If you can spare 10minutes, I need your opinion

[sean416]

Okay, my webdesigner/hosting guy (same person) took major offence to something I said, and I think im in bizarro world when im talking to him. So I figured the best way to see if im right or wrong is ask the masses and see whats up.

Here's our msn convo (notice the time frame in RED):
9:29:22 PM Sean: As for new projects, I have another escort who just started working with me and she needs a website.
9:29:26 PM Sean: you interested?
9:29:55 PM Little Dragon: Of course bro, just lemme know what she needs, same deal
9:30:15 PM Little Dragon: I'll do it, then if she likes it, pay after that
9:32:21 PM Sean: okay, shes brand new.. so I dont even have a photo shoot scheduled for her yet. But im gonna get some pics done, I'll send em to ya, and we can get started then. I'll also email you with some links to other escort websites for an idea of what I want. Also, did you get the email I sent you about the domains?
9:47:19 PM Sean: hello?
10:56:22 PM Sean: well when you get back I'll be looking forward to your answers.
12:35:31 AM Sean: hello?
12:56:49 AM Little Dragon: hey
12:56:56 AM Sean: hey
12:57:12 AM Little Dragon: Sup
12:57:24 AM Sean: Just wondering, where ya took off to?
12:57:40 AM Little Dragon: Took puppy outside
12:57:43 AM Little Dragon: for a walk
12:57:49 AM Little Dragon: Just got back in
12:58:08 AM Sean: in the middle of our convo? You coulda told me you were heading out?
12:59:00 AM Little Dragon: Dude, I did not see any messages until I stepped in
12:59:11 AM Little Dragon: I'm not at my computer every minute
12:59:24 AM Little Dragon: If I saw your message I woulda typed brb
12:59:32 AM Little Dragon: So there was no convo
12:59:54 AM Sean: alright... so anyway, I was asking about the domains
1:00:03 AM Sean: did you get the email i sent you about the domains?
1:00:32 AM Little Dragon: Yes I got it
1:01:04 AM Sean: okay, do you know how I use cpanel to add a domain? Im not sure what I was doing wrong, but its not working for me. :S
1:01:33 AM Little Dragon: I haven't had time to follow up on it yet, I've been busy this afternoon, but I'll take a look now at ur control panel an see
1:02:45 AM Little Dragon: I'll redo it if I have to, so no worries
1:02:54 AM Sean: ok, thanks
1:03:54 AM Little Dragon: Btw my Msn is set to go on "Away" after 5 minutes of inactivity
1:05:31 AM Sean: im not going to go back and forth.. but you sent me a message, the second I recieved it.. I started typing a new message and sent it to you.. then a couple minutes later you were in away mode.. it seemed like we were going back and forth then all the sudden you dissapeared without saying anything. Its no big deal, it just at the time seemed like you were avoiding the question.
1:13:25 AM Little Dragon: The last message I sent you was "I'll do it, then if she likes it, pay after that " at 9:30:30pm, your next message was at 9:32:36, check your msn history, I didn't see that message becuz since I last sent u the message I have not been at the computer
1:14:34 AM Sean: Ok.. I'll leave it at that
1:20:09 AM Little Dragon Sean Dude, why would I avoid answering questions about your client's website, it's business for me. I didn't avoid anything.
1:20:34 AM Sean: lol. honestly man... I was never that upset in the first place. its all good.


So that was the end of our convo and the last time we spoke. This is the email I get from him.

When my puppy has to poopie and knocks to go outside, you expected that I stay on my computer "just in case" someone else online has a question to ask me, risking soiling my carpet? Or when my puppy knocks next time, I should be sure to start typing in my final parting salutations to all who I've been chatting with online. And didn't I say I had a unexpected chaotic circumstances to deal with? Sorry if my life isn't as cut-and-dry as you'd like. I didn't say you were a nut case. I said you appeared obsessive-compulsive, controlling. I already have a girlfriend -- I thought you were a guy. All I meant was, dude, lighten up. I figured if you had the nerve to complain to me about something so petty, I have the right to tell you to lighten up.


And finally, my reply:
I'm a reasonable person. A two minute lapse in a conversation when I am asking someone who I pay for their services, a question regarding their services, I, and most people would expect a response. I didnt go insane, I didnt get mad, I didnt accuse you of anything. I just said that my impression when you left was it seemed like you were avoidng me. You came back and said you saw things differently. Apparently if someone doesnt keep the convo rolling in a span of 2 minutes, the conversation is idle and doesnt require a parting salutation. Hey, thats FINE with me. Not everyone sees things the same way and I told you it was all good. Don't come down on me like im some nut case.


Now, am I in bizarro world or is this clown retarded? The only reason im asking is because he's accusing me of being controlloing, and if thats the case I seriously need to give my head a shake. I like to treat all people I work with good.

THANKS!

[dav555add]

What he said?

[BiggleJones]

way too many words.

[icu33774]

yeah i hate when you talkin biz and people put you on hold. I agree with you on this one.

[sean416]

Originally posted by BiggleJones
way too many words.

sorry dude, I know I could have just explained the situation in a sentence or two, but I didnt want it to be biased. I wanted opinions on what actually happened. Thats why I asked for 10mins of your time and not 1.

[HS-Trixxxia]

Sometimes, things happen and people have to leave their computers - business or not - there is an office or a home to run too. If it was that pressing and important, use a phone - I'm sure everyone has one, a portable one too and if not, they have a cell.

Really, I understand your frustration but shit happens no need to take offense by it. I'd rather my server guys dropping me like a hat if somethings up with the servers than chatting me up for business while my site or 1000 others have their sites down. On the same note, if he had to take his dog out, for all he knew, you dropped him off without answering his last message.

[Furious_Male]

Keep in mind that talking via IMs is not the same as talking in person. This day and age people have forgotten we can not read a persons face or see whats going on like you would in a "sit down meeting". Messages get lost, multiple conversations can get confusing, etc. I wouldnt let it bother me either way.

[sean416]

Originally posted by Trixxxia
Sometimes, things happen and people have to leave their computers - business or not - there is an office or a home to run too. If it was that pressing and important, use a phone - I'm sure everyone has one, a portable one too and if not, they have a cell.

Really, I understand your frustration but shit happens no need to take offense by it. I'd rather my server guys dropping me like a hat if somethings up with the servers than chatting me up for business while my site or 1000 others have their sites down. On the same note, if he had to take his dog out, for all he knew, you dropped him off without answering his last message.

Thanks. I understand where you're coming from, but the impression I had was it doesnt take 3.5 hours to walk a dog.. atleast not my lazy ass.. 20mins and im done. lol. Also, I replied to his message within two minutes. When you're typing something on msn the other person can see in the little corner that you're typing a response.. so if the dog is wanting to go out at that time, how long does it take to type in "brb" instead of leaving me hagning?

I do appreciate your response. Atleast it shows me im not completely right, and perhaps I should be more understanding. But did my response really make me seem controlling, or girlfriend-like??

[Wilber]

[12:58:08 AM Sean: in the middle of our convo? You
coulda told me you were heading out?

Mistake on your part. What do you think he needs to get your
authorization to leave the computer? That would have pissed me
off to.

1:00:03 AM Sean: did you get the email i sent you about the domains?

Then you go right into stupid questions. If you sent email then it's received.
Don't ask dumb questions when you've pushed some <i></i>bo<i></i>dy<i></i>'s button.

1:03:54 AM Little Dragon: Btw my Msn is set to go on "Away" after 5 minutes of inactivity

More dumb rhetorical statements

1:05:31 AM Sean: im not going to go back and forth.. but you
sent me a message, the second I recieved it.. I started typing a new
message and sent it to you.. then a couple minutes later you were in
away mode.. it seemed like we were going back and forth then all the
sudden you dissapeared without saying anything. Its no big deal, it
just at the time seemed like you were avoiding the question.

wtf is that all about? Repetitive button pushing just like a woman.
Your looking for a fight.

The only reason he emailed you after is to let you know that just because
you pay for his services it doesn't allow you to demand he salute when
you say so.

Too many client behave like that and you should realize when you cut a check
it doesn't mean you own some<i></i>bo<i></i>dy<i></i>.

Stop asking where he went and keep it business or you'll find you'll get
shittier work or you may get dumped all together.

This is just me but you make too many spelling mistakes and if I had a
poor-ass speller giving me shit I'd get even more pissed off.

[sean416]

well I'll be damned, other people think like this too.. who woulda thunk??

Thanks for your reply dude, all though the rhetorical comment you made was him speaking, not me, I actually understand why hes upset now. thanks!

[Wilber]

That said, you get full marks for getting umpires to look at
the caps, therefore getting other opinions.

[ALiEn_OuT]

Sean, you are in the right ... I do believe half the people that responded to this can't read or just don't know english well.. What are you people dense?...When your in the middle of discussing business and your dog needs to make a "poopie" how the hell hard is to type "brb" or "gtg" or "bbl" any of these three would work .. no it's not required and no most people wouldn't call you on it, but I think it would be kinda rude not to ... would you just hang-up the phone on someone if your dog had to go "poopie". No, you'd take 5 seconds to say bye. It's not required but it's polite. How long does it take to type "gtg my dog is going to make poopie"? maybe many people just lack basic manners.. and even when you did say something i didn't feel it was attacking at all, you merely pointed out that you felt you were left hanging, then after hearing his excuse you let it go.. he then kept going ... as if you had insulted his mama or something? bizarre is right

[EviLGuY]

Were you some annoying bitch in a past life? Getting all bent out of shape because he went afk without telling you?

[Basic_man]

Originally posted by BiggleJones
way too many words.

Yeah right "

[slapass]

This shit drives me nuts. I have a friend who after 3 messages just never responds. BUT i have accepted that messaging has no ettiquette. Don't let it freak you. He works on the computer so that he can go walk the dog, get a beer and fuck a girl during the daya nd not have to ask anyone if he can go.

[jennym]

You said he emailed you, and then you replied....bullshit!

His email addresses the things you mentioned in YOUR email.

Maybe you are a nut job?

[James White]

Well, this is what I think...

He should have at least said brb or something, its agervating.. sure, but ya know.. thats the internet B2B world.

but I do think you took it WAY too far talking and commenting on the subject.