Open Letter To Blockbuster

Just so you know, Blockbuster, I hate you. Instituting no late fees was possibly the dumbest idea you've ever had. At least the "Guaranteed In-Stock" idea made people want to return to your store(s). Every time I've gone into my local Blockbuster, I am stymied with the lack of selection. Did it not occur to you, Blockbuster, that the people that returned their movies a little late, returned said flicks only because of the late fee? Now all you do is harass people with phone calls several days after the movie's due date. Do you think phone calls bother people? We are constantly barraged by phone calls, emails, and bums on the street. A daily phone call from Blockbuster is just more noise.

As a, up until now, regular renter you should know that it isn't just me. Playing commercials where the shitheads that keep my movies longer than they should justify their actions is not endearing me to you. In fact, it makes me hate you more.

"Sometimes I just don't have time to watch the movie in the time provided."
- Wait, you had time to get in your car, drive to blockbuster, pick out a movie and rent it???

When this all started, I would quietly throw my hands up and say "Ah well." Now I am so annoyed, I want to walk in with a bat, get the addresses of the people you have on your "late list" and start a hitting spree. THEN move on to your corporate headquarters.

Here's a message to your "NO MORE LATE FEES!!" customers. "RETURN YOUR MOVIES ON TIME!!! Then you won't have a late fee...DUMBASS!"