Comments on: Public humiliation as self-tracking motivation

By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:36:48 +0000

Great idea – these examples could then capture both ends of the polarized spectrum, appealing to both the (stereotypical) liberal and conservative camps. Will do.

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By: Julia Oleinik

Julia Oleinik — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:31:43 +0000

I understand your point, really, I do. MY point is this: I would challenge you to replace the words, “pro-life” with “pro-choice”. Would you be able to do that?

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By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:11:29 +0000

Julia, please re-read this post. The entire point of the stickK or Virtual Fridge Lock self-tracking technology is to choose a charity (any charity) that the end user would not normally support. I could have listed well-loved charities like the Alzheimer’s Society or the Michael J. Fox Foundation – but these would hardly represent non-profits the general public might be polarized in supporting or not supporting. That’s the point.

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By: Julia Oleinik

Julia Oleinik — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:59:34 +0000

“Think NRA, or pro-life, or whatever cause is the opposite of what you’d prefer to support.” So these are things are obvious examples of what people should not support? A bit judgmental here, aren’t we? Not ethical. At all. It would take more than a sparkly sticker on my bathroom calendar to change my perspective on things that REALLY matter.

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By: Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:56:00 +0000

Hey Laura – never underestimate the power of a sparkly sticker! I prefer outdoor exercise at all times – usually walking or biking (if the day is really nice!) but when the weather’s too ugly, I take a number of drop-in fitness classes at our local rec centre (indoors!) or go to the gym (also indoors) or mall-walking, or in a pinch when I don’t even want to poke my nose outside, I just go up and down the stairs in my apartment building! Everything counts…

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By: hibernationnow.wordpress.com

hibernationnow.wordpress.com — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:43:07 +0000

Carolyn, if a little sticker could motivate me to do an hour of exercise – ok, a minute – I would be in the best shape of my LIFE. I am at a perfect weight now, cholesterol is good but exercising in the freezing cold? Not happening. Suggestions?

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