Media Lesson About Audeince

Does proliferation benefit consumers?
In terms of mobile phones i would say that proliferation does benefit consumers as the more people that have mobile phones then the more people you can text and some poeple on the same network get discounted and even free calls and texts.
This is good because it helps consumers save money and get in contact easier and quicker.
So in my opinion proliferation in mobiles is agood thing.

Is consumer choice a reality?
I would have to say no, this is because people dont realy get a full choice or customise products so that they fit what the consumer want exactly. Its more of a "you get what your given" scenario where you have to acept the fact that you will not be able to get exactly what you want. Having said that you can customise some aspects but not the whole thing. It is an illusion as you can only get things that "are on the menu" as you have a limeted choice. You cant go into a italian resturant and ask for sushi.
In this sence consumer choice is a false idea.

Would government regulation benefit the consumer?
I think it would because it would regulate the cost and the material given to the public. In this way games or messages that are inopropriate such as games like "Manhunt" would never of been produced as people are easily influenced by things they see and it could even be argued that due to games like these crime is on the increase.
It is also good due to the regulation of costs in order to prevent things like inflation etc. Which would be the outcome of overly priced products.

Is quality and content the first consideration of the producers?
In awnser to this question i would have to say no as sometimes products are only intended to last a short period of time e.g. 4 months as it is felt that the consumers will get a new one in that time so there is no reason that something should outlast that time period.
Some companies offer waranties etc or will replace broken products if it is broken or lost in a month within purchase etc.
Companies arent concerned with how long a product will last and consumers usually buy things for the things they offer, the price, and the things they have on it rather than the durability.

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