The Vent and Rant Thread

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Friggin....fragin....fruggin....COMCAST!!!

I don't care if there's a foot of snow on the ground, you haven't been able to keep it up for weeks.

It's time for the VIAGRA!!!!

so sorry that's why satellite beats cable ANY day of the week!

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

so sorry that's why satellite beats cable ANY day of the week!

Oh I've got DirecTV for that....this is Broadband Internet I'm friggin-fraggin about!!!!! Grrrr!!!

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by kennyc

Oh I've got DirecTV for that....this is Broadband Internet I'm friggin-fraggin about!!!!! Grrrr!!!

o.i.c.

gave up on Quest?

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

o.i.c.

gave up on Quest?

I used to work for them, I know better.

I think the problem is Comcast is "Upgrading" their broadband equipment and it's been in turmoil for the last 2-3 weeks. Before that is was rock solid!

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by kennyc

I used to work for them, I know better.

I think the problem is Comcast is "Upgrading" their broadband equipment and it's been in turmoil for the last 2-3 weeks. Before that is was rock solid!

haha! I've contracted for them MANY times! I do like their DSL!

[kennyc]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

haha! I've contracted for them MANY times! I do like their DSL!

Well, I'd be tempted given what I'm dealing with with Comcast! In fact I already threatened them with switching if they don't get their act together.

[nomesque]

Y'know, I think I just realised how so many women get into a "Fine. I'll be over here, smouldering with resentment." kinda attitude. What's the effing point of politely listing your objections and issues re: a particular plan if the person you're talking to shows no sign of taking it in, or caring about it if they do?

So, like, FINE.

[kazbates]

Originally Posted by nomesque

Y'know, I think I just realised how so many women get into a "Fine. I'll be over here, smouldering with resentment." kinda attitude. What's the effing point of politely listing your objections and issues re: a particular plan if the person you're talking to shows no sign of taking it in, or caring about it if they do?

So, like, FINE.

Now, see, I've tried this and they just ignore me. Subtlety is completely lost on anyone in my family. I prefer to be blunt and MAKE them care about what I'm saying. Do I end up being the B***H sometimes? You bet! Do I get my point across? ABSOLUTELY!!

I will NOT go quietly into that goodnight!

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Originally Posted by nomesque

Y'know, I think I just realised how so many women get into a "Fine. I'll be over here, smouldering with resentment." kinda attitude. What's the effing point of politely listing your objections and issues re: a particular plan if the person you're talking to shows no sign of taking it in, or caring about it if they do?

So, like, FINE.

None. None whatsoever. So at that point I abandon politeness... (I've found I don't handle doing smouldering with resentment very well - it makes me too tense, which leads to stomach problems and migraines - so not worth the effort. Losing my rag, however, can be very cathartic)

Originally Posted by kazbates

Now, see, I've tried this and they just ignore me. Subtlety is completely lost on anyone in my family. I prefer to be blunt and MAKE them care about what I'm saying. Do I end up being the B***H sometimes? You bet! Do I get my point across? ABSOLUTELY!!

I will NOT go quietly into that goodnight!

I do usually start at subtle, and work up to being smacked in the face with a fish blunt. Or, if I'm at work, substitute laptop battery for fish.

[kazbates]

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

None. None whatsoever. So at that point I abandon politeness... (I've found I don't handle doing smouldering with resentment very well - it makes me too tense, which leads to stomach problems and migraines - so not worth the effort. Losing my rag, however, can be very cathartic)



I do usually start at subtle, and work up to being smacked in the face with a fish blunt. Or, if I'm at work, substitute laptop battery for fish.

I wish I had thought of using a fish!!

[montsnmags]

Originally Posted by nomesque

Y'know, I think I just realised how so many women get into a "Fine. I'll be over here, smouldering with resentment." kinda attitude. What's the effing point of politely listing your objections and issues re: a particular plan if the person you're talking to shows no sign of taking it in, or caring about it if they do?

So, like, FINE.

You're a writer, so write. List numbered items and request a corresponding numbered response for each item (or put it in a spreadsheet with a column marked "response"). Use an email-trail. Email them later to clarify what their (non-existent) response to your raised issue was. If the person wants to discuss "face-to-face", take a piece of paper containing your items and ask that they address each one, write in their response, and then show it to them so they can confirm what they said, telling them that you'll transcribe it later on and email it to them and file it on the office server for future reference. The spoken word is fallible...plausibly deniable. Force it into the archival form of the written word, and dismissal, filibuster, ambiguity, evasion and verbal intimidation or emotional pressure are removed. People don't like not being able to say "I never said that", and will be more careful addressing issues, and take more care to address issues.

Saying this, as the IT security systems overseer, manager and enforcer at my previous job, this is how I ended up being "let go" (or "fired" as The Loved One hates me saying) - effectively for being an officious arsehole, despite it being my board-designated role.

I'm not bitter (the sudden urge to punch someone in the neck is, I'm sure, completely unrelated).

Cheers,
Marc

[Greg Anos]

Welcome to the world of IT.....

[montsnmags]

Originally Posted by Ralph Sir Edward

Welcome to the world of IT.....

For me, less "Welcome" than "Goodbye", after about 19 years in IT. I'm lucky enough to be "retired" now, but the end and its hindsight sure left a bitter taste that made me never want to go back.

Now I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

Cheers,
Marc

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by montsnmags

Now I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

Cheers,
Marc

I don't either. can we just hold hands and skip down the yellow brick road?

[montsnmags]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I don't either. can we just hold hands and skip down the yellow brick road?

Sure thing, that sounds technicolour wonder luvverly. I bags being the scarecrow! ("...if I only had brain" )

Cheers,
Marc
Noosa Heads, Oz (Not in Kansas)