I was reflecting in these last few days about the use of the word “consumer”. On my point of view this word is not neutral, it has a very strong implicit connotation and put too much stress on the act of consumption. I was looking for a different word and I think “purchaser” could be my choice.

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The Purchaser
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2007-09-08T22:59:40+02:00
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