /
Wow, I am really surprised I didn't hear any other feedback from the 9rules community.
Well, Mike I am glad you were able to try it and provided some feedback. Thanks.