[Asterisk-Users] Re: Unbelievable...

2005-04-18 Thread Bruno Hertz
Rich Adamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 As only one individual, I thought their statements were very straight-
 forward and clear. Having worked as a senior manager in a technical
 organization, a large number of tehcnical people simply do not
 comprehend some words (or read other words into whatever they happen
 to be reading), or, jump to conclusions based on their technical 
 knowledge that are unreasonable (contractually or otherwise).

 The wording is very obviously oriented toward those types, and I'd
 bet a fair amount they _still_ receive calls that are clearly answered
 on their web site.

 Regardless of what their web site says, they've provided me with the 
 best service of the half dozen itsp's that I've worked with directly.
 And, I don't work for them or represent them.


Interesting you say that, since I thought their statement wasn't that
offensive, but rather looked like a fairly emotional reaction to the
severe pressure they might experience right now, and which, as they
say, apparently starts comsuming resources better spent on trouble
shooting.

Especially, those of us who have already worked in some kind of online
business will recognize the situation and mood they apparently are in,
and how unpleasant it can be. Although, on the other hand, a pissed
off customer understandably might have a hard time feeling
compassionate.

Anyway, I think that just because ppl take money for service doesn't
necessarily obligate them to take any shit customers might come up
with as well. It's the service which is paid for, so if it isn't
delivered for whatever reasons, all one basically is entitled to is
getting the money back and maybe compensation, depending on the type
of service and contract.

Also, it's clear whom they are addressing in that statement,
i.e. those people who continue mounting pressure on them through
various channels in a counterproductive and 'abusive' fashion, some of
them maybe really just to 'vent frustrations'. Well, if so, why not
let them do their venting in that particular direction as well and
move on to the real issues ... ?

Regards, Bruno.

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Re: [Asterisk-Users] Re: Unbelievable...

2005-04-18 Thread Rich Adamson
  As only one individual, I thought their statements were very straight-
  forward and clear. Having worked as a senior manager in a technical
  organization, a large number of tehcnical people simply do not
  comprehend some words (or read other words into whatever they happen
  to be reading), or, jump to conclusions based on their technical 
  knowledge that are unreasonable (contractually or otherwise).
 
  The wording is very obviously oriented toward those types, and I'd
  bet a fair amount they _still_ receive calls that are clearly answered
  on their web site.
 
  Regardless of what their web site says, they've provided me with the 
  best service of the half dozen itsp's that I've worked with directly.
  And, I don't work for them or represent them.
 
 
 Interesting you say that, since I thought their statement wasn't that
 offensive, but rather looked like a fairly emotional reaction to the
 severe pressure they might experience right now, and which, as they
 say, apparently starts comsuming resources better spent on trouble
 shooting.
 
 Especially, those of us who have already worked in some kind of online
 business will recognize the situation and mood they apparently are in,
 and how unpleasant it can be. Although, on the other hand, a pissed
 off customer understandably might have a hard time feeling
 compassionate.
 
 Anyway, I think that just because ppl take money for service doesn't
 necessarily obligate them to take any shit customers might come up
 with as well. It's the service which is paid for, so if it isn't
 delivered for whatever reasons, all one basically is entitled to is
 getting the money back and maybe compensation, depending on the type
 of service and contract.
 
 Also, it's clear whom they are addressing in that statement,
 i.e. those people who continue mounting pressure on them through
 various channels in a counterproductive and 'abusive' fashion, some of
 them maybe really just to 'vent frustrations'. Well, if so, why not
 let them do their venting in that particular direction as well and
 move on to the real issues ... ?

Given the number of people on this list that don't understand how nat
works, why their registration fails, etc, I can just about guess at the 
type of support calls/emails they get and the level of hand-holding they
have to be asked for to implement a relatively simple asterisk link.

I honestly feel the wording on their pages are right on base. Their
name to fame is not orented around 1,000's of home-bodies trying to
implement their first sip adapter. Their business is certainly targeted
at the high-volume traffic, and as such, they deal with more technical
types that think the problem is always at other end.

Those that are offended by the wording are probably very thin skinned
techies.


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RE: [Asterisk-Users] Re: Unbelievable...

2005-04-18 Thread Chris Mason (Lists)
I have dealt with livevoip on several issues as the new account I just set
up had a number of problems, unlike the first one I purchased. They were
responsive, offered fixes within an hour, fixed their problems within the
day, and I have had no problems or rude responses with them. I would tend to
respect their wishes to have your problems sent directly rather than posted
publicly, and only if you decide they are not working out would I post your
grievances.

Chris Mason
www.anguillaguide.com
 

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