Messages now has a Business Chat feature that allows companies to communicate directly with their customers. Simply open the app, type in the company name, and have a friendly discussion with a bot.
As much as companies would like to think Messages is a more convenient channel for customer support ー will people really want to rant about their problems to a bot — privately?
Established companies that have Twitter accounts understand that their accounts double as customer support and a damage control center. Anyone and everyone can unleash their rage publicly and receive likes or RTs from fellow customers who sympathize with them. Instant validation for you and a nightmare for the company.
Which is more satisfying: typing a generic message to a bot and receiving a useless answer back? Or ferociously cursing out a real-life sales rep so your friends can feel your pain?
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