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This comment sounds funny at first, but it's SO true. If the business card has an AOL address on it, it's a giant red flag that says "potential problem client"
by dpcan 17y ago
This comment sounds funny at first, but it's SO true.
If the business card has an AOL address on it, it's a giant red flag that says "potential problem client" all over it.
My top 8 reasons why an AOL address on a business card MAY mean "problem client".
#8 This person will probably have NO IDEA how to send an attachment. I mean NOOOOO IDEAAAAAA!
#7 Need them to upload a photo to a website? Forget it. Just forget it. "Browse button? Browse what?"
#6 You never know if your email will get through to them or if it will be filtered.
#5 The "Internet" IS the AOL icon.
#4 When on the phone with your client, you will probably hear the distinct sound of a 56.6kbps modem tone when you ask them to pull up their email or website.
#3 They'll ask what "keyword" gets them to their website.
#2 Getting them to a browser to pull up their website first requires walking them through a series of pop-up ad windows that need to be closed.
#1 While walking them through a website or how to send an email, prepare for this statement: "Hold on, AOL crashed, I have to reboot. I think I need a new computer." (no. you do not need a new computer. you are doing it wrong.)
humph.
- satyajit 17y agoVery funny! You just put my gut feeling to words ... thanks!