tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post2735998923086033125..comments2024-03-10T01:26:13.595-08:00Comments on Trainride Of The Enigmas: Future Of Law Enforcement RevisitedGeo.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-62187710284191972672016-06-15T11:09:17.200-07:002016-06-15T11:09:17.200-07:00And many thanks to you too, Ygraine. I've had ...And many thanks to you too, Ygraine. I've had to make a number of such calls this past week and likewise felt my patience tested!Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-50528062637010760822016-06-15T07:16:22.841-07:002016-06-15T07:16:22.841-07:00Aha...now I know these tortures aren't just de...Aha...now I know these tortures aren't just designed to drive ME insane! LOL<br />The hours spent listening to the same old sounds...and being told how important to them my call is...when all I want to scream down the phone is "Well, if my call is so important, then why am I on hold indefinitely...and being subjected to this awful music?"<br />Well, at least they could try some Heavy Metal for a change, couldn't they?! LOL<br /><br />A great post, Geo...many thanks! :))Ygrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00300519608303898969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-87007397462200285562016-06-10T16:55:36.939-07:002016-06-10T16:55:36.939-07:00Understood. As to question, phone a pharmacy at 3 ...Understood. As to question, phone a pharmacy at 3 in the afternoon and the judicial system will seem quite efficient by comparison.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-28654635564595854502016-06-10T16:40:14.884-07:002016-06-10T16:40:14.884-07:00You captured these moments perfectly, utterly perf...You captured these moments perfectly, utterly perfectly. When put on hold, I don't mind it so much if the music is classical, but when heavy metal or grunge assault my ears, my rage is awakened.<br /><br />My daughter posted this on her Fbook (?): Okay, I did it. But there's a lot of blood...what should I do next?Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-43640646517892816622016-06-07T17:37:25.580-07:002016-06-07T17:37:25.580-07:00I #*&$%-well intend to, you too!I #*&$%-well intend to, you too!Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-73502128582712210862016-06-07T17:07:36.581-07:002016-06-07T17:07:36.581-07:00Beep. B#*P. Have a nice day.Beep. B#*P. Have a nice day.Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609788440028784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-21886337475916674302016-06-07T14:27:40.007-07:002016-06-07T14:27:40.007-07:00Yeah, even a crossover dribble would be a challeng...Yeah, even a crossover dribble would be a challenge in full regalia.The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10739833215220853127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-61345271229212313772016-06-07T09:19:00.383-07:002016-06-07T09:19:00.383-07:00Arleen, we're of one mind on this. Option #3 i...Arleen, we're of one mind on this. Option #3 is the best way to tolerate this shortage of human operators.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-86708752619712865052016-06-07T05:52:50.631-07:002016-06-07T05:52:50.631-07:00What I hate more than the music during the "h...What I hate more than the music during the "hold time" is when they advertise to you during the wait. This is adding insult to injury and a nice glass of fine wine might help. If I am trying to get through to a government agency (usually 30 minutes at the least), I would have to press 3.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-35591866281448566852016-06-06T21:11:01.889-07:002016-06-06T21:11:01.889-07:00That would be a reasonable assumption, Squid. Inst...That would be a reasonable assumption, Squid. Institutions stir differently now. In 2000, Pope John Paul II was named an honorary Harlem Globetrotter but I don't think he ever played. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-70402097060763314802016-06-06T19:10:42.559-07:002016-06-06T19:10:42.559-07:00Is this what confession would be like if Catholici...Is this what confession would be like if Catholicism had been invented in the late 20th century?The Armchair Squidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509001761075530940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-74958741577486358382016-06-06T16:32:22.286-07:002016-06-06T16:32:22.286-07:00Jenny, Geo knows that I'm certifiable, writing...Jenny, Geo knows that I'm certifiable, writing in comfort from a enclosed facility in the arctic wastes north of Inuvik. So far, he's not asked for an appointment....Should Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13038376492887695725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-23912011414229641592016-06-06T11:17:25.332-07:002016-06-06T11:17:25.332-07:00Agreed, Susan! There certainly was a lot less elec...Agreed, Susan! There certainly was a lot less electronic hectoring in the old days. I miss them --especially coming up on election day. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-42695746591817716992016-06-06T10:50:23.809-07:002016-06-06T10:50:23.809-07:00You know, Keith, that's really an excellent id...You know, Keith, that's really an excellent idea. I'd sure prefer it. It would also furnish work for actors to make new skits when the old-time ones ran out.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-19758741274708910052016-06-06T10:36:41.839-07:002016-06-06T10:36:41.839-07:00Those automated phone systems are a special kind o...Those automated phone systems are a special kind of hell. Remember the good old days, when you could just dial your doctor's office, and make an appointment with his receptionist? (sigh)<br /><br />Almost as bad as the automated responses are the automated phone calls. After answering, I get a brief pause, followed by a "Please hold for a very important call..." Ain't no way!!!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-24804523690565029272016-06-06T10:34:05.816-07:002016-06-06T10:34:05.816-07:00Good one, dude.Good one, dude.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-74684373018035513992016-06-05T23:59:56.555-07:002016-06-05T23:59:56.555-07:00At least they could come up with more creative way...At least they could come up with more creative ways to entertain us while on hold....perhaps some old-time radio comedy skits or something.Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-15962574251186343092016-06-05T16:54:51.949-07:002016-06-05T16:54:51.949-07:00Ok!Ok!Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-38020138799446123322016-06-05T16:28:23.767-07:002016-06-05T16:28:23.767-07:00Hah! I don't know if you have to press # or * ...Hah! I don't know if you have to press # or * but I think reincarnation is "redial".Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-52387918371865481792016-06-05T15:56:46.261-07:002016-06-05T15:56:46.261-07:00I tried prayer once. I was put on hold! So much fo...I tried prayer once. I was put on hold! So much for good customer service! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-11422669354767737792016-06-05T15:36:25.637-07:002016-06-05T15:36:25.637-07:00Sage, you've hit on the most accurate adjectiv...Sage, you've hit on the most accurate adjective(or direct object?). I hope Divine Judgement doesn't go automated --"Your soul is important to us; please press etc..." Phonelines from Heaven and Hell would be hopelessly overburdened. Kafkaesque indeed! Another post. Thanks! Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-15822509706670300002016-06-05T14:04:56.814-07:002016-06-05T14:04:56.814-07:00Sounds a bit Kafkaquese, I'd say! Or maybe ju...Sounds a bit Kafkaquese, I'd say! Or maybe just hang up or keep pressing zero to get out of automative hell. sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-74921835262279793002016-06-05T11:42:01.757-07:002016-06-05T11:42:01.757-07:00:):)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-951670293373481842016-06-05T10:36:40.260-07:002016-06-05T10:36:40.260-07:00I suspect much of the automation is an opportunity...I suspect much of the automation is an opportunity for companies to subject us to advertising. Eventually I get through, but often mis-key something and have to hang up and call all over again. Oh my.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-36047193256251827412016-06-05T09:41:55.903-07:002016-06-05T09:41:55.903-07:00You have captures the "call and hold" ex...You have captures the "call and hold" experience so succinctly. I especially like the ones that are voice interactive. Somehow they never seem to be able to help you that way.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.com