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Title: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 17, 2006, 12:01:15 AM
[Either I'm missing something or all the rest of you are. But, this idea seemed so obvious to me from the first day that Dave_x10_L brought it up that I cannot understand why no one else has suggested it...]


See you there!
:)

TTA's "Community" Chat Volunteers
X10 Community ID |_Yahoo! Messenger ID |_Timezone |_UTC-X |_TVW |_Availability
TakeTheActiveTakeTheActiveEasternUTC-5TRandom
tjdavjtjdavjPacificUTC-8TRandom
JimCJimC_X10EasternUTC-5TVEvenings
KDRKDR_X10EasternUTC-5TVAlmost 24x7
Dave_x10_LDave_X10_LEasternUTC-5TVMost Evenings
@@xxxMountainUTC-7TRandom
@@xxxPacificUTC-8TRandom
@@xxxAlaskaUTC-9TRandom
@@xxxHawaiiUTC-10TRandom
Note:


[Tuicemen edit: removed my personal info from list]
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Puck on November 17, 2006, 01:11:22 AM

Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: JimC on November 17, 2006, 07:19:04 AM
TTA  this sounds like a good idea. I'll give it a try this weekend.



Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 17, 2006, 08:03:56 AM
Sounds like a good idea and I will get an account setup this weekend as well. (Watching blue paint dry is more fun then watching yellow paint.)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 17, 2006, 01:05:15 PM
Puck, JimC and KDR:

Since you fellows are, IMO, technically more proficient than a majority of the "Community", I would like to ask you to 'Take Notes' as you follow my instructions in Post #1 and then report back in this thread with any "Potential Pitfalls" that you discover.

Puck and I spent some time last night getting him setup, so I'd imagine *WITHOUT* a Buddy handy to coach you through it via Instant Messaging, some NEWBIEs might get "stuck".

Thanks! :)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: JimC on November 17, 2006, 02:44:53 PM
TTA I got it set up using your instructions with no problems. I am using X10jimc as jimc was already in use.

Yahoo Messenger ID: X10JIMC
Timezone: EST
Text: Y
Voice: y
Webcam: N
Availability: Evenings /infrequent
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: tjdavj on November 17, 2006, 05:03:58 PM
TTA, your instructions were "Good to Go".  Also, great idea..

Yahoo messenger account: tjdavj

timezone: PST

availability: random

Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 17, 2006, 05:47:12 PM

TTA, your instructions were "Good to Go".

Good!  ;D


...Also, great idea..

Might one say that all of the information in Post #1 is somewhat "Helpful"? 8) ;)


Other Volunteers - please Cut-N-Paste this List into your reply (and, of course, EDIT the variables appropriately! :D ).

Thanks! :)

Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 17, 2006, 05:58:00 PM
TTA... Piece of cake.   Ummmm CAKE

Yahoo Messenger ID: KDRX10
Timezone: Eastern
Text: Y
Voice: Y
Webcam: N
Availability: Almost 24/7

Your instructions above are on the money. Thanks
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 17, 2006, 09:56:43 PM
Come on Folks...
We need more people to join up on this Yahoo chat thing. Its great and easy to do.
Just follow instructions above.
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: HA Dave on November 17, 2006, 11:03:39 PM
I am now Dave_X10_L  on yahoo Instant messenger.


Other Volunteers - please Cut-N-Paste this List into your reply (and, of course, EDIT the variables appropriately! :D ).



[TTA Edit: Added LIST Questionaire for missing parameters. ;) ]
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: MrBlackCat on November 17, 2006, 11:25:27 PM
Hmm... I will join as soon as I can get an X10 interface to watch my paint and or grass for me...  those are important things too you know.  :)

(must sleep... see you soon)

MrBlackCat
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 18, 2006, 05:02:11 PM

...I will join as soon as I can get an X10 interface to watch my paint and or grass for me...
(http://www.geocities.com/taketheactive/Images/RoundTuit.Jpg)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 21, 2006, 07:13:09 PM
To Whom It May Concern:

*PLEASE* comply with Step #1 in Post #1.
Quote
  • 1.) Get a Yahoo! ID with the same ID that you use here (i.e. TakeTheActive).
    - Got to www.Yahoo.com and sign up. It's *FREE*!
     - If you already have a Yahoo! account, but with a different ID, create a new one (to avoid confusion as to who's who). It's *FREE*!
     - If your ID is already taken, ADD A NUMBER to the end and try again (i.e. TakeTheActive1).
     - If the NUMBER idea is *TOTALLY* repulsive to you, ADD '_X10' to the end and try again (i.e. TakeTheActive_X10).


This is *NOT* meant to come across as an attempt to be difficult or confrontational - I politely asked everyone joining TTA's CHAT to use a certain Yahoo! ID as a "Standard", and for future use as a "Sorting Tool" if/when the list of TTA's CHAT Members grows to ( let's say, > 20) more than can be displayed on the related Yahoo! Messenger screen without scrolling.

Yahoo! IDs are *FREE*, so, you can have as many as you want, with *WHATEVER* names you want. But, for this application, *PLEASE* use your X10 "Community" ID. If it's already taken, try adding a number to the end (as per the original instructions, re-posted above).  If you *REALLY* detest the number suffix, then try "_X10" at the end. As a VOLUNTEER, you want a NEWBIE to be able to find your Yahoo! Messenger ID as easily (and confusion-free) as possible - don't they already have enough problems? ;)

"X10" at the beginning is *REALLY* not a good idea - it creates TWO lists (TakeTheActive-style *AND* X10TakeTheActive-style). In programming, many of us prefix a valid fieldname with a lowercase z in order to get it to sort to the bottom (and, temporarily out of the way). Hopefully, everyone will understand my point and I won't have to harp on this... ;)

Thanks in advance to EVERYONE for their cooperation! :)


Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 21, 2006, 07:29:15 PM
TTA's "Community" Chat Volunteers
*PLEASE*:


Thanks in advance! :)


Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 21, 2006, 09:36:18 PM
TTA's "Community" Chat Volunteers
Have any  of the VOLUNTEERS been logging into a Computers & Internet -> Electronics:X CHAT ROOM on a regular basis and WAITING for NEWBIEs to login and ask questions?
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 22, 2006, 05:06:29 AM
I've gone into them from time to time but you never know which rooms will be there or which one to be in. I wonder if someone tried to contact whoever at Yahoo if they would create an Automation X10 room? If we tell them that we have 6000 plus members on the board and invite them to take a look at the boards and also tell them we are trying to promote using Yahoo that maybe they would create a room for us. Perhaps the linguistic skills of TTA could sway them into creating one.
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 22, 2006, 02:55:27 PM
I've gone into them from time to time but you never know which rooms will be there or which one to be in. I wonder if someone tried to contact whoever at Yahoo if they would create an Automation X10 room? If we tell them that we have 6000 plus members on the board and invite them to take a look at the boards and also tell them we are trying to promote using Yahoo that maybe they would create a room for us. Perhaps the linguistic skills of TTA could sway them into creating one.
Very good Idea! ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 25, 2006, 04:45:34 PM
Heres an Idea! ::) ;) :D ;D
Why don't each of us using Yahoo add our Yahoo IDs under our avatars!

eg: Yahoo ID tuicemen_x10

Users will see this in any thread you have posted to!

Newbies aren't likely to read this thread but will read the caption under your avatar especially if you give useful info!

Note: even thought the forum doesn't always display me as on Yahoo
 I usualy am if logged on here!
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 25, 2006, 04:59:30 PM
Great Idea Tuicemen  Done! To bad we can change the color of type  :(
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 25, 2006, 05:03:36 PM
To bad we can change the color of type  :(
Yes I've tried too! ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 25, 2006, 08:46:01 PM

Heres an Idea! ::) ;) :D ;D

Why don't each of us using Yahoo add our Yahoo IDs under our avatars!


eg: Yahoo ID tuicemen_x10

Users will see this in any thread you have posted to!

Some random comments / thoughts:

Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 25, 2006, 09:50:03 PM
Quote
SMF already displays (under your avatar):
 - Your YIM (Yahoo! Instant Messenger ID) when you're logged OFF
not always correctly  as it states now to me your online when infact in yahoo your not
Also we can't get guests to joint in or newbies to post with quotes or other forum goodies so how will they know how to use the little icons?
Quote
Yahoo! ID and/or YIM *STILL* don't convey the fact that we have CHAT ROOM readily available

Well that because we don't have one yet it is always electronics but what number? it's never the same unless someone is prepared to keep that room open!
But I'm working on it so far the reply I got back is they  make rooms as demand for them increases!
Do they realy want a flood of e-mails! ;) :D ;D

 
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 25, 2006, 11:04:34 PM
Quote from: TakeTheActive

SMF already displays (under your avatar):
 - Your YIM (Yahoo! Instant Messenger ID) when you're logged
OFF

not always correctly  as it states now to me your online when infact in yahoo your not

But, I *AM* logged into my Yahoo! E-Mail! ;D So, exactly *WHAT* does this ' :) ' mean? ???


Also we can't get guests to joint in or newbies to post with quotes or other forum goodies so how will they know how to use the little icons?

IMHO, many NEWBIEs "THINK" they're talking to X10 Corp when they logon here to COMPLAIN / SCREAM / YELL.  >:(  *IF* we *STOP* answering *EVERY* question, just maybe some of them will start to READ and follow our suggestions / requests... ::)  [I have. ;) ]

Quote from: TakeTheActive

Yahoo! ID and/or YIM *STILL* don't convey the fact that we have CHAT ROOM readily available. :(

Well that because we don't have one yet it is always electronics but what number? it's never the same unless someone is prepared to keep that room open!

Let me tell you - if someone is SO *DIM* that they cannot associate a SPECIFIC Yahoo! CHAT ROOM NUMBER with one of our POSTED YIMs, well, personally, I don't think that I want to even ATTEMPT to explain the intracacies of getting semi-reliable X10 operation to them! ;D


But I'm working on it so far the reply I got back is they  make rooms as demand for them increases!

Do they realy want a flood of e-mails! ;) :D ;D

From*ALL* SIX OF US? ::)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 25, 2006, 11:58:12 PM
Quote
From*ALL* SIX OF US?

I will start typing as soon as I stop laughing...

OK - I sent my email   "LET THE FLOOD BEGIN"
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 26, 2006, 08:42:08 AM
Quote
But, I *AM* logged into my Yahoo! E-Mail!  So, exactly *WHAT* does this '  ' mean?

this little Icon obviously means your logged on to yahoo it doesn't mean your on the chat
and this only works if you have "allow yahoo web site to show when I'm online"  checked in the preferences! ;)
so the little smiley face means nothing  

Quote
IMHO, many NEWBIEs "THINK" they're talking to X10 Corp when they logon here to COMPLAIN / SCREAM / YELL.    *IF* we *STOP* answering *EVERY* question, just maybe some of them will start to READ and follow our suggestions / requests...   [I have.  ]
someone will always answer! so thats a no win battle! ::) ;)
I sat in and refreshed the "who's online screen"while chatting with KDR last night many Guests were reading some very helpful posts these may become newbies so saying that newbies don't spend any time isn't entirely true!
Some were even reading this thread which shocked me!


Quote
Let me tell you - if someone is SO *DIM* that they cannot associate a SPECIFIC Yahoo! CHAT ROOM NUMBER with one of our POSTED YIMs, well, personally, I don't think that I want to even ATTEMPT to explain the intracacies of getting semi-reliable X10 operation to them!
Problem is the rooms we currently use aren't specific enough "computers&internet"   room "electronics" if you've been logged on or sat in one for very long you'd see
questions that are asked have nothing to do with Home automation thats why I requested HomeAutomation  as a room name as did KDR!
Quote
From*ALL* SIX OF US?
If all six of us start the campain which I doubt will happen it would be a start!
The Six of us are just the ones who stated they were willing to help in chat!
Or did I read your original post wrong? ;) :D
and if I did then what is this
Quote
TTA's "Community" Chat Volunteers

So to those who read this thread and would like Yahoo to have a chat room for HomeAutomation  even if you think you'd only sit in on it and watch!
Heres the e-mail address to start the flood!
Yahoo Messenger (messenger-help@cc.yahoo-inc.com)
tell them you'd like this particular room Home Automation as KDR and I have stated! ;) :D ;D
We might be fighting a losing battle with this,
 but it's a easy one to win if you wish to be a "WINNER"
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on November 26, 2006, 08:08:01 PM
Quote from: TakeTheActive

But, I *AM* logged into my Yahoo! E-Mail! ;D So, exactly *WHAT* does this ' :) ' mean? ???


this little Icon obviously means your logged on to yahoo it doesn't mean your on the chat and this only works if you have "allow yahoo web site to show when I'm online"  checked in the preferences! ;) so the little smiley face means nothing  

So many options / preferences / settings to check, so little time... ::) ;)

I sat in and refreshed the "who's online screen"while chatting with KDR last night many Guests were reading some very helpful posts these may become newbies so saying that newbies don't spend any time isn't entirely true! Some were even reading this thread which shocked me!

Yes. And that is GOOD NEWS! Besides seeing GUESTS reading the current / newer "Helpful" posts / FAQs / STICKYs, I also see them checking certain regular contributor's Profiles. :)  ?MAYBE? all this SOAPBOX COMPLAINING of mine is beginning to "bear fruit"? I've read several NEWBIE posts stating "I've searched, but couldn't find..." - what we need to do now is TEACH them the difference between SEARCH and ADVANCED SEARCH. ;D


Problem is the rooms we currently use aren't specific enough "computers&internet"   room "electronics" if you've been logged on or sat in one for very long you'd see questions that are asked have nothing to do with Home automation...

:o :-X :-\ ::) ;) Preferences! :o :-X :-\ ::) ;)

Another reason for my "enforcing " of a standardized naming convention. :)

I don't want to take the chance that opening up YIM on my Win98SE P266 laptop will CRASH everything, but... if you look, there's a option / preference / setting in there to *ONLY* display members of your "Address Book" (not sure of the name, but, you'll know it when you see it). That way,

*SEVERAL* different groups can carry on INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES
in the *SAME* room
without interfering with one another.


8)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 27, 2006, 10:16:22 AM

Yes. And that is GOOD NEWS! Besides seeing GUESTS reading the current / newer "Helpful" posts / FAQs / STICKYs, I also see them checking certain regular contributor's Profiles. :)  ?MAYBE? all this SOAPBOX COMPLAINING of mine is beginning to "bear fruit"? I've read several NEWBIE posts stating "I've searched, but couldn't find..." - what we need to do now is TEACH them the difference between SEARCH and ADVANCED SEARCH. ;D
Thats why I started to post links to An Advance Search (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?action=search;advanced) screen it aleast gets them started!


:o :-X :- ::) ;) Preferences! :o :-X :- ::) ;)

Another reason for my "enforcing " of a standardized naming convention. :)

I don't want to take the chance that opening up YIM on my Win98SE P266 laptop will CRASH everything, but... if you look, there's a option / preference / setting in there to *ONLY* display members of your "Address Book" (not sure of the name, but, you'll know it when you see it). That way,

*SEVERAL* different groups can carry on INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCES
in the *SAME* room
without interfering with one another.


8)
***This won't Fly***
If one has to come up with a standardized name then have you add it to your thread before the volenteers will see and reply to their question
::)***Not one newbie will be bothered*** ::)
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The Idea for standard naming for Volunteers is a very good Idea as it lets newbies find us quickly and that is the Idea behind the chat!
Isn't it? ??? ::) ???

We've started to get questions in chat which Bill and myself were able to help with !
If we had the option you suggest enabled we wouldn't have been able to help!
The only Way is to have a room named "HomeAutomation"
Users can help with this!
;)***Fill out the form at Yahoo (http://add.yahoo.com/fast/help/chat/cgi_feedback) and request this room!*** ;)
A few of us have started to add the room we're in after our IDs as a dispaly message eg : In Electronics:8
I'm always looking at ways to speed things up! ;) :D ;D
I'm sure we'll still get as Puck  calls them the X's spaming but they can be blocked by simply clicking on them and ignoring them!
Last nights Chat was fun as well as helpful! ;) :D ;D
Since I work shifts I can't be on every night but I 'm on during the day when not during the night thus the random in my info! ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 30, 2006, 12:00:45 AM
Ok here is the reply from YAHOO regarding my question if they want every one to request the room
Quote
Our Chat production team creates new rooms based on demand. In other
words, if we get a lot of requests for a specific room, or if we see a
User Created room that is especially popular, we might create a Yahoo!
Room to meet the demand.

If a group of you is interested in seeing us create a specific room,
your best bet is for each of you to fill out the feedback form at the
following page:

   http://add.yahoo.com/fast/help/chat/cgi_feedback

Select the "Comments or Concerns" subject, let us know which room you
are interested in, and we'll tally your requests.
I know asking everyone to fillout the online form is like talking to a wall! ;) :D ;D
But if you feel that this would even be remotely worth while Go For it GANG! lets see if they're faster at getting a chat room up that X10 is at fixing theirs! ::) ;)

Lets get that HomeAutomation room! ;) :D ;D

;) :D ;D***Cheers*** ;D :D ;)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: JimC on November 30, 2006, 06:45:50 AM
Tuicemen,

FWIW I filled out the form yesterday. :D

Jim
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 30, 2006, 07:35:54 AM
Tuicemen and everyone else reading this thread. I plan to fill it out and send it in tonight when I get home from work. I also plan on sending in a follow-up maybe once a week to ask if there is any update.

One thing that the guys in the cheers gang can do to promote this is as follows. I am going to temporarily change my sig line to include the link and ask for members to go fill out the form so we can get our own room. Once we get one I will change my sig line back which will change it for all my posts removing it from the boards later. But for now its an easy way to get the message out to everyone since it will appear in all your posts, new and old.
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Puck on November 30, 2006, 08:40:29 AM
Just sent my request.

Good idea KDR.
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on November 30, 2006, 08:55:48 AM
KDR
Love the idea
Quote
One thing that the guys in the cheers gang can do to promote this is as follows. I am going to temporarily change my sig line to include the link and ask for members to go fill out the form so we can get our own room. Once we get one I will change my sig line back which will change it for all my posts removing it from the boards later. But for now its an easy way to get the message out to everyone since it will appear in all your posts, new and old
I see Puck has it up already!
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Robbo on November 30, 2006, 10:56:00 PM
Yahoo Messenger ID: Robbo398

Timezone: EST .
Text: Y

Voice: Y

Webcam: N

Availability: Nights/Random
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on November 30, 2006, 11:04:32 PM
Hi there Robbo and welcome aboard. Glad to see you join the Yahoo group and hope to see you there. I am on almost everynight. Be sure to read my signature line and follow the link in it. We are trying to get Yahoo to setup a room for HomeAutomation and everyones email to them helps. ;D
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: -Bill- (of wgjohns.com) on December 01, 2006, 12:04:58 AM
Just sent my request! :D

Oh, yeah!  I almost forgot!:  :o

Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: jkarney on December 01, 2006, 09:07:05 PM
Sent my request last night!

Yahoo Messenger ID: jkarneyX10
Timezone: Pacific
Text: Yes
Voice: No
Webcam: No
Availability: Mon-Sun 7PM (ish)-10PM (ish)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: TakeTheActive on December 02, 2006, 12:23:54 AM
To Whom It May Concern [Redux]:

*PLEASE* comply with Step #1 in Post #1.
Quote
  • 1.) Get a Yahoo! ID with the same ID that you use here (i.e. TakeTheActive).
    - Got to www.Yahoo.com and sign up. It's *FREE*!
     - If you already have a Yahoo! account, but with a different ID, create a new one (to avoid confusion as to who's who). It's *FREE*!
     - If your ID is already taken, ADD A NUMBER to the end and try again (i.e. TakeTheActive1).
     - If the NUMBER idea is *TOTALLY* repulsive to you, ADD '_X10' to the end and try again (i.e. TakeTheActive_X10).


Reference (http://www.x10community.com/forums/index.php?topic=10949.msg62799#msg62799)

Thanks in advance to EVERYONE for their cooperation!
:)
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on December 02, 2006, 05:32:02 AM
I got this email from Yahoo today...

Quote from: Yahoo! Customer Care
Hello,

Thank you for writing to Yahoo! Messenger.

We understand that you wish to see a dedicated room for Home Automation.

Our Chat production team creates new rooms based on demand. In other
words, if we get a lot of requests for a specific room, we might create
a Yahoo! Room to meet the demand.
We have already forwarded your chat
room request to our developmental team, and you will see your room very
soon in Yahoo! chatrooms.


It is through user comments and feedback that we are able to make
continual improvements.  We always have something on the drawing board,
and many of our best features have been suggested directly by customers
like you.

Looking forward to a long lasting relationship with you.  Enjoy our
service!

Thank you again for contacting Yahoo! Customer Care.

Regards,

Maggie

Yahoo! Customer Care

For assistance with all Yahoo! services please visit:
   
   http://help.yahoo.com/

New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - better than ever!

Has anyone else got a reply saying the above?


[TTA Edit: Increased Font Size for us "visually-challenged" seniors. ;) ]
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: Tuicemen on December 02, 2006, 09:51:47 AM
LOL

KDR: I got that message 3 replies ago!

I think it is computer generated! ;)

My last was from Brett telling me to have each one send in a request! ::) :D

Note:
 I just went over maggies e-mail mine didn't have the line "and you will see your room very soon in Yahoo! chatrooms". ???

Sounds promising!
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on December 07, 2006, 09:23:16 PM
New Update

I emailed Yahoo back asking for some time frames as to when we might see our room. Told them we had 6500 members and we wanted to make an announcement. Here is their reply

Thank you for writing to Yahoo! Messenger.

Each room request is evaluated by our Production, Abuse and Legal teams
prior to creation and we unfortunately cannot say how long the
evaluation can take.  Our production team is aware of your eagerness for
the room to be created and are currently evaluating the request.

We appreciate your patience and thank you for using Yahoo! Messenger and
Yahoo! Chat.

Thank you again for contacting Yahoo! Customer Care.

Regards,

Brett

Yahoo! Customer Care


Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: HA Dave on December 07, 2006, 10:04:46 PM
I filled out the customer service survey E-form (they emailed me) the other day. It contained two "fill-in" spaces that I used to request a homeautomation chat room.
Title: Re: STOP Watching Paint Dry / Grass Grow & JOIN TTA's "Community" Chat Today!
Post by: KDR on December 17, 2006, 03:14:59 PM
(http://www.bdshost.com/X10/xmasl.gif)

Good deal Dave. I was talking with a newbie and they said they would go and email Yahoo. YEAH

Really the reason for this post is to test the new string of lights I got for my posts.  ;D

OH NO - I just seen I have a RED bulb burnt out on the right end of my string. Now how am I going to change that?

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