Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 1

[I Dont Care]

Weird that a company named after a bird chiefly known for being slow, stupid and extinct wouldn't be any good.

iPrimus is named after an extinct coach...

 

[Steve Dore]

iPrimus is named after an extinct coach...

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Well, I have been pissed off at the contempt shown by Telstra, and wanting to cut monthly debit costs to make roon for Foxtel, I decided to assess options away from Telstra. Googling the best broadband ADSL 2+ bundles for my area, and Dodo were the cheapest, so I enquired by leaving my phone and email details. Monday I get a call from the Philippines, a lady starts the sales pitch and I tell her I want the ADSL 2+ unlimited internet plus unlimited local, STD and mobile phone bundle, for 59.90 or whatever. A big drop from the 129.99 Telstra bundle I was currently on. Checks for compatibility. Ok. Then all of a sudden it was, "Oh...you live in country?" "Yes, so?" "That be 10 dollar more, sir" After a few 'pleasant' exchanges...she got her supervisor. I told him that if I'm going to pay 10 dollars extra for the internet, I want to know what I get for that. Maybe paying for carrier pigeons? He told me it was the same as Optus and Telstra charge. I told him "No, Telstra do not. It is the same bundle price city, or country." Anyways, I accepted reluctantly that I had to pay regional fees. I told him I wanted it done next Friday, as I could make sure my credit card had the required funds as I had purchased a few items recently. Ok, next Friday. Everything was agreed. A while later, I got an email with the details of everything. Standard ADSL 1.5MB download, 256KB upload. WTF? Straight back on to the phone, Got to another sales lady and told her that I asked for ADSL2+, not dial-up speed plain ADSL, so she said "I understand sir, I'm sorry sir, I'll make sure you have ADSL 2+ when it is activated next Friday" Thankyou. That was Monday night. This morning I get up, turn on my PC while I make my coffee...then notice a red light where my Telstra modem's internet green light is supposed to be. But the landline phone is still working. No, it can't be....straight on to Dodo. Account verification out of the way..."Did you lot activate my internet account this morning?" "Yes sir, and I am pleased to inform you of your welcoming offe..." "WTF? Today is not next Friday...tell me is it ADSL2+?" "No sir, it is standard ADSL 1.5" "Holy ****" Another supervisor. After another 'pleasant' exchange to which I am informed that he is the head of accounts and didn't get that far by being stupid, and that I had a binding contact etc. etc. I asked him if all the phone exchanges I had had were in fact recorded like I had been informed. He told me they were, so I said said go back and listen to them where I asked for ADSL2+ and was told...yes I could have that. That was my binding contract. Anyway, to cut to the chase I have to pay an extra 10 bucks a month to get ADSL2+ because yes 'I live in the country' and now I have to put up with dial up speeds for the next 5 working days. From 59.90 to 89.90 because I 'live in the country'

Horror story mate.. I feel for ya wanting to get away from telstra and costs associated with them, they are basically the only option I have at my address.. feels like the stone age up here sometimes.

 

[finbarr]

This is easily the dumbest The Chase Australia set of contestants I think they've ever had.

#vivafreetoair

 

[Dalfino]

My Port Magpies membership package (concession) came in the mail today and as I opened it up I noticed a 'Made in China' logo on the plastic wrapping over the membership pin.

The Port Adelaide to China revolution is in full swing already.

 

[I Dont Care]

This is easily the dumbest The Chase Australia set of contestants I think they've ever had.

#vivafreetoair

#fiveminutesoffame

 

[Magus]

Anybody else make the mistake of watching any of this on Netflix? Its easily the worst thing that ever happened, but its so quotable. Guaranteed to annoy your friends/significant other.

 

[I Dont Care]

This is easily the dumbest The Chase Australia set of contestants I think they've ever had.

#vivafreetoair

I never watched it but my missus informs it was cringely unbearable. And coming from her, it says a lot

 

[Burningleviathan]

Yeah I saw them at Soundwave, it was average. The 'Somewhere Back in Time' tour from a couple of years before would've been perfect to see, but they didn't stop in Adelaide then.

'Somewhere Back in Time' tour was awesome. Was due to head back to Adelaide after living in Sydney for a couple of years a few months before they were due to come. Ended up pushing back moving back for the sole reason to see them, figured I'd be too skint to afford flights/accom after moving otherwise. Totally worth it. Still the best concert I have been to.

I do enjoy the fact they aren't a best of band though. Nothing worse then seeing a band two, three times just to hear the same songs. I love AC/DC but it would have been nice to hear a few songs from Ballbreaker/Stiff Upper Lip/Flick of the Switch or something occasionally. It's like nothing after Back in Black with the exception of Thunderstruck.

Heading to the Irons next month. Completely stoked for it.

 

[finbarr]

I never watched it but my missus informs it was cringely unbearable. And coming from her, it says a lot

It was a trainwreck, which is what made it good and watchable.

 

[charcolechaddy]

I need.help. Have now caught up to the current episode of Vikings I need something to binge watch while I'm sick in bed!

 

[Dylan8]

I need.help. Have now caught up to the current episode of Vikings I need something to binge watch while I'm sick in bed!

I got on Jim Jefferies "Legit" last night and it's pretty good

 

[Magus]

I need.help. Have now caught up to the current episode of Vikings I need something to binge watch while I'm sick in bed!

The Jinx.

 

[crafty_bernardo]

I need.help. Have now caught up to the current episode of Vikings I need something to binge watch while I'm sick in bed!

Mr Robot.

 

[Dylan8]

Oh shit it's my duty to spruik It's Always Sunny In Philedelphia as it's the greatest show of all time and seemingly only like 6 people on this board have watched it

10 seasons of comedy gold GOAT telly and one of well meh

 

[charcolechaddy]

I

Oh shit it's my duty to spruik It's Always Sunny In Philedelphia as it's the greatest show of all time and seemingly only like 6 people on this board have watched it

10 seasons of comedy gold GOAT telly and one of well meh

M not really the laughing type but ill give it a crack.

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

I
M not really the laughing type but ill give it a crack.

Cheer up precious, hope ya feel better soon... give Vinyl a go

 

[Dylan8]

I
M not really the laughing type but ill give it a crack.

 

[ozph1870]

A million bands that are a million times better than Maiden & Anthrax(lol) out there too... am i doing this right?

Yes

 

[edgie]

This phone recording of a live concert sounds about as good as your 64kbps mp3s

If you were keeping up, I admitted to using an attachable mic a few posts that did not produce a sound as good as the inbuilt recorder.

 

[Dylan8]

If you were keeping up, I admitted to using an attachable mic a few posts that did not produce a sound as good as the inbuilt recorder.

I don't even know what point you're trying to make here

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Where's the funny bit?

 

[Doctor Feel]

I've really tried with it's always sunny and it's not clicked, I find it funny sometimes but nothing makes me want to keep watching it. Got through the first season, does it get any better?

 

[Portia]

first is worst

 

[Dylan8]

first is worst

11th

I've really tried with it's always sunny and it's not clicked, I find it funny sometimes but nothing makes me want to keep watching it. Got through the first season, does it get any better?

It makes a shift around season 4 where it really hits its stride.I actually watched the first couple of seasons and forgot about it for a couple of years before rediscovering it and now it's my favourite show. Worth pushing past even though I still think the first season is good tv.

Where's the funny bit?

The part where he says "you haven't thought of the smell, you bitch!"