Results: This is survey #2 about the IT guy, the app designers and their evil spawn who force us to do stupid things in this digital age when things were working quite well already. I was thinking of rebelling and now you might want to join me.
My doctor's office has an online appointment booking process tied to an appointment reminder system and a check in process. At any given time, one of these three items is not working and chaos ensues. We have been unable to book, received incorrect reminders or have shown up for appointments only to find the doctor was not there. So we now phone and while on hold (for 45 minutes or so) get messages about the new online booking system. Other people have experienced digital hell. Here are some examples - so bad they are funny.
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QR Codes are handy for some people, but not for me. I see them as an (unwelcome) addition to what appears in print but not a substitute for. In this example, a QR code has been used to provide important information consumers are looking for. "What time does this mall open?" Instead the mall expects everyone to have a phone with a camera that can read this code, go to a website and get the information. On the other hand they could have simply printed their opening hours (a screenshot of the webpage). Do you scan these codes or avoid them if you can?
I use the QR codes - comment what you like about them.
12%
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220 votes
I avoid and/or dislike QR codes - comment what or why.
46%
•
833 votes
I can't use them for technology or other reasons - comment on why you can't use them.
10%
•
179 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
•
24 votes
Not Applicable
30%
•
544 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.56% | 7 | |
| do not own a cell phone | 0.08% | 1 |
| Can we use them when I m forced to use them and there s no other way | 0.08% | 1 |
| I have used them twice, not a fan. | 0.08% | 1 |
| I don't mind using ones I'm sure don't contain malware, but I avoid the kind pictured. | 0.08% | 1 |
| I use them occasionally. | 0.08% | 1 |
| sometimes but not usually | 0.08% | 1 |
| I use them if I have to | 0.08% | 1 |
| no smart phone | 0.08% | 1 |
| Only for signing in on a TV | 0.08% | 1 |
| No smartphone! | 0.08% | 1 |
| It's a mix of both. I use them sometimes & sometimes I don't | 0.08% | 1 |
| Don't use must but don't avoid. | 0.08% | 1 |
| in the middle. can be annoying but somtimes helpful. but agree that not all can use them | 0.08% | 1 |
| I use them if they are coupons. I'm cheap. | 0.08% | 1 |
| I do not have a smartphone | 0.08% | 1 |
| Why is it assumed that everyone has a cell phone? | 0.08% | 1 |
| I have made one. | 0.08% | 1 |
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This over reliance on technology can have tragic consequences. Here is another example of the use of a QR code in a totally inappropriate setting that does not make sense when the information behind the code may be needed by everyone (with a phone or not) and needed instantly (whether one has arthritis and can't use the phone buttons or not). Do you think anyone will ever scan this code?
Yes
13%
•
226 votes
No
39%
•
699 votes
Undecided
23%
•
419 votes
Not Applicable
25%
•
456 votes
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Do you have any other amusing or annoying QR code tales to tell?
Yes
5%
•
95 votes
No
61%
•
1090 votes
Undecided
7%
•
132 votes
Not Applicable
27%
•
483 votes
- No
- For 5 points?? Get bent!
- no
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