Need your advice abt this.

RedheadGrrl · 04-12-2007, 11:35 AM

I want to ask you a question abt Sorenson installer. Maybe you can tell me if this person is right or wrong. Let me tell u the short story

Todd (fake name) went over to my friend Jean's house. He told her he went over for the service check and asked her why she didn't use VP often. Jean herself is deaf but have CI and use cellphone to make phone call to hearing friends. She have vp is because she can contact me often when she can. She used to have huge deaf friends but just me right now.

Anyway back to the point is - Todd told Jean to use vp/vrs more and forced her to use VRS right now front of Todd. Jean told him No. He said "if you dont use it. Ill take it away from you." Jean was like wtf?? He left.

Jean contacted me and told me. I told her go to sorensonvrs.com to email them and complain to them abt Todd and his service also his attitude. I also told Jean to ask question to Sorensonvrs abt how did Todd know that she didnt use it much, etc.

I never heard that installer went over someone's house for the service check. Have you all had it before??

SxyPorkie · 04-12-2007, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedheadGrrl

I want to ask you a question abt Sorenson installer. Maybe you can tell me if this person is right or wrong. Let me tell u the short story

Todd (fake name) went over to my friend Jean's house. He told her he went over for the service check and asked her why she didn't use VP often. Jean herself is deaf but have CI and use cellphone to make phone call to hearing friends. She have vp is because she can contact me often when she can. She used to have huge deaf friends but just me right now.

Anyway back to the point is - Todd told Jean to use vp/vrs more and forced her to use VRS right now front of Todd. Jean told him No. He said "if you dont use it. Ill take it away from you." Jean was like wtf?? He left.

Jean contacted me and told me. I told her go to sorensonvrs.com to email them and complain to them abt Todd and his service also his attitude. I also told Jean to ask question to Sorensonvrs abt how did Todd know that she didnt use it much, etc.

I never heard that installer went over someone's house for the service check. Have you all had it before??

It is true... one of my friends who is vp installer... he told me that his boss checks every ip addresses to see if anyone use vp or vrs,,,he ordered my friend to go to that lady who never use vp for whole year... vp was taken away....

WhisperHorse · 04-12-2007, 12:29 PM

You must be kidding me?! No one show up here or at my parents' home for not using the vp too long... To taking the vp away. Our vp-100 here was not working pretty good due by d-link being not work correct and Sorenson-VRS being lemon. Also, my parents isn't using the vp-100 because of here vp isn't work good.

04-12-2007, 12:35 PM

I got warning that they will take mine taken away.. Cause I don't use VP a lot like you all do. And we been looking the videophone at Best Buy for nearly 200 bucks.. They can take the VP away from us whenever they want to.

DeafMonkey · 04-12-2007, 12:52 PM

Whoa wow

WildHunt · 04-12-2007, 12:54 PM

Wow I don't think that's right.. but whatever.

Angel · 04-12-2007, 01:07 PM

Wow I too don't think that's right either, I mean some may be just too busy being on VP, ya know deaf people got jobs too ...but geeze...

Canuckian_Chick · 04-12-2007, 01:14 PM

I think basically why they are doing this is cause this device is free to all deaf consumers. As it cost them money to make the device, cost them to pay someone to install it for you, it cost them interpreters to keep their jobs.. I think they want to give to someone thats very dependent on it for everyday.. If you bought it they wouldn't take it away from you. I think I can understand from their perspective that why keep something that you don't use that's collecting dust that would benefit others that needs it more... Just my opinion... (I wouldn't care if you do agree or disagree with my opinion) nothing is free anymore... we can't be selfish all the time... smile

We don't have it free here in Canada, but some people buy it on their own..

good day,

shel90 · 04-12-2007, 01:37 PM

uhhhhh..I better use it more often then? I hate having to clean myself up so I can look presentable to others.

***VamPyroX*** · 04-12-2007, 05:04 PM

That's a fucked up rule I've ever heard.

webexplorer · 04-12-2007, 05:19 PM

That's very odd! I thought that our government pays that company to get the VP devices for free. Why it has to do with the interpreters? Do we have to pay the interpreters to be on VP if we don't often use it? How about if you tell them to dial at your house numbers so that you will see yours as a same face. That would be interesting. hee hee. Probably, it will not work that way, but I have never tested it before.

I'm on a waiting list to get one.

RedheadGrrl · 04-12-2007, 06:19 PM

Yea I know.. I told Jean to email Sorensonvrs.com and explain to them the situation. So I will let you know what Sorenson say.

It is unbelievable.

horselover61 · 04-12-2007, 06:57 PM

Excuse me I have not heard about that situation. I do sometimes get email from sorenson to update or notified you about vp. So I have not heard about that they will take it away. Maybe DHB65 will clear that up for us.

04-12-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RedheadGrrl

Yea I know.. I told Jean to email Sorensonvrs.com and explain to them the situation. So I will let you know what Sorenson say.

It is unbelievable.

Pls let me know too!! Cuz I don't use my VP very much due to my reason and I don't believe each things like that!! That Todd must be hoax or whatever u call it!! My gosh... pls find out if that is true or not cuz I have not have any plms with it since a year now... how could do that? Man!!

U got that right Vamp, I agree with u compteley 100%!!!

P.S. Actually I do use VP but not very often at all cuz of my work keep me busy so much...

GalaxyAngel · 04-12-2007, 07:29 PM

Obvouisly Todd is spy and checking all deaf people lives..
I do not approve this one.. stupid..

Does this company have rights nosy theirs... it's broke the violation their privacy rights!

KRosy · 04-12-2007, 08:12 PM

yes its true i just foundout from vp installer at deafclub i was like wtf? many of us disagree with it... Sorry of what ur friend went thru.. redheadgurl

TweetyBird · 04-12-2007, 08:13 PM

wow i never hear that before.. i dont use vp that much sometime i use vp when i am in mood...

javapride · 04-12-2007, 08:26 PM

i use the vp and vrs when i can and when i'm at work and this guy i know whos a vp installer says the ONLY time they will take it is when its not in use as in over an year OR at the very least using it for pornographic those are the only time they will take it and yes Sorenson does check ip users to see if anyone's used it. i use it maybe abt 5 times a day then i'm done. and if they take it away from me oh well thats fine i can use the computer IP relays i really don't give a damn.

Nesmuth · 04-12-2007, 08:40 PM

I'm always wary of installers coming into my adobe.

Richard

Cheri · 04-12-2007, 08:41 PM

Sorenson videophones are offer for free for all Deaf/HOH people even calls are free, if they're not using it often, or haven't in a long time, Why keep it? if not even interesting in using it anymore. That's my opinion.

RedheadGrrl · 04-13-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AngelWolf

Pls let me know too!! Cuz I don't use my VP very much due to my reason and I don't believe each things like that!! That Todd must be hoax or whatever u call it!! My gosh... pls find out if that is true or not cuz I have not have any plms with it since a year now... how could do that? Man!!

U got that right Vamp, I agree with u compteley 100%!!!

P.S. Actually I do use VP but not very often at all cuz of my work keep me busy so much...

I knew Todd from deaf school. I wasnt sure if he was telling the truth or not. The last time Jean was using Vp was last Sept 2006 with me. She didn't have much time to use it due to work, illness, etc.

I will def let you know whats going on.

RedheadGrrl · 04-13-2007, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GalaxyAngel

Obvouisly Todd is spy and checking all deaf people lives..
I do not approve this one.. stupid..

Does this company have rights nosy theirs... it's broke the violation their privacy rights!

I dont know abt it GA!! I knew him but like I said before I will hear from Jean and let you know whats going on.

deafmama78 · 04-13-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by shel90

uhhhhh..I better use it more often then? I hate having to clean myself up so I can look presentable to others.

*laughs* I so know what you mean!

Back on topic, crap! I hardly ever use my VP! Shit, I hope they don't come after me trying to take mine away. I am Deaf & do have Deaf friends but I use AIM/emails more than I use the VP. I only use the VP once in a great awhile. :x

Guess I'll be using my VP this week as I do have a very overdue VP call with one of my friends who moved to TX. :]

deafmama78 · 04-13-2007, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angel

Wow I too don't think that's right either, I mean some may be just too busy being on VP, ya know deaf people got jobs too ...but geeze...

I agree - I don't think it's right. :/

I don't use VP a lot right now because of all the issues i my family & helping my cousin plan her bridal shower/wedding & taking care of my family & so on. I'm only free to use VP at night & by then, my husband & I are watching TV catching up on our fav shows that we record on our pvr & I don't wanna deal with VP calls when I'm already in my jammies & all blah'ish. *laughs*

webexplorer · 04-13-2007, 10:54 AM

It is never a good idea for you to put your VP in your bedroom because it is a personal. In case that you forgot to turn it off. The peepers would love to see you especially perhaps Todd - who knows. Living room or office room is better. Why not?

RedheadGrrl · 04-13-2007, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

It is never a good idea for you to put your VP in your bedroom because it is a personal. In case that you forgot to turn it off. The peepers would love to see you especially perhaps Todd - who knows. Living room or office room is better. Why not?

Her VP is off and its in the office.

shel90 · 04-13-2007, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webexplorer

It is never a good idea for you to put your VP in your bedroom because it is a personal. In case that you forgot to turn it off. The peepers would love to see you especially perhaps Todd - who knows. Living room or office room is better. Why not?

Yea...good idea.

One guy thought about putting his VP in his bathroom cuz he has a "sitting" room in his bathroom.

Phillips · 04-13-2007, 01:10 PM

Yes report to VR about him!!! Not proper Prof.!!!

04-12-2007, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
RedheadGrrl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,743	Need your advice abt this. I want to ask you a question abt Sorenson installer. Maybe you can tell me if this person is right or wrong. Let me tell u the short story Todd (fake name) went over to my friend Jean's house. He told her he went over for the service check and asked her why she didn't use VP often. Jean herself is deaf but have CI and use cellphone to make phone call to hearing friends. She have vp is because she can contact me often when she can. She used to have huge deaf friends but just me right now. Anyway back to the point is - Todd told Jean to use vp/vrs more and forced her to use VRS right now front of Todd. Jean told him No. He said "if you dont use it. Ill take it away from you." Jean was like wtf?? He left. Jean contacted me and told me. I told her go to sorensonvrs.com to email them and complain to them abt Todd and his service also his attitude. I also told Jean to ask question to Sorensonvrs abt how did Todd know that she didnt use it much, etc. I never heard that installer went over someone's house for the service check. Have you all had it before??

04-12-2007, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
WhisperHorse Lexi's Mommy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,759	You must be kidding me?! No one show up here or at my parents' home for not using the vp too long... To taking the vp away. Our vp-100 here was not working pretty good due by d-link being not work correct and Sorenson-VRS being lemon. Also, my parents isn't using the vp-100 because of here vp isn't work good. __________________ Proud Mommy of my Alexanderia Gayle Born on May 21, 2008 8 lbs 1.4 oz and 21 1/2 inches She's the love of my life.

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04-12-2007, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
CrazyMomma Guest Posts: n/a	I got warning that they will take mine taken away.. Cause I don't use VP a lot like you all do. And we been looking the videophone at Best Buy for nearly 200 bucks.. They can take the VP away from us whenever they want to.

04-12-2007, 12:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
DeafMonkey SUN/MOON Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9,548	Whoa wow

04-12-2007, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Angel Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 18,657	Wow I too don't think that's right either, I mean some may be just too busy being on VP, ya know deaf people got jobs too ...but geeze...

04-12-2007, 01:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
Canuckian_Chick Tomorrow is a New Day... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario (I'm a Proud Canadian) Posts: 863	I think basically why they are doing this is cause this device is free to all deaf consumers. As it cost them money to make the device, cost them to pay someone to install it for you, it cost them interpreters to keep their jobs.. I think they want to give to someone thats very dependent on it for everyday.. If you bought it they wouldn't take it away from you. I think I can understand from their perspective that why keep something that you don't use that's collecting dust that would benefit others that needs it more... Just my opinion... (I wouldn't care if you do agree or disagree with my opinion) nothing is free anymore... we can't be selfish all the time... smile We don't have it free here in Canada, but some people buy it on their own.. good day,

04-12-2007, 05:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 3,122	That's very odd! I thought that our government pays that company to get the VP devices for free. Why it has to do with the interpreters? Do we have to pay the interpreters to be on VP if we don't often use it? How about if you tell them to dial at your house numbers so that you will see yours as a same face. That would be interesting. hee hee. Probably, it will not work that way, but I have never tested it before. I'm on a waiting list to get one.

04-12-2007, 06:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
RedheadGrrl Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,743	Yea I know.. I told Jean to email Sorensonvrs.com and explain to them the situation. So I will let you know what Sorenson say. It is unbelievable.

04-12-2007, 06:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
horselover61 Neigh!!! Neigh!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,126 Blog Entries: 2	Excuse me I have not heard about that situation. I do sometimes get email from sorenson to update or notified you about vp. So I have not heard about that they will take it away. Maybe DHB65 will clear that up for us.

04-12-2007, 07:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
GalaxyAngel That's me! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 13,435	Obvouisly Todd is spy and checking all deaf people lives.. I do not approve this one.. stupid.. Does this company have rights nosy theirs... it's broke the violation their privacy rights! __________________ Parents' proud of Logan.

04-12-2007, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
KRosy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 154	yes its true i just foundout from vp installer at deafclub i was like wtf? many of us disagree with it... Sorry of what ur friend went thru.. redheadgurl

04-12-2007, 08:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
TweetyBird Live, Laugh & Love Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: AlAbAmA Posts: 20,978	wow i never hear that before.. i dont use vp that much sometime i use vp when i am in mood...

04-12-2007, 08:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
javapride Java's Big Island Life! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: hawaii Posts: 6,509	i use the vp and vrs when i can and when i'm at work and this guy i know whos a vp installer says the ONLY time they will take it is when its not in use as in over an year OR at the very least using it for pornographic those are the only time they will take it and yes Sorenson does check ip users to see if anyone's used it. i use it maybe abt 5 times a day then i'm done. and if they take it away from me oh well thats fine i can use the computer IP relays i really don't give a damn.

04-12-2007, 08:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nesmuth Banned Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Southland of California Posts: 3,199	I'm always wary of installers coming into my adobe. Richard

04-12-2007, 08:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cheri Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse, ride me off into the sunset Posts: 20,160	Sorenson videophones are offer for free for all Deaf/HOH people even calls are free, if they're not using it often, or haven't in a long time, Why keep it? if not even interesting in using it anymore. That's my opinion. __________________

04-13-2007, 10:54 AM	#25 (permalink)
webexplorer I'm listening to everyone Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New England Posts: 3,122	It is never a good idea for you to put your VP in your bedroom because it is a personal. In case that you forgot to turn it off. The peepers would love to see you especially perhaps Todd - who knows. Living room or office room is better. Why not?

04-13-2007, 01:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
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