Live chat with Randy?
Sep 26, 2000 | 9:26 pm
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Well it was extremely "atypical," to say the least! 
I've had numerous past chats with Randy, in person, by email, and so forth, as well participated in other previous FT and Talk City live chats - and this was "uncharacteristic" of the earlier conversations!
One might say that it was an "entertaining" hour or so - particularly relative to the 20 minute wait beforehand!
"Til next time when it'll surely be back up to snuff!
And details to hopefully follow soon as well!
I've had numerous past chats with Randy, in person, by email, and so forth, as well participated in other previous FT and Talk City live chats - and this was "uncharacteristic" of the earlier conversations!
One might say that it was an "entertaining" hour or so - particularly relative to the 20 minute wait beforehand!
"Til next time when it'll surely be back up to snuff!
And details to hopefully follow soon as well!
Sep 26, 2000 | 11:20 pm
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Was the first time on there, joining later in the hour, based on an e-mail received earlier in the day, stating that Randy was asking for input on some "new mileage ideas", Password: "pr**** **t. And hey, when Randy calls, you follow! But with the best of my intentions I felt completely disoriented and confused.
I am wondering if even that e-mail was authentic
I am wondering if even that e-mail was authentic
Sep 26, 2000 | 11:42 pm
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I was 35,000 feet above the Pacific, but I also got the email, as clearly did at least 100 others, so does not sound like that was the issue here! Sounds like a funny night. Did anyone get the thrust of what the secret mileage kinda deal was he outlined in email?
Sep 27, 2000 | 1:22 am
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Was pretty poor timing for those outside of North American time zones.
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Sep 27, 2000 | 1:39 am
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Because of my late work hours, I miss the chats. Any chance we could convince Randy to
hold another chat on a Sat. or Sun., at a time that might also let more of the rest of
the world join in?????
bj-21.
hold another chat on a Sat. or Sun., at a time that might also let more of the rest of
the world join in?????
bj-21.
Sep 27, 2000 | 3:40 am
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It is seeming more and more likely it wasn't Randy...but an imposter.
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Sep 27, 2000 | 4:25 am
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A pretty unsatisfying mishmosh down in the Use Yr Miles pit. I don't know Randy, but those who do seem to indicate that this was an atypical performance for him. Questions two:
1. Did anyone try to "ignore this user" on ranflyer?
2. Who stayed to the bitter (or sweet) end?
1. Did anyone try to "ignore this user" on ranflyer?
2. Who stayed to the bitter (or sweet) end?
Sep 27, 2000 | 4:36 am
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It was confusing, and seemed like a large number for a focus group (over 130 people???)
I'm wondering if the password got passed around?
Also, Dorian and others make a good point: maybe have a mid-day chat session for those outside the U-S to take part. It also would be helpful for me in NJ since I normally sleep at the times of the LIVE CHAT forums.
I'm wondering if the password got passed around?
Also, Dorian and others make a good point: maybe have a mid-day chat session for those outside the U-S to take part. It also would be helpful for me in NJ since I normally sleep at the times of the LIVE CHAT forums.
Sep 27, 2000 | 5:20 am
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I received the invite with 2 different e-mail addresses, one of which I've never posted on the board (but which I have used for some FT get-togethers). I don't think the invite list was very "exclusive"...
Sep 27, 2000 | 6:17 am
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I concurr with the disappointing performance and will be curious to learn if it really was Randy....I doubt it.
As for the invites, I took a quick look at the 125+ attendees and could only recognize about 25% of the usernames. Guess that is what happens when miles are dangled in front of people.
As for the invites, I took a quick look at the 125+ attendees and could only recognize about 25% of the usernames. Guess that is what happens when miles are dangled in front of people.
Sep 27, 2000 | 6:35 am
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I also got the email inviting me to this chat session.... So, if it wasnt Randy, then who is getting our emails..... what happened to data privacy ?? Of course, in theory somebody could have looked into the profile of many of us that list an email and create a list manually, but that somehow doesnt sound right.
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