More on "tech support"

Them: "We created the database for you. Have the data."
Me: "That's cool. It still doesn't work, though. Was I unclear on what you needed to do, or do I just need to go find another CMS to use?"

Siiiiiigh. I want competent tech support, damnit.

¤ July 25, 2003 01:00 PM ¤

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["As good as it gets" quote]

Everybody wants that, dear. It doesn't exist!

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somehow that sounded appropriate. I hope you'll find a solution soon =)

Posted by: averroes at July 25, 2003 01:07 PM

The host I'm using for both wingedspirit.net and kicie.net has EXCELLENT tech support. I guess I'm spoiled... wish everywhere had good tech support.

Posted by: sailoreagle at July 25, 2003 02:54 PM

competent and tech support don't go along together very well, unless its something personal.

Posted by: jer at July 26, 2003 09:39 AM

The problem is that 95% of tech support calls can be solved with no knowledge of the actual case in hand, no special expertese and just a quick checklist of how to solve the twenty most common requests.

Thus, by paying people who can read and know nothing the company can save 75% of the cost of tech support at a cost of only 5% of the solved problems.

I find the solution is to talk techie at them until they give up and pass you on to someone who knows what you're talking about.

Posted by: Ekim at July 26, 2003 06:43 PM