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I bought a radio that experiences capacitive coupling or electromagnetic induction. I am detecting 35 volts AC on the antenna when it's connected to the wall. You definitely feel the tingle.

I contacted the service department, I provided proof of purchase, they said to drop it off and get a new one. No problems at all.

THAT is how it should be done.

Putting up web portals for customer ideas is only the first step. Unfortunately, it looks like Microsoft has forgotten to put in place anything but an ever growing pile of feedback portals with zero interaction from MS representatives.

perspectives.plus/p/microsoft-

Perspectives on Power PlatformMicrosoft's feedback mazeDespite countless portals for customers to submit feedback and vote on ideas, MS is unable to follow their own process and provide any responses to frustrated users.

alojapan.com/1242477/work-with Work with a smile? But that’s harassment, say nearly half of Japanese polled #aeon #Ano #CustomerService #harassment #Helpfeel #hospitality #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #Kyoto #Mainichi #McdonaldsJapan #news #NoSmiles #omotenashi #ServiceWorkers #smile #WorkplaceHarassment In Japan, a nation famed for its high standards of customer service, a new survey has found that nearly half of those polled think asking store employees to smile is a fo…

I try to remain polite with whomever the customer service rep I'm finally able to speak with comes on the line. I know they had nothing to do with being forced to navigate "helpful" AI phone bots for 10 minutes before they greet me.

But after several minutes of your AI bot asking for my account number, and being unable (ever) to repeat it back to me correctly so I can be "authenticated" as a customer...

Yeah... I'm coming in edgy, and not in any mood for compromise. 😠

I just had a positive customer service phone interaction, and I feel like that's a rare thing these days. The call lasted about10 minutes and I accomplished my goal. The rep was reasonably pleasant and accommodating, and even though he was based in Asia, there was no significant language barrier.

I'll take the win.