Is sales manipulative?

[Philosophy Explorer]

I've heard it both ways. My answer is no. I don't believe you can make anybody buy something against his/her will.

What have you to say?

PhilX

[Systematic]

I've heard it both ways. My answer is no. I don't believe you can make anybody buy something against his/her will.

What have you to say?

PhilX

If someone puts a gun to your head will you buy from them?
But let's not be silly; that would never happen.

Or maybe you're talking about advertisement. You're right. It doesn't make anyone buy against their will. They really, really want your product after you tell them about how it will make them popular, sexy, moral, intelligent, and less of a loser.

[Philosophy Explorer]

I've heard it both ways. My answer is no. I don't believe you can make anybody buy something against his/her will.

What have you to say?

PhilX

If someone puts a gun to your head will you buy from them?
But let's not be silly; that would never happen.

Or maybe you're talking about advertisement. You're right. It doesn't make anyone buy against their will. They really, really want your product after you tell them about how it will make them popular, sexy, moral, intelligent, and less of a loser.

Of course I considered that situation. Forcing someone to do something under duress isn't what I would call free will either, along with lying and deception. If someone changes his mind and returns the item (possibly because of a better deal), would you still call that a sale?

PhilX