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The word “customer” is a much more active and bolder word. It’s honest and direct. It immediately suggests a relationship we must deliver on. And our customers think of their customers in the same way.

We have two types of customers: sellers and buyers. So when we need to be more specific, we’ll use one of those two words.

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Jack Dorsey (inventor of Twitter and Square) introduces a new regime at Square: the word ‘user’ is now on the blacklist. I’m with the genius on this one. Considering my own company, Brainsley, I think I opt for ‘curator’ instead of ‘user’.
    1. 657 notesTimestamp: Tuesday 2012/10/23 12:25:00Via: jacksJack DorseySquareTwittertechbrainsley
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      우리가 고객을 user가 아닌 customer로 불러야하는 이유에 대해 잭돌시가 남긴 포스팅이디.
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      I think Jack’s perspective on the term “user” vs “customer” is an interesting one. I don’t totally agree, but I like...
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      There is a third option: “Michael” :) - http://harinisridharan.wordpress.com/2013/02/13/michael-centered-design/ jacks:
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      Jack brings up a good point about whether the term “users” is too distant and cold, albeit this is not a new argument. I...
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