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Comment on Brands Are Listening, But Is The Hearing Selective? by Esther Crawford

Esther Crawford — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:16:10 +0000

I definitely see what you’re saying and I think it’s part of the new world we find ourselves in. If tools like Twitter were truly mainstream forms of customer service then you’d be lost in the noise (unless you were perceived to have influence), in which case you’d receive the same treatment online that you’d get on the phone: which is often infuriating. I think the recognition that people with clout (whether online or in the mainstream press) get will always remain and it will always frustrate those who don’t have that ’special access’. Case in point: accusations against Dooce about bullying companies into submission.

Comment on I Can Only Envision The Chatter by Suburban Turmoil

Suburban Turmoil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:17:36 +0000

Thinking of you today and hoping life is kind to you.

Comment on Brands Are Listening, But Is The Hearing Selective? by Nicole Feliciano

Nicole Feliciano — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:57:17 +0000

Had similar issues and similar battles. Those roaming fees are insidious. Keep fighting the good fight.

Comment on Brands Are Listening, But Is The Hearing Selective? by Sphinx

Sphinx — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:05:46 +0000

Well done on stating your case and getting it sorted out.
I live in South Africa. People here just don’t complain! If they do, it’s usually a private whinge and not addressed courteously to the source. Formal complaints don’t seem to gain much ground anyway. Last month, I was charged interest on my (landline) phone bill, the reason given? ‘oh, we have a problem with our system, just pay it, and we’ll refund it next month’. Will they? Are they hoping I will have forgotten? It was an insignificant amount, but spread over however many subscribers it amounts to a huge chunk of change. And we only have one supplier for landlines here. I’m watching for my next bill!

Comment on I Can Only Envision The Chatter by mom101

mom101 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:07:44 +0000

This is so lovely Christine. I always feel grateful for the time my kids had with the now departed in our lives. Like a little piece of them stayed with my children in some great way, whether they realize it or not. Happy bday to your dad.

Comment on I Can Only Envision The Chatter by GirlsGoneChild

GirlsGoneChild — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:41:38 +0000

Sending you love a day late. You are amazing.

Comment on I Can Only Envision The Chatter by Christine Koh

Christine Koh — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:37:07 +0000

That’s a really good idea Holly. I think I’ve done that in my head a little but I think it would be a totally different experience to do it out loud. The only time I’ve ever talked out loud to him is at the cemetery. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment.

Comment on I Can Only Envision The Chatter by Christine Koh

Christine Koh — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:35:39 +0000

Thanks so, so much Mara.

Comment on I Can Only Envision The Chatter by Christine Koh

Christine Koh — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:35:05 +0000

Thanks Jules. Isn’t it funny how those little mannerisms pass along. This sounds silly but Laurel sneezes EXACTLY like my dad. The first time my mom and I ever saw that we could not stop laughing.

Comment on I Can Only Envision The Chatter by Jules Pieri

Jules Pieri — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:40:40 +0000

I think I really became a grownup the day my dad died. There is just something about losing that shield or protective layer between you and the world. And the odd thing is, my dad was not particularly protective or active in my life (wonderful though he was). It is more the idea of a dad, and the reality of still being a “child” that forms that safe feeling.

Anyway, I loved your post.

On the photo/family resemblance thing. My oldest son shares my dad’s skinny, tall build, thick curly dark hair, and CRAZILY, the exact-I mean exact–same shy, humble tip of his head in every photo. It is soooo eerie and cool at the same time.