RANT: Instant Messaging and/or VoiceMail

[TabascoElvis]

I can see you're logged into the IM system. The green box means you're active and available. So when I IM something to you I'd appreciate a response. Don't just log off and pretend it never happened. If you don't want to get IMs don't log into the system.

Likewise, the blinking red light on your phone isn't a power indicator. It means someone left you a message. They'd probably like you to call them back and answer their [expletive] question.

stupid [expletive]

[TimeForGuinness]

I can see you're logged into the IM system. The green box means you're active and available. So when I IM something to you I'd appreciate a response. Don't just log off and pretend it never happened. If you don't want to get IMs don't log into the system.

Likewise, the blinking red light on your phone isn't a power indicator. It means someone left you a message. They'd probably like you to call them back and answer their [expletive] question.

stupid [expletive]

I approve of this rant.

If you hide from me, I'll just come find you.

[docellis]

guilty.

[omaha_red]

people still use instant messaging? that's soo 2002

[TabascoElvis]

people still use instant messaging? that's soo 2002

Yeah, I just haven't quite perfected the Vulcan Mind Meld, yet. She wouldn't be happy if I did, either.

[wart57]

My works im system shows me logged in, even if I am away from my desk, because I forget to sign out.

[Arthur Dent]

guilty.

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I like to cultivate a record of unreliability in my communications. That way, no one can expect an instant response if I don't want to give it.

[docellis]

guilty.

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I like to cultivate a record of unreliability in my communications. That way, no one can expect an instant response if I don't want to give it.

that is why i don't understand people with 2 cell phones and a home phone. who wants to check 3 different voicemails??

[tothebeach08]

guilty.

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I like to cultivate a record of unreliability in my communications. That way, no one can expect an instant response if I don't want to give it.

that is why i don't understand people with 2 cell phones and a home phone. who wants to check 3 different voicemails??

I'm guilty of both of these. I don't check my voicemails until the end of the day that way when I return calls the people are already gone and I don't actually have to talk to them.

I screen my work calls with caller ID also, that way if I do answer your call you will feel very lucky and special. All this work interfers with my personal life anyway.....

[TabascoElvis]

48 hours. Nice turn around on your voicemail. Makes my job a whole lot easier, and the guy that called and needed assistance really appreciate your attention.

I hope your car breaks down by the side of the road.