said by Peter Principle :

Small claims has intrinsic value far and above cost and inconvenience.
Many a time I have seen the look on a plaintiffs face when judgement is rendered in their favour and to them it's priceless.
Having dealt with the CRTC, CCTS and many other entities I can say small claims process with its fee structure is perhaps the only level playing field for consumers left.
It is actually a rather simple process even with a trial.
I have done more prep work for a traffic ticket and the JP will allow the consumer much leeway.
As for Bell fanbois. Well they are basically comic relief and don't piss us off as much as confuse us with the way they think.
If I roll my eyes back much more from them I am going to have a seizure.

said by dirtyjeffer :

out of curiosity, does Bell pay you to provide support here online, or do you simply do it out of the kindness of your heart, and because you care??

said by DKS :

And having been through Small Claims as a defendant (case was dismissed), I can tell you that you will face a very well qualified lawyer who will know far more than you do and have the legal backing to defend their client to the fullest possible extend. Level playing field? Please.

said by DKS :

And having been through Small Claims as a defendant (case was dismissed), I can tell you that you will face a very well qualified lawyer who will know far more than you do and have the legal backing to defend their client to the fullest possible extend. Level playing field? Please.

said by Peter Principle :

You think Bell is going to send experienced lawyers down to small claims with the fee schedule limits. Naive to say the least.
You are aware of the fee schedule. Few lawyers have any experience in small claims in Ontario anyways.
Law students, clerks and paralegals haunt the halls of small claims.
In fact I have been in there some days with none of the above to be seen either. Do you realize how few go to trial?
I would be more afraid of a paralegal as opposing council than a high priced experienced lawyer in small claims any day.
Open the phone book and call a couple hundred and find out.
If you were up against one then someone was motivated by more than money.
The rules of procedure in most jurisdictions require a pre-trial conference where you wait your turn.
Do you know what that would cost Bell alone.
You obviously, with your one case, have no idea the practical implications for a corporation like Bell to operate in this arena.

said by marshals :

I'm at a point right now, that I really do need a break from the high $80 something bill. I can barely make ends meet. Alright well I guess this isn't going anywhere with this thread. I thought maybe something good might come outta it. So far nothing. I'll "hide" in the direct forums. Maybe then something might happen? )

said by DKS :

You might be amazed to what length a company might go in Small Claims. Depends on what is at stake, doesn't it? And yes, I know how few actually go to trial. Better to settle for something than to receive nothing.

said by not here :

You can't send corporate or other lawyers in small claims in Quebec.
Ontario may be different. No clue.
In QC its very much worth your time.
People have sued here and walked away with 700$ in "damages" for bell hounding people for modems they say they never got back.
Up to you to voice your rights when they are stepped on.
Even if the company turns around and offers to settle after they have ignored you, its worth it to continue the battle for your rights and for others.
But yeah, marshals, use the direct forum if it works for you. Why not.

said by DKS :

I understand that the Bell forum here is officially part of Deadpool's job (among other things that he does). So yes, he's paid to do that work.

said by Deadpool :

As of about 3 months ago I'm not "paid" to be on the forums. It's in my spare time. Too many people rely on me being in here now for me to simply cut the cord.

That being said, I wasn't really "paid" to be here before either and the only thing that was part of my performance review was the fact I setup the Direct Forum and how successful it has been - but that was in September '07.

said by Deadpool :


As of about 3 months ago I'm not "paid" to be on the forums. It's in my spare time. Too many people rely on me being in here now for me to simply cut the cord.
That being said, I wasn't really "paid" to be here before either and the only thing that was part of my performance review was the fact I setup the Direct Forum and how successful it has been - but that was in September '07.