SandboxGeneral
Mar 20, 07:28 AM
I don't have any horror stories, but at the end of this year I am going to drop two of the sites I maintain because of an extremely annoying woman. I do a site for her, and an association she is involved with plus many other sites for local governments, like townships.
All of my clients are easy to work with and give me periodic things to update, fix or add. That's never a problem for me since they're paying for it. But this woman sends me things nearly everyday to do, wanting to change font sizes, add giant gaudy stars and attention grabbers and the like. She's one of those people who uses 15 question marks or other punctuation in her emails to express her tone or meaning. Oftentimes she want the exact same information that is on one page to be on another page, "just in case people don't click on the first page." I keep telling her that it is redundant to do so and people aren't as dumb as you think they are. Essentially she is a micromanager of her site and she also has authority over the association site I maintain too. So I get the same stuff from her for that one too.
But wait! There's more! She also feels the need to send things to me for another site she has no business giving input towards (it's an association site her husband belongs to!) and offers her opinion to change things there too. This one really drives me nuts. She sent some changes to me a few months ago and CC'd the person with authority over this site. I ignored her request and subsequently so did the other guy. Then last week she FW's it to me again with giant font and multiple question marks wanting to know why I didn't do anything with it. I replied back saying that I was waiting for "Hank" to authorize it. So she fires an email off to him and I demanding that he authorize me to make the changes. Wouldn't you know it, he ignored her again! ;) I told the associations president and he is going to put a stop to her trying to mess with his site.
But as I said, I am dropping her site and her association site at the end of the year. I don't need her money that bad. Living headache free and a bit lighter in the wallet is OK with me.
All of my clients are easy to work with and give me periodic things to update, fix or add. That's never a problem for me since they're paying for it. But this woman sends me things nearly everyday to do, wanting to change font sizes, add giant gaudy stars and attention grabbers and the like. She's one of those people who uses 15 question marks or other punctuation in her emails to express her tone or meaning. Oftentimes she want the exact same information that is on one page to be on another page, "just in case people don't click on the first page." I keep telling her that it is redundant to do so and people aren't as dumb as you think they are. Essentially she is a micromanager of her site and she also has authority over the association site I maintain too. So I get the same stuff from her for that one too.
But wait! There's more! She also feels the need to send things to me for another site she has no business giving input towards (it's an association site her husband belongs to!) and offers her opinion to change things there too. This one really drives me nuts. She sent some changes to me a few months ago and CC'd the person with authority over this site. I ignored her request and subsequently so did the other guy. Then last week she FW's it to me again with giant font and multiple question marks wanting to know why I didn't do anything with it. I replied back saying that I was waiting for "Hank" to authorize it. So she fires an email off to him and I demanding that he authorize me to make the changes. Wouldn't you know it, he ignored her again! ;) I told the associations president and he is going to put a stop to her trying to mess with his site.
But as I said, I am dropping her site and her association site at the end of the year. I don't need her money that bad. Living headache free and a bit lighter in the wallet is OK with me.
SamIchi
Sep 16, 03:26 PM
Welcome the next level in video games.
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Watch:
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Or download:
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Nintendo Rules!
timothyjay2004
Nov 19, 02:34 PM
I was just about to post about this likely being a loss leader. They're generating buzz and traffic in their stores. Their losses on the iPad are designed to turn profit on other sales.
You are exactly correct. I would bet anything that TJ Maxx/Marshalls did in fact pay the $499 for each and are selling them at a reduced price. Because they did not announce where they will be, they intended/bet on the internet hype to drive customers into the stores to look to see if their local store(s) had them. And, about 75% of those customers will stay in the store and look around while they are there, and of those 75% of customers, 60% are likely to buy something. It is a marketing ploy. This type of thing has been done for ages by smaller chain stores. It's nothing new. Only reason it's getting attention is that it is an iPad, something people want - and that is exactly why they did it.
You are exactly correct. I would bet anything that TJ Maxx/Marshalls did in fact pay the $499 for each and are selling them at a reduced price. Because they did not announce where they will be, they intended/bet on the internet hype to drive customers into the stores to look to see if their local store(s) had them. And, about 75% of those customers will stay in the store and look around while they are there, and of those 75% of customers, 60% are likely to buy something. It is a marketing ploy. This type of thing has been done for ages by smaller chain stores. It's nothing new. Only reason it's getting attention is that it is an iPad, something people want - and that is exactly why they did it.
Mal
Dec 7, 12:20 PM
Source for this anyone?
Thanks,
Dray
Via TinEye: http://wallcoo.com/holiday/Merry_xmas_night_07_1600x1200/wallpapers/1600x1200/wallcoo.com_Christmas_night_Xmas_5014.jpg
jW
Thanks,
Dray
Via TinEye: http://wallcoo.com/holiday/Merry_xmas_night_07_1600x1200/wallpapers/1600x1200/wallcoo.com_Christmas_night_Xmas_5014.jpg
jW
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Praetorian�
Dec 1, 04:53 PM
I switched to my usual winter wallpaper and Adium icon but this year I changed the dock and indicators too. Hope you like it.
http://img.skitch.com/20101201-e83aueadp9hk6ax5eutbwj47bp.preview.jpg (https://skitch.com/praetorian/rn2ad/winterdesktop)
Click for large view (https://skitch.com/praetorian/rn2ad/winterdesktop)
If you like the wallpaper, PM me. But I got it only in 1280x800 resolution.
http://img.skitch.com/20101201-e83aueadp9hk6ax5eutbwj47bp.preview.jpg (https://skitch.com/praetorian/rn2ad/winterdesktop)
Click for large view (https://skitch.com/praetorian/rn2ad/winterdesktop)
If you like the wallpaper, PM me. But I got it only in 1280x800 resolution.
Gem�tlichkeit
Nov 20, 10:50 AM
Real fishy as to where htey purchased all these ipads.
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ac921ol
Feb 10, 11:47 AM
hmm, whats ATT doing then. About to walk to the store with my bill and see what magic they can do for me.
tbluhp
Oct 15, 09:03 PM
Any better once please not built in itunes one.
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macaddiict
Oct 26, 08:17 PM
Wow, a lot bigger turnout tonight than I would have expected. Wasn't nearly as chaotic as it looks...
http://homepage.mac.com/plaidpixel/ForumImages/leopard1.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/plaidpixel/ForumImages/leopard2.jpg
Anyone else's iPhone credit not work? One of mine did, the other one didn't! :confused:
http://homepage.mac.com/plaidpixel/ForumImages/leopard1.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/plaidpixel/ForumImages/leopard2.jpg
Anyone else's iPhone credit not work? One of mine did, the other one didn't! :confused:
peapody
Dec 25, 06:23 PM
If I'm not mistaken, those are Georgetown Cupcakes!
Red Velvet... yumm
On the money! Ordered from DC and shipped to San Jose, CA from the BF! Delicious!
Red Velvet... yumm
On the money! Ordered from DC and shipped to San Jose, CA from the BF! Delicious!
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jrko
Mar 27, 01:52 PM
thanks zen.state.
what compound would you recommend? arctic silver seems to be the standard
what compound would you recommend? arctic silver seems to be the standard
nerdrockpa
Feb 7, 08:47 PM
anybody have a suggestion for a good, free spyware detection program for os x 10.3?
thanks.
richie
thanks.
richie
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JONNYCHO
Oct 5, 11:14 PM
I don't know about you guys but I have Windows/OS X and for the windows part I am falling in love with Opera it is the fastest browser for windows, in is small with tight coding and it doesn't use all your RAM. I hope this comes to mac if it does well that would be the ****
partyBoy
Aug 5, 04:12 PM
can you share that wallpaper pls?
http://www.thewallpapers.org/world_cities/new_york.php
http://www.thewallpapers.org/world_cities/new_york.php
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patrick s.
Dec 6, 11:35 PM
Winter theme!
i'm still new to macs, what themes(?) are you using to get the date,temperatures and current song on your desktop ? it looks amazing
i'm still new to macs, what themes(?) are you using to get the date,temperatures and current song on your desktop ? it looks amazing
err404
Apr 27, 01:01 PM
Weren't they made aware of this almost a year ago? That's a long time to address an oversight.
Actually the recent news about the location db is a completely unrelated issue.
1. Apple does collect location data in order to improve their location services. This was long ago disclosed to regulators and users. This is NOT the target of the recent media buzz.
2. Your phone dynamically creates a local cache of known cell tower locations in order to aid in GPS triangulation (the "a" in aGPS). This is the recent hot topic and has been grossly misrepresented by the media. (Apple does not collect this data, because they sent it to you in the first place)
Actually the recent news about the location db is a completely unrelated issue.
1. Apple does collect location data in order to improve their location services. This was long ago disclosed to regulators and users. This is NOT the target of the recent media buzz.
2. Your phone dynamically creates a local cache of known cell tower locations in order to aid in GPS triangulation (the "a" in aGPS). This is the recent hot topic and has been grossly misrepresented by the media. (Apple does not collect this data, because they sent it to you in the first place)
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X2468
Apr 7, 04:54 PM
There's been reports of battery issues to. I haven't tested it myself, but it seems like I'm getting less battery life since 4.3.1, which is what many others have been saying. I don't know how widespread this isssue is, though.
It seems to be very widespread. Everyone I know that's installed it has the issue.
It seems to be very widespread. Everyone I know that's installed it has the issue.
applemike
Feb 4, 06:48 PM
Mike do you know of a site I could upload the file?
Not too sure, could eMail me the photo. Other wise im not sure
Not too sure, could eMail me the photo. Other wise im not sure
blackpond
Mar 25, 11:36 AM
Probably just using these acquisitions to improve "Places" in iLife or some meaningless drivel like that.
noahtk
Apr 7, 09:12 AM
Hopefully it fixes Home Sharing on the iPod Touch.
manu chao
Apr 4, 01:24 PM
In general: you sometimes don't get that option in a very straight forward way - and they still might sell your address (maybe not FT, but others)
If they do not offer this option, they might be breaking the law (and if not I would badger my politicians to make such a law) or you simply do not any business with them.
In general: you sometimes don't get that option in a very straight forward way - and they still might sell your address (maybe not FT, but others)
So if you opt out: WHY do they still need your full name, address, email, .... etc information. If I tell them I don't want any of their advertisement or from their partners than I don't. I can see that they ask for the zip code or similar information to see in which areas they do good or not - but they should not get my full address, email or phone number.
Legally, if you make any kind of contract, you have to identify yourself. When you do a business in person (eg, buying a hotdog) being there physically is enough, for non-personal contracts you need to identify yourself (which can be done via a creditcard, as the creditcard itself has an address to it) via an address.
Demanding an e-mail or a phone number is there to facilitate things for the business partner, they have business operations in place which might rely on sending out invoices via e-mail. But legally, you probably could make a fuss and claiming you do not have an e-mail address or even a telephone.
If they do not offer this option, they might be breaking the law (and if not I would badger my politicians to make such a law) or you simply do not any business with them.
In general: you sometimes don't get that option in a very straight forward way - and they still might sell your address (maybe not FT, but others)
So if you opt out: WHY do they still need your full name, address, email, .... etc information. If I tell them I don't want any of their advertisement or from their partners than I don't. I can see that they ask for the zip code or similar information to see in which areas they do good or not - but they should not get my full address, email or phone number.
Legally, if you make any kind of contract, you have to identify yourself. When you do a business in person (eg, buying a hotdog) being there physically is enough, for non-personal contracts you need to identify yourself (which can be done via a creditcard, as the creditcard itself has an address to it) via an address.
Demanding an e-mail or a phone number is there to facilitate things for the business partner, they have business operations in place which might rely on sending out invoices via e-mail. But legally, you probably could make a fuss and claiming you do not have an e-mail address or even a telephone.
KiraDouji
May 3, 01:41 AM
The question asked of heterosexuals =/= asked gay and bisexual men. The risk factor for straight people is risky sex, the risk factor asked for gay men is not risky sex, but sex at all - even once. Its not the same thing. If there was no bigotry behind the question it would be raised this way to all, no matter what orientation "have you had unprotected sex with more than one partner in the last 5 years, if yes have you been tested for HIV?"
This. About ten million times. :apple:
This. About ten million times. :apple:
Nermal
Feb 12, 09:27 PM
Will do! :D
Kieranic
Oct 3, 10:04 PM
Getting ready for the second run of South Park's 14th season on Thursday (...well Wednesday night if your in USA) :D
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8611/wallpaperoctober.jpg
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8611/wallpaperoctober.jpg
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