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I WARNED YOU, DIDN'T I - The Microsoft Crusader Lays Down the Law

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Published Saturday, February 04, 2006 8:02 AM by Rory

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Angry Ewok said:

We, the intergalatic ewok association, expect a FORMAL APOLOGY FROM RORY BLYTH AND THE STATE OF NEOPOLEAN IMMEDIATELY.

If you do not comply with this demand, we will commense an intergalatic tinythings boycott.

You have been warned. You have 24 hours to present your apology.
February 4, 2006 8:52 AM
 

Angry Downloader said:

How dare you put me through such slow download rates (as with your Screencasts). Get a dedicated server with a decent pipe on it.
February 4, 2006 11:21 AM
 

Darth said:

Two words: Ewok Pizza.
February 4, 2006 3:16 PM
 

Hector said:

Been watching a lot of www.askaninja.com recently?
February 4, 2006 3:41 PM
 

Rory said:

Angry Downloader -

"How dare you put me through such slow download rates (as with your Screencasts). Get a dedicated server with a decent pipe on it."

Strage. When I tested, I was able to stream the video just fine.

Before you blame my big fat pipe, try the following:

1) Move your computer closer to my server

2) Fiddle with the antenna on top of the box - try switching to UHF

3) Move any objects that might be obstructing clear line of sight between your computer and my server (trees, mountains, buildings, etc.)

4) Click the download link over and over, very impatiently - if this sort of tactic works to make crosswalks and elevators respond more quickly, then it probably works for downloads, too
February 4, 2006 4:35 PM
 

Rory said:

Hector -

"Been watching a lot of www.askaninja.com recently?"

No. Never heard of it.
February 4, 2006 4:36 PM
 

Greg said:

Dude. You're crazy. I love it.
February 4, 2006 4:45 PM
 

Ariel said:

I'm not worthy... I'm not worthy...
I think my boyfriend's getting a bit jealous of you..
I swear that I will download TinyThings, anything to save the Ewok. And save you from having to drink the Tab and eat the nasty cheezee poofs. (They can cause anal leakage you know, beware!)
February 4, 2006 4:58 PM
 

Angry Downloader said:

This is for downloading, not streaming (which still took ages).

My computer is the server next to yours in the datacentre, and it still hates me. The fact is all that medication for your bed wetting and such combined with steroids for that evil pumped terrorist look have made your pipe too small.
February 4, 2006 5:47 PM
 

Rory said:

Angry Downloader -

"This is for downloading, not streaming (which still took ages)."

You should have been clear about that before. The Neopoleon Customer Service and Technical Support Department can only work with you if you are completely open and up front about every detail of the situation.

What you should do, then, now that I know all the details, is this:

Get another computer and stick it next to the one you're currently using. Go back and try to download again. It should be twice as fast now.

Thanks.
February 4, 2006 6:27 PM
 

Jason said:

Where did you get the music for that?
February 4, 2006 7:46 PM
 

Princess Leia said:

I can't believe I let myself watch you eat cheezee poofs more than once. Once should've been enough, but nooo.... It's as if.. as if the power of some unknown force had a hold on me. This madness MUST stop!
February 4, 2006 7:46 PM
 

Don Demsak said:

Rory, did you have a little problem with that Tab soda going up your nose while trying to drink it with that "mask" on? Sure looked that way, what with that nasty edit just after it looked and sounded like you were going to choke.

MMMMM warm Tab soda. Or was it just some Shigella all over the top of that Tab soda. For a guy that will not even touch a glass at a bar, and proceed to drink thru a straw held up by ice cubes, you were awful brave drinking out of a can that was probably on/in/near places that you would not even think about (but I’m sure you will).
February 4, 2006 8:40 PM
 

"Customer Service" said:

Angry Downloader, i had a similar issue and i called Neopolean's "Customer Service" department (written in
double quotes for... uh... "legal reasons") they are always glad to help out.
They
will be more than happy to provide you with the "services" that you
DESERVE. Any FREELOADER SCUM who calls them, and BEGS or PLEADS for
assistance will be answered SWIFTLY, ACCURATELY, and VIOLENTLY.

They sent around a representative ("Bruno") to my home to "discuss" the matter, and this helped me
to understand why regular, monthly payments to the "Customer Service"
department were a good idea.
February 5, 2006 1:00 AM
 

Rory said:

"They sent around a representative ("Bruno") to my home to 'discuss' the matter, and this helped me to understand why regular, monthly payments to the "Customer Service"
department were a good idea."

Yeah. Bruno mentioned you.

And if you're wondering about the unusually high bill this month, it's to replace the baseball bat that poor Bruno says you broke with your knees while he was trying to "listen" to your concerns.

You try to help someone out, and how do they repay you?

It takes all kinds...
February 5, 2006 1:33 AM
 

http://homepages.inspire.net.nz/~gambit/AbstractSt said:

yes "Bruno" said that the Premier Support "protection" package would not include the last "Incident", and it would cost $500 dollars.



February 5, 2006 2:09 AM
 

Bil Simser said:

MVPs of the world unite and join me in my plan to overthrow the so called "Evangelist".

http://weblogs.asp.net/bsimser/archive/2006/02/04/437399.aspx
February 5, 2006 4:24 AM
 

Rory said:

"yes "Bruno" said that the Premier Support "protection" package would not include the last "Incident", and it would cost $500 dollars."

Sounds like there's some confusion on your end.

Don't worry. I'll have Bruno swing by with a couple "lawyers" to "discuss" the terms of our deal.

And, please - keep your kneecaps to yourself this time. Bruno's bringin' a nice aluminum bat for this trip, and he's worried you're gong to try to dent it again.

He's a sensitive guy, Bruno. You know?
February 5, 2006 9:41 AM
 

freelance programmer said:

I thought I saw a french sized nose under that veil?
February 5, 2006 6:17 PM
 

Matt Dickins said:

February 5, 2006 9:40 PM
 

"Happy" Customer said:

As part of a deal between myself and the "Customer Service" department by "Bruno", I would like to state how sorry i am to have misinterpreted the Premier Support "protection" package. I am sorry to have caused "Bruno", "Vinni", and the "Customer Service" department grief for this.
As soon as my thumbs are healed I will be writing the check to pay for emotional damages you have sustained.
I promise on the life of my loved ones* this won't be late. I can't discuss any further details, due to the non-disclosure agreement.


* Literally
February 7, 2006 2:08 AM
 

Mark Miller said:

LOL! More!! More!! Bravo! :)
February 11, 2006 11:45 AM
 

TrackBack said:

STOP!
February 4, 2006 6:06 PM
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