Potential series of humorous posts.

kezdeth · 06-21-2001, 02:46 PM

Ok, I work for a major ISP doing Tech Support. Now, in this job, you tend to hear just about everything, and quite often it's hilarious what people (Users, as well as Techs) will do. If anyone is interested, I propose to share the real gems here, with all names removed to protect privacy of course.<p>I promise that there will be nothing presented that you would be embarrassed to have your maiden aunt read, just the occasional bit to smile or chuckle at.<p>Any thoughts?

jaguar · 06-22-2001, 01:37 AM

sounds good to me

kezdeth · 06-22-2001, 02:13 AM

Which section might seem best for such a series.<p>I could see it being in Technology, Internet, or Entertainment.<p>If folks seem interested I can promise some laughs.

[Edited by kezdeth on 06-22-2001 at 03:22 AM]

jaguar · 06-22-2001, 04:13 AM

Tech me thinks......

serge · 06-22-2001, 05:04 AM

Just got the "User Friendly: the comic strip" the book yesturday!.. heeh

For those who don't know.. try UF

Classic example:

Stef: Did you call Mr.Niffle about his connection problem?
Greg: Yep.
Stef: And the diagnosis was?
Greg: A classic case of PEBKAC.
Stef: PEBKAC?
Greg: Problem exists between keyboard and chair.

kezdeth · 06-22-2001, 09:53 AM

Tech sounds right to me as well, now that I've given it more thought. I'd say, let's let this thread end and watch for a new thread in Tech called something like ISP Stories. Likely first one will go up today, depending on call volume here. Thanks!

06-21-2001, 02:46 PM	#1
kezdeth Colorado Linux Geek Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 19	Ok, I work for a major ISP doing Tech Support. Now, in this job, you tend to hear just about everything, and quite often it's hilarious what people (Users, as well as Techs) will do. If anyone is interested, I propose to share the real gems here, with all names removed to protect privacy of course.<p>I promise that there will be nothing presented that you would be embarrassed to have your maiden aunt read, just the occasional bit to smile or chuckle at.<p>Any thoughts? __________________ "Still! `Old friend!' You've managed to kill just about everyone else, but like a poor marksman you keep missing the target!" Admiral James Tiberius Kirk, ST: The Wrath of Khan

06-22-2001, 01:37 AM	#2
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	sounds good to me __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

06-22-2001, 02:13 AM	#3
kezdeth Colorado Linux Geek Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 19	Question I have on it would be: Which section might seem best for such a series.<p>I could see it being in Technology, Internet, or Entertainment.<p>If folks seem interested I can promise some laughs. [Edited by kezdeth on 06-22-2001 at 03:22 AM] __________________ "Still! `Old friend!' You've managed to kill just about everyone else, but like a poor marksman you keep missing the target!" Admiral James Tiberius Kirk, ST: The Wrath of Khan

06-22-2001, 04:13 AM	#4
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	Tech me thinks...... __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

06-22-2001, 05:04 AM	#5
serge * Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 85	Just got the "User Friendly: the comic strip" the book yesturday!.. heeh For those who don't know.. try UF Classic example: Stef: Did you call Mr.Niffle about his connection problem? Greg: Yep. Stef: And the diagnosis was? Greg: A classic case of PEBKAC. Stef: PEBKAC? Greg: Problem exists between keyboard and chair. __________________ Patriotism is for Losers

06-22-2001, 09:53 AM	#6
kezdeth Colorado Linux Geek Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 19	Ok, sounds good. Tech sounds right to me as well, now that I've given it more thought. I'd say, let's let this thread end and watch for a new thread in Tech called something like ISP Stories. Likely first one will go up today, depending on call volume here. Thanks! __________________ "Still! `Old friend!' You've managed to kill just about everyone else, but like a poor marksman you keep missing the target!" Admiral James Tiberius Kirk, ST: The Wrath of Khan

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