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mcjeff215

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  1. They all suck now. It's amazing how many layers of management they have and how each one seems more incompetent than the last.

     

    Dell used to be an awesome company. They the hit the peak of what their business model could handle. Instead of being happy with that and keeping up with their "best technology, fairest price, customer service first" mantra, they tried to be something they aren't.

     

    My AE was literally one of the top 3 guys at what he did in the company. They let him and most of his team go because their compensation level was so high (even though it was commission based). How sensible is that?

     

    Their equipment is still pretty good but unless you're a huge corporate customer, you can forget about service. The margins are simply too thin in the industry to give a flying crap about you in the short term.

     

    That's happening to a lot of the computer industry. Web site hosting and online services are getting to be that way as well.

  2. That was your mistake. You changed the official routine.

     

    Bingo. Never do this. Ever.

     

    I had an account with BellSouth almost 10 years ago now. My address at the time was too long to fit into the space that the representatives are given to type it into. So, they simply spread it across into "Street Address Line 2." I've moved three times since then. To this day, my address STILL reads:

     

    McJeff

    123 Main Street

    123 Other Street

    Marietta, GA 30066

     

    Every now and then, something gets lost. I've told them to change it 78 million times. I've sent in the change of address form 98 times. Nothing. Ever. I've even explained the situation in detail at least four times to different employees and I've been assured it's fixed. Still. Busted.

     

    Why? Because they had to do something other than follow steps 1-15 on the "procedure to change a customer address" process.

     

    My father does this all of the time. He's the kind of guy that calls the 800 number on his insurance agent's business card and asks for his agent by name. Then, he's surprised when he doesn't see the Indian sounding guy at the office next time he goes in. We don't live in a world of personal service or small-business style appreciation. Take a number if you're dealing with a larger company, and ensure you do it their way.

  3. You can look at it two ways... first, he's an old dude that just can't give it up and should get the hell out of the public eye. Or, you can see it as something that keeps him going and a bit of a tribute to those that suffer the same fate. With the exception of this, he's largely never seen. Even with New Years Eve, he only does small segments.

     

    I may be in the minority, but I think it's nice to see him make the effort to do those little segments after what's happened to him.

  4. Prices have come down so much it was doable. Even got a surround system to go with it. Fantastic. Now my only gripe is when there is something that isn't HD. I would say 3/4s of the games on NHL Center Ice are HD but I get pissed when one I want to watch isn't. Spoiled

     

    Yeah, one really notices the difference once HD has been in the house for a couple days. My wife got me one more present two days ago, it doubles as my 30th birthday present... 2009 Nissan Frontier.

  5. You make sense...stop it! (Well, other than caring about the name...seriously.)

     

    There are pros and cons to each, and it makes sense that, if you have Apple computers at home, an iPod might be a better choice for you (much of your music is probably already in iTunes format and isn't compatible with a Zune).

     

    Ha. Yeah, I freely admit that name thing is idiotic and is no way to seriously judge a product. I was half kidding when I posted it as a reason I wouldn't buy one.

     

    It almost sounds like slang as well. "Dude, I so Zuned her last night... who's the man now?!"

  6. I would guess that a 5 year old iPod that has had zero problems would be crushed by a Zune that breaks after 1 year. Good call, keep the iPod bashing coming dickweed.

     

    We have two ipods (three if you count the stupid little 512 MB shuffle I use for running) and we've never had a problem with them. They're not without their own issues, though:

     

    http://www.apple.com/ca/ipod/settlement/

     

    I couldn't buy a Zune for two reasons. First, I think the name is slightly retarded. My mind sees it as a concatenation of "Zulu" and "Dune." Secondly, my computers are both Apple machines, I don't see that being an easy experience... Zune+OSX.

     

    I used to be one of those annoying anti-Microsoft pro-Linux/Apple IT dorks. At some point in time, I had a bit of a realization. Who really gives a damn? Honestly? It's software. What costs less and lets more work get done for a given application of technology? Yup, I'm ready for management now.

  7. I don't get games on local TV here as I live in Atlanta. I need to go out of my way (and spend extra money) to be able to watch/listen to the Bills games. Two years ago, I dropped Sunday Ticket as I can't justify paying the extra money to watch a team lose. Over the past two seasons, I've bought the Field Pass off of NFL.com.

     

    I'll probably continue to do that. It's $30 a season or so, that's not bad. I put the games on, plug the speakers into the computer, and play with my daughters or do something around the house. If they happen to come on regular TV, I'll watch as it's a bit of a treat.

     

    No plans to pick the ticket back up, though.. UNLESS we pick up some rock star coach and have a tremendous offseason.

  8. No no, they're not bonuses, they were "retention payouts." I think I'm going to go out of my way to avoid giving my money to AIG in any form. A friend of mine that I work with has a relative that owns a construction company. Their major backer is AIG. He's told me they've had a huge drop in business and (besides the economy) one of the reasons is that affiliation.

  9. I enjoy the morning and afternoon guys, the only time I have to change the dial is when they let listeners call in........90 percent of the points are garbage. Everyone in this town thinks their the Bills owner and have everything figured out.

     

    That's the truth. I stream it over the 'net down here in Atlanta and I couldn't agree more. Even points that are "correct" are usually so far fetched that they're laughable.

     

    I'm also have convinced that WGR "sucks" to some because Buffalo is a much more knowledgeable spots town. Whereas "woo hoo! Our guys score touchdowns, your guys suck!" works in a lot of markets, I think the Buffalo demographic expects a lot more. How many times have we heard that "buffalo is a drinking town with a sports problem" joke? It's probably about the only city in the country where any given stay-at-home-mom can explain the virtues of the 3-4 or the left wing lock.

     

    Though, what the hell is up with spinal decompression? Also, any outsider listening to the radio as they drive through the region must think Buffalonians are a bunch of personal-injury happy lawsuit junkies.

  10. As much as DJ has irritated me, seriously now, what's the alternative? Some fruitcake coordinator that "just might be the next big thing?" We'll not be bringing in any top level coaching talent. We haven't exactly been great at picking coaches. I guess if you go with the blind squirrel theory, we're bound to get a good one eventually.

  11. I would love for him to be our coach. LOVE IT.

     

    No Stojan. I freaking wish we were in a position to run up the score every week. I don't think I've ever said, "Gee, we're winning by enough now, we should just stop scoring and let them get all the calls." Pound it down their throats. When they cough it back up, pound it down a second time. It doesn't bother me in the least when BB does it.

     

    We gotta stop fumbling the ball, then maybe we can do it too.

  12. No one is talking about it, but neither the City of Toronto, nor the Bills team can tolerate a move to Toronto. Today demonstrared the fans would cheer against the "home team" and the team wouldn't wouldn't want to play there. Listen to what Bills players were saying after the game ... turns out they really count on all 8 of those home games every year.

     

    Nah, there's difference between the 'home team' and 'the team from a close American city playing a single game a year here.' If it truly was a Toronto home team, we'd have seen a much better crowd.

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