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RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 11:39 am
by TabascoElvis
I can see you're logged into the IM system. The green box means you're active and available. So when I IM something to you I'd appreciate a response. Don't just log off and pretend it never happened. If you don't want to get IMs don't log into the system.

Likewise, the blinking red light on your phone isn't a power indicator. It means someone left you a message. They'd probably like you to call them back and answer their [expletive] question.

stupid [expletive]

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 11:40 am
by TimeForGuinness
TabascoElvis wrote:I can see you're logged into the IM system. The green box means you're active and available. So when I IM something to you I'd appreciate a response. Don't just log off and pretend it never happened. If you don't want to get IMs don't log into the system.

Likewise, the blinking red light on your phone isn't a power indicator. It means someone left you a message. They'd probably like you to call them back and answer their [expletive] question.

stupid [expletive]
I approve of this rant.

If you hide from me, I'll just come find you.

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 12:08 pm
by docellis
guilty.

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 12:09 pm
by omaha_red
people still use instant messaging? that's soo 2002

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 12:22 pm
by TabascoElvis
omaha_red wrote:people still use instant messaging? that's soo 2002
Yeah, I just haven't quite perfected the Vulcan Mind Meld, yet. She wouldn't be happy if I did, either. :rant:

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 12:44 pm
by wart57
My works im system shows me logged in, even if I am away from my desk, because I forget to sign out.

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 12:53 pm
by Arthur Dent
docellis wrote:guilty.
++

I like to cultivate a record of unreliability in my communications. That way, no one can expect an instant response if I don't want to give it.

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 12:59 pm
by docellis
Arthur Dent wrote:
docellis wrote:guilty.
++

I like to cultivate a record of unreliability in my communications. That way, no one can expect an instant response if I don't want to give it.
that is why i don't understand people with 2 cell phones and a home phone. who wants to check 3 different voicemails??

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 7 08, 1:13 pm
by tothebeach08
docellis wrote:
Arthur Dent wrote:
docellis wrote:guilty.
++

I like to cultivate a record of unreliability in my communications. That way, no one can expect an instant response if I don't want to give it.
that is why i don't understand people with 2 cell phones and a home phone. who wants to check 3 different voicemails??
I'm guilty of both of these. I don't check my voicemails until the end of the day that way when I return calls the people are already gone and I don't actually have to talk to them.

I screen my work calls with caller ID also, that way if I do answer your call you will feel very lucky and special. All this work interfers with my personal life anyway.....

Re: RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

Posted: August 8 08, 8:23 am
by TabascoElvis
48 hours. Nice turn around on your voicemail. Makes my job a whole lot easier, and the guy that called and needed assistance really appreciate your attention.

I hope your car breaks down by the side of the road.