Paul's Journal

05/24/2011 19:15 #54340

Timewarner Live Chat Sucks
Category: web

It seems unreal that in 2011, Timewarner's support center online live chat help system is using user agent detection instead of browser capability detection to allow for chat. At least they should upgrade the agent compatibility list.

WIndow 98 or higher with IE 5 or 6
OR Max OS 10 with IE 5, netscape 6, or Safari 1.0

I am sure it would would in firefox and especially in chrome if it works in safari. Its the result of such lazy web programming. I you find this and need help time warner, you can hire me as a consultant.

tinypliny - 05/26/11 20:32
I have come to a conclusion that all ISPs are basically pure masses of evil when their facade slips away. They intentionally make it next to impossible to speak or communicate with anyone human. Verizon has this time-wasting "user-agent" that is just an Ã¼ber lame speech recognition algorithm program that feeds you automatic and totally irrelevant "troubleshooting" steps everytime you call them for support. Not that their India-based tech reps are any better. The worst are the ones that obviously don't have a clue what to say and put you on an interminable hold just to pander to their stupid egos. HATE them all.

uncutsaniflush - 05/24/11 21:36
There's always changing the user agent string. Alas, even when that works, its a workaround that allows Time Warner to continue their stupidity.

In addiction terms, it's enabling behaviour

05/24/2011 15:46 #54339

Blockbuster no more
Category: change

The blockbuster's are closing up shop. Its the end of an era. Just like record shops, video shop are going the way of he dinosaur.

Then again there is this newer record store near Elmwoodstrip and Bryant.

Unlike audio I think this is really it for video. I can't see the same nostalgia you see with record stores. Video tapes specifically are less quality than the new video formats, even the streaming ones.

tinypliny - 05/26/11 20:36
I last rented Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World from BB. I really liked that movie.

Is the elmwood location opposite globe closing as well?

tinypliny - 05/26/11 20:34
I was going to ask what the first photo had to do with blockbuster - but then I saw it. The ghost of blockbuster-past. V. Cool! :)

05/24/2011 15:23 #54338

Brodo in Williamsville
Category: food

(E:terry) and I went to Brodo in williamsville because we were out there for a doctors appt and (e:Terry)'s special enrollment exam. The test has all multiple choice, T/F questions. I got a lot of the practice test right because I am good at testing in that format. If I to explain the answers instead I would have failed completely.

tinypliny - 05/26/11 20:36
Wait, you took (e:terry)'s exam for him? Isn't that otherwise known as cheating?

mike - 05/24/11 23:32
I hated brodo on elmwood, it was always kinda dirty and not as good as I wanted it to be. How was it in Williamsville?

mike - 05/24/11 23:31
I am also really good at t/f, multiple choice type tests. I've always thought I could do well on a test like that even in a subject I barely new.

05/23/2011 23:08 #54337

summertime food yum
Category: food

Being able to eat USA grown cherries and string beans together means its really almost summer despite the weather indicating otherwise.

tinypliny - 05/26/11 20:53
Did you get these at the Farmer's Market? Is it on yet??? Unfortunately, I also missed Roswell's market yesterday. I went to the one in Union Square on Saturday and my brother and I bought fresh green garlic. It was SO tasty. Now I want that HERE!!!!! I WANT GREEN GARLIC!!!

05/23/2011 20:45 #54335

Side by side bike

Do the people have yo be about the same weight? I imagine turns are scary.

tinypliny - 05/26/11 20:54
That contraption doesn't even have four wheels. And pardon my political incorrectness here, those two are so overweight and look scary riding that small bike! I would have anxiety if I saw this on the street!

metalpeter - 05/25/11 19:36
not sure how that works.....

mike - 05/24/11 23:31
that would freak me out to no end

mike - 05/23/11 22:28
oops, that was libertad

mike - 05/23/11 22:27
That is pretty cute. Mike would you like biking then or would it be like we are siamese twins or something?