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Mel replied on January 29, 2009 04:13 to the discussion "Modern Consumer Feedback to the MTA of NYC." in Metropolitan Transportation Authority:

Ooh thanks for the link, I've never seen this one before. I'll definitely have to check them out.

It's true though, the thing that they really should try to do is make peace with the riders, instead of expecting us to roll over every time they're in a crunch.

I gave the MTA a 8 because despite all the idiocy upstairs, the system works and it usually does come on time... except for when it starts raining... snowing... everything else for that matter.

Mel replied on January 28, 2009 23:41 to the discussion "Modern Consumer Feedback to the MTA of NYC." in Metropolitan Transportation Authority:

It is rather archaic I agree with you on that, but they are somewhat fast in replying... maybe a good 2-3 business days before you get a reply back. Meh, it's better than being left hanging.

Mel asked a question in Google on December 26, 2008 07:37:

Is there a way to download attachments from gmail in "mobile mode"?

On my Palm Centro, the only way I can download any attachment is to use the "HTML mode". However, the default load to my gmail is "mobile mode". I hate that I have to reload everything over again just so I can download one picture or some .doc file. Is there a way to make attachments downloadable via mobile mode in gmail?

Mel replied on December 26, 2008 07:23 to the question "Bad Merchant Experience!" in PayPal:

Hi Amanda, when Paypal states that claims must be escalated "within 20 days", what exactly does that mean? Do you have to wait a full 20 days, or can you file by the 15th or 16th date from after your first dispute report? I've got a dispute opened, but I have yet to receive any communication from the seller myself and just want to make sure how wide my window is.

Mel replied on December 26, 2008 07:21 to the problem "Cancel Payment Unitl I hear from sender" in PayPal:

Hey Tim, I have your exact same problem. I filed for a dispute after 3 weeks of not receiving any communication or the item at all. Don't wait too long-- it's your money after all! Money's always quick to be taken out, but forever to recover.

Mel replied on December 26, 2008 07:06 to the problem "took my money.....no items were sent" in PayPal:

Hey Janine, I'm going through that exact same problem! I too ordered from a seller, and I have not received my item period. I ended up filing a dispute report with Paypal.

I have a question for Paypal though, what if the seller doesn't even respond, even with Paypal contacting them? What then?

Mel gave praise in Snapfish on November 17, 2008 05:31:

Snapfish-- a good bargain for pictures.

I ordered a bunch of photos from snapfish for the first time and they came rather quickly. The prices are pretty good considering the prices of local drug stores. Not a bad site at all (though pictures are a bit thin... or are they supposed to be like that)?

Mel asked a question in Verizon on November 16, 2008 23:35:

Why is it so hard to get help online for Verizon's DSL service?

All I wanted was an extra DSL jack to be installed on the other floors of my house, but there is NO ONE online I can relate this inquiry to. The live chat is a joke, there is absolutely no authority there to process any problems, and the "quick support" help is just a robot on the other end taking keywords and emailing you back with "suggested solutions". NOT helpful at all!!