First the picks:
3* from Tom Stryker on Duke
4* from Young Guns on Louisville
Ok-here is more analysis from the changeover from the 800 number to the pay line for the comps:
1) As stated in previous post, Phil/NC is hurting , and this is a cost saving step.
2) Phil talks about the new number being an improvement over the 800 numbers as for example many times extension was cut off before completion of message.
My comment is that it is no wonder messages were cut off considering messages on each extension go on for 5, 6 and even 7 minutes sometimes.
Actually, another reason for switching to the new number is because Phil creates the huge problem for himself by going on endlessly on each extension meaning that each time someone calls him and listens to hs boring, long and worthless message the cost will skyrocket. Thus being the "generous" person Phil is, he figures 1) why not simply pass on the costto the consumer and 2) even better because of the new technology, he will no longer be cut off, which is a plus for him.
This is no exaggeration, and if you don't believe me, try it yourself:
Today to get both comps. on the new number on ext. 6 and ext.9, it took me 13 minutes.
Both extensions were simply repeats of the other, meaning you heard about every service under the sun on the NC Community line.
I suggest that if the US wants to use "torture" tactics on terrorists to get information, they subject them to listening to Phil's tape 24/7.
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