I hate kids with walmart connection aghghgh

[WIERDO]

yup i hate kids with bad host. and i cant shoot them

[AntKeyyy]

Great idea for you to make a thread about the faults of XBL. +rep brah

[HEA7]

this... should be in the +1 thread.

[phreekopath]

this... should be in the +1 thread.

How do you figure? He can't possibly go +1 with kids out there with bad connections.

[Adrenalize]

/Aka Vox. Lool.

[WIERDO]

thanx for the reps bros. only way i can put my anger out tho. lol

[Vox]

/Aka Vox. Lool.

http://results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/66799672.png

That's on my laptop wireless...my box is wired so it's a little better...

[AntKeyyy]

thanx for the reps bros. only way i can put my anger out tho. lol

it was sarcasm bro

[phreekopath]

Vox, just because I'm curious, try testing your speed from somewhere outside of your ISP's network. i.e. speedtest.net or speakeasy.net or dslreports.com

I don't expect it to be any different, but I'm wondering if/how much Comcast fudges it's numbers to reduce/appease trouble calls based on "my internet is slow, come fix it" when it's an issue in the cloud out of their control.

[Araneatrox]

Now you know how English people feel, every single time we play. MS is something you need to deal with in Online game. Just something that we have had to deal with, you should learn to deal with it aswell.

[Jewjitsu]

Vox, just because I'm curious, try testing your speed from somewhere outside of your ISP's network. i.e. speedtest.net or speakeasy.net or dslreports.com

I don't expect it to be any different, but I'm wondering if/how much Comcast fudges it's numbers to reduce/appease trouble calls based on "my internet is slow, come fix it" when it's an issue in the cloud out of their control.

i have comcast and it's not fudged at all. in fact i get faster speeds than they say.

[Vox]

Vox, just because I'm curious, try testing your speed from somewhere outside of your ISP's network. i.e. speedtest.net or speakeasy.net or dslreports.com

I don't expect it to be any different, but I'm wondering if/how much Comcast fudges it's numbers to reduce/appease trouble calls based on "my internet is slow, come fix it" when it's an issue in the cloud out of their control.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1215562488.png
I also wondered this...

I can tell you though that whenever I contacted customer support for comcast I was upgraded to second tier support fairly quick...
"I'm having intermittent sync with my CPE."
"Mr. Vox, you have been upgraded.....please hold"
-Enter dude with accent that I can talk to and he has to send a guy to change the lines inside the walls...(MDU)

[mrkillboy]

Did you know Wal-Mart isn't an ISP. Hop of the online lingo bandwagon. BK Noob SCRUB!

[Luke]

Vox just won :P

[EGOisSICK]

How do you figure? He can't possibly go +1 with kids out there with bad connections.

-1?


http://results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/66799672.png

That's on my laptop wireless...my box is wired so it's a little better...

im done.. :)

[phreekopath]

Like I said I didn't expect it to be much different, if any different at all. Good to know they're honest about some things.

Also, Vox, the minute you said "CPE" that call center employees head exploded, and they promptly replaced him/her with a canned replacement dummy fresh from CCR training. You actually spoke to about 13 different people on that single call. LOL

[WIERDO]

Did you know Wal-Mart isn't an ISP. Hop of the online lingo bandwagon. BK Noob SCRUB!
ok i guess when someone take shots in the head 8 times when their one shot and they wont die. ok. and its just an saying

[WIERDO]

no i didnt spam during that game. we were playing some mexicans with horrible connection.

[Vox]

Like I said I didn't expect it to be much different, if any different at all. Good to know they're honest about some things.

Also, Vox, the minute you said "CPE" that call center employees head exploded, and they promptly replaced him/her with a canned replacement dummy fresh from CCR training. You actually spoke to about 13 different people on that single call. LOL

EVEN BETTER...Phreek comcast has online chat support...the level one guys have a bunch of responses to click that they read off a list when you describe your problem...they find one they think fits and click that link on their side of the convo...

You see "Tech. John Smith is typing..." for about half a second and then a paragraph of "Is your modem plugged in?/Are you using a router/Do you have a firewall?/" kind of things

Then I state what the problem is, "Intermittent sync with CPE directly connected or through router but mainly occurring during high bandwidth applications."

You have been upgraded to second tier support

Restate problem and get a dumb response that I've already tried...I type in all the things I've done so far to remedy the issue on my end...

Please wait for specialized analyst

He wrote, "I've read your messages with the other support agents. The problem seems to be on our end and I will dispatch you a technician. What time works for you?"

I wish they would just give you an option in the chat or "PRESS 9 if you know what you're talking about" for phone support...some of these people just have no business trying to help people...but then I realize that there are people in the world that really did call after trying to get their internet to work for hours and didn't have the modem plugged in...or the cables connected...sighs


P.S. Wired just cause I wanted to see...oh and it's now off hours so internet traffic isn't as heavy...
http://results.speedtest.comcast.net/result/66830382.png

[chris_cr33p]

damg sick thread bro

[phreekopath]

just cuz I'm a nerd

http://www.speedtest.net/result/1215753487.png

Everything in my house is wireless... and that's below average for me. I was also in a MM game and streaming on jtv when I took this test.

[MidKnight]

nice to know that you're mad, but not thread worthy.

[Vox]

I want to call comcast and improve mine...my upload is so lacking compared to my down...I have a dual monitor setup I use for gaming and comp. stuff...I have the stream up while I'm on Reach and it's wonderful...even though my connection is probably sufficient I still have a nagging feeling that some of my shots are lost...jitter and packet loss are low/none but any excuse to bring up the connection works for me...

[Waterboy7]

1.) Calm down. Before your anger gets the best of you, take it down a notch. The neurological process that triggers anger lasts just two seconds. The rest is up to you. Either the anger response can be amplified, or it can be defused. As soon as you feel angry, do one or a combination of the following to nip the anger in the bud:


* Breathe deeply from your diaphragm. Breathing shallowly from the chest won't help you relax.
* Tell yourself, in a soft voice, to "relax" or "take it easy" as you're breathing deeply.
* Close your eyes and visualize a setting or memory that calms you, like lying in bed, or floating in water.
* Avoid extreme words. Avoid words such as �always� or �never� . �They are always finding fault with me� or �They never even helped me once before�. These words are usually not true and using them can amplify the anger and cause the situation to worsen.And yes this means the cursing words too


2.) Avoid the temptation to vent. People are commonly advised to act out their aggression by doing things like screaming into a pillow, or hitting a punching bag. This is called catharsis, and recent studies suggests that it actually fuels hostility, rather than minimize it.Avoid any of the following suggestions:

* Kicking a ball into a tree or shed, pretending it's the person you are really mad at.
* Throwing something hard, like ice cubes, at a wall that cannot be damaged by them, like tiles in the shower or a brick wall outside.
* Throwing a fit (without anyone else around).


3.) Lighten up. Many times, when we look back at what we were angry about, it really is ridiculous and silly, even though we certainly didn't see it that way at the time! Injecting a little bit of humor into your perspective (after that initial wave of anger has passed) can help you break out of your angry mood.

* 10 funny counts - Forget about the old fashioned �count to 10 you are fine� talk. Use the 10 funny counts instead. When you are angry, just count�1 funny clown, 2 funny pigs, 3 funny bananas, 4 funny red noses, 5 funny short giraffes, 6 funny looking nerds�" etc. Our brain works better with pictures, and when you say something funny, you will tend to imagine it in the mind.
*
Visualize something funny you are angry at. Are you angry with your boss because he yelled at you for something that you didn�t do? Picture him fatter, balloon him up, put a pair of dorky spectacles on him, a big red nose that makes him keep falling over when he is yelling. Are you able to get angry at the new mental picture of your boss now? Hard to do!
* Do a comical impression of yourself when you get angry. Throw your hands up in the air, shake them wildly, and go "GRRRRRRRRRRRR".
* Do something that makes it impossible to take yourself seriously. Do a pirouette (who can feel angry while spinning around?) or a silly dance, like the chicken dance or the macarena.


4.) Redirect the angry energy. Anger is often an energizing emotion (because of the hormones that are released) and that physical energy has to go somewhere! The most constructive way to redirect that energy is to tire yourself out with exercise. Run, jump rope, do jumping jacks, or do push-ups until you're too exhausted to feel angry anymore.

5.) Work it out. This is the most important step. Once the anger has subsided, don't just completely forget about it. Whatever made you angry will probably make you angry again, unless you address and resolve it when you're calm. More importantly, any residual anger can turn inward and manifest itself in hypertension, high blood pressure, or depression. It may also return as passive-aggressive behavior (getting back at people indirectly; you might not even realize you're doing it) or you may start to become a cynical and bitter person overall. So take this opportunity to understand yourself, and be proactive.

* If your anger is related to a specific person:

o Practice Nonviolent Communication
o Give a Feedback Sandwich
o Deal with Impossible People
* If your anger is related to circumstances you can't control, like actions by people you don't know, or a canceled flight:

o Be Optimistic
o Be Thankful
o Be Laid Back
* If your anger is caused by thoughts about the past or future (anxiety, worries, grudges, etc.):

o Live in the Moment
o Get Closure
o Forgive

Hope that helps for the future. :)
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm318/GenaralBucket/mind.jpg

YoU BlEw Me AWAY!!!

[Bleuprint]

Actually, if Walmart gave out connections they would probably be pretty good. Now dollar general connections would suck and I think that's what we're seeing.

[Jewjitsu]

I want to call comcast and improve mine...my upload is so lacking compared to my down...I have a dual monitor setup I use for gaming and comp. stuff...I have the stream up while I'm on Reach and it's wonderful...even though my connection is probably sufficient I still have a nagging feeling that some of my shots are lost...jitter and packet loss are low/none but any excuse to bring up the connection works for me...

if you want more upload then you should switch to verizon. comcast has bad upload. verizon has a 25/25 deal or something like that.
here's mine just for fun:
http://www.speedtest.net/result/1215873941.png

[WIERDO]

lol wow, ya i know. but their was no rage thread, or was their hummm

[Brixxx]

.66 overall k/d pretty sure its not just the host, just saying

[HEA7]

jesus... How is this thread 4 PAGES LONG