(04 Aug 2015, 4:25 pm)aureolin wrote I'll always support the use of focus groups. Proper ones mind, not just the odd email to a distribution group. I just think that NSAs is one of those topics that you'll never reach a happy medium with.
I'm a fan of the latest NSA implementations, as the chatter has been removed. Informative, the volume is spot on IMO, and I'm even a fan of those doing the voice-overs.
The Red Arrows and angel ones however, make me switch off. I get sick and tired of hearing the "Please ring the bell and remain seated until your bus has stopped" every time the next stop changes, but I guess if there's statistics that show it's reduced accidents, then it's worthwhile it being there? I've not seen any numbers by the way! :
We know the operators are a fan of sampling
, so a cross section of members of the public, being questioned - can only be a good thing.They don't have to be enthusiasts corrupting the data either!
I think a happy medium can be found and whilst I agree that you can't please everyone, a uniform system, that has a common theme AND method of display, can only be a good thing.
Obviously I was talking generically (so that I could stay well away from any allegations of anti-GNE bias), I prefer the more recent voiceovers (yet to sample Alan Robson), the screens on the Gemini's are a clear winner over the 'doctors announcement' display seen on the 78 or the corrupted display on the Gold Merc, which was displaying Custard Sauce (Chester le Street) last time I rode the 36.