I recently received an email from someone that I was trying to set up a meeting with asking me to "network" with him on TimeBridge. I didn't quite understand why he wanted me to do this as our work calendars are already shared. But I was happy to accommodate him.
As part of the installation process, I was asked if I wanted to share my calendar with my "contact list". I said "sure". I figured this would allow people who joined the service to see my calendar, if they were also in my address book. Instead, TimeBridge sent out an email to EVERY PERSON I HAD EVER EMAILED from my work address as well as every person in my Address Book. The email said that I was inviting them to "network" with me on TimeBridge.
I am SO ANGRY right now. Not only did I not want to SPAM all my friends, but I didn't intend to use this service very much so I really didn't want them all to join. On top of that, since it grabbed a list of everyone I've ever emailed, it was sending out emails to various company contact lists full of people I had never met and most certainly didn't want to be bothering.
I've spent the morning emailing people who are emailing me wanting to know why I'm inviting them to join TimeBridge when I don't even know them. Have I mentioned that I'm very angry right now?
What makes me angrier is that the CEO of TimeBridge defends their practices claiming they aren't doing anything that anyone else is doing. BULLSHIT. I have joined other "networking" systems before and never have I had something like this happen to me. The other services make it extremely clear what they are or are not sending out in your name.
I've already told Mr. Nelken what I think of his practices. Now I'm telling the world: if you get an invite to TimeBridge, DO NOT CLICK ON IT. Do not use this product. Do not let it SPAM your colleague and friends too.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Discount on Turbo Tax
I got this email today at work for those who are interested:
As an Intuit employee, you're entitled to pass along a special TurboTax® offer to your friends and family. I'm excited to extend a limited-time 20% discount on TurboTax Online federal offerings.
Please forward this email to your friends and family today, so they can take advantage of these limited time offers!
As you know, TurboTax is the easy way for your friends and family to get the biggest refund—guaranteed1. We'll guide them through more than 350 potential deductions and they’ll get expert help whenever they need it2.
Special offers for you to pass along to Intuit Friends & Family:
· Get 20% off any 2008 TurboTax Online federal product by visiting: http://turbotax.intuit.com/affiliate/intuitrefer
· Get a FREE download of the 2008 TurboTax Business federal product by visiting: http://turbotax.intuit.com/go/friendbusiness
These offers are available for a limited time -- forward this email today so your family and friends can save!
Please note: The Intuit Friends & Family offers can only be accessed from the links above and work only for people who haven’t started a 2008 TurboTax return yet.*
Sincerely,
Dan
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1.) Maximum Refund Guarantee – or Your Money Back If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method, we'll refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state purchase price paid. TurboTax Federal Free Edition customers are entitled to payment of $14.95 and a refund of your state purchase price paid. Claims must be submitted within 60 days of your TurboTax filing date and no later than 6/15/09. Optional add-on services excluded. Cannot be combined with TurboTax Satisfaction (Easy) Guarantee.
2) Product features vary by TurboTax product. Online help from TurboTax experts and other TurboTax users is free, fees apply for Live Tax Advice.
*Prices determined at the time of print or e-file. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Intuit Inc. All rights reserved. Intuit, the Intuit logo, TurboTax, EasyStep, Quicken, QuickBooks and ItsDeductible, among others, are registered trademarks or service marks of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other parties' trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners.
Intuit, Inc., Customer Communications, 2800 E. Commerce Center Place, Tucson, AZ 85706
As an Intuit employee, you're entitled to pass along a special TurboTax® offer to your friends and family. I'm excited to extend a limited-time 20% discount on TurboTax Online federal offerings.
Please forward this email to your friends and family today, so they can take advantage of these limited time offers!
As you know, TurboTax is the easy way for your friends and family to get the biggest refund—guaranteed1. We'll guide them through more than 350 potential deductions and they’ll get expert help whenever they need it2.
Special offers for you to pass along to Intuit Friends & Family:
· Get 20% off any 2008 TurboTax Online federal product by visiting: http://turbotax.intuit.com/affiliate/intuitrefer
· Get a FREE download of the 2008 TurboTax Business federal product by visiting: http://turbotax.intuit.com/go/friendbusiness
These offers are available for a limited time -- forward this email today so your family and friends can save!
Please note: The Intuit Friends & Family offers can only be accessed from the links above and work only for people who haven’t started a 2008 TurboTax return yet.*
Sincerely,
Dan
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1.) Maximum Refund Guarantee – or Your Money Back If you get a larger refund or smaller tax due from another tax preparation method, we'll refund the applicable TurboTax federal and/or state purchase price paid. TurboTax Federal Free Edition customers are entitled to payment of $14.95 and a refund of your state purchase price paid. Claims must be submitted within 60 days of your TurboTax filing date and no later than 6/15/09. Optional add-on services excluded. Cannot be combined with TurboTax Satisfaction (Easy) Guarantee.
2) Product features vary by TurboTax product. Online help from TurboTax experts and other TurboTax users is free, fees apply for Live Tax Advice.
*Prices determined at the time of print or e-file. Terms, conditions, features, pricing, service and support subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Intuit Inc. All rights reserved. Intuit, the Intuit logo, TurboTax, EasyStep, Quicken, QuickBooks and ItsDeductible, among others, are registered trademarks or service marks of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other parties' trademarks or service marks are the property of their respective owners.
Intuit, Inc., Customer Communications, 2800 E. Commerce Center Place, Tucson, AZ 85706
Monday, January 19, 2009
Christmas lingers
We still haven't put the Christmas decorations away. Too lazy I guess. They've been up for less than a month though so I'm kind of happy to have more days to enjoy them.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Happy New Year!
We didn't see Milk. Too much farting around so we missed the 7pm show. We went to see Slumdog Millionaire instead. I thought it was great and Mr. Mac thought it was decent. I went home and bought the soundtrack!
Then we went home and had a boring rest of the evening. None of the New Year's programs appealed to us. Not enough straight rock for him and not enough alternative and punk rock for me. I really am not a fan of pop music these days. Also, he forgot about the sparkling cider and toasted the new year with Kailua and Cream. I used Protein Hot Chocolate, which I guess is even lamer.
But we didn't care. We enjoyed our last night without the kids. And that's all I'm going to say about that.
Oh and I forgot to show you all my new baby. Yes, I posted this in my other blog, Fatty Fights Back, but I love her so much, I have to post it here too.
My New Bike
(If you get to the front page, click on "USA" and then you'll be passed through to the correct page.)
Yes, I got her in red. Need you ask?
Then we went home and had a boring rest of the evening. None of the New Year's programs appealed to us. Not enough straight rock for him and not enough alternative and punk rock for me. I really am not a fan of pop music these days. Also, he forgot about the sparkling cider and toasted the new year with Kailua and Cream. I used Protein Hot Chocolate, which I guess is even lamer.
But we didn't care. We enjoyed our last night without the kids. And that's all I'm going to say about that.
Oh and I forgot to show you all my new baby. Yes, I posted this in my other blog, Fatty Fights Back, but I love her so much, I have to post it here too.
My New Bike
(If you get to the front page, click on "USA" and then you'll be passed through to the correct page.)
Yes, I got her in red. Need you ask?
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