said by noopie :

doesn't take much to do it. besides its not what anyone is saying, Its what happened! go & read the persons post & review!

said by olebiker :

but I have some trouble believing that they are organized enough to do what you are saying.

said by saddend :

After reading this topic:
»Re: Bell is avoiding me
and learning of whats happening, I have to give my opinion.

I hope the site owner or mods have comments about this practice that was revealed, which I never thought would happen to regular users (people who may pay) on DSLreports.

What I find amazing in that thread is that fact that Bell is using the DSLreports forums and the Sympatico Direct forum to go after regular users who post here.

This is what I find trouble-some & amazing.

In other words, once you post in the direct forum you lose any and all anoniminty and Bell is using this to go after its own customers who post in the forums.

I hate to say it, but i will since its obvious,

-People should only make a DSLreports account if they intend to never use the Direct forum feature and wish anoniminity.

From the given evidence, its clear Bell is tracking user comments and linking them to their real life info via Dslreports.

-People who post in the Direct forum, and who don't want their regular forum comments tracked by Bell should not log into their DSLreports user account. In other words they should make regular forum posts as Anon if they want anoniminity from Bell, or wish to make a review or post on their current contract offerings with out reprisals.

I have seen many people complain that Anon posts should be removed from forums. But this evidence CLEARLY shows why Anon can not be removed and should now be encouraged for all users.

It also clearly shows why people should post anon in the sympatico forum. Bell is tracking users and calling them at home because of what they say on Dslreports.

Tinfoil hat? I think not, its there for all to see.

Shouldn't this be added to the privacy policy on the Direct forum of DSLreports to make people aware? Something along the lines of:
"Posting here will allow Bell to track what you say in all the forums and can be used for contract termination if in Bells sole discretion they don't like what you say".

The person who lost their contract, Was he/she aware of the consequences related to posting in the direct forum? Did they think Bell would go after them for making a post in this forum?

I'm curious what the mods and the site owner think of this avenue Bell has taken to track its users and terminate their contracts based on what they say on DSLreports.

This clearly goes to show that posting anon on DSLreports is the way to go, since Bell is tracking its users here.

People who have paid to be premium members and who used Bells direct forum can never say what special terms they have in a review or in this forum without the possibility of now having their contract terminated.

Is this what the owners of DSLreports envisioned?

It not only surprised me to read that, but it also saddened me to see the extreme level that Bell has taken to go after its users on DSLreports who wish to speak or make a review, and the level at which Bell is using DSLreports to track what users say via its direct forum.

Anyhow, I said what I had to say.

This Bell user will remain Anon from now on.

said by sbrook :

*at this time* ...

said by sbrook :

For Now that looks like paranoia ... at least for now. DPI technology for now looks for signatures but does not look at actual content.

said by sbrook :

Although site policy says that you can't have more than one username, [snip]

said by adampak20 :

Okay, I get where you are coming from but the majority of the people leaving sympatico are going to wholesalers, therefore bell is getting 20$ every month per user to do nothing, infact they are making more profit this way because they do not have to provide support/tools/features to the user.

So you are really hurting evil devil bell aren't you!

said by adampak20 :

Okay, I get where you are coming from but the majority of the people leaving sympatico are going to wholesalers, therefore bell is getting 20$ every month per user to do nothing, infact they are making more profit this way because they do not have to provide support/tools/features to the user.

said by adampak20 :

It basically needs to come down to this.

This forum/site/whatever you want to call it is here to help people getting their issues solved.

If your issue cannot get solved using this website or any feature that this website offers(Sympatico or Teksavvy Direct) then find a way to get your issue resolved by speaking to the appropriate people, and not turning this site into a bash/flamewar which is exactly what appears to be happening.

said by adampak20 :

Ofcourse, you are ignoring my point, the purpose of the forumn, im not saying dont voice your concerns im saying stop bitching and complaining, there is a huge difference, Those who just come on here and complain about the throttling, then when deadpool and others approach them and try to assist them what do they say? You dont need my phone number, I shouldnt have to help you figure out why there is a problem.

Well shouldnt, couldnt, wouldnt, just stop complaining and try to help with the solution!
Like everyone says, put up or shut up.

that is all

edited for my bad typing skills

said by LE :

Funny ! How can people be afraid that Bell would cancel their contract ? How can people be afraid that they would lose the "unlimited" benefit ? Real Funny.

I HAD a contrat with Bell, they still insert MISC CHARGES in my bill to increase the amount charged. If the customers are too busy to call them, they will never rectify those "errors". I did not hesitate a second to BYE Bell and HELLO another provider, because "unlimited" features are offered by a lot of ISP these days.
And some providers let us pay one amount for the whole year. That saves me from taking the time to talk to Bell, from frustration because of those "billing errors". JUST use your confidence vote ! Decide ! We are not living under an authoritarian regime, like communism...?
LE

said by adampak20 :

It basically needs to come down to this.

said by swashbuckle :

Put it this way....I work for tech support, but I'm not a customer and never will be.

said by adampak20 :

Please, Dont try and make the situation worse then it is.

When I worked for bell they were fully aware of the fact that I frequented this site and attempted to assist customers with issues. I actually received praise for it.

Why would bell say, oh dont say you know what this site is, especially considering they have a direct forum for sympatico support?

Seems idiotic to me

said by sbrook :

So, posting in the general forums does NOT reveal information to Bell or any other organisation.

said by root9 :

WOW , I'm glad someone else noticed. They have been doggin' me for ages, coming up with all kinds of trumped up charges, wrongfully harassing my family etc.