by Matt | Mar 1, 2002 | Imported Entry
The bullshit that is Comcast.
The amount of crap that we’ve had to endure at the hands of this brainless cable provider has reached all time highs. For the past two months, following the collapse of Excite and Excite@Home, Comcast hass been transitioning users to their “high-speed” internet service. It’s not labeled as DSL, it’s not labeled as Cable, no one’s really sure what it is… besides bullshit that is. Before the new year, our connection was capable of speeds in excess of 500k/sec+. That’s not half bad for a cable modem. True, it was uncapped, but it was impressive non-the-less. Currently, the modems best efforts are typically a miserable 100k/sec tops. Thats a fairly signifigant drop in service. Why? Because they’ve decided to implement bandwidth restrictions both upstream and down. That was merely the begining. As of last night (2/28/02) Comcast has instituted new requirements for connecting to their network. For the time being, the connection to the web seems mildly stable, but that won’t last for long. Users are now REQUIRED to download and install Comcast’s software package in order to check email, newsgroups or to have access to their web space.
Not only are users required to use Comcast bug-ladden and ill-conceived software, they practically have to ask permission to do so. Here’s a clip from their new instructions on how to reconnect to your newsgroups:
Comcast now has a newsgroup service available to replace your @Home Newsgroups. If you are interested in signing up for newsgroups, please follow the steps below:
1- Go to http://www.comcast.net
2- Log on to your primary comcast.net account
3- Go to the Member Services section from the Comcast High-Speed Internet home page
4- Click on the Manage My Account section, and click on the Access Newsgroups link (you will only be able to access the newsgroup sign up screen from Comcast’s network)
5- From the newsgroup sign up screen, enter your full name
6- Enter your primary comcast.net user name/login (your primary e-mail address without “@comcast.net”).
7- Review the “Terms and Policies” and click Yes to accept
8- Click the Enable Account button, and then click the Finish button on the “Congratulations Welcome” screen
9- Within 24 hours, your primary comcast.net e-mail account should receive an e-mail containing your newsgroup ID and password.
I shout “conspiracy” in their general direction! This is rediculous. I’m already looking into alternatives for service providers. Oh, and did I mention that they RAISED the price of their “service” by $5. Yup. A shitty, bandwidth restricted connection, monitored newsgroups, unsecure email, it can all be yours for the low low price of $49.99 a month. Is there no end to the crap that consumers are forced to deal with. We get pushed around so much that we think it’s ok. Well, it’s not. I’m sure there’s other that feel the same way. I for one, will not longer be a comcast customer as soon as I can find an alternative. I don’t care if it costs more, I just don’t want to have anything to do with these people ever again.
by Matt | Mar 1, 2002 | Imported Entry
I’ve decided to seriously evaluate my writting abilities. Personally, I’m begining to think that I have a distinct lack of “professionalism.” Not that I’m striving towards being a professional writer by any stretch of the imagination, just that I sound more and more “amature” every day. I’ve fallen into the rut of “this is my daily life, these are interesting links.” I had tried to avoid that but sometimes it’s hard. So, hopefully, with motivation you can start to expect posts about actual topics instead of “I had a shitty day” ramblings. Not that those will go away, I could never abandon my favorite hobby: complaining.
by Matt | Feb 27, 2002 | Imported Entry
More randomness.
Is anyone having trouble seeing the roll-overs at the top? I get weird “qwerks” when I view them on different browsers. For example, the G4’s at the photo lab see all the images with the exception of “links” which they refuse to recongnize. That was in IE5. Here at home everything works fine in IE, but under Netscape it takes a full second for them to show up… have I mentioned that they’re preloaded? Just thought I’d ask. Not that it’s a big deal, just me being curious.
I’m also debating with myself as to whether or not to drive back down town to class. Half of me wants to go directly back to bed this instant. The other half knows that I need to turn in my assignment and hear about Monday’s upcoming shoot. I hate that half. Maybe I’ll just stay for a few minutes, turn in my stuff and leave, hopefully being able to get home by 4-4:30 and go to bed.
I really wish I felt better. I can’t believe I got this damn cold. I had avoided getting sick for months and now, just when I need rest, I get sick. Which is also the most likely reason why I got sick: being tired. When you get tired and run-down you’re more likely to catch colds and the flu. At least that’s what my mom tells me.
I should also remind myself to watch Hockey tonight. The Flyers are playing the Red Wings and it should be a good game. But, that’s only if I’m still awake when it comes on.
Oh well. That is all.
by Matt | Feb 27, 2002 | Imported Entry
Such randomness. Today it’s about 35 degrees out. Yesterday it was about 75. The change is great. I wish I wasn’t awake at the moment, but it’s great non-the-less. I wish I wasn’t awake because I feel that I’m getting sick and I really don’t want to. I’m drinking OJ non-stop and I’m going to pick up some vitamins after class. I should also sleep a lot. Sleep is the only thing that kills sickness in my opinion. The way I figure it, if you’re going to be medicated, you might as well be horizontal when you do it.
But yesterday was fun. The oven was “broken” over at Lauren’s place so we header over to my apartment to use our oven. The plan was to make a large lasagna and have Josh and Liisa over to help eat it. We also ended up making salad, garlic bread and brownies.
Then last night after I dropped Lauren off I finished my work on the nav bar (above) and the splash page. I kind of like it, but I’ll probably change it anyway. It’s just the nature of the beast.
Today I’ve got to remember to pick up my film at the photo lab before my 3:00 class. Hopefully it turned out well. We’re also trying to learn Flash in class this morning but my brain just won’t have it. I have NO caffine in my system, my head is getting stuffier and stuffier and it’s to early to be doing this shit. I want sleep. Sleep is good.
Plus I’m hungry. Hungry and sleepy are not a good combonation. Damn.
I also complain to much.
You may carry on.
by Matt | Feb 27, 2002 | Imported Entry
You happy now? Huh? New text color… just to make you bastards with dark monitors happy. TURN YOUR BRIGHTNESS UP NEXT TIME!!! Anyway, just showin’ my love for you morose mf*ers.
😛
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