Member Advice > Member Advice on Internet

Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Its really difficult to find the link to suggest new products

This isn't so much about Ciao addiction. It's more about some of the less user friendly aspects of using Ciao. There wasn't a catagory for that and I would have suggested one but thats another one of my issues with Ciao. How hard it is to suggest a new product. It's almost impossible, theres no easy to find link from your own area in My Ciao. its almost as though the makers of Ciao don't want us suggesting new products. This is one of the things ...
...regular basis. Its just not very user friendly for certain things like suggesting new products. As I'm not a frequent user I'm not used to navigating my way around the sections of Ciao and I can only imagine how difficult it is for brand new users trying to find things. If I want to suggest a product on Dooyoo I can do it in seconds and I know exactly where I'm looking as there is a section to suggest within your own review area. Here on Ciao I ... Read review

Advantages: Some like it hot - Hot deal that is
Disadvantages: Bad for your credit card

'Online Retail 1 High Street Retail 0 It is getting very clear now that since the downturn last year the recession has dug up some unwanted statistics concerning identity theft ; it has soured since the last count over 14 months ago, to heights of a 36% rise compared to 2008. - The increase is due to the evolving digital revolution that has hit the High Street into touch regarding to deals and offers that will change the way people shop for ...
...this crime through the hands of criminal gang cartels because of the downturn, as many individuals are naïve to internet protocols and criminal systems in gaining access to bank details via the ISP Internet Server Provider. Online deals serve as a 'honey-trap' to the victims who then divulge their credit card information without checking the internet's site security. This is a simple pad-lock logo that is visible next to the page link, if the logo ... Read review

Advantages: Make money and clear your house at the same time!
Disadvantages: Takes time to list and post items

I am not going to explain what ebay is or how to use it as I'm sure that everybody with access to the internet has been on there at one point - even my four year old knows what it's for! This is simply a guide to selling. I have been using ebay for the last 6 years and have had a lot of experience with selling. My friend and I used to sell womens clothes, it was quite profitable until everyone and their granny discovered ebay and tried to make a ...
...items (clothes, etc) and dip into trading if I come across a great bargain. If you are considering going in to business do your homework. View many listings to get an average price for things, calculate the listing, final value and Paypal fees. Factor in postage costs and cost of buying packing materials. And double, no, triple check that you are getting things for the best price. It can take months of searching to find a great wholesaler. All further ... Read review

Advantages: able to get to know somone befroe you meet, a larger selection of people, common interests
Disadvantages: the odd weirdo

“Sad lonely, Internet geek seeks blond buxom babe to wow her with his Klingon costume. Come and massage my pimples with spot cream. Hopefully we can get it on” “44 year old Geordie bird, 8 kids, tattoos and a scrunchie recently released from jail for GBH seeks understanding , slightly gullible male to start a new life “ Is this what you would expect from internet dating. Socially inept individuals, weirdos and those too painfully shy or too busy ...
...Internet dating at times still has a stigma. I know one person who will not tell his mum where he actually met his girlfriend instead he said he met her in a bar. Its not right. Its not naturals. Your supposed to meet in a hot sweaty meat market of a pub or club where the music is too loud to talk and your too drunk to know exactly what that gorgeous babe or bloke you have pulled is actually like. So would it surprise you that I have tried internet ... Read review

Advantages: They can't hurt you
Disadvantages: They might know where you live. Then the above does not apply. Run. Run and hide.

The internet. Arguably one of mans greatest breakthroughs in science, way above penicillin and life-saving drugs. It has everything; music, piracy, reviews, books, entertainment, movies, games, viruses, and last but definately not least, pornography. But this is not going to help you find these things, because then it would be deleted. Instead, I am here to tell you about bullying and abuse online. Now, there are many things online that may scare ...
...at first, the review will then take on the light hearted kind of nonsense that I usually churn out. Now, the internet is the latest place that sick minded perverts known as pedophiles lurk. Chatrooms are becoming more and more popular each day, and more and more children are being sucked in to a vicious world of lies, betrayel, and possible rape or murder. There have been several well recorded incidents like this. Therefore, make sure your children ... Read review