good bye - I can't take it any longer

[sshaw10060]

Welcome! The people here are nuts, I'm nothing like them. Whatever they say about me is a LIE! A DIRTY LIE I TELL YOU!!!

Yeah, what he said

 

[Halbleib1]

The old days may not be so far away, there's a serious push on by Comcast, Verizon, ATT etc to find ways to make more money off of their internet services. Metering use is one of their great ideas, google Net Neutraility for more info

Yeah kind of like trying to make us pay for tv per channel instead of in packages . Hasn't gone over too well yet.

The post office has also been trying to figure out a way to charge for sending email. Since they have been losing money with everyone paying bills online and communicating through email. Haven't found a way yet though either.

 

[Halbleib1]

October 1992.....our CompuServe bill was $630. Parents were not pleased.

Wow!!! We always had internet through the local phone company when I lived at home since we lived out in nowhere land and could not get any of the big IP without paying for long distance charges. Always with unlimited usage as well. My parents would have banned me from the internet for life if we had a bill like that. When I graduated high school and moved out on my own I than was able to get aol and the others without the long distance charges. Up home they still have to stick with the local companys as well. My parents only got dsl a couple of months ago. Up to that point they still had dial up service. They only got rid of dial up because the companies have stopped offering it. Cable modem is still not very affordable up home. Not enough competition up there. The first time I talked to my mom after they got dsl she was like wow I can't believe how fast this is. LOL

 

[tiredsigh]

And a year ago, I had not paid any attention to the DIS boards.

I do enjoy MANY different podcasts!

I think my DH is going to think I finally went over the Disney deep end once I start listening to the podcasts. I loooooooovvvvvveeeee WDW planning. He just likes going to my highly organized trip

I'll need to read the stickies now to get all the info.

 

[safetymom]

I can remember having Prodigy internet bills over $700 per month when I was dating someone. I was so glad when it went to a reasonable unlimited rate.

 

[Halbleib1]

I know Comcast has a 250 gb cap on their unlimited plan but to be honest it would be pretty hard to go over 250 unless you were really trying. Not that it won't be an issue in the future as more and more content is streamed, but for now it is pretty liberal.

Time Warner was running a trial in parts of TX last winter with a 40GB cap, that could really be a problem.

Unfortunately most "unlimited" plans are not actually unlimited. Look at most cellular data plans and you will see a 5GB cap hidden in there.

There is a pretty large conflict of interest inherent with most ISPs. If that ISP is a cable company they want to limit the amount of data you can get to try and curtail the use of streaming TV and movies. They want you to watch the shows on their cable stations instead of over their Internet feed (legally of course). If they are a Telco they want to limit the use of free telephone services like Skype. I would say the FTC and FCC need to get involved but first they have to figure out the Internet. I'm holding my breath, how about you?

I have comcast and we watch almost all of our tv shows online instead of on tv. More convenient. Have never had a problem doing it nor have I received any letters saying I use to much bandwidth. We do not download a lot though. Just alot of streaming. Probably if we got rid of cable they would say something though. I have read about people being asked to upgrade to a business plan that download alot though.

We also still have pretty old technology here so perhaps that is why they have not said anything yet as well. They bought up the old cable company here and have been working on upgrading us. Just last week they had their main hub that everyone in the area connects to go completely down.

 

[ppony]

The title of the thread caught my eye so I had to come and read.
This thread has basically moved on and I'm GLAD to see that.

I have only listened to the podcasts a handful of times. I dunno, they just didn't do much for me..had I heard some good sarcasm in there when I listened maybe they would have. HA I appreciate sarcasm. I'm Queen of it!

While I don't think announcing you're leaving is really productive, I understand why the OP probably said what they did. It was probably his(?) way of voicing his unhappiness w/ the downward turn (in his view) of the tone of the casts. Posting in this forum would most certainly draw attention to the issue he wanted to draw attention to.

As for freebies. I'm sure most people aren't but take a look at the boards, they are littler w/ posts of people wondering how they can get upgrades. I'm sure there is some measure of truth to that statement though most people probably are not a mooch. So while painting the audience w/ a broad brush was what it might have sounded like (and maybe intended, I dunno), it cannot possibly be entirely true. I'm sure 90% of the people and probably 100% of them on this thread aren't that kind of listener. They just love what they listen to and love the eople they have grown to love. Being vocal and supportive of the podcast does not in itself, equate to being a groupie w/ a motive, but hey, there's nothing wrong w/ being a groupie.

Until Pete's post (which is probably one of the only posts by Pete other than a stickie I have ever read), I was getting more and more disheartened by the replies. I myself recently had taken some very pointed nasty comments directed towards me by some people and though I complained about it, the posts were allowed to stand thereby letting their viewpoint stand w/o mine being able to be posted. Or at least did the last time I looked. That didn't exactly make me feel good about how the DIS boards were being allowed to grow. So in reading this thread, or the beginning of it, I was fearing yet again, that that is how moderating was being carried out on the DIS now. I appreciated then, seeing Pete's post. that made me feel much better than a man at the helm really did care how things were going and though the OP was directed in his direction as well, he didn't come back with a nasty. He displayed professionalism an decorum. Well done!

I appreciate the turn for the better the thread made after that post. Well, for the most part. It CERTAINLY turned more delicious! I HAD to copy some of those cake pix to my desktop. YUMMO!

If nothing else has come out of this thread, I'm sure more people will be giving the casts a try. I will. Publicity, even negative publicity, usually works out for the better.

Off to see if I can scope out some rants and sarcasm. I enjoy them.

 

[Justin Jett]

Retro cake????

There's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.

 

[aspen37]

The title of the thread caught my eye so I had to come and read.
This thread has basically moved on and I'm GLAD to see that.

I have only listened to the podcasts a handful of times. I dunno, they just didn't do much for me..had I heard some good sarcasm in there when I listened maybe they would have. HA I appreciate sarcasm. I'm Queen of it!

While I don't think announcing you're leaving is really productive, I understand why the OP probably said what they did. It was probably his(?) way of voicing his unhappiness w/ the downward turn (in his view) of the tone of the casts. Posting in this forum would most certainly draw attention to the issue he wanted to draw attention to.

As for freebies. I'm sure most people aren't but take a look at the boards, they are littler w/ posts of people wondering how they can get upgrades. I'm sure there is some measure of truth to that statement though most people probably are not a mooch. So while painting the audience w/ a broad brush was what it might have sounded like (and maybe intended, I dunno), it cannot possibly be entirely true. I'm sure 90% of the people and probably 100% of them on this thread aren't that kind of listener. They just love what they listen to and love the eople they have grown to love. Being vocal and supportive of the podcast does not in itself, equate to being a groupie w/ a motive, but hey, there's nothing wrong w/ being a groupie.

Until Pete's post (which is probably one of the only posts by Pete other than a stickie I have ever read), I was getting more and more disheartened by the replies. I myself recently had taken some very pointed nasty comments directed towards me by some people and though I complained about it, the posts were allowed to stand thereby letting their viewpoint stand w/o mine being able to be posted. Or at least did the last time I looked. That didn't exactly make me feel good about how the DIS boards were being allowed to grow. So in reading this thread, or the beginning of it, I was fearing yet again, that that is how moderating was being carried out on the DIS now. I appreciated then, seeing Pete's post. that made me feel much better than a man at the helm really did care how things were going and though the OP was directed in his direction as well, he didn't come back with a nasty. He displayed professionalism an decorum. Well done!

I appreciate the turn for the better the thread made after that post. Well, for the most part. It CERTAINLY turned more delicious! I HAD to copy some of those cake pix to my desktop. YUMMO!

If nothing else has come out of this thread, I'm sure more people will be giving the casts a try. I will. Publicity, even negative publicity, usually works out for the better.

Off to see if I can scope out some rants and sarcasm. I enjoy them.

If you want to hear one of the funniest DIS podcasts checkout the 1/08/08 show. I could not stop laughing.

 

[tara32]

I didn't see the op single you out. Maybe I missed something. I've been listening since 07 and took no offense to what the op said. That's their opinion. GEEZ! Can anyone express their opinion without certain posters getting their torches and pitchforks. The mob mentality and outright rudeness does not help your case. It shows that you have little tolerance for those that don't agree with you. PETE WAS RIGHT! Pete and the podcast crew are all strong people. They can handle themselves. No one threatened them. I LOVE 99% of the show and admire most of the panel, but there is no need for me to be downright nasty to someone if they don't agree.

I couldn't agree more. I did not see her name in OP's post either. It seems like someone has their back up so they don't have to feel bad about what was said.

In re the OP, I think they were just trying to give some honest constructive criticism (FWIW I don;t watch (listen?) to the podcast so i have no opinion on the matter

Life's too short to get your knickers in a knot over such a small thing.

 

[Justin Jett]

Tandy 1000RLX! My first computer, bought it with my student loan money. It played a mean game of Kings Quest V

Donny, You're killin' me man. You're killin' me.

Welcome to how I spent the 80's.

And, while we are here, I have to mention it. Yes, folks....I'm sorry, but I have to do it:

Kids.....this was my Wii.

 

[ppony]

If you want to hear one of the funniest DIS podcasts checkout the 1/08/08 show. I could not stop laughing.

Thanks! I have it loaded up now. Cripse that little podcast menu is hard to stop on a dime!

 

[dalt01]

all of their groupies

???????????

I agree with what Pete said 99%

Thank you, Pete.

I agree with Pete!

Pete - keep up the rants.

Pete, I really really appreciate you coming and saying this. I really respect you and appreciate you coming here to do just that, reminding us to keep the balance.

Hi

I was really pleased Pete replied in this thread.

Pete's response was so impressive that I hope the OP comes back and reads it. what Pete did was classy.

Pete:

Your response is wonderful. I think you show a sensitivity to your listeners and board members that isn't often seen in this day and age. Keep telling it like it is!

and thats just up to where dessert was served i dont think it has anything to do with free stuff........but.........if one of the nameless rabble had posted the same comment...........well you would not see all of the accolades. i am not being mean spirited here.................simply an observation. oh, and if its not a troll he/she missed their calling.

 

[lugnut33]

I couldn't agree more. I did not see her name in OP's post either. It seems like someone has their back up so they don't have to feel bad about what was said.

In re the OP, I think they were just trying to give some honest constructive criticism (FWIW I don;t watch (listen?) to the podcast so i have no opinion on the matter

Life's too short to get your knickers in a knot over such a small thing.

I know what it's like to be the initiator of an opposing view point on the Dis Boards. All I can say is you better be prepared to defend yourself and watchout for the thread police (or bakers might be a better description).

 

[DisneyDaddy-O]

Welcome to how I spent the 80's.

And, while we are here, I have to mention it. Yes, folks....I'm sorry, but I have to do it:

Kids.....this was my Wii.

Okay, time for me to chime in, I absolutely loved Atari, still have it somewhere, I should break it out and see what the kids think of it

 

[Justin Jett]

Space Quest, Leisure Suit Larry Wolfenstein was a blast, along with Doom shortly after.

Anyone remember The Sierra Network???

 

[aspen37]

Thanks! I have it loaded up now. Cripse that little podcast menu is hard to stop on a dime!

Yeah it likes to keep on rolling.

 

[freesone]

Ok, this thread has me LOL!!!!!!!!

Nobody had a Commodore Vic 20? It was great hooking it up to the tv........

 

[jcb]

The really sad thing about progress is that Vista and Windows 7 don't play the old Atari games worth a flip. Same for Doom - the original.

I spent hours writing (uh, copying) basic astronomy programs for my TRS-80. I don't miss that.

Now who here remembers pinball before it became computerized.

 

[Justin Jett]

Yeah it likes to keep on rolling.

We love ya, Bob!