Why is it only drug dealers and software developers ?????

Why is it only drug dealers and software developers call their clients 'users'?

Just pondering this and would like to hear some theories on this as its bugging me???

mickymg2003

???
Because druggies use drugs and end users use software.

nomorebadtown

give an example of another job in which your clients could potentially be called users.

Terry

nomorebadtown wrote:

give an example of another job in which your clients could potentially be called users.

butchers. their customers use meat as a form of nourishment.

meditraitor

nomorebadtown wrote:

give an example of another job in which your clients could potentially be called users.

Girfriends:D

AngryBadger

mickymg2003 wrote:

Because druggies use drugs and end users use software.

This man knows what he's talking about

ZiabR

lol this is one weird thread.

Rhyme

Salesmen...

xzanti

Arms dealers? People USE weapons

wheres me jumpa

AngryBadger wrote:

This man knows what he's talking about

He's like a cross between Bill Gates and John Gilligan......Bill Gilligan

xzanti

wheres me jumpa wrote:

He's like a cross between Bill Gates and John Gilligan......Bill Gilligan

Or Gill Billigan

wheres me jumpa

xzanti wrote:

Or Gill Billigan

You truly are wise beyond me years.

joe_chicken

coolsmileygirl wrote:

Why is it only drug dealers and software developers call their clients 'users'?

Just pondering this and would like to hear some theories on this as its bugging me???

I think there definitely is a direct correlation between the fall in spirograph and the rise in criminal activity....


Think about it!


no you won't

mickymg2003

Washing machine salesmen. People use washing machines.....Wow!!!This thread is odd!!!

galactus

coolsmileygirl wrote:

Why is it only drug dealers and software developers call their clients 'users'?

Just pondering this and would like to hear some theories on this as its bugging me???

It's not users, it's losers

galactus

galactus wrote:

It's not users, it's losers

True True:D

wheres me jumpa

joe_chicken wrote:

I think there definitely is a direct correlation between the fall in spirograph and the rise in criminal activity....


Think about it!


no you won't

idle hands...

testicle

galactus wrote:

It's not users, it's losers

It's actually lusers!

Ickle Magoo

I think it is just down to the English language & being gramatically correct.....in most other situations there is a more discriptive word to use, such as consumer, which is considered much better English......not sure how that came about if that is what you are meaning.....

A user of bacon? It's terrible grammer, you get nutrition from bacon & to do so you have to ingest it.....a gun user? You shoot a gun, you don't use it....."use" infers you (& plural), personally, get something from the item....rather than giving someone else a bullet or a bomb.....of course there are always exceptions to any rule.....but I think that is generally how it works.....:)

Merrick

coolsmileygirl wrote:

Why is it only drug dealers and software developers call their clients 'users'?

Just pondering this and would like to hear some theories on this as its bugging me???

Why the hell has this been bugging you..?

Kiera

I like bright colours

Merrick

Merrick wrote:

Why the hell has this been bugging you..?

Just in a thinking humour today and since in my job we call customers users just wondering thats all

joe_chicken

coolsmileygirl wrote:

Just in a thinking humour today and since in my job we call customers users just wondering thats all

so which one are you?

both

only messing

is_that_so

"The term user interface is often used in the context of computer systems and electronic devices. "
Always a dull explanation

galactus

A developers job is to ensure the UI is user-friendly

_Kaiser_

A mate of mine started referring to the tech support roles we used to work in as the "helpless desk"

(Still makes me laugh, 5 years on )

jonny68

coolsmileygirl wrote:

Why is it only drug dealers and software developers call their clients 'users'?

Just pondering this and would like to hear some theories on this as its bugging me???

I don't know any drug dealers who call the people they sell to "users" it's usual;ly customers or clients depending on what drug your selling and how much of a social standing you have.

tbh

only users lose drugs.

think about it.

biko

coolsmileygirl wrote:

Why is it only drug dealers and software developers call their clients 'users'?

Just pondering this and would like to hear some theories on this as its bugging me???

Drug dealers call their clients 'users'?

mickymg2003

tbh wrote:

only users lose drugs.

think about it.

Wow Thats deep dude.

StupidLikeAFox

Why dont they call their clients "clients"?

tbh

ColHol wrote:

Why dont they call their clients "clients"?

or - for the vast majority - "mates"

jester77

Prostitutes use men for money...

Firewalkwithme

McDonalds call their customers "Users" too. It was mentioned in the movie/documentary, Supersize Me.