wentlanc
You Can't Fix Dumb..
join:2003-07-30
Maineville, OH | I signed.
I'm sick of corporate greed. Time to get back to people helping others, instead of people helping themselves...
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TKJunkMail
Enjoy the sun
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join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
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 ·Comcast
| said by wentlanc  :I'm sick of corporate greed. And you think Google isn't part of the corporate need for high profits? Get real. |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
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join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
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| said by TKJunkMail :said by wentlanc :I'm sick of corporate greed. And you think Google isn't part of the corporate need for high profits? Get real. The difference is, they are up front about it.
People are tired of getting screwed by un-fees, bills they can't understand, early termination fees, bills that wind up 25% higher do to said fees, draconian limits imposed on what they can/can't do with the service they purchased. All these things are coming from a few large communications companies, with the Bells being the worst offenders.
There is a growing animosity toward corporations and pro-corporation government bodies that is going to shake the whole system up. People, especially the younger generation, are tired of feeling like we don't have a voice.
My ass hurts, doesn't yours?
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openbox9
join:2004-01-26
Alexandria, VA
·AT&T Southeast
| said by Matt :People are tired of getting screwed by un-fees, bills they can't understand, early termination fees, bills that wind up 25% higher do to said fees, draconian limits imposed on what they can/can't do with the service they purchased. Google's ISP offerings are much better. Oh wait...they'd rather do a lot of blog blabbing instead of opening their coffers to build a utopian network for the poor downtrodden consumers. Too bad Google isn't willing to put their money where their mouth says their beliefs are. |
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wentlanc
You Can't Fix Dumb..
join:2003-07-30
Maineville, OH
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I know they are, but the also give back. I'm getting free email, and searches from them with relatively few strings attached.
What am I getting from telco's and cablecos? Fewer options, forced bundles, contracts, bait and switch, capping, fapping, filtering, and a lack of competition. I'll opt out, thanks....
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
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join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
·North State Commun..
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said by openbox9 :said by Matt :People are tired of getting screwed by un-fees, bills they can't understand, early termination fees, bills that wind up 25% higher do to said fees, draconian limits imposed on what they can/can't do with the service they purchased. Google's ISP offerings are much better. Oh wait...they'd rather do a lot of blog blabbing instead of opening their coffers to build a utopian network for the poor downtrodden consumers. Too bad Google isn't willing to put their money where their mouth says their beliefs are. The sad part is, they still have a better record than the telcos.
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EPS
join:2008-02-13
Hingham, MA | reply to Matt
Re: I signed.
Google's customer service is essentially zero- they keep all their products in beta (case in point: Gmail) so they don't have to deal with people. |
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Matt
Take me down to the paradise city
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join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
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| said by EPS :Google's customer service is essentially zero- they keep all their products in beta (case in point: Gmail) so they don't have to deal with people. No support eh?
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Hello,
Thank you for your report. We are aware of this problem, and our engineers are working diligently to find a solution.
If you've set Gmail to always use https and you're using the Gmail Notifier on a PC, you'll need to install an additional file.
1. Visit »google.com/mail/help/downloads/n···ttps.reg
2. Open the file.
3. Double click on the notifier_https.reg file.
4. Click 'yes' when you're asked to confirm if you want to add the information to the registry.
5. Restart the Notifier.
If you decide you no longer want to use the https setting, you'll need to install the other file included in the download to reset the Notifier. Use the same method as above with notifier_https_undo.reg.
Sincerely,
The Google Team
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Hrm, they sent me a fix, for a beta product, that is free. Yeah, that is completely unacceptable.
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ReVeLaTeD
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join:2001-11-10
San Diego, CA
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said by Matt :said by openbox9 :said by Matt :People are tired of getting screwed by un-fees, bills they can't understand, early termination fees, bills that wind up 25% higher do to said fees, draconian limits imposed on what they can/can't do with the service they purchased. Google's ISP offerings are much better. Oh wait...they'd rather do a lot of blog blabbing instead of opening their coffers to build a utopian network for the poor downtrodden consumers. Too bad Google isn't willing to put their money where their mouth says their beliefs are. The sad part is, they still have a better record than the telcos. Not only that, but Gmail essentially unlocked webmail as we know it today. Even if you don't use it, you're using a byproduct of it. Everyone is increasing space and offerings. Remember when some email offerings actually cost you money? Eudora, I'm looking at you. |
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