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Big Poppa
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Tommy Dont worry...I was just using this as an opportunity to give you forumites an inside into how much you have to idoit proff in this day and age
tommyindelaware
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.....don't worry......i understand too....... (some) of the customers i've had couldn't put batteries in a flashlight ! let alone....drill 9 holes into a glissening purple sunset poly flame maple 10 top !!!!!
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YES!peterd79 said:HEY NORM....
Did you steal that line about the band from STRONG BAD? Sounds kinda familiar...
Please Jimi,Jimi D said:
I don't get out much and along with this board, Strongbad is about the only culture I have
Who called my name?Big Poppa said:
kbaim
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Big Poppa said:
Speaking of which, "Idiot proff" is spelled "idiot proof".
Eilif
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Idiot Proof is exactly right.
In the 80s, I sold computers. Back then, if you worked in a computer store, you actually had to know what you were talking about and provide tech support. One day, this woman calls me and says she can't get her printer working. After about 15 minutes on the phone, walking her through and having her double check every possible dip switch setting and sofware setting, I finally ask her if she's made sure the cables are all securely fastened and not loose, including the power cord.
I hear silence for about five seconds, after which she says,
"Oh...you mean I have to plug it in?"
In the 80s, I sold computers. Back then, if you worked in a computer store, you actually had to know what you were talking about and provide tech support. One day, this woman calls me and says she can't get her printer working. After about 15 minutes on the phone, walking her through and having her double check every possible dip switch setting and sofware setting, I finally ask her if she's made sure the cables are all securely fastened and not loose, including the power cord.
I hear silence for about five seconds, after which she says,
"Oh...you mean I have to plug it in?"
kbaim
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Big Poppa
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keith thanks for the spellcheck. you are now under double secret probation.
Mikevt...were you kidding about customers. I was letting you know that once an awhile the over the top stuff we get...it was a dramatization and meant to be funny.
keith sorry I wont be able to join you on that song that you sent..........
Mikevt...were you kidding about customers. I was letting you know that once an awhile the over the top stuff we get...it was a dramatization and meant to be funny.
keith sorry I wont be able to join you on that song that you sent..........
i feel like the idiot now....
I work with an MIS (Management Information Systems) Department for a School District and we refer to the "IDIOT" situations as ID-10-t System Malfunctions. We can say that to the client without them picking up on it.
My favorite is when I got a call about a PC not working and I asked if the power to the machine was on... I didn't get an answer but they hung up the phone... it was a typical ID-10-T System Malfunction.
OH BP! On the EB String Post it was mentioned by jon that I was going to get a beating for using the PRS 9.5's (I know he was kidding) but i recently put on my last set of PRS strings and will be going back to the EB Slinky's after this week (It's been about 3 years since I played the EB's... i'm really looking forward to the new sound) I'm still using the DR Zebras on my Acoustic... but i'm half-way converted.
I work with an MIS (Management Information Systems) Department for a School District and we refer to the "IDIOT" situations as ID-10-t System Malfunctions. We can say that to the client without them picking up on it.
My favorite is when I got a call about a PC not working and I asked if the power to the machine was on... I didn't get an answer but they hung up the phone... it was a typical ID-10-T System Malfunction.
OH BP! On the EB String Post it was mentioned by jon that I was going to get a beating for using the PRS 9.5's (I know he was kidding) but i recently put on my last set of PRS strings and will be going back to the EB Slinky's after this week (It's been about 3 years since I played the EB's... i'm really looking forward to the new sound) I'm still using the DR Zebras on my Acoustic... but i'm half-way converted.
kbaim
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Big Poppa said:
Ouch!.
Worth a shot. Thanks for listening.
(couldn't resist the proff thing
)Big Poppa said:
hehe....I guess I forgot a smiley.
Absolutely I was kidding! I've been an development engineer & manager at a very well known computer company for almost two decades now, and have been working with customers in various capacities over that time. I do feel your pain - they are our lifeblood, but many times we need to protect them (and us) from themselves. I was agreeing with you....in a tongue in cheek sort of fashion.
MikeVt
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Damn... that's just..................... DAMN!
