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Thread ID: 32206 2003-04-12 05:35:00 Another good reason to leave Xtra Greg S (201) Press F1
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135223 2003-04-13 10:09:00 > this thread has gone completely off topic...

Yeah, I'm disappointed that I was referred to out of the spirit in which I made the post - so much personal stuff against each other is a shame.

I left off responding to any more posts since my last one, but I'll make this my last.

*I don't hate Xtra. I detest their management personnel that are responsible for the "draconian" conditions they try to implement toward their customers. I'm not alone in being aware that they, and/or their parent company and subsidiaries have far too much control over the New Zealand public's communications interests. This includes an excessive amount of control, potentially, over even our own military.
*I brought Xtra's new terms and conditions to this forum's attention (and also to the New Zealand's public) attention, maybe first) - which are definitly an IT industry newsworthy item (refer IDG, NZHerald and Aardvark), as a typical subject found on this forum.
*It's a shame to be so personally insulted by some posters in this forum - it's an ongoing theme in this industry I find, to "flame" people. Pitiful.
*Thanks to those that have witheld their criticism of myself, in favour of just adding their own opinion to the subject; whether they agree with my point or not.
Greg S (201)
135224 2003-04-13 10:11:00 > I always thought that people who used
> ihug/paradise/slingshot/clear/orcon/
> worldnet.......................


> chose to, no smart comment required.

True, true.. but some PC's come with Internet packages budled...

> i'm always having trouble connecting to xtra... i
> only get a connection one in 3 attempts... although i
> have to stay with them as i simply cannot afford to
> go anywhere else

There are many cheaper ISPs out there... perhaps its your PC's configuration.
Try updating modem drivers perhaps, or set the port limit to something such as 49000bps?
Chilling_Silence (9)
135225 2003-04-13 12:21:00 I will be honest connecting to Xtra has never been a problem with anyone I support but I still think they are over priced compared to many other ISP's.
I do not understand why you can not afford to go elseware because there are so many cheaper options.
mikebartnz (21)
135226 2003-04-13 20:31:00 > I will be honest connecting to Xtra has never been a problem with
> anyone I support but I still think they are over priced compared to
> many other ISP's.
> I do not understand why you can not afford to go elseware because
> there are so many cheaper options.

1) People tend to stay in their comfort zone, If they are happy with the service they get from Xtra then why stop a good thing?
2) I don't pay the bill and therefore do not get a say in who is our ISP
3) People might just be holding out until they get ADSL?


CyberChuck
cyberchuck (173)
135227 2003-04-13 20:47:00 .
> *It's a shame to be so personally insulted by some
> posters in this forum - it's an ongoing theme in this
> industry I find, to "flame" people . Pitiful .


Ummm Greg . . . . . . .

Didn't you say something about me needing to visir a therapist, when I said your original post was boring?
That was quite insulting . Don't snivell into your hanky buddy . All I said was that your post was boring, but you chose to hurl an insult . As usuall, you have selective memory .
Grow up
Baldy (26)
135228 2003-04-13 21:27:00 Not amused people . Baldy, I remember several occaisions when you were greatly offended by what you took to be personal comments directed at you . So I'm dismayed that you don't appear to be showing the behaviour you expect of other people .

Everybody go for a long walk .
Biggles (121)
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