dieHard wrote:
> For all you MVP's & "wannabes" in training, here's a few basic
> rules:
>
> 1) If a poster is having hardware trouble, always respond with "It's
> YOUR fault, you should have done you HOMEWORK", regardless of the
> actual problem. In fact, reading the entire post isn't even
> necessary.
> - example: "So what if your new $500 "Vista Certified" video card has
> no drivers? We never said it would work right NOW, we meant it MIGHT
> work LATER." BTW, "Homework" = "Upgrade Advisor", yea, we know it's
> seriously flawed, but who cares? We get to laugh at & ridicule those
> stupid enough to have trusted it in the first place. It's a "win-win"
> situation for us if ever there was one.
>
> 2) If a poster is having software trouble, always respond with "It's
> YOUR fault, you should have done you HOMEWORK", regardless of the
> actual problem.
> See? Easy isn't it? We went to great lengths to make sure upgraders
> would have to buy as much new software (and hardware) as possible.
> See, we have this "deal" with the vendors, but don't mention this
> online, just blame the vendors instead. They don't care, they're
> getting rich too. Besides, they won't say anything if they know what's
> good for them.
>
> 3) If a poster protests or questions your reply, take it up a notch.
> Calling a poster stupid is usually sufficient to put them in their
> place.
> How dare they. Better yet, divert all attention by complaining about
> something totally unrelated, like top-posting or OT posts. Disparaging
> comments about the posters mental state or physical attributes are
> always a good way to sidestep any and all issues.
>
> 4) If a poster presents evidence that you are full of sh*t, merely
> sneer and call them a liar. Always question their sources and present
> links to OUR crapola, like the Upgrade Advisor or the Hardware
> Compatibility List. Remember, these are what we are paying Marketing
> for. Use them. Otherwise, when in doubt, simply lie (see #5).
>
> 5) Make stuff up. Technical expertise is not required on your part.
> Just reply with baffling diatribes comprised of whatever you can pull
> out of your butt. The more mind-numbing stupidity the better, this
> serves to leave posters with that "deer in the headlights" look while
> they try and comprehend what you just said. At the very least, this
> ought to keep them quiet for a while. And whatever you do, never fall
> into the trap of having to "prove" you point. Tell the posters to
> prove theirs instead. We are above such things.
>
> 6) "It works for me". This is quickly becoming the mantra of choice.
> It's benefits are twofold; #1) It clearly establishes you as
> technically superior to the poster, as well as smarter - go ahead,
> beat your chest like an ape, you've earned it. #2) It is just one more
> way to inform a poster of their obvious low IQ (see #3 above). Never
> pass on an opportunity to employ this tactic. Why? Because as long as
> we aren't actually going to help anyone, we may as well provide some
> sitcom quality entertainment. Good boy, have a banana.
>
> 7) Be sure and spend as mush as possible net-copping the newsgroup.
> This is just as good as offering any actual technical help, and it's
> far easier and much more fun. Berate posters that they're posting in
> the wrong newsgroup, or that their posts are off-topic. Best of all,
> be sure and post moronic "Rules of Conduct" in an effort to place
> yourself on a pedestal, rising above the rest of the mere mortals.
> However, NEVER belittle the newsgroup's pet morons, like Frank & Bill
> Yaniare. Yeah, we know they're just clueless doofuses, but they're so
> Pro-Anything-Microsoft, we just don't have the heart to ban their
> sorry asses.
>
> 8) If all else fails, simply call the poster a troll and encourage all
> your fanboy buddies to sing along. This is generally the easiest route
> since after all, we are Borg of Redmond.
>
> 9) Repeat steps 1-8 ad nauseum. Cut & Paste was designed just for this
> purpose. Remember, it's not a lie if YOU believe it.
>
> Never forget, this is all part of the grand design, to promote and
> protect the Church of Microsoft. Religious zealotry is our way of
> life, it is in our hands to seek out and crush the infidels where ever
> they may be.
> Microsoft is NEVER wrong, NEVER at fault. We are the shepherds,
> upgraders everywhere are the sheep. When the collection plate passes,
> feel free to toss in your balls and your brain. Now bend over,
> ..attaboy.
>
>
> * Disclaimer*
> Your true mission, while cleverly disguised as "Technical Support" is
> really all about noise and damage control.
> Microsoft Legal loves you. How else could we possible assemble an army
> of mindless unpaid droids to do our dirty work, all while having no
> official or legal obligation, not to mention responsibility or
> accountability?
>
> God Bless America.
Nice try mr drunken pig, but most of us can (unlike you) read a
header!...LOL!
What a pathetic POS excuse for aq human being you really are.
Hey, did you know that almost everyone who knows you hates you? Hahahah!
Loser!
Frank