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| | Where Will Complaining Get You? | | | Monday, May 19, 2008 (10:15 PM)
(I'm feeling accomplished) | | So I was searching around the internet, when I signed into Yahoo Messenger, I see a news story about a couple who is BANNED for LIFE from Royal Carribean cruises. What is their crime you may ask? Did they deface propery, or maybe they refused to pay their bill for the porn rented in their room, claiming they didn't rent it? Not by a long shot their "crime"? Complaining. Yes, you saw that right, they're banned from Royal Carribean Cruises for Excessive complaining. Appareantly this Cleveland couple kept logs, and posted blogs on their various RC Cruise Ship Experiences, from 2004 on. Appareantly some of the issues were legit, others were just needless bitching per se. At times when the cruise ship found in favor of this couple's case, they were comped, etc. Appareantly the company got fed up and called the couple as well as sending them an official letter stating that they will NEVER be allowed on any Royal Carribean cruise ships, as long as they live. Is this excessive punishment? Is the company in the right.
Cleveland Couple Banned for Life
My take: Complaining is okay, it's what people do, it can sometimes call attention to real issues, but in excessive it can become like the "boy who cried wolf" especially when the company compensates you every time you call their corporate offices or whatever. If you have such a large list of complaints every time you leave a cruise ship, that may be a sign to... SWITCH FUCKIN' CRUISE SHIPS. Why continue complaining after being compensated?
With McDonald's SOMETIMES when you call corporate offices and complain they MAY send you a coupon for a free value meal, but some people have done it so much, that they only send out the coupons on very rare occasions. Sometimes you'll get a letter or call, but even that becomes very rare, especially if you call the number EXTREMELY OFTEN
Also tonight, I encountered a problem where a man claims to have paid for his order with a $20 bill, called me a moron, etc. So (to sort of piss him off, and prove myself right) I had them "bank down" (count) the entire drawer, to see if I'm over (hence $10 over, then he paid with a $20, if not I'm right, no extra cash) once the drawer was banked down it was merely $.60 OVER, so I stayed in the back of the store so as to avoid confrontation and for me to keep my cool, I hate dealing with stupid people, but I really hate thieves, or people wh take you to be stupid just because you're new, it's called a job you fuckers. Don't go to restaraunts hoping to get extra cash because you've spent your money foolishly. I even have several eye witnesses who said he paid with a $10 bill, when the guy had said something on the lines of "this is all I've got until payday" (or something of that nature). Needless to say people were very proud of me for not just handing the supposed extra change. I might be a little "slow" when it comes to some things, but stupid... not by a long shot.
I also learned something kind of cool, is that when you give someone a cup, when they ask for water (in the lobby) and they choose to put soda in their cup instead of water (because they're cheap bastards) you can choose to refuse to give them their food (yes, this is true) until they dump out the soda. Just a tip for cheap bastards ;)
Have a good one folks! | | | 126 Views | 2  Thumbs Up | 1 Comment |  |
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| | Giving up | | | | Thursday, May 1, 2008 (12:13 AM) | | ... my foolish pride that is... it's my pride which has caused my own stupidity on this website. It's my foolish young pride, which has said I know it all, and "I am what I am, and that's what I'm gonna be" when in reality, my originality was nowhere to be found. I just need to say FUCK IT I'm a big guy, and I'm VERY self- conscious, while I don't show it every time, it's there. There are too many people to name specifically as far as who to apologise to, but may of you know who you are. I basically gave our friendship a big middle finger, when in reality I should've listened more, and takened the constructive criticism, as just that, not as personal attacks. Mainly if no one else, I have Erica to thank. She's said some things to me which at first I wanted to resist, and say "that's not me" but in reality, she was being a true friend, just reminding me to wake the fuck up and open my own creativity, be who I am. A wrestling fan, a computer geek, an open ear to others, a guy who loves food and cooking, a fast food employee; just trying to make my way in this world. That's who I am. Not a comedian, not a game show host, just a real down to earth, human being trying to make my way in this world. Thank you Erica for awakening the truth, and who I am inside.
Have a good day all, and God Bless. | | | | 118 Views | 6 Thumbs Up | 3 Comments | |
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| | Who I really am... | | | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (12:55 AM)
(I'm feeling calm) | | I feel like after some realizations, and some heavy thinking, I just need to ... be myself... do things because I want to do them, remember those people who have been true friends. A true friend is one who will never let you fall flat on your face in public, they'll give you as much help as possible to make you a better person. A friend is NOT someone who will sugar coat shit, as Electrojed has said, a real friend will tell you when you've FUCKED up. So true. I need to be more of myself, and less of a "character", I need to be man enough to say HELL YES I'm a wrestling fan, and HELL YES I'm lame 21, and haven't drank much of shit, and STILL haven't got laid. I need to have more of a humor about shit and not let the little things bug me so much.
Quick message: UPS, what the fuck. So I was waiting on a package and paid extra for it to be shipped as next day, and some dumb fuck, coded it wrong and it was out for delivery in Indiana. How the hell do you make a mistake like that. I'm gonna have vlog wars with the delivery driver when he arrives ;)... but seriously, why bother paying extra for my shipping to be fucked up? | | | | 120 Views | 6 Thumbs Up | 3 Comments | |
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| | Mysteries of Life...and other mysterious ramblings | | | Friday, April 25, 2008 (12:32 AM)
(I'm feeling blah) | | I'm sick and let me tell ya it sucks, I've already taken a 24 hour claritin, and seems to be doing jack shit. I find myself blowing my nose more often than Michael Jackson has spent hours looking for his lost nose... but seriously... it's not fun... then having to work feeling like shit... it's not pretty... I knew though calling in was out of the question, simply missing a day can cut a huge chunk from my weekly pay, not counting the money Uncle Sam steals out of every person's paycheck.
I've turned 21 and still haven't drank yet, what's wrong with me? LOL... Most likely because I don't have the time, seeing as I work 2nd shift, idk. The only days I get off are Weds. and Sunday, not the best nights for drinking... something tells me but I just can't put my finger on it. On an interesting note, a friend of mine gave me free tickets that she won from a local radio station to see Sevendust & Saliva LIVE in Concert (Sweeeet), it's just a matter of hoping and praying to God I can get next Friday off.
In reguards to LV Situations:
Greg Lions using random videos to "get his message" out. Using Argent's community video as an opportunity to ask if he was done kissing Jungleboy's ass? WTF does one have to do with the other.
The Lions uses another unfortunate event (Chris dropping PrincessErica's dox) to say that he knew all along the bad person Kyhell was.. etc, etc. and promotes himself more. Seriously... oh BUT IT GETS better...
He kicked CandyLashes out his room... not once, not twice, but THREE times, saying she was being rude. Her phone was ringing so naturally (as most people tend to do) she answered it. He kicked her because he said it was taking away from the conversation, to which I agree with to a DEGREE, but simply put, all you had to've done Greg is mute her mic, seeing as LV has added in the volume controls on all users. Just a thought there Greg. I don't necessarily see "eye to eye" with Greg's ego, but at the same point I don't really hate the bastard, it's soooo entertaining to go into his LiveRoom every time to hear him go off on a rant about Jungleboy, that doesn't meet his "topical discussion" motto of his rooom. While your room may not have boobs, sometimes Greg you can ACT LIKE A BOOB, and take up enough to cover all of the front page whores and the some... just a thought.
What do I care about "random" unfriendings? I don't ... I usually make a joke about it in the bulletins and move on especaially when it's a name I don't recognize. LiveShows: I really don't go into the much, usually Greg's or occasionally some random rooms, but even then, I don't stay long especially if they're just looking at the screen or only talking to selected users. Most of the time I just spend time before and after work catching up on bulletins, and vids, and if I'm in good enough of a mood, I'll make a video. While LV doesn't give much of a shit about this site (admins in particular), I enjoy participating and making videos, and making comments, it's nice to see how people think, to see what's on people's minds, to understand people better, now it's not the same experience as sitting down and having a beverage with another user, but it's damn sure close enough.
Musicians and Talent on LV: I like listening to Jim Wayne's music, as well as Uggars (whatever happened to him), as well as other users who have a great talent for music or HUMOR (in the case of jason gray f'n hilarious), I can appreciate a person who has musical talent, simply because I can't sing or play an instrument worth a damn.
On a side note, a good friend of mine has some good music, and he was a good friend in college for over a year, he also does good modern covers: http://www.myspace.com/rijuco
I don't know where LV will be in a year, but I see LV in an interesting way. While some say the community is dead, I still see it, within the bulletins, within vids, all around. One should merely take a gander at the community. Some call them "haters" , some call them friends. All are what make this community interesting. Some people who complain about the community (at times) can be the ones who don't participate. Who spend all the day in live shows hoping to see some tits or something, when all they have to do is look at REAL videos made by REAL people who put themselves out there.
On a final note, while this is just the internet be weary of who you give your FULL contact info to, know who your putting your "trust" to. Some people hold trust dearly, while others wipe their asses carelessly with it. | | | | 141 Views | 4 Thumbs Up | 4 Comments | |
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| | LV as McD's? and ramblings | | | Monday, March 31, 2008 (2:44 PM)
(I'm feeling calm) | | You're gonna have a few "customers" who feel the workers (LV Admin) aren't doing their job, then you're gonna have a few "customers" who feel "peachy" about LV and no matter what they're gonna believe there's good, and that the "restaraunt" will be filled with good karma and all that crap. Then there's the "usual customers" the people who know how things really work. This isn't "Burger King", you won't always get things your way, but you have the right to speak your mind, with good reason because your a customer. Then there's the customer who's never satisfied, and wants things changed daily, they claim they never got the "food they were served" without proof.
Put it in real terms, There's always gonna be people who wanna be the nice guys in EVERY situation, no matter how dumb or ignorant it makes them look. When you get a lot of people together, there's gonna be differences of opinions and fights. The situation takes a wrong turn when someone threatens IRL violence (Casey Kaine, Elminer) because of comments you made. Then turns around and calls you the "hater", then pulls their vid not long after to "cover their tracks".
I know I'm not the best person, I've got my flaws, but never have I ever threatened IRL violence because of something someone said. That's when you know someone needs to back the fuck away from their computer.
To be honest, if Katybrewer wants to leave LET HER, it's not gonna hurt my feelings. She wants positivity everywhere, and sends outrageously gawdy, huge pictures on everyone's profile. Then cries her eyes out on cam about all of the drama and violence, when all she has to do is de-friend and block or do whatever. As I've said before, what's so hard about leaving a personal comment, if you can copy and past graphics, then you can leave a personal comments. Very few people will I allow to post picture GFX (1WhiteCrow for example)
I will stand for what's right, and back up people, that may not have the "best reputation"
in some people's eyes. I will give due respect when it is EARNED, I will not change my mind because of what people say. I will try to get all the facts before commenting on things.
Lima my best advice to you (if you stumble upon this) is to do what's right and de-friend me. Not because you've done it to everyone else. You will continue to see bulletins, and some vids that will definately not speak favorably towards you, and I DON'T CARE. You're an attention whore, no more than some of the crap front page content. Supporting losers like shape-shifter and Denalynn aren't exactly helping your character either. I am my own mouthpiece. I speak for myself, as I've said before. People come out with similar lines of thinking because they're friends. That doesn't mean they agree on every fucking thing, it just means they've come to an understanding. Even people who AREN'T friends can come up with similar lines of thinking, that doesn't make them "sheeple" (ref: Canaduhgirl) | | | | 144 Views | 0 Thumbs Up | 0 Comments | |
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| | Living Life... and boredom | | | Monday, March 10, 2008 (2:03 PM)
(I'm feeling anxious) | | To many people, who may say that you shouldn't be working in fast food past any certain age should concider the economy. As many americans know the economy is shit, and by shit, I mean the likelihood of finding a job in america is as hard as Helen Keller attempting to send a damn text message. Kentucky state unemployment is at nearly 6%, while US Unemployment rate is going down, but could be fluctuation from under 5% to over 5.5% later in the year. I have no problem with foreigners, except for the fact they get priority on jobs because they'll work for much less, while hardworking Americans can't get a job, because we expect enough money to just pay the bills on a monthly basis, and MAYBE have some money to go out and enjoy life. I really don't think that's too much to ask, honestly.
The countdown is on, in two days I'll beging paid training for my position at McDonald's, I'll be getting out of the house and doing something with my life. Something I've been working on for over FOUR months. Hey, it's an honest job, even if I have to be a "McSlave" I'll just be happy to be doing something with my life. The economy has been so shit poor, that I had to FIGHT, fight, to get a 6.10/hr job at McDonald's.
I was told I "would be called back", a month later, no call back, so I took things into my own hands, and called them myself to see what was going on. They told me they do interviews on Mondays, but I needed to go ahead and come in the next day for a final interview. The interview was to begin at 9:30am, I had arrived around 25-30 minutes early. So I sat in a seat in the restaraunt, and kind of observed, while occasionally taking note of what was happening around me. It was already past 9:30, so I decided to get up from my chair and order a hot chocolate, well appareantly they no longer sold it, so I just ordered a large drink, filled the cup up, then returned to my seat. 15 minutes later... still nothing, the manager was frantically running around the building as lines were building from the front counters, as appareantly one of the front cashiers decided to take a restroom break without notifying anyone. Lines were still going steady until about 10:25, as they were preparing to switch over to the lunch time menu. Several other applicants had walked in, one was to have a meeting with an assistant manager, one hadn't applied yet, so they were gonna help her apply online (even though she had already applied), it's about 10:45 and still nothing, so I decided to go outside, seeing as I hadn't heard anything back from the manager about the interview I was supposed to have with her. I took the coupon from my large drink outside to the Redbox DVD Vending Machine, and of course, someone else was already there and she had ordered at least 5 DVDs, so impatiently, I looked over the selection of movies, while she slid her bank card and slowly recieved her movies one at a time.
About 5 minutes later she recieved all of her movies, and went about her way. I then got up to the terminal, rented two movies, "Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity" and "See No Evil" (great movie by the way), once I recieved them, I went back into the restaraunt, re-claimed my seat, and continued scribbling on my notepad, still waiting I saw one of my neighboors (who was waiting on her daughter who was applying), and began talking to her about how long I had been waiting for my interview (at this point was close to 1 1/2 hours), we talked a bit about how our families were doing, and finally the ASSISTANT manager came out and I was told she would be the one taking care of me. At this point in the back of my mind, I'm thinking "for God's sake, just tell me whether or not you're gonna hire me for fuck's sake". Luckily I saw the paperwork that she would fill in for how much I was to make per hour, etc. Thank God! So she showed me the paperwork, told me where the orientation would be (half way across town), and the forms of ID to bring, etc. Once I left, I thought that was all, the head manager was on her lunch, as I was gathering my things to go. She got up and reminded me that I wouldn't be admitted into the orientation unless the beard was shaved, and that the mustache couldn't extend pass the lips. Once she told me all of that, I was free to go, and just have to call them once I'm through with the orientation.
On another note, when voting for president please for God's sake, don't pick a candidate because "their name sounds cool", or because you want to get their ex-husband in the white house, or for a "sense of nostalgia", pick a candidate based on what their thoughts are on important issues like Immigration, Economy, etc.
I think that'll do it for my mish mash of thoughts, I hope you all have a good day, and take care of yourselves!
--The Webmaster | | | | 131 Views | 2 Thumbs Up | 2 Comments | |
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