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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1157339 Portugal 02/13/2011 12:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you'd fuckin read the posts, then you'd see that I have tried everything and NOTHING WORKED. How the fuck is it then still my fault asshole? Quoting: domesticangel"OMG... I called the company on the phone and they assured me that no one can buy any programming without some code... And then my kid bought stuff without a code... And it's ALL that evil company's fault that I am such a lousy inattentive parent to a special needs child..." That about sums up your 'thread' so far, Snookums... You may want to quit while you are behind... STFU Asshole! calm down.. |
SnakeAirlines
User ID: 1253268 United States 02/13/2011 12:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | calm down.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1157339She's pissed because she knows I am right... "Hold my cat while I bring in my tomato plant. That chemtrail looks like an earthquake chemtrail" deanoZXT-07/20/2014 07:48 PM |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You've got your phone through Verizon, so it's a cell? When and how is he using it to call DTV and go through this entire process WITHOUT you knowing he has your phone? Quoting: OkieDon't allow the child to use it. Keep it with you. Also, how are you doing the PPV service without a landline anyway? I may be wrong, but I was under the impression that was a necessity, and I am sure you're charged extra for any boxes NOT hooked to a landline. And on the subject of PPV channels, here's another option, DON'T subscribe to them then. You have to subscribe to and download the PPV service for it to even show up. Reset the box and DON'T download the PPV option. Again, this is something IN YOUR CONTROL. The satellite box WILL ALLOW you to enter a password to block access to channels and it WILL ALLOW you to block those channels from appearing at all. DO IT. Something else YOU COULD BE DOING. You harp about not being able to afford things, yet your main phones apparently a cell and you've got extended services on your satellite television? Even discounting those things, there are options you could take which would cost you NOTHING but the time and effort. Both of which would probably be less than what you've expended on here bitching and blaming everything EXCEPT your own inaction and your child's actions. Cowboy up, do your parental duties, use some damn common sense and take some responsibiltiy or just shut the bitching and griping up. At this point, you just look like you're whining for whining's sake to be "entertaining" or you're just a clueless professional "victim" who see's everything as being someone else's fault. How bout YOU use some common sense! I wasn't bitching or griping, I was letting people know about this. The other posters turned it into a bashing thread. I've done my parental duties asshole!! No it's not a cell, it's the house phone, a land line. He sneaks the phone. I do carry it with me most of the time. But occasionally, I have to go buy groceries so we can eat, or I may go to the mailbox to get the mail, and sometimes I even have to go to the bathroom and I may forget to take the phone with me. And sooner or later, it has to recharge. Last Edited by domesticangel on 02/13/2011 12:19 PM Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1157608 United States 02/13/2011 12:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sorry OP, every asshole on here telling you everything you already know. Obviously it's your fault, not the satellite company. EVERYONE should be able to call them and order programs that you will be billed for. Hell your neighbor should be as well. If I call comcast over the stupidiest thing they REQUIRE the last four of my SSN to do anything with the account. That's to change, add, remove, ANYTHING on the account. Is that too much to ask of your tv provider. I'm ordering some more channels and programming for you right now since even an autistic kid can do it.(<<--not a knock on your kid) There is the argument that the call is from your billing phone number. Maybe, but does that mean even a guest should be able to add things to the account WITHOUT the bill-holder's permission. You're child is not in contract with them, thus does not have the authority to order this. GLP had it's ups and downs. This topic is a down. Your registered and have a ban hammer. Use it. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1264546 Australia 02/13/2011 12:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | calm down.. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1157339She's pissed because she knows I am right... Right about what? Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 790472 Canada 02/13/2011 12:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sorry OP, every asshole on here telling you everything you already know. Obviously it's your fault, not the satellite company. EVERYONE should be able to call them and order programs that you will be billed for. Hell your neighbor should be as well. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1157608If I call comcast over the stupidiest thing they REQUIRE the last four of my SSN to do anything with the account. That's to change, add, remove, ANYTHING on the account. Is that too much to ask of your tv provider. I'm ordering some more channels and programming for you right now since even an autistic kid can do it.(<<--not a knock on your kid) There is the argument that the call is from your billing phone number. Maybe, but does that mean even a guest should be able to add things to the account WITHOUT the bill-holder's permission. You're child is not in contract with them, thus does not have the authority to order this. GLP had it's ups and downs. This topic is a down. Your registered and have a ban hammer. Use it. +10000 |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sorry OP, every asshole on here telling you everything you already know. Obviously it's your fault, not the satellite company. EVERYONE should be able to call them and order programs that you will be billed for. Hell your neighbor should be as well. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1157608If I call comcast over the stupidiest thing they REQUIRE the last four of my SSN to do anything with the account. That's to change, add, remove, ANYTHING on the account. Is that too much to ask of your tv provider. I'm ordering some more channels and programming for you right now since even an autistic kid can do it.(<<--not a knock on your kid) There is the argument that the call is from your billing phone number. Maybe, but does that mean even a guest should be able to add things to the account WITHOUT the bill-holder's permission. You're child is not in contract with them, thus does not have the authority to order this. GLP had it's ups and downs. This topic is a down. Your registered and have a ban hammer. Use it. I'm no longer a paid member or I'd have banned the trolls already. They harped on me to put a password on the account so I did. BUT THAT ONLY WORKS IF YOU TALK TO A LIVE REPRESENTATIVE, it DOES NOT keep anyone from ordering from the automated system!! Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Who says it was your kid? Maybe it was your husband who likes to watch porn when you're out with your friends. Quoting: christian-jew 1229586My husband does not live with me. But yes, he could call in and order just by knowing my phone number. Anyone could. That is the point of the thread. Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
SnakeAirlines
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domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 10 year old kid should not be left alone for hours to order porn... there should be supervision from someone in the house Quoting: Anonymous Coward 790472IDIOT!! You just pull that out of your ass??? I would NEVER leave my autistic 10yr old alone for hours!! Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's all someone else's fault... Quoting: SnakeAirlinesHey asshole, what's your phone number? Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | whoopie doo Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1264546You'd have a different opinion if you got your bill and it had 25 PPV's on it! Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1260076 United States 02/13/2011 12:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Whats the best block for the computer btw? Never used any before. Quoting: EDWARD . M. DEW.( ALCHEMIST)I know everyone hates AO-Hell but when my kids were younger I set parental controls so that they couldn't go to dult sites...also with xbox live I password protected the account so they couldn't buy stuff without my permission. Aol was a joke, most of the time all you had to do what log on to Aol, minimize it and use IE to browse the net, Parental controls fail! |
SnakeAirlines
User ID: 1253268 United States 02/13/2011 12:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's all someone else's fault... Quoting: SnakeAirlinesHey asshole, what's your phone number? Let me know yours... I wanna order some porn... "Hold my cat while I bring in my tomato plant. That chemtrail looks like an earthquake chemtrail" deanoZXT-07/20/2014 07:48 PM |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1252403 United States 02/13/2011 12:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
SnakeAirlines
User ID: 1253268 United States 02/13/2011 12:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Aol was a joke, most of the time all you had to do what log on to Aol, minimize it and use IE to browse the net, Parental controls fail! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1260076IE or NetScrape... "Hold my cat while I bring in my tomato plant. That chemtrail looks like an earthquake chemtrail" deanoZXT-07/20/2014 07:48 PM |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That's why we switched to Dish Network. not only can you block the channels, you can also block the guide from showing the programming titles. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1252403I blocked the channels! Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1260076 United States 02/13/2011 12:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Aol was a joke, most of the time all you had to do what log on to Aol, minimize it and use IE to browse the net, Parental controls fail! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1260076IE or NetScrape... Been so long i forgot about netscape. |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's all someone else's fault... Quoting: SnakeAirlinesHey asshole, what's your phone number? Let me know yours... I wanna order some porn... Scared you might get a bill with tons of PPV's??? If you've been responsible then you should have no worries right? PM me your phone number! Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
BRIEF
User ID: 1263669 United States 02/13/2011 12:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Whats the best block for the computer btw? Never used any before. Quoting: EDWARD . M. DEW.( ALCHEMIST)I know everyone hates AO-Hell but when my kids were younger I set parental controls so that they couldn't go to dult sites...also with xbox live I password protected the account so they couldn't buy stuff without my permission. Aol was a joke, most of the time all you had to do what log on to Aol, minimize it and use IE to browse the net, Parental controls fail! Parental controls also imply parental participation...I just didn't want them to stumble onto a porn site because of a typo... I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
Okie
User ID: 1260505 United States 02/13/2011 12:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How bout YOU use some common sense! Quoting: domesticangelI wasn't bitching or griping, I was letting people know about this. The other posters turned it into a bashing thread. I've done my parental duties asshole!! No it's not a cell, it's the house phone, a land line. He sneaks the phone. I do carry it with me most of the time. But occasionally, I have to go buy groceries so we can eat, or I may go to the mailbox to get the mail, and sometimes I even have to go to the bathroom and I may forget to take the phone with me. And sooner or later, it has to recharge. You said it was a Verizon phone, which is typically associated with cell service. So I asked and tried to clarify what if anything you'd done to prevent the child from having access to it. I believe that line of reasoning followed very well any and all definitions of "common sense" and it's application. I'm assuming that DTV identifies the account by the home phone number associated with the account when it calls in via an automated process, which is common. Apparently you, or someone though, taught the child HOW to contact DTV via phone and how to order services. Autism or not, obviously the child is intelligent, so he should be able to understand the concept of "no, this is not acceptable, do not do this again." I'm sure my kids could've done the same, BUT, I look at the statements, the same as I do their cell phone bills, and whenever anything looks out of whack or questionable I find out what it is and why. If the answer I get doesn't jibe, then they know there will be repercussions. It's part of my job to set any boundaries and then to "watch the fences" as it were so that they know that. If they screw up though, I can blame them for being stupid or disobedient or myself for failing to do my duties to the necessary extent, but I can't blame "the environment" or the fact that "the apple was just hanging there". It sounded precisely like that is where the gist of your post pointed. People, and parents that fail to accept responsibility and instead look to blame the world for their own failings and problems particularly aggravate me. IF I misjudged your intent and/or yourself and the scenario, then I do owe and offer you an apology. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1157608 United States 02/13/2011 12:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OP when SHTF you'll know these people around you. They won't be getting my help, supplies or anything else. Most have faced no real obstacles in their life and get their kicks from making others miserable. Almost a form of emotional vampirism. To the assholes enjoy this while you can. :Smiley: Can you disable all PPV on the account? If no then they use this as a profit maker, knowing that abuses happen and profit from them. Most people won't argue long enough to have the charges removed, which they should since the contract holder never ordered them. |
BRIEF
User ID: 1263669 United States 02/13/2011 12:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | It's all someone else's fault... Quoting: SnakeAirlinesHey asshole, what's your phone number? Let me know yours... I wanna order some porn... Scared you might get a bill with tons of PPV's??? If you've been responsible then you should have no worries right? PM me your phone number! If I PM my number, will you call and talk dirty to me? I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1204747 Canada 02/13/2011 12:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | kids these days are exposed to much more at a younger age then i was 15 years ago. such as in my time what was rated 18a is for the kids now 14a. i kid you not, its no wonder the kids these days get into trouble at a younger age, they have lost there respect for there elders and have become lazy with little or no ambition for work. |
SnakeAirlines
User ID: 1253268 United States 02/13/2011 12:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | PM me your phone number! Quoting: domesticangelSorry... Have not watched TeeVee in 7 years... Watching people whine on the net is way more entertaining... "Hold my cat while I bring in my tomato plant. That chemtrail looks like an earthquake chemtrail" deanoZXT-07/20/2014 07:48 PM |
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domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 12:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You said it was a Verizon phone, which is typically associated with cell service. So I asked and tried to clarify what if anything you'd done to prevent the child from having access to it. I believe that line of reasoning followed very well any and all definitions of "common sense" and it's application. Quoting: OkieI'm assuming that DTV identifies the account by the home phone number associated with the account when it calls in via an automated process, which is common. Apparently you, or someone though, taught the child HOW to contact DTV via phone and how to order services. Autism or not, obviously the child is intelligent, so he should be able to understand the concept of "no, this is not acceptable, do not do this again." I'm sure my kids could've done the same, BUT, I look at the statements, the same as I do their cell phone bills, and whenever anything looks out of whack or questionable I find out what it is and why. If the answer I get doesn't jibe, then they know there will be repercussions. It's part of my job to set any boundaries and then to "watch the fences" as it were so that they know that. If they screw up though, I can blame them for being stupid or disobedient or myself for failing to do my duties to the necessary extent, but I can't blame "the environment" or the fact that "the apple was just hanging there". It sounded precisely like that is where the gist of your post pointed. People, and parents that fail to accept responsibility and instead look to blame the world for their own failings and problems particularly aggravate me. IF I misjudged your intent and/or yourself and the scenario, then I do owe and offer you an apology. Thanks! I fully understand the "parental responsibility" and DID my part. Everything to prevent such purchases was done. I followed their instructions. This is definitely a DirecTV FAIL!! There system needs to be updated and there needs to be something implemented to assure that your ARE an ADULT when ordering adult PPV. My child learned to do this by watching the DirecTV information channel. Ironic huh? My son is more intelligent than most people, autistic or not. Yes, your kids can do the same. That's the point. You won't know about it until you look at your bill. And unless you raise hell with them, they usually only give 1 (one) courtesy removal! My son has made 24? purchases. Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |
domesticangel
(OP) User ID: 22901 United States 02/13/2011 01:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If I PM my number, will you call and talk dirty to me? Quoting: BRIEFHmmm, I'll think about it! Free your mind and the rest will follow. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2 BE the change you wish to see in the world. |