26.12.09

On Globe Prepaid Service

Dear Globe,

For the past couple of weeks, I've done nothing but use my account balance for your SMS. And for the past week, I've lost 30 Php of my balance for no reason at all. I still have 64 free SMS. I would like to know what happened to my 30 Php load. I wouldn't probably complain if my messages actually get through, but I still have to resend my messages over 9000 times before it actually gets sent. And I also happen to actually not receive messages that were apparently sent to me.

I would change service providers if it weren't such a hassle updating everyone of my new number. Or maybe, I should... it's more of a hassle putting up with your crap. Maybe I should sue for damages?

tl;dr: Your service still sucks.

Sincerely,

Still an Angry Globe Prepaid User,
Inggo

20.12.09

On Green Lights and Full Roads

Dear Driver,

I know that red means stop and green means go. But when the lights are green and the road ahead is full, don't even bother crossing. Sure, some mindless drivers behind you will honk their horns, but what good will it do when you're stuck in the middle of the intersection once the light goes red? You'll just get more angry honks from your left and right. The amount of time you saved for your lane is deferred by the amount of time you were blocking two lanes.

You can blame the government for the lack of roads, or the people for the amount of cars, but in the end, in that situation, you should only blame yourself for crossing the green light when there's no space to accommodate your vehicle in the road ahead. This is especially true if you're driving a huge car or even a truck.

tl;dr: Don't pass the green light when there's no space for you.

Sincerely,

Observant Pedestrian,
Inggo

3.12.09

On Creationists

Dear Creationist,

Please do not assume that everyone believes in your belief. Such a statement like "there is no doubt that we all believe in God" may actually be offensive for some.

Also, please do not impose your beliefs to others forcefully. It's okay to share your thoughts, but to resent someone because they don't believe in the things you do may raise quite a lot of eyebrows, or at least some facepalms because of some of the stupidity you spurt out in the process of doing so.

tl;dr: Respect.

Sincerely,

Not a Creationist,
Inggo