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In response to "Why do phone representatives not know what they are talking about when they answer questions. -- nm" by James Bond (aka Igor)

We can help you with your problem. Have you unplugged your decide and re-plugged it? -- nm

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Jul 2 '09, 11:06

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*device* -- nm - Mop (still 235lbs... on a good day) Jul 2, 11:08 7
- Do you still have the box your computer came in? -- nm - Dr,Vermin Jul 2, 11:15 6
  - I might. I seem to collect boxes. -- nm - Mop (235 lbs) Jul 2, 11:19 5
    - BTW, I'm referencing what's either the most famous tech support call ever, or a good urban myth. -- (link) - Dr,Vermin Jul 2, 11:31 4
      - snopes says "false", but has an interesting explanation -- (link) - Beryllium Jul 2, 11:36 3
        
        "the experience of feeling outwitted by the machine is almost universal in the online world" - Dr,Vermin Jul 2, 11:41 2
        
        Consider the target demographic of snopes ... -- nm - Beryllium Jul 2, 11:43 1
        
        True, true. Fair enough. -- nm - Dr,Vermin Jul 2, 11:44

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