Monday, August 24. 2009Viruses Suck
My whole system had been infected, causing all sorts of damages to my web pages, and passing the virus on to my users. If you were here on Sunday 24th, you may want to seek out a virus scanner. While I have cleaned up the files on here, you may have it, and not even know it. All my computers here, that I used to access my websites with, had become infected. What a mess.
Monday, August 24. 2009We're Back...The website has been broken for the past year, and I just never had time to fix it. So, now that it is fixed, I will start reposting to it soon. Thursday, July 17. 2008Stupid Story 07-16-08I order products directly from China to resell in the USA. It comes as little surprise to me why more don't do this. China: I have confirmed that the 5310 can not used in America. Monday, June 23. 2008Stupid Story 06-23-08I found this on the MoneyGram.com website: "For California residents, Economy Service is only available within the US." Sorry Arnold, the other 49 states voted, and your out. Thursday, June 12. 2008Stupid Story 06-11-08I get a billing statement in the mail, that I usually ignore. This time, I happened to glance at it. At the bottom of the first page, very easy to miss, it said "Important Information located on the last page." So, I flip to the last page, and in fine print, I shit you not, it says "Starting next month, your paper billing statement will incurr an addition $9.95 charge. To avoid this, go to blah blah blah... and sign up for electonic billing." WTF?!? Monday, June 09. 2008Stupid Story 06-09-08I called sprint because they screwed up on my billing. Now, I keep getting these annoying calls asking me to take a survey. "Push 1 to complete this survey." I hate getting out of bed in the morning. Wednesday, May 28. 2008Stupid Story 05-28-08It is rare that a company makes their way onto this blog. Therefore, I would like to congradulate Partyka Chevrolet - Mazda - Isuzu - Truck on 200 Skiff Street in Hamden, CT 06517 for making it not once , but TWICE for their sleezy dealings. Congrats to Partyka! I received a Post Card in the mail, that said the following: URGENT RECALL NOTICE We are sending this notice to inform you that your '03 Mazda 6 is in need of an Important Safety Recall SSP 71 Fan Control Module. To ensure continued safe operation, schedule an appointment. Blah Blah Blah.... Why did this make the list? #1. The Fan Control Module Recall was released 3 YEARS ago #2. All this recall did was shorten the length of time the fan would spin after the car was shut off, hardly a safety issue. #3. If they did any research, they would know I already had this done.... 3 years ago. #4. I never bought my car from them, so they should not care about me. #5. The ONLY reason for this post card is to get me onto the car lot. Then, while I wait for this minor repair, they get a chance to low ball me on a trade in, and over charge me on a new model. The other posting that involved this sleezy dealer can be found here: http://www.pebkac404.com/index.php?/archives/244-Stupid-Story-12-15-06.html Sunday, May 04. 2008Stupid Picture 05-03-08You have got to be kidding me. ![]() Tuesday, March 11. 2008Stupid Story 03-11-08Person #1: Were there two-headed dragons? Person #2: .... What? Person #1: Well, Dragons were around in the middle ages right? Person #2: >.........< I swear, I want whatever you have been smoking all your life. Person #1: Wait... so, there weren't any dragons? Person #2: This is going on the website. You do realize that, right? Sunday, December 02. 2007Stupid People 12-02-07I have an IPod listed on ebay and I was sent this email: Email: Is it black or white? Thank you, Karen Of course, I had to reply in my usual tone: My Reply: The titles says white, the description says white, and the picture is white. When I ship it, I'll put in a black one. People really are fucking idiots. As a side note, when I send out emails to people, I try to fit the entire thought into one sentence because I find that most people I deal with are incapable of reading more than one sentence in an email, therefore anything else I write after the period gets ignored, so I find that I use lots of comas and these elongated sentences that string together multiple thoughts without ever taking a breath for fear that whatever I have to say becomes ignored or forgotten anyways which is something that i simply can't for the life of me understand, oh by the way I never knew this before but it seems that my Dad actually reads this blog so I just wanted to give my Dad a shout out and wish him a Happy Birthday because I never had a chance to actually call him but it's not that I had forgotten I was just really busy that day being a Dad myself so i sure hope he can understand and thanks to everyone that actually reads this blog that I update every now and then, but never seems to be nearly as often as I come across these types of stupid people and situations. This sentence, however, no one will read. Wednesday, November 14. 2007Stupid Story 11-14-07Fortune Cookie: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Wonton or Dumpling? What the Fuck!?!? Monday, October 29. 2007Stupid Story 10-28-07I saw this listing for a house. Yeah, I am all over that: Property to be sold as is, where is. Needs total rehab. Copper stripped. Bring Flashlight. Enter at own risk. Friday, October 26. 2007Stupid Picture 10-26-07Yeah, I feel really welcome. I can't wait to start. ![]() Tuesday, October 23. 2007Stupid Story 10-18-07
I had a oil guy come out and do a yearly maintenance on my furnace. After he left, I noticed an oil leak, so I had them come back out. The tech guy comes out and says "What the problem?" I said "I had yearly maintenance done on my furnace, and now it's leaking". He said "You should have just left it the fuck alone." I wanted to ask if this was his professional opinion, but I had quickly descided he wasn't being very professional.
Tuesday, October 23. 2007Stupid Story 10-16-07I have come to the realization that if I don't have money, I have problems. Alternativly, if I DO have money, I still have problems. WTF? I opened up a savings account with FNBO Direct. It took me about a week of a grueling application designed to prove my identity. In the end, they pulled money from my normal checking account and all is good, right? I get an email asking for my check and license be faxed to them to prove my identity. Mind you, I've already gone through credit related questions and bank account numbers and what-not. It looks more like a fishing scam than anything else, so I call up the bank. They honestly do want a voided check and my license, to protect my identity before I can pull the money OUT of the bank. Apparently my "first born child" was only to be allowed to put money in. OK, So before I send it to them, I will need to attach my account number to the fax, right? They may need to know who is randomly sending them blank checks via fax (which, by the way, does not sound very secure to me). I look online, and all it shows is my last 4 numbers of the account. Alright, maybe they sent it via email when I signed up... nope. So I call back, and ask for my account number and they tell me I need to speak with a specialist. Hmm... how special do you have to be to give mean account number. But I wait again. When she comes on, she asks me for my "second born child" before discussing my account with me, again, to protect my identity. Fine. I'm me. We are square now, right? Nope. Won't give out an account number over the phone. While I do understand that, why bother to give me the third degree before telling me that she won't help me? The punchline; If you happen to be keeping track, they are still looking for a random check to be faxed to them without an account number attached. If I were to die, my wife won't know the account number either. OK, then, so just WHEN did they give me the account number? Back when I logged on the first time. If I didn't write it down, she can't help me. They don't give out numbers over the phone. She suggested I log in for the first time as the joint applicant, it would give me the account number then. So I logged in as the joint account holder, did it show me the account number? No, of course not. I guess will just have to drive to Omaha, Nebraska and speak with a teller. Tuesday, October 23. 2007Stupid Story 10-04-07Don't worry. EBay got your back. Bid with confidence! Here is a recent Live Chat I had with an Ebay representative: Me I bought a product from a user with 0 feedback. After the sale, I was asked to send a money order to a PO box. Additionally, the email names and persons name looks like just random letters. Can you look at the account and see if it looks valid or is likely bogus? Agent Katrien In order to help you, I need to verify your information. Me (Insert validinformation here) I dont know what Phone number you would have. Agent Katrien May I have the last four digits of the following phone number: 203-335-xxxx Me I dont know what that 335 number is. I suppose thats some really old phone iused to have. Agent Katrien One moment please.Agent Katrien You may retract the the bid if there are more than 12hours left till the auction ends. Me It already ended. I just didn't feel comfortable sending a bank check to a po box. Not to0 feedback new user. Agent Katrien Unfortunately since the listing has ended, you can not retract your bid. It is best thatyou contact the seller and inform them that you would like to retract your bid. Me So, if the person doesn't ship it, or if itarrives broken, or not as listed, Ebay will fully refund me? Agent Katrien If that does happen, you may file a claim andthen we would review the matter. Me That sounds like it would take a long time from today. It also sounds to me like a 0 user has as much weight as a 48 user, like me. I am uncomfortable with the transaction and do not want to proceed. Are you saying I have no choice? Agent Katrien Since the listing has ended, we encourage you to contact the seller forcommunication. Me I have. That's why I feel uncomfortable. Agent Katrien I understand, that is why we encouragemembers to use our "Ask a Seller" option before placing a bid. Me That would require several hours between seeing thelisting, and bidding. In this case, overnight. Sometime, this is not possible. What would you recommend then, notbidding? Agent Katrien I understand your concern, but once a bid has been placed you have entered a legally bindingcontact. Me You have not told me if you feel this person is a valid user, and not using a bugus account. Agent Katrien The member appears to be a registered user. Me You asked me all sorts of information when I came on here to make sure Iwas who I said I was. However, all your willing to tell me is that the person in question is registered. Nigerian Scammersare registered. Agent Katrien Before I let you go, is there anything else I can assist you with? Me No, you didn't help at all.Thank You. End Result? Later that day I received an email from Ebay telling me the account was terminated and todisregard any transactions with this seller. While I think it's great that they followed up and took appropriate measures, it really was a "cover your ass" approach. It protected Ebay. As for me, if I had listened to the Representative, I wouldhave gone to the bank, and mailed off a check. At that point, I am sure I would have been out the money, and Ebay would have wiped their hands of the whole situation. Tuesday, October 23. 2007Stupid Story 09-28-07I went to a website and wanted to post on it's forums. I went to Register as a new user, but it told me I didn't have access, and needed to login first. Friday, September 14. 2007Stupid Story 09-14-07I received this as Email SPAM: Subject: Do you have any refund policy? Message: A larger load of cum means more intense orgasms. My Reply: Yes, we offer In-Store Credit. Wednesday, September 05. 2007Stupid Story 09-05-07I like to read "The Consumerist" website which talks about different consumer complaints. Here is a series of articles that individually aren't very funny, but put together, become quite amusing. Article #1 More Mattel Lead Painted Toy Recalls Tomorrow This article talks about how many millions of toys have been recalled by Mattel. Article #2 Mattel's Reputation With The CPSC Is Officially Crappy This article talks about how slow mattel was to report any possible dangers or hazzards with it's toys. It talks about how they are supposed to report all problems to the CPSC within 24 hours. The CPSC stands for "Consumer Protection Safety Commission". The CPSC are a United States government agency responsible for testing possible defects and the safety of consumers. "The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction." Boy, they sure sound important. Let's check out where they test the 15,000 products. Article #3 CPSC Has Only One Full-Time Toy Tester ![]() The CPSC is so underfunded that they can only afford one full-time toy tester, and his impact test area is located in the swing area behind the door to his cramped office, NYT reports. When Suzanne Barone, the CPSC former poison prevention head, quit in Friday, August 24. 2007Fortune 08-24-07
Fortune Cookie: If you think nobody cares if you are alive, try missing a couple of car payments.
Continue reading "Fortune 08-24-07" Friday, August 10. 2007Stupid Story 08-10-07Mr. xxx, Amerisave nor any of it's investors will be able to approve your loan today, next month, in January. Period. Your loan application with Amerisave and our corresponding investors is not and will not be approved. Thank you for your application. So... umm... how soon do you think we could get this loan done? (WTF?!? How RUDE! As a side note, she got all pissy in an earlier email as well.) The website says they have funded over 10,000 loans. However, I was around loan number 276,500. That means they only fund like 3-4% of all applicants. Gee, I wonder why? Friday, August 03. 2007Stupid Story 08-3-07Fortune Cookie: Lucky you. Get out your party clothes. The clean ones. (... in bed..... er....umm..... no.) Monday, July 30. 2007Stupid Story 07-30-07How about the time I was at Epcot, and some woman tried to run over everyone waiting at the shuttle stop? I was on the shuttle, so it was damn funny, to me. Monday, July 30. 2007Stupid Story 07-30-07Did I ever tell you about the time I was in a hotel room, and on the desk, they gave me two pens and no paper? Tuesday, July 24. 2007Stupid Story 07-24-07Funny Response to a Google Search.... ![]() Friday, July 13. 2007Stupid Story 07-13-07This morning I was going to checkout at the supermarket. Apparently, I had gotten into the Geriatric Express Lane. The guy behind the register was like 80 and the bagger could have been his wife. They were about as fast as you would imagine them to be. Friday, July 13. 2007Stupid Story 07-13-07I just received an email from someone who works at Microsoft. Mixed into the email, the person said "I tried to post all files, but I am having issues since I upgraded to Vista." I damn near busted a gut laughing.... Tuesday, June 05. 2007NetflixI joined NetFlix, then I felt compelled to write this email to customer service. Sometimes, I just get rubbed the wrong way: I signed up for the 4 movie plan. I had over 50 movies in my queue, all available now. 24 hours later, only 3 shipped. 72 hours later, the 4th shipped (finally). My very first delivery, and my account is already being spoon-fed and regulated. Nice. So, why am I complaining? Because you wasted no time in charging the credit card, but taking your time in delivering. No more 8 movies at a time either. Gotta love the corporate muscle. Friday, April 20. 2007Stupid Story 04-20-07"Nappy Haired Ho's" HA! I just can't let that one go. Heh, too damn funny. If you don't know what I am talking about, then just go back under your rock. Nothing left to see here. Wednesday, April 11. 2007Stupid Story 04-11-07Email Response from Ebay: While you are welcome to make manual payments, you will still need to maintain a credit card on file, along with automatic payment method. Then, it's not very manual then, now is it? |
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