Another Example of Craptastic Service from AT&T

I just got a call from a telemarketer (a recorded call, the most evil variety) and so I called AT&T to make certain they weren’t selling my phone number to telemarketing firms. After waiting a couple minutes on hold, I was asked to “verify my identity” by providing the last 4 digits of my Social Security Number.

Now, there are few things that piss me off more than having to provide any part of my SSN for any purpose that doesn’t involve someone giving me money. However, every other company I’ve ever done business with allows for an alternative method of identification. Not AT&T. No. In order to do anything, you have to provide the last 4 digits.

Want to talk to a supervisor to complain about the stupid policy? You have to provide the last 4 digits of your SSN.

Perfect!

Transformers 2

The other day Anna and I went to see Transformers 2 in spite of having read the io9 review: Michael Bay Finally Made An Art Movie. We were prepared for something special.

The best I can say about the movie is that it was too loud for me to fall asleep.

If only I were lame

I think this video completely sums up Twitter. Either that or I’m just not cool. Anna votes for option number 2.