*Fair Warning* Not serious post...venting 2

[mudskipper]

Would it be wrong to wire a "stupid" key combonation on the user's keyboards? You know, make is so that Ctrl, alt, Page up, Pause/break completes a connection and gives the user a mild shock?

User (who has been here 7 years): "I can't sign onto the network"
Tech: "Okay, where it says 'username' you--"
User: "I can't see that--my email is up"
Tech: "Oh, I get it. We can solve your problem by hitting Control, Alt, Page up, and Pause/break all at the same time"

(Yes, this actually just happened)

Probably, it is not an ethical thing to do, I know. In my case, I would put it into the user's computer agreement that they have to sign to work here. Then would it be okay?

The only problem that I see is that, to be fair, I would have to use that key combo sometimes myself. Like when I couldn't get video on a new computer build and found that I forgot the RAM after taking out several components....

Thanks, I feel better now Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- "A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!"

 

[sleipnir214]

In the words of Robert Anson Heinlein, "Never underestimate the power of human stupidity."

or

Jones' Observation on Murphy's Law: "Build an idiot-proof system, and the universe will produce a better idiot."

And I don't think you could get away with rigging up those keystrokes for electic shock -- PETA would get after you for cruelty to animals.

What exactly is that key combination supposed to do on what system? I've never heard of it. ______________________________________________________________________
TANSTAAFL!

 

[Zarcom]

"Programming today is a race between software developers, striving to build begger and better idiot-proof programs, and the Universe, trying to produce bigger and better idiots.
So far, Universe 1 - Programmers 0" That'l do donkey, that'l do
Mark
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[mudskipper]

&quot;What exactly is that key combination supposed to do on what system? I've never heard of it.&quot;--push it and find out >>ZAP<<

Nothing. Just made it up....my &quot;yes, this actually happened&quot; was supposed to be referring to the first 3 lines of the conversation. I just didn't make it clear....

Of course, whether or not the keyboard modification is ethical or not is a bit of a moot point. The cynical side of me is thinking that a stupid person is unlikely to be able to find all of those keys!!!!

I swear to you--in the middle of typing this, I recieved a call.

User- The tech that was here just left and I still have the same problem.
Me- The tech did not go there for that problem. Did you tell her about it?
User- I was at lunch. I think she knew.
Me- Are you sure that she knew?
User- I don't know. Why doesn't it work? She was just here...
Me- Did you have somebody tell her about the problem?
User- No, but they all knew that I had the problem this morning. Why couldn't she fix it?

AHHHHHHHHHHHH! I need a beer. Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- &quot;A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!&quot;

 

[sleipnir214]

I actually once had a user send me an email reading, &quot;The email system isn't working.&quot;
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TANSTAAFL!

 

[edfair]

Actually , what is needed is a gold star button, where the post number is added into a stupid post thread so we all could get access to them.
Maybe we should petition D&D.
And when we get frustrated we could go looking in there to relieve the frustration. Ed Fair
unixstuff@juno.com
Any advice I give is my best judgement based on my interpretation of the facts you supply. Help increase my knowledge by providing some feedback, good or bad, on any advice I have given.

 

[sleipnir214]

Title it &quot;Misery Loves Company&quot;, maybe? ______________________________________________________________________
TANSTAAFL!

 

[MasterRacker]

Computerworld's SharkTank is one of my first reads every morning:

http://www.computerworld.com/departments/opinions/sharktank/

If nothing else, it reminds you you're not alone...
Jeff
No matter how bad it is, it can always get worse ....

 

[SF0751]

Yesterday, we were having a discussion about adding a new item to our problem tracking system - 1D Ten-T errors (1D10T).

Susan
Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief denied even to prayer. - Mark Twain

 

[sleipnir214]

SF0751,

I usually put that kind of error under &quot;E.O.I.&quot; (&quot;Execute Operator Immediately&quot ______________________________________________________________________
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[mudskipper]

Edfair- Wonderful Idea!! I love it! That really made my day LOL

SF0751- I like it. We always used the Pebcac error (Problem exists between computer and chair). Problem with it, though, was that too many people have heard of it! I really like the ID Ten T. You mind if I use it?

Of course, you have heard the comedian that did the &quot;Here's your sign&quot; bit? When we were at the computer shop, I would warn off other techs with that.

I might be working with customer, trying in vain to get them to understand something, and another tech walks up to see if he can help. I would simply ask the tech, &quot;Did you print up the signs for the back room?&quot; Tech would say, &quot;I forgot, I'll do that now&quot; and grateful tech runs away as fast as he can. Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- &quot;A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!&quot;

 

[garwain]

Gee, when I get into one of the conversations that get nowhere FAST, I usually try to draw another tek into the conversation so I can get a chance to disappear

 

[Zarcom]

<sarcasm>You are so selfless garwain!</sarcasm>

I like the E.O.I I may have to start using that one.
Thanks sleipnir214 That'l do donkey, that'l do
Mark
If you are unsure of forum etiquette check here faq796-2540

 

[mudskipper]

In the farming industry, do you think that they might label a dumb user as having an E.I.E.I.O. error?

Sorry--somebody had to say it! Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- &quot;A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!&quot;

 

[sleipnir214]

According to the science fiction author Spider Robinson, the highest accolade any pun can earn is when the members of its receiving audience pinch their noses shut and run screaming into the night.

That one got me to the door. ______________________________________________________________________
TANSTAAFL!

 

[sleipnir214]

And don't lie to us, mudskipper. You aren't sorry a bit are you? ______________________________________________________________________
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[mudskipper]

Nope!

But I have had fun reading through responses in this thread. Misery REALLY DOES love company. It is nice to be able to vent a little bit here and there!! I give you all a gold star for posting ;-) Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- &quot;A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!&quot;

 

[mudskipper]

Awarded a gold star already!

Actually, I should get two gold stars here, but we will just quietly ignore the other one--and if you don't see the second one, then forget I mentioned it....

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TGIF!
Mudskipper
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Groucho said it best- &quot;A four year-old child could understand this! Quick! Run out and find me a four year-old child: I can't make heads nor tails out of this!&quot;