An Outlet for All Those Speeding Tickets?
Going Like Sixty — March 16, 2008 — Autos
References: ratemycop
HOO... whatcha gonna do, when they come for you? I'm going on ratemycop.com and give them some negative feedback, that will show 'em. J
ust like eBay, this site is helpful if you plan on doing business with the local constable and want to make sure you are treated fairly. Of course, the mounties don't care for it, but activists are eating it up.
Implications - Thanks to the popularization of reviewing on the Internet, members of society feel that they are now able to express their opinion online. This allows for blogs such as 'Rate My Cop' to surface. Contributors want to anonymously express their opinion of their social interactions with the professionals that others can view.
ust like eBay, this site is helpful if you plan on doing business with the local constable and want to make sure you are treated fairly. Of course, the mounties don't care for it, but activists are eating it up.
Implications - Thanks to the popularization of reviewing on the Internet, members of society feel that they are now able to express their opinion online. This allows for blogs such as 'Rate My Cop' to surface. Contributors want to anonymously express their opinion of their social interactions with the professionals that others can view.
Trend Themes
1. Online Review Platforms - The rise of Rate My Cop reflects the increasing popularity of online platforms for reviewing professionals, providing opportunities for other industries to create similar review platforms for different professions.
2. Anonymous Expression of Opinion - The desire for anonymous expression of opinion is driving the success of Rate My Cop, indicating potential disruptive innovation opportunities in creating anonymous review platforms for other professions.
3. Activism and Social Accountability - The support for Rate My Cop by activists highlights the growing demand for social accountability and the potential for disruptive innovation in industries that promote transparency and public scrutiny of professionals.
Industry Implications
1. Review Platforms - The success of Rate My Cop suggests opportunities for industries that specialize in creating review platforms for different professions.
2. Anonymity Technology - The demand for anonymous reviewing on platforms like Rate My Cop signifies potential innovation opportunities in industries that develop secure and anonymous technology for expressing opinions.
3. Social Impact Startups - The support and popularity of Rate My Cop indicate opportunities for social impact startups that focus on promoting transparency, social accountability, and public scrutiny of professionals.
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