GoDaddy ads are always great, but I'm not sure how Danica Patrick plays into this. Yes, she is decent looking, but not a great driver. Anyway, if someone likes her posters and commercials, that's fine by me!
#1 Eric (http://www.jessicaalbaposters.com) on Feb 9 2008, 22:02 Reply
Hi Bob,
I have over a dozen products from GoDaddy, just wanted to let you u know that I do like your company, but I did not like your super bowl commercials. I hope you'll do something a little bit more tactful next year.
Chad
I have over a dozen products from GoDaddy, just wanted to let you u know that I do like your company, but I did not like your super bowl commercials. I hope you'll do something a little bit more tactful next year.
Chad
Bob,
I personally thought the ads that you ran were genius in the way that they were able to stimulate conversation. Many of my friends checked out your website for the first time simply because they didn't know even know your company existed.
I was wondering if you would mind sharing the process you go through to actually purchase an ad? In other words, who do you call? How far ahead do you have to purchase it, etc?
What company did you hire to make your ad?
Thanks,
Josh
I personally thought the ads that you ran were genius in the way that they were able to stimulate conversation. Many of my friends checked out your website for the first time simply because they didn't know even know your company existed.
I was wondering if you would mind sharing the process you go through to actually purchase an ad? In other words, who do you call? How far ahead do you have to purchase it, etc?
What company did you hire to make your ad?
Thanks,
Josh
I love a fun commercial! However, there's nothing fun in watching a mentally weak man getting abused by a woman. To me that's just low culture. This could be just a culture clash I suppose, since I'm not an American.
Think I'm exaggerating when I say "abuse"? -Think of it this way: the ad displays a sexually attractive woman who use her body to get what she want, namely some weak, old mans money. So as I see it, what you're really asking with the ad, is if I want to associate myself with such a weak man, which I obviously wouldn't.
Doing business like that is corruption, and there's nothing funny about that, especially not in the way it was presented. Maybe it would be fun if the setting and everything else was right, but you've got to be careful and very considerate when making fun of certain things, especially if you intend to attract as many people as possible.
To me the ad displays poor morale and gives the message that women can exploit weak men. In my opinion, that subject should not be ridiculed, even if it's often true, and if you really wanted to start a debate about that then you should IMO have chosen another venue, but I highly doubt that this was the intent anyway. All in all, I suppose the ad was in some ways a success, at least if you consider all publicity (even bad publicity) to be good publicity. I'd say it's risky though, but then it's not my business.
To all the people arguing that people who oppose such ads should spend their time on more important things:
If I offend you, will you react to me or will you go complain to someone else? I'd take it up with me. Just because there's lots of wrong in todays society doesn't mean people should only devote time to the biggest and loudest things - there are always things to improve, and big changes has to begin with each individual. Besides, I believe this is an important issue.
Finally I might say that I don't use your (GoDaddy's) services, not because of some advertisement or other personal issues, but because I've only heard bad things about your services and nothing good yet, so if you'd want to sell your product to me I'd suggest something that compells me that you have a good product instead of trying to impress me with a sexy woman or with sense of humour (I wasn't amused, but then humour is individual), because as I see it only weak and/or stupid people (that includes more than a few teenagers though) take business decisions based only on humour or sexual desire. Then again, those might actually be your audience, and if it works for you, then that's good for you! However, many businesses should be more aware of their environment. That doesn't just mean the nature in your back yard, but ethics and attitudes. Keep in mind that leaders are often viewed as role models because of their power, charisma, achievements or anything else people might find attractive.
These are all (in case there's any doubt) my opinions, so take them for what t...
Think I'm exaggerating when I say "abuse"? -Think of it this way: the ad displays a sexually attractive woman who use her body to get what she want, namely some weak, old mans money. So as I see it, what you're really asking with the ad, is if I want to associate myself with such a weak man, which I obviously wouldn't.
Doing business like that is corruption, and there's nothing funny about that, especially not in the way it was presented. Maybe it would be fun if the setting and everything else was right, but you've got to be careful and very considerate when making fun of certain things, especially if you intend to attract as many people as possible.To me the ad displays poor morale and gives the message that women can exploit weak men. In my opinion, that subject should not be ridiculed, even if it's often true, and if you really wanted to start a debate about that then you should IMO have chosen another venue, but I highly doubt that this was the intent anyway.
All in all, I suppose the ad was in some ways a success, at least if you consider all publicity (even bad publicity) to be good publicity. I'd say it's risky though, but then it's not my business. To all the people arguing that people who oppose such ads should spend their time on more important things:
If I offend you, will you react to me or will you go complain to someone else? I'd take it up with me.
Just because there's lots of wrong in todays society doesn't mean people should only devote time to the biggest and loudest things - there are always things to improve, and big changes has to begin with each individual. Besides, I believe this is an important issue.Finally I might say that I don't use your (GoDaddy's) services, not because of some advertisement or other personal issues, but because I've only heard bad things about your services and nothing good yet, so if you'd want to sell your product to me I'd suggest something that compells me that you have a good product instead of trying to impress me with a sexy woman or with sense of humour (I wasn't amused, but then humour is individual), because as I see it only weak and/or stupid people (that includes more than a few teenagers though
) take business decisions based only on humour or sexual desire. Then again, those might actually be your audience, and if it works for you, then that's good for you! However, many businesses should be more aware of their environment. That doesn't just mean the nature in your back yard, but ethics and attitudes. Keep in mind that leaders are often viewed as role models because of their power, charisma, achievements or anything else people might find attractive.These are all (in case there's any doubt
) my opinions, so take them for what t...As a man - I have a hard enough time averting my eyes when I see a woman pass. It's annoying and frustrating to me when I work so hard to keep my thoughts and mind completely and totally pure, saved only for my wife only to have the media throw it in my face. Have some respect for the man who doesn't want to see some other man's wife dancing suggestively in front of me. If you don't have a problem with this fine - place it on the internet, place it somewhere so an individual can control whether or not to view it - not in a commercial setting where the viewer has no control.
Bob-
Great interview the other day on KFNN! Any chance of being able to obtain a copy of the transcript? Who should I get in touch with on that??
Patrick
Great interview the other day on KFNN! Any chance of being able to obtain a copy of the transcript? Who should I get in touch with on that??
Patrick
I need to make an important correction to my message - my hubby lets me put a pillow in front of HIS face when a bad scene is on while I am forwarding through it. He does not insist on watching like a lot of men would.
A real woman in the room or the actress on the TV. He has no problems with choosing to honor our vows "keeping only unto her." All men should be so kind to their wives.
I know, Bob. Your personal life is really none of our business. If we knew everything about all the people we do business with, we might not trust them anymore either.
But you are kind of smearing this in our faces.
I know it's my own projection of "goodness" and trustworthiness upon you when I made my judgment to move all my domains several years ago, and buy lots more... but you just don't seem like the same fellow as on your president's page. I don't mean to offend you, but even the expression on your face on your blog photo - I now perceive a look of ludeness in your eyes.
This just seems too important to you to have that girl sliming around and that wimpy idiot sucked in - a real man would have stood up, gone over and closed the curtain on her - ha ! Maybe that would be a better commercial. I still wouldn't have liked to have that girl gyrating in front of my husband, but seeing a real super man - a goodness man, impervious to a "bimbo character" (nothing personal to the girl) put in her place - that would be satisfying.
It's not manly to be a dog to follow any female who passes by.
Do you think women find that attractive in a man ?
Bob, I am being quite sincere and don't mean to be personally offensive. I am just hoping that with all of the womens' comments together, you can even begin to understand how this makes us feel about you and about GoDaddy.com. It's a loss of faith in your judgment and a loss of trust.
I used to brag about GoDaddy.com to others all the time. Now I am embarrassed and will keep quiet, hoping that something will change and I can once again feel proud and secure.
Sincerely, Melody
A real woman in the room or the actress on the TV. He has no problems with choosing to honor our vows "keeping only unto her." All men should be so kind to their wives.
I know, Bob. Your personal life is really none of our business. If we knew everything about all the people we do business with, we might not trust them anymore either.
But you are kind of smearing this in our faces.
I know it's my own projection of "goodness" and trustworthiness upon you when I made my judgment to move all my domains several years ago, and buy lots more... but you just don't seem like the same fellow as on your president's page. I don't mean to offend you, but even the expression on your face on your blog photo - I now perceive a look of ludeness in your eyes.
This just seems too important to you to have that girl sliming around and that wimpy idiot sucked in - a real man would have stood up, gone over and closed the curtain on her - ha ! Maybe that would be a better commercial. I still wouldn't have liked to have that girl gyrating in front of my husband, but seeing a real super man - a goodness man, impervious to a "bimbo character" (nothing personal to the girl) put in her place - that would be satisfying.
It's not manly to be a dog to follow any female who passes by.
Do you think women find that attractive in a man ?
Bob, I am being quite sincere and don't mean to be personally offensive. I am just hoping that with all of the womens' comments together, you can even begin to understand how this makes us feel about you and about GoDaddy.com. It's a loss of faith in your judgment and a loss of trust.
I used to brag about GoDaddy.com to others all the time. Now I am embarrassed and will keep quiet, hoping that something will change and I can once again feel proud and secure.
Sincerely, Melody
Bob, Your ad gives me an awful sick feeling inside about you. I have loved your company and think it is great, and thought the same of you. Now I feel ashamed to be affiliated with you, I fear you and don't trust you. These kinds off commercials to me are porn, just like the scenes at strip bars in many TV shows, and the underwear commercials. No, I don't feel sex is dirty or nudity - it just that I don't want to have it stuck in my face while watching TV with my husband. He is so kind as to let me put a pillow in front of my face. If not, I would feel so sickened and dirtied by these scenes on TV that I would not want to have sex with him. It makes me as nauseous as it might make you watching someone defecate via a closeup pottie cam. It's personal, it's private - I don't want to see it on public TV. Why can't the cable companies offer custom viewing choice packages. I would never have to see even slimy soap, shampoo, and lotion commercials, and especially underwear commercials and the shows with dancing bar girls would be blacked out and maybe the dialog could be in subtitle during that few minutes like the last CSI NY. We don't like gore movies like "Freddie" movies yet my hubby could watch "Die Hard" - a great good guy wins movie with no sex or nudity. I cannot stay in the room to even watch TV with my father or brothers at a family gathering.
If I had money, I believe I would sue some of these companies for sexual assault. I feel sexually assaulted from these things on TV. If woman or man would come up to you in person and stick a personal body part in your face or gyrate in front of you at work - wouldn't that be sexual harassment? I don't want to take other peoples' choices away from them - let them have what they want, but my choices are taken away from me. I wouldn't even want the old shaving cream commercial where the sexy Swedish girl is saying to "take it all off" to the sound of bump & grind strip music.
My husband says it makes it boring. We are becoming desensitized. How can I keep my sacred relationship with my husband, and his with me? How can it be special to show off myself, an ordinary girl in my underwear when we are bombarded with TV images all the time.
We want to do it - we don't want to see you do it. We pay for our TV and we should get what we want too. But you just can't get a way from it. And I should not have to spend laborious hours pouring over TV schedules blocking shows. I should be asked if I want this porn in my home. No one can mail me a porn magazine, yet I can be assaulted by porn TV images and email.
Anyway, Bob. I am so grateful for GoDaddy.com. Because of you, I have become a domain baroness. It wasn't just the money. There are lots of cheap deals out there. I felt that I could trust you with the care and keeping of my records. But you are scaring me and making me sad. I don't go to Carl's Jr. any more either. I know the guys like it all, but think about it, Bob
If I had money, I believe I would sue some of these companies for sexual assault. I feel sexually assaulted from these things on TV. If woman or man would come up to you in person and stick a personal body part in your face or gyrate in front of you at work - wouldn't that be sexual harassment? I don't want to take other peoples' choices away from them - let them have what they want, but my choices are taken away from me. I wouldn't even want the old shaving cream commercial where the sexy Swedish girl is saying to "take it all off" to the sound of bump & grind strip music.
My husband says it makes it boring. We are becoming desensitized. How can I keep my sacred relationship with my husband, and his with me? How can it be special to show off myself, an ordinary girl in my underwear when we are bombarded with TV images all the time.
We want to do it - we don't want to see you do it. We pay for our TV and we should get what we want too. But you just can't get a way from it. And I should not have to spend laborious hours pouring over TV schedules blocking shows. I should be asked if I want this porn in my home. No one can mail me a porn magazine, yet I can be assaulted by porn TV images and email.
Anyway, Bob. I am so grateful for GoDaddy.com. Because of you, I have become a domain baroness. It wasn't just the money. There are lots of cheap deals out there. I felt that I could trust you with the care and keeping of my records. But you are scaring me and making me sad. I don't go to Carl's Jr. any more either. I know the guys like it all, but think about it, Bob
You know....I just wonder if the minister or whomever that married you and your husband might not watch "worst".
There is only one word that comes to my mind when I hear this and that is "Insecurity of ones self" I once had a wife that hit me over the head with a frozen TV dinner or something for looking at a Playboy mag back in the late 60's. Later that day she went to see her boyfriend..hummm!
James Wadsworth
http://HisFathers.com
There is only one word that comes to my mind when I hear this and that is "Insecurity of ones self" I once had a wife that hit me over the head with a frozen TV dinner or something for looking at a Playboy mag back in the late 60's. Later that day she went to see her boyfriend..hummm!
James Wadsworth
http://HisFathers.com
Dear Melody
ps: I'm not Bob, just a visitor to this site and I had some observations:
From what you say (and your web site), Its clear that US TV does not quite suit you, and you are a minority as far as your viewing preferences go.
America (as far as I know) is a democracy. Therefore, what you are suggesting (to turn daytime tv into a sanitized disneyland) is a little extreme, and unfair to most normal people who are OK with TV the way it is.
What I suggest is, if you don't like conventional TV, consider getting a satellite TV connection and only watching selected channels which suit your viewing tastes.
Also, you could get a movie subscription, and rent PG rated movies.
And as for your hubby.. you really shouldn't censor his TV viewing.
Out of curiosity, why is it that you dislike nudity/sexuality? I always assumed they were natural aspects of human life and there is no shame in them...
Thanks
ndes
ps: I'm not Bob, just a visitor to this site and I had some observations:
From what you say (and your web site), Its clear that US TV does not quite suit you, and you are a minority as far as your viewing preferences go.
America (as far as I know) is a democracy. Therefore, what you are suggesting (to turn daytime tv into a sanitized disneyland) is a little extreme, and unfair to most normal people who are OK with TV the way it is.
What I suggest is, if you don't like conventional TV, consider getting a satellite TV connection and only watching selected channels which suit your viewing tastes.
Also, you could get a movie subscription, and rent PG rated movies.
And as for your hubby.. you really shouldn't censor his TV viewing.
Out of curiosity, why is it that you dislike nudity/sexuality? I always assumed they were natural aspects of human life and there is no shame in them...
Thanks
ndes
Dear Melody,
I also don't want you to see me do it.
You and your husband might consider a long camping trip together, away from all media.
Our commercials are really not so bad. I do appreciate your business and particularly the fact that you took the time to share your thoughts.
Appreciate your post,
Bob
I also don't want you to see me do it.
You and your husband might consider a long camping trip together, away from all media.
Our commercials are really not so bad. I do appreciate your business and particularly the fact that you took the time to share your thoughts.
Appreciate your post,
Bob
Dear. Mr. Parsons,
I have been in marketing for more years than I care to share. It seems to me that advertising, especially through the tv medium and the highest rated show would bring out the best in a company. Afterall, it accentuates your brand and is meant to perpetuate more business.
If you are out to achieve this goal (maybe you're not?), then I would think you would listen to the opinions of your current client base. Myself, purchasing hundreds of domains from your company included.
Perhaps your ad budjet would be better spent on positive messages (afterall, the youth are the major internet users).
They see enough tasteless images on MTV, etc. Don't you think?
A company that you have built to be great; deserves to be more creative.....
Why not reach out and broaden your brand?? Spend your ad budget on international reach...or even have a site in other languages. Respectfully submitted.
Marie
I have been in marketing for more years than I care to share. It seems to me that advertising, especially through the tv medium and the highest rated show would bring out the best in a company. Afterall, it accentuates your brand and is meant to perpetuate more business.
If you are out to achieve this goal (maybe you're not?), then I would think you would listen to the opinions of your current client base. Myself, purchasing hundreds of domains from your company included.
Perhaps your ad budjet would be better spent on positive messages (afterall, the youth are the major internet users).
They see enough tasteless images on MTV, etc. Don't you think?
A company that you have built to be great; deserves to be more creative.....
Why not reach out and broaden your brand?? Spend your ad budget on international reach...or even have a site in other languages. Respectfully submitted.
Marie
Interesting point of view, Marie. I think this "issue" has broader ramifications because Mr. Parsons is messing with his brand. Consider the Go Daddy logo: After viewing the first Candice Michelle (a.k.a the Go Daddy Girl) Super Bowl ad, the next time I went to GoDaddy.com the logo had changed.
Actually, the logo didn't change, just my perception of it - it looked like a pimp. Too bad, too. Because from what I understand, the designer's young child helped conceptualize that logo.
Don't misunderstand me - I don't think the ads were/are overly racy compared to what's out there these days. But, it was a shock to the system, and caused a knee-jerk reaction regarding my perception about the company (e.g. the Pimp Daddy - er - I mean the Go Daddy logo).
I'm curious to see what Bob Parsons comes up with next. After all, he's soon due to realize that he's gone to the same well one too many times on this one.
Actually, the logo didn't change, just my perception of it - it looked like a pimp. Too bad, too. Because from what I understand, the designer's young child helped conceptualize that logo.
Don't misunderstand me - I don't think the ads were/are overly racy compared to what's out there these days. But, it was a shock to the system, and caused a knee-jerk reaction regarding my perception about the company (e.g. the Pimp Daddy - er - I mean the Go Daddy logo).
I'm curious to see what Bob Parsons comes up with next. After all, he's soon due to realize that he's gone to the same well one too many times on this one.
Dear Jim,
The logo looked like a pimp? C'mon fella....where you been cruisin?
Appreciate your post,
Bob
The logo looked like a pimp? C'mon fella....where you been cruisin?
Appreciate your post,
Bob
#9.3.1.1.1 bob parsons on Feb 3 2006, 08:52 Reply
"C'mon fella....where you been cruisin?" GoDaddy.com!!
I Laughed out loud on that one, Bob.
I do appreciate your humor. Don't loose it! It's suits you well, and I'm sure it has served you well, too.
I Laughed out loud on that one, Bob.
I do appreciate your humor. Don't loose it! It's suits you well, and I'm sure it has served you well, too.
#9.3.1.1.1.1 Jim Robertus on Feb 3 2006, 09:20 Reply
Bob, ask the Vegas.com (Greenspun Media Group in Henderson) about what they've gone through with NFL review of SuperBowl ads and, more importantly, the strategy they have found around it (ie, buying local airtime during the game from the actual affiliates around the country, instead of going to the network and getting into the national feed).
My Wife and I viewed the Go Daddy Supper Bowl Window Washer Commercial with our Go Daddy Girl, we would be proud to show it to our Sunday School Teacher.
I like the position of a non-adversarial approach. We deal with similar issues with the NHRA and getting things like WebCams approved, and we take the same, "lets work this out together" approach. We're waiting for their decision any day now.
Speaking of the NHRA, Bob — This might be a cool idea to add to your commercials: if you'd like to get behind the wheel of an 8,000 horsepower Nitro-powered Funny Car and step on the gas (albeit during a warm-up on a test day and not on the track during a race weekend), I can make it happen for you This Weekend (Jan 28 & 29) at Firebird in Phoenix. You think the NFL has power — you've never felt anything like this! Let me know...
Matthew
Speaking of the NHRA, Bob — This might be a cool idea to add to your commercials: if you'd like to get behind the wheel of an 8,000 horsepower Nitro-powered Funny Car and step on the gas (albeit during a warm-up on a test day and not on the track during a race weekend), I can make it happen for you This Weekend (Jan 28 & 29) at Firebird in Phoenix. You think the NFL has power — you've never felt anything like this! Let me know...
Matthew
Hopefully, Godaddy's commercial will be approved. I think they're way better than any other commercials. They're actually funny. I'll be home all day watching the Super Bowl, chance of me missing the ad will be 0%... cause SEATTLE SEAHAWKS is in the game. WOO HOO! Go Sea—-HAWKS! I'm gonna skip work to watch the game, hopefully my boss is gonna be okay with it.
Someone wrote...
Mr. Parsons - as a guy who enjoys looking at women, your new ad is devoid of anything really exciting and therefore bit lame.
Ha ha ha... That's so lame. Women are to be looking at. I think it's totally wierd to look at men all the time.
thachp
I'm gonna skip work to watch the game, hopefully my boss is gonna be okay with it.Someone wrote...
Mr. Parsons - as a guy who enjoys looking at women, your new ad is devoid of anything really exciting and therefore bit lame.
Ha ha ha... That's so lame. Women are to be looking at. I think it's totally wierd to look at men all the time.
thachp
Actually, I have to admit that the GoDaddy commercials are tasteless and tacky. There are a million ways to be funny, entertaining and successful without this immoral California garbage. Wake up! America is tired of shock TV/Radio. Surely a smart company like GoDaddy is more creative. Why don't you invent something new...especially since the nation's population is getting older. Maybe its time for a different approach. America is just plain tired of the smut.
If the female subject/sexual line of the ads are so lame and boring, why is it the only thing anyone here is even talking about? Kind of makes me question the intellect of every single person complaining about it. I bet none of you even paid attention to anything else in the ad, except for that lame, boring same old same old girl, right? So lame and boring it's all you can talk about! HA HA!!!
I simply cannot figure out where this huge censorship drive has come from. Yes, it seemed to be a big deal after Janet Jackson's fiasco, but seriously what changed? It's like it became some kind of crime overnight, when in fact not ONE thing changed. Nothing!! Just attitudes really. It's human nature to be attracted to beautiful people; if your some asexual freak then seek treatment, and leave GoDaddy alone.
Why doesn't everyone, instead of sitting here complaining about a commercial, go donate a few bucks to the Salvation Army, or maybe send a care package to one of our soldiers overseas? Do something worthwhile!!! Complaining about an ad does absolutely nothing, but it's the mantra of the whole drive. Y'all will sit and type up a storm, but when it comes to action to make the world better you'd rather pass. Get crackin! Go do something already!!
Do you even know what your children see on television? Have you watched MTV lately, where guys and girls compete to win a show based on the things found in their bedrooms? Or how about the one where two people go on a date with one subject, and they compete to see who the subject picks in the end? You know they do some naughty things on those shows, don't you? Shows like this trivialize relationships and dating, bet none of you even knew did you? Or maybe you're closet watchers of these shows?? Gets the mind churning for sure doesn't it LOL. So how many episodes have YOUR children seen? Any idea? Didn't think so :/
Seriously though, if you spent the time you waste here complaining about a funny ad actually doing something to improve your life or someone's around you, imagine how much better things might be for a lot of people. Spend half the energy and time making a child happy, and you'll notice a difference. And get off your high horses of "morality", because there's a lot of "immoral" things going on in the world, and a commercial you judge is the least of this country's worries.
I simply cannot figure out where this huge censorship drive has come from. Yes, it seemed to be a big deal after Janet Jackson's fiasco, but seriously what changed? It's like it became some kind of crime overnight, when in fact not ONE thing changed. Nothing!! Just attitudes really. It's human nature to be attracted to beautiful people; if your some asexual freak then seek treatment, and leave GoDaddy alone.
Why doesn't everyone, instead of sitting here complaining about a commercial, go donate a few bucks to the Salvation Army, or maybe send a care package to one of our soldiers overseas? Do something worthwhile!!! Complaining about an ad does absolutely nothing, but it's the mantra of the whole drive. Y'all will sit and type up a storm, but when it comes to action to make the world better you'd rather pass. Get crackin! Go do something already!!
Do you even know what your children see on television? Have you watched MTV lately, where guys and girls compete to win a show based on the things found in their bedrooms? Or how about the one where two people go on a date with one subject, and they compete to see who the subject picks in the end? You know they do some naughty things on those shows, don't you? Shows like this trivialize relationships and dating, bet none of you even knew did you? Or maybe you're closet watchers of these shows?? Gets the mind churning for sure doesn't it LOL. So how many episodes have YOUR children seen? Any idea? Didn't think so :/
Seriously though, if you spent the time you waste here complaining about a funny ad actually doing something to improve your life or someone's around you, imagine how much better things might be for a lot of people. Spend half the energy and time making a child happy, and you'll notice a difference. And get off your high horses of "morality", because there's a lot of "immoral" things going on in the world, and a commercial you judge is the least of this country's worries.
Hi Bob,
I've been lurking here for awhile, and read most all of the posts about the SB ads. I felt I just had to chime in. I've seen the commercials, and they truly are edgy and quite suggestive, but probably not any more so than say commercials for the "O" (Overstock.com for those of you in Rio Linda).
What I find is remarkable is that people want to make a big stink about a short commercial when shows such as Zena Warrier Princess - meant for younger audiences - have run for several years. Another person mentioned Wonder Woman that ran in the 70's.
Another remarkable thing is that people are telling you they are moving their business away from GD with glee. Well, they are still coming to read and post on this blog. Hmmmm....?
I don' t have all of my domains with GD yet, but will be making the move as I go along with them.
Do the commercials sell me on GoDaddy? No, but then again I don't watch the SB either. If it was up to me, I would think it more appropriate to sell the sizzle of your product first and foremost. But, I am also not the one who has made a great success of my company (yet).
Keeping a quality service for a low price is what does it for me.
Your war (business success) stories are inspiring. And as my Marine Corps son, who is currently in Afganistan, would say, "Semper Fi!"
Thanks,
Kerry
I've been lurking here for awhile, and read most all of the posts about the SB ads. I felt I just had to chime in. I've seen the commercials, and they truly are edgy and quite suggestive, but probably not any more so than say commercials for the "O" (Overstock.com for those of you in Rio Linda).
What I find is remarkable is that people want to make a big stink about a short commercial when shows such as Zena Warrier Princess - meant for younger audiences - have run for several years. Another person mentioned Wonder Woman that ran in the 70's.
Another remarkable thing is that people are telling you they are moving their business away from GD with glee. Well, they are still coming to read and post on this blog. Hmmmm....?
I don' t have all of my domains with GD yet, but will be making the move as I go along with them.
Do the commercials sell me on GoDaddy? No, but then again I don't watch the SB either. If it was up to me, I would think it more appropriate to sell the sizzle of your product first and foremost. But, I am also not the one who has made a great success of my company (yet).
Keeping a quality service for a low price is what does it for me.
Your war (business success) stories are inspiring. And as my Marine Corps son, who is currently in Afganistan, would say, "Semper Fi!"
Thanks,
Kerry
Bob,
I work on the sales team for a very major software company (GoDaddy is actually a customer of mine!), so I've referred many customers to GoDaddy because, quite simply, it is the best (none of your competitors even comes close to the quality of service). The godaddy home page is totally unoffensive. So thank you for that. Many of the people I refer would be offended by the ads, but there is nothing on the homepage that would offend. If they choose to download the commericals, that is their deal. We are all adults who can make rational decisions.
As for me, what makes me nervous about my young kids watching the SB with me are the advertisements for R-rated violent movies. Those are the worst! They scare my kids and I have to swich channels. I'll take any of the GoDaddy ads every time over one of those.
My only concern would be that GoDaddy does not get distracted by all the hype. Shoot—I've burned 20 minutes just reading this blog!
Keep up the good work!
I work on the sales team for a very major software company (GoDaddy is actually a customer of mine!), so I've referred many customers to GoDaddy because, quite simply, it is the best (none of your competitors even comes close to the quality of service). The godaddy home page is totally unoffensive. So thank you for that. Many of the people I refer would be offended by the ads, but there is nothing on the homepage that would offend. If they choose to download the commericals, that is their deal. We are all adults who can make rational decisions.
As for me, what makes me nervous about my young kids watching the SB with me are the advertisements for R-rated violent movies. Those are the worst! They scare my kids and I have to swich channels. I'll take any of the GoDaddy ads every time over one of those.
My only concern would be that GoDaddy does not get distracted by all the hype. Shoot—I've burned 20 minutes just reading this blog!
Keep up the good work!
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Dear Bob,
I have been reading all of the replies from the woman that hate the ads and I don't understand why.
I am a professional business woman. I sell fine art and diamond jewelry, not a racy business in any way, and find absolutely nothing wrong with the commercials. I think they are cute, brilliant, and funny.
Sorry they are giving you such a hard time, but I guess it just makes the commercials work that much better. Good luck!
Happy customer,
Samantha Ridgway
President of Ridgway's of Las Vegs, Inc.
I have been reading all of the replies from the woman that hate the ads and I don't understand why.
I am a professional business woman. I sell fine art and diamond jewelry, not a racy business in any way, and find absolutely nothing wrong with the commercials. I think they are cute, brilliant, and funny.
Sorry they are giving you such a hard time, but I guess it just makes the commercials work that much better. Good luck!
Happy customer,
Samantha Ridgway
President of Ridgway's of Las Vegs, Inc.
Dear Bob
After reading all the comments here, I have a few small observations.
1. I've seen the ad, so have thousands of other people, and the overwhelming consensus is that there is nothing really wrong with the ad - no nudity, no foul language, it's just a FUNNY ad, that MOST people like. That's all
2. Some people will dislike the ad on principle. These people have an odd view of what constitutes decency and what doesn't. Fact is, there are a million worse things on TV (which they probably complain about).
3. Most people who dislike the ad are ladies, and their usual excuse is its bad for children or demeaning for women. OK, so is the news on TV, so are most sitcoms, and so is reality, but do they sheild their children from those? (OK. Don't answer that).
I worry about these people, and their children. Its clear they have unrealistic expectations of the world they live in, and that they expect their children to live in a sort of sanitized bubble instead of the real world.
In the long run, this is BAD for the children, as they grow up with unrealistic beliefs and expectations.
Some day those children do enter the real world and they might not be able to cope with it.
4. Some call Candice a bimbo, which is.. ironic, as everyone who knows Candice says she is anything but that.
5. People are taking this too seriously. It's just a funny advertiesment. Why can't people lighten up? If these people wan't something to focus on can't they talk focus on something more important, like the state of the economy or violence against women, instead of just arguing about this little advert.
6. It's sad that some people want to leave GoDaddy just because of the advert. It's not as if you are promoting violence against women, or underage drinking or anything bad (which a lot of BIG companies ARE doing in their adverts).
7. To all the parents - if you don't like what your child sees, turn off the TV. Or better yet, communicate more with your child, take an active part in the parenting process, and help your child grow up in this world without sheltering him/her from reality.
8. Bob, I admire that you stand by your beliefs. I really like the fact that GoDaddy has some spirit and humanity left, and that theres a real human being (with a sense of humor) behind the company. Please continue to be what you are because you give a lot of ordinary people hope and courage to follow their dreams.
After reading all the comments here, I have a few small observations.
1. I've seen the ad, so have thousands of other people, and the overwhelming consensus is that there is nothing really wrong with the ad - no nudity, no foul language, it's just a FUNNY ad, that MOST people like. That's all
2. Some people will dislike the ad on principle. These people have an odd view of what constitutes decency and what doesn't. Fact is, there are a million worse things on TV (which they probably complain about).
3. Most people who dislike the ad are ladies, and their usual excuse is its bad for children or demeaning for women. OK, so is the news on TV, so are most sitcoms, and so is reality, but do they sheild their children from those? (OK. Don't answer that).
I worry about these people, and their children. Its clear they have unrealistic expectations of the world they live in, and that they expect their children to live in a sort of sanitized bubble instead of the real world.
In the long run, this is BAD for the children, as they grow up with unrealistic beliefs and expectations.
Some day those children do enter the real world and they might not be able to cope with it.
4. Some call Candice a bimbo, which is.. ironic, as everyone who knows Candice says she is anything but that.
5. People are taking this too seriously. It's just a funny advertiesment. Why can't people lighten up? If these people wan't something to focus on can't they talk focus on something more important, like the state of the economy or violence against women, instead of just arguing about this little advert.
6. It's sad that some people want to leave GoDaddy just because of the advert. It's not as if you are promoting violence against women, or underage drinking or anything bad (which a lot of BIG companies ARE doing in their adverts).
7. To all the parents - if you don't like what your child sees, turn off the TV. Or better yet, communicate more with your child, take an active part in the parenting process, and help your child grow up in this world without sheltering him/her from reality.
8. Bob, I admire that you stand by your beliefs. I really like the fact that GoDaddy has some spirit and humanity left, and that theres a real human being (with a sense of humor) behind the company. Please continue to be what you are because you give a lot of ordinary people hope and courage to follow their dreams.
You wrote in another post something like "If you hit a dog on the nose all you teach the dog is where not to be". I think its obvious that after you went on dozens of talk shows last year lambasting Fox and the NFL you "hit the dog on the nose".
I'm also reminded of something else you've said about "you can skin a sheep only once". Last year you made out like a bandit from those commercials. ABC has no interest in getting "skinned" like you did to Fox last year. They simply don't want to do business with you any more.
I would guess they have the right to turn down your business. They wouldn't have to accept an ad from the KKK if they raised the cash. You're a business man, Bob, you now what this is all about.
Anyways, good luck with commercials!
I'm also reminded of something else you've said about "you can skin a sheep only once". Last year you made out like a bandit from those commercials. ABC has no interest in getting "skinned" like you did to Fox last year. They simply don't want to do business with you any more.
I would guess they have the right to turn down your business. They wouldn't have to accept an ad from the KKK if they raised the cash. You're a business man, Bob, you now what this is all about.
Anyways, good luck with commercials!
Come on Bob. There are children watching. Why don't you set a good example for the little ones?
Dear Wendy,
Actually I do set a good example for the little ones. I think at least they might get a chuckle out of our commercials versus the bland IBM, and insurance company commercials.
The children are never interested in the adult slant of the commercials. Those who watched the window washer commercial (both tv and internet) paid no attention to Candice but were instead intrigued by the remote control that made the scaffold go up and down.
Appreciate your post,
Bob
Actually I do set a good example for the little ones. I think at least they might get a chuckle out of our commercials versus the bland IBM, and insurance company commercials.
The children are never interested in the adult slant of the commercials. Those who watched the window washer commercial (both tv and internet) paid no attention to Candice but were instead intrigued by the remote control that made the scaffold go up and down.
Appreciate your post,
Bob
I don't find your commercials cheap. What I find cheap is the way you try to sensationalize the rejection of your TV commercials using your massive blog readership. We flock to your blog for your authentic articles; please don't use us for your petty ends. Remember the adage : Influence is like a bank account; the more you use it, the less you have of it left.
WELL FOR MY TASTE EVERYONE IS SO SCARED NOW THAT THE ENTERTAINMENT FOR SUPERBOWL HAS BECOME DOWNRIGHT BORING-TOO FAR ON THE OTHER SIDE. PLEASE, ABC ONLY MOVES WHEN ATTACKED. IT SEEMS A BIT STRANGE THAT 5 SECONDS OR MORE OF NOT EVEN AN EXPOSED BOOB IS MORE DAMAGING TO YOUNG MINDS THAN 2-3 HRS OF MEN TRYING TO DO BODILY HARM TO EACH OTHER. ALL AGREE ON THE BASICS, (NO TOTAL NUDITY ETC.) BUT LET US NOT GET TOO SELECTIVE WITH THIS STUFF. REMEMBER THIS STUFF IS FOR FAMILY AND THOSE WHO ARE NOT FAMILY ALSO. PARENTS EXCERISE YOUR REAL RIGHTS: DON'T WATCH OR FLIP. FOOTBALL IS A VIOLENT SPORT!!!! WHICH IS MORE HARMFUL IF AT ALL? BY THE WAY, IHAVE RAISED 2 GIRLS AND 1 BOY AND THEY ARE FINE, ALL COLLEGE GRADUATES AND GOOD CITIZENS. THEY MADE IT IN SPITE OF.
As someone who has been a customer and a reseller for GoDaddy for several years, I have to say that I'm slightly offended by these ads. There are enough scantily clad women on TV (and everywhere else) to last a lifetime.
What about the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of domains that have been registered through you that deserve some attention? What about all the small businesses who would love some national exposure? How about all the non-profit agencies who are making the world a better place? You're already #1 so why can't you use the ads to do something positive for the clients who helped you get where you are instead of something that's somewhat degrading to women?
I know ... I know ... you say the ads aren't disrespectful of women. Are you a woman? Then you can't possibly know how watching those ads make your female customers feel! I realize you are probably doing it primarily for the publicity but PLEASE try to find another way!
Devoted but disappointed customer/reseller,
Glennette
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What about the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS of domains that have been registered through you that deserve some attention? What about all the small businesses who would love some national exposure? How about all the non-profit agencies who are making the world a better place? You're already #1 so why can't you use the ads to do something positive for the clients who helped you get where you are instead of something that's somewhat degrading to women?
I know ... I know ... you say the ads aren't disrespectful of women. Are you a woman? Then you can't possibly know how watching those ads make your female customers feel! I realize you are probably doing it primarily for the publicity but PLEASE try to find another way!
Devoted but disappointed customer/reseller,
Glennette
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Dear Glennette,
First the Go Daddy girl is never scantily clad. Second I've talked with lots of women and they never have a problem.
Would you like to be a guest on Radio Go Daddy and tell us on the air what you think is wrong with our commercials?
Appreciate your post,
Bob
First the Go Daddy girl is never scantily clad. Second I've talked with lots of women and they never have a problem.
Would you like to be a guest on Radio Go Daddy and tell us on the air what you think is wrong with our commercials?
Appreciate your post,
Bob
Thanks for the offer Bob but I was only expressing MY opinion. I have no desire to discuss it or debate it and have no need to because it is solely MY opinion. I am not trying to get you or anyone else to change your thoughts on this and only wanted you to hear me out and you've done that so thank you for your time.
I don't think the ads are horrible and there's certainly worse on TV but I do wish you and the other "big guys" would spend more time and effort featuring some of your customers rather than some woman washing windows or cars.
Small businesses out there are struggling to keep their website online and you are using the money they paid you to create an "ad" that's apparently primarily intended to be funny. Just makes no sense to me.
Basically, as a woman, I get nothing out of seeing your ad and only wanted to express that. :o)
Not to mention, I think you've gotten enough free press out of the TV commercials LOL
Glennette
I don't think the ads are horrible and there's certainly worse on TV but I do wish you and the other "big guys" would spend more time and effort featuring some of your customers rather than some woman washing windows or cars.
Small businesses out there are struggling to keep their website online and you are using the money they paid you to create an "ad" that's apparently primarily intended to be funny. Just makes no sense to me.
Basically, as a woman, I get nothing out of seeing your ad and only wanted to express that. :o)
Not to mention, I think you've gotten enough free press out of the TV commercials LOL
Glennette
I just had a client tell me they would NOT use Godaddy for their domain name registration strictly on the basis of the baudy nature of your commercials. As is generally the case with any racey P.R. attempts, you are making yourself susceptible to lose as many customers as you gain.
Dear Consultant,
I think the number of people who would not do business with us because of our commercials is very small indeed.
Thus far, it's not only "not been a problem" but has been a significant differentiator.
Finally, our commercials are really not that bad. Most of the complaints about them tend to use extreme exaggerations as to what is wrong with them.
Appreciate your post,
Bob
I think the number of people who would not do business with us because of our commercials is very small indeed.
Thus far, it's not only "not been a problem" but has been a significant differentiator.
Finally, our commercials are really not that bad. Most of the complaints about them tend to use extreme exaggerations as to what is wrong with them.
Appreciate your post,
Bob
Bob,
To me, there's always been a disconnect between GoDaddy's boobie ads and GoDaddy's services. I love boobies and (a reasonable amount of) porn, and I love your services (and am a lifetime convert), but I just don't care about the ads! It just doesn't feel right.
The ads remind me of the ones where the Outpost.com gerbil was shot out of a cannon (ca. 1998).
Converting me on the reasons why to do MORE with GoDaddy's services, and to help zoom in on and wade through your deluge of services, would be most valuable to me.
I'm at the point where, if another company were to offer comparable services, at comparable costs, I'd have little issue with switching.
To me, there's always been a disconnect between GoDaddy's boobie ads and GoDaddy's services. I love boobies and (a reasonable amount of) porn, and I love your services (and am a lifetime convert), but I just don't care about the ads! It just doesn't feel right.
The ads remind me of the ones where the Outpost.com gerbil was shot out of a cannon (ca. 1998).
Converting me on the reasons why to do MORE with GoDaddy's services, and to help zoom in on and wade through your deluge of services, would be most valuable to me.
I'm at the point where, if another company were to offer comparable services, at comparable costs, I'd have little issue with switching.
Brilliant marketing strategy, Bob! If you can maintain enough buzz surrounding GoDaddy's ad submissions, you get millions of dollars worth of free publicity, which gets you even more attention than if you simply ran another ad.
However, I believe that this strategy ultimately cheapens the GoDaddy.com brand, as you're resulting to lowest common denominator advertising tactics through a channel that needs to become more family friendly.
However, I believe that this strategy ultimately cheapens the GoDaddy.com brand, as you're resulting to lowest common denominator advertising tactics through a channel that needs to become more family friendly.
SORRY!!
Only people talking about this years AdARama is the same folks that got it last year, give or take a few each way. There is NO WAY this thing SO FAR has gotten outside the "INSIDE" of the media types, regular GoDaddy customers and other domain registrars and hosting companies and the regular Web building biz.
Only people talking about this years AdARama is the same folks that got it last year, give or take a few each way. There is NO WAY this thing SO FAR has gotten outside the "INSIDE" of the media types, regular GoDaddy customers and other domain registrars and hosting companies and the regular Web building biz.
Interesting..... I've been with Godaddy for some years now, and the product and service has been outstanding. After reading other posts in this blog about likes and dislikes, or what is moral about certain TV commercials.... I sat for a few minutes to digest and try to understand what the big deal was.
How can a commercial done by a company that you are dealing with have an effect on you? If everyone thought that way, and if we were refering to our government,... should we all leave the country?
People need to lighten up and start concentrating on themselves instead of worrying about what others are doing. If you don't like the commercials, change the channel.
And those of you that are worried about their children seeing a pair of boobs (hmmm...even though they are covered...no skin ever) on the Super Bowl.... I guess it's better to let them watch 350lb. guys smash eachother of the field instead. I said those people can take a one way trip to 1820....live on a farm... drive a horse... lol. Naive? Understatement.
I'm a fan of everything from Harry Potter to Resident Evil, so I'm not easily offended... When my customers see your commercials, 99% of them don't realize what a domain name is. If they did know what a DN was, I wouldn't have a business today.
So Bob Parsons... keep doing what you are doing...or whatever you want to do. No matter what anyone says, what you're doing seems to be working for you... So keep smiling (and laughing) 'All the way to the bank'. ~ Cheers
Chris Pelton
President/Owner PTstudios
www.personaltouchstudios.com
How can a commercial done by a company that you are dealing with have an effect on you? If everyone thought that way, and if we were refering to our government,... should we all leave the country?
People need to lighten up and start concentrating on themselves instead of worrying about what others are doing. If you don't like the commercials, change the channel.
And those of you that are worried about their children seeing a pair of boobs (hmmm...even though they are covered...no skin ever) on the Super Bowl.... I guess it's better to let them watch 350lb. guys smash eachother of the field instead. I said those people can take a one way trip to 1820....live on a farm... drive a horse... lol. Naive? Understatement.
I'm a fan of everything from Harry Potter to Resident Evil, so I'm not easily offended... When my customers see your commercials, 99% of them don't realize what a domain name is. If they did know what a DN was, I wouldn't have a business today.
So Bob Parsons... keep doing what you are doing...or whatever you want to do. No matter what anyone says, what you're doing seems to be working for you... So keep smiling (and laughing) 'All the way to the bank'. ~ Cheers
Chris Pelton
President/Owner PTstudios
www.personaltouchstudios.com
#30 Chris Pelton - President/Owner PTstudios (www.personaltouchstudios.com) on Jan 24 2006, 16:36 Reply
Dear Chris,
Excellent analysis!
Appreciate your post,
Bob
Excellent analysis!
Appreciate your post,
Bob
GoDaddy.com is not the root of all evil in society today. I'm sorry to see the networks taking a stand of what I consider to be inappropriate public behavior ONLY during the Super Bowl.
I have two young daughters at home, and there is so much violence, foul language and sexual inuendo on mainstream network TV that my family is typically reduced to watching mind-numbing (yet family-safe) shows like "Sponge Bob Square Pants" and "That's So Raven".
I commend ABC for having a couple family-oriented TV shows like "Extreme Home Makeover" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"... yet on their regular Sunday night lineup, these shows are followed by "Desperate Housewives". It just seems so hypocritical.
I understand ratings drive TV... and people are tuning in by the millions for "Survivor" (CBS) and "Fear Factor" (NBC)... And I'm not trying to deny anyone the right to watch such television. Quite the opposite... I enjoy the hillarity of homophobic reactions as much as the next person.
But the typical 3rd & 4th graders don't get sent to bed until 9:00 or 10:00 (if they have a bed time at all). And while that is a parenting issue... it is also a societal issue. If children are watching TV at that hour in the Central Time Zone... 6-12 year olds are exposed to TV-14 rated material on nearly EVERY network EVERY night.
Truth is, Radio and TV are public forums which can, and will be, viewable by anyone. And while parental controls are helpful... inappropriate material is still prevalent. Even during the "safe" TV-G shows, EVERY network displays promos for upcoming shows that glamorize premarital sex, gay lifestyles, and graphic violence.
Yes... my wife and I work very hard at teaching our children right from wrong. But in the face of all to which they are exposed on a daily basis in school alone... THIS is a challenge. We use the parental controls on our TV... but the crap still gets through.
Again... GoDaddy.com is not the root of all evil. I love the ads (and that's probably because I'm a 42 yr. old male and fall smack in the middle of your target audience). But at the same time, I'm glad Janet Jackson's bra came undone two years ago. Not for the obvious reasons, but for the fact that the event has lead us to reconsider that which is appropriate behavior during the greatest annual television spectacle in the world. I'm now much more comfortable allowing my children (and for that matter, may parents) to watch the Super Bowl halftime shows.
But I don't watch. As far as I'm concerned, let's do away with the 45 minute halftime extravaganza's. Why do we have 12-minute halftimes for every football game except the College BCS games and the Superbowl? I won't be watching The Rolling Stones (I wasn't watching Janet Jackson either). The Super Bowl Halftime has become an extended opportunity for me to "hit the head"; take in some fresh air; and reload my plate of nachos. Thank God I no longer have to watch my kids too.
I have two young daughters at home, and there is so much violence, foul language and sexual inuendo on mainstream network TV that my family is typically reduced to watching mind-numbing (yet family-safe) shows like "Sponge Bob Square Pants" and "That's So Raven".
I commend ABC for having a couple family-oriented TV shows like "Extreme Home Makeover" and "America's Funniest Home Videos"... yet on their regular Sunday night lineup, these shows are followed by "Desperate Housewives". It just seems so hypocritical.
I understand ratings drive TV... and people are tuning in by the millions for "Survivor" (CBS) and "Fear Factor" (NBC)... And I'm not trying to deny anyone the right to watch such television. Quite the opposite... I enjoy the hillarity of homophobic reactions as much as the next person.
But the typical 3rd & 4th graders don't get sent to bed until 9:00 or 10:00 (if they have a bed time at all). And while that is a parenting issue... it is also a societal issue. If children are watching TV at that hour in the Central Time Zone... 6-12 year olds are exposed to TV-14 rated material on nearly EVERY network EVERY night.
Truth is, Radio and TV are public forums which can, and will be, viewable by anyone. And while parental controls are helpful... inappropriate material is still prevalent. Even during the "safe" TV-G shows, EVERY network displays promos for upcoming shows that glamorize premarital sex, gay lifestyles, and graphic violence.
Yes... my wife and I work very hard at teaching our children right from wrong. But in the face of all to which they are exposed on a daily basis in school alone... THIS is a challenge. We use the parental controls on our TV... but the crap still gets through.
Again... GoDaddy.com is not the root of all evil. I love the ads (and that's probably because I'm a 42 yr. old male and fall smack in the middle of your target audience). But at the same time, I'm glad Janet Jackson's bra came undone two years ago. Not for the obvious reasons, but for the fact that the event has lead us to reconsider that which is appropriate behavior during the greatest annual television spectacle in the world. I'm now much more comfortable allowing my children (and for that matter, may parents) to watch the Super Bowl halftime shows.
But I don't watch. As far as I'm concerned, let's do away with the 45 minute halftime extravaganza's. Why do we have 12-minute halftimes for every football game except the College BCS games and the Superbowl? I won't be watching The Rolling Stones (I wasn't watching Janet Jackson either). The Super Bowl Halftime has become an extended opportunity for me to "hit the head"; take in some fresh air; and reload my plate of nachos. Thank God I no longer have to watch my kids too.
Hello! I just saw you "controversial" commercials...they are not actually that bad, but You know, everyone today is SOOOO afraid to stand up for what they believe in, because they're made to think they are only supposed to think like everyone else! Well, not me! Please don't put down the Parental Television Review Board (or whatever it's called) Parents are just doing their job!!! (and more parents should actually try "parenting" instead of giving in to peer "adult" pressure) You must not have children, or if you do...don't you care what they see on Tv or the Internet or are you so desensitized to everything around you, like most American's seem to be. (yes, I'm American) I am a 38 year-old woman, very attractive, very open minded, but someone needs to stand up for what we believe. I admire people who do, and don't admire people like Go Daddy who PUT OTHERS DOWN FOR THIER BELIEFS!!! A top-notch company like yourself should have some class! I was in Advertising for MLB in San Diego for many years and I've seen my share of commercials etc, I know, "sex sells", but why does Go Daddy have to "be just like all the rest"???? I thought you guys had a brain of your own? Please don't tell me this is a sexist company!!! I would be very disappointed....and yes I do hold my domain names with you!
Sincerely, Suzanne Rogers
Sincerely, Suzanne Rogers