Category Archives: Hassles

TOS letter

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Steve

To: team@piazza.com Subject: Terms of Service issue Hello. I just thought that I should inform you that I have decided not to use your service after getting good feedback from a colleague due to what I consider a ridiculous clause … Continue reading →

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Android app updates – a proposal

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Steve

Android’s app update system drives me around the bend. I guess it’s fine for the people living in the world of fast, uncapped internet; but for us mortals with slower ADSL lines and small caps, the data-hoover that is Android … Continue reading →

Posted in Bureaucracy, Efficiency, Hassles, Idealism, Maintenance problems, Pipe dreams, Programming, Suggestions, Technology, Updates | Leave a comment

Hopeless appeals process

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Steve

While I was in London last month, I got slapped with a £20 penalty fare for a trip that’s usually £2-£3. This was for a travelling without a ticket, because, you know, it’s really easy to get out at your … Continue reading →

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Another day, another hassle

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Steve

With 17 units of electricity left, I decided to hop onto EasyPay and buy more… There has been a problem processing your transaction. The description of the error follows… Bank Response: Transaction declined: Unknown credit card issuer. I’ve used this … Continue reading →

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