Garonyldas commented on Verizon Won't Help You Filter Out SMS Spam Because It Makes Them Money, at 5:06 PM on May 16 I didn't get totally nailed with spam like the letter described, but after getting a couple I called Verizon and the rep actually suggested I pay for unlimited texting every month to avoid excessive charges. Then he told me I wasn't authorized to view the account (in my dad's name) despite the fact that we've called five or six times over the course of two months to repeatedly authorize my name to make changes (only had to do it once for our Roadrunner internet). more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on T Mobile: Listen To The Most Pointless Customer Service Call Ever, at 4:44 PM on May 16 "There's an episode of South Park where... more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Broken DVD Rental Machine Charges You $75 for 2 DVDs, at 4:11 PM on May 16 Thankfully my mom (a frequent customer) has never had a problem with Redbox. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Ohio Senate Passes Strict Lending Legislation, Prepares To Punch Payday Lenders In The Face, at 3:01 PM on May 16 I know way too many people here in Ohio that abuse payday lenders and think it won't come back to bite them in the end. Kudos for doing something about it. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Christian Group Calls For Boycott Over Titillating New Starbucks Logo, at 2:51 PM on May 16 OH NOES BOOBIES ON MY COFFEE more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Target Employee Says Whatever She Feels Like At The Time, at 2:34 PM on May 16 I remember when Dave Gahan's Paper Monsters CD went on sale in the US, I called Target that day to see if they had gotten them in yet. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Dunkin' Donuts Won't Give You A Cup Of Iced Coffee Because You Look Under 18, at 2:11 PM on May 16 I'm surprised the teacher isn't freaking out over pumping kids full of caffeine and sugar. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Meet Crissy, The High Priestess Of Coupon Clippers, at 1:46 PM on May 16 I suppose if you're a bored housewife with nothing better to do and your husband puts you on a tight budget for groceries then this would be the way to go. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Is This Absolut Ad Cheeky Or Distasteful?, at 1:33 PM on May 16 What I really take offense to is the idea that the only reason Americans would be offended by this ad is because we're too ignorant to make the connection. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Lazy Employees Lose Kohl's An Easy $300 Sale, at 1:20 PM on May 16 Waaaah, you didn't work hard enough to make me spend my money. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Fake, Funny Poncho Ad Causes Outrage, Laughter, at 1:17 PM on May 16 Outrage is probably coming from the same people who are dumb enough to send Maddox hate mail. more » [consumerist]

Garonyldas commented on Nintendo Says There Is No Casual Gaming, at 12:28 PM on May 16 The casual vs. more »

Garonyldas commented on New Prince Of Persia Gets A Name To Go With His Face, at 12:11 PM on May 16 I've probably already met my quota for lame puns involving homonyms and mondegreens this week. more »

Garonyldas commented on Even Spielberg Cannot Beat BioShock's Mysterious God Spider (Huh?), at 12:10 PM on May 16 I thought Spielberg said he didn't like violent video games. more »

Garonyldas commented on Hey! That Doesn't Look Like Jessica Alba, at 12:00 PM on May 16 The Jessica Alba one looks pretty spot on, actually, if you burn her hair and remove her makeup. more »

Garonyldas commented on Oh Dear...Sega Fans..., at 11:42 AM on May 16 If he was really going to go with a whole sleeve like that the least he could've done was include a few more characters or a cleaner background or something. more »

Garonyldas commented on Postal Opening On Four Screens (Yes, FOUR), at 11:32 AM on May 16 @DrXym: Probably want to add Fox News to that list. more »

Garonyldas commented on Microsoft: Oops, We Forgot About The Wii In Worldwide Sales, at 3:35 AM on May 15 @Raikkenon: Those of us that actually go out and get games for it from time to time still do. more »