Buff, I think I love you

[Carrie]

Originally Posted by sarettah

Buff and the boys (and girl) have every right to keep their company running as long as they need to while the owners make arrangements for a new datacenter.

Buff has made it quite clear multiple times that they are not leaving, nor making plans to move things to a new datacenter.

As far as the "mandatory" evacuation goes, the powers that be should be paying attention to the folks that are still out there surrounded by water, not the few businesses that actually listened to the Mayor and state officials back in July. http://www.drudgereportarchives.com/...0_flash3kt.htm

Explain to me how they were listening to the Mayor and state officials when that press release was clearly telling everyone they were on their own as far as *getting out* of the city, and that all able-bodied people should find their own way to *leave* rather than depend on buses or city transport?
They clearly ignored that PSA and did not get out, they've clearly ignored every announcement the Mayor's said since then telling people to get out.

[sarettah]

Originally Posted by Carrie

Buff has made it quite clear multiple times that they are not leaving, nor making plans to move things to a new datacenter.

Yeah, but Sigs post asking for leads in finding a new datacenter kind of overrode that a bit.

You know, with the way you ignore anything that doesn't fit into your argument, you should start working for O'reilly........



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[Carrie]

Originally Posted by sarettah

Yeah, but Sigs post asking for leads in finding a new datacenter kind of overrode that a bit.

You know, with the way you ignore anything that doesn't fit into your argument, you should start working for O'reilly........
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Missed this first time around.

Read Sig's own words:

Intercosmos Media Group, Inc. wants to thank all of its directNIC.com customers for the overwhelming support and inquiries into our wellbeing.

We are based in New Orleans and located in a secure and dry skyscraper, where our datacenter has remained fully operational.

Our staff is safe and well -- some have been working around the clock in New Orleans to keep clients running smoothly, and other employees have left to safer locations to keep an eye on the network from afar.

We are pleased to announce that we haven't lost service once during this entire distaster, and we have three weeks of backup power secured, and more resources are on the way.

Additionally, backup options outside of New Orleans are being implemented as an added precaution.

Thank you for your support and know we are working hard to maintain our excellent services even during this castrophe.

Sincerely,

Sigmund J. Solares, J.D., M.B.A.
CEO
Intercosmos Media Group, Inc.

Three weeks of backup power available (with more on the way), backup options as an added precaution.
That tells me they're planning on staying for at least three weeks, and the call for leads is only for emergency backup if their power fails.

Wanna try again?

[sarettah]

Originally Posted by Carrie

Wanna try again?

Wrong post sweetie...... Let me find the one I'm talking about......

Ok, it wasn't Sig's post, it was Noah's.......shoot me:

Friday, September 2nd, 2005
6:54 pm Message from a Co-Owner

As an owner of Intercosmos Media Group, Inc., I would like to thank all of you for the overwhelming support you have shown our company, our group, and our fight. This week has been a nightmare for everyone involved. The team at Outpost Crystal has done an outstanding job. There are many employees behind the scenes who have also committed themselves to working 16 hour days amidst complete turmoil, to keeping direcNIC.com up and operational.

Unfortunately all of these people are scattered across several states and telecommuting via hotel connections, pc cards, dial-up connections and even wi-fi hotspots. This dedicated group needs a temporary home until New Orleans is rebuilt!

Please help us to find a temporary home for 55 employees. We are looking for the following:

Short-term solution
6,000 - 8,000 square feet
Ready to occupy, desks, chairs, etc
Workplaces for 55 people
Nearby datacenter preferable
Internet connectivity
Nearby housing
Texas, Northern Louisiana, Georgia, & Florida are preferable...

Please send any information to noah@intercosmos.com.

I also want to take this time to thank all Internet providers who have offered assistance in secondary collocation, bandwidth and hardware. We especially want to thank National Net (http://www.national-net.com/), Marlin Web Hosting (http://www.marlinwebhosting.com/), and EV1 (http://www.ev1.net/). They have been invaluable with their assistance.


Best regards,

Noah Lieske
Co-owner / Director
Intercosmos Media Group, Inc.

[Carrie]

Okay, as if there were any question at this point whether the operations going on there on Poydras street are motivated out of greed or humanitarianism, just check out Buff's latest post from 1:55pm where he says his post over the past few days can be used as a "quasi-resume".

Nice way to capitalize on all of this tragedy. I especially liked the mention of a book deal or movie rights.

For the first few days, sure... stay there long enough to keep the servers running and get the data transferred offsite or the servers physically moved offsite. After that it was more than obvious that the whole thing was a big PR campaign, loving the attention personally and soaking it up with all the attention DirectNic was getting - and this just seals it.

Any respect is gone, man. Just gone. Not that you care, I know. *shrug*
I doubt we'll see pure unadulterated greed and capitalizing on the situation more aptly displayed than the record of that blog, crowned with that 1:55pm 9/7/05 post.

[Dravyk]

Carrie, just to point out that they ARE a business.

A big one. http://oprano.com/msgboard/showthrea...ht=Intercosmos

To ensure the livelihood of their clients, their business, while helping others and getting back the benefits of good PR while doing so, is just that, BUSINESS.

To have less respect for that is either to be insane or to be against business. And if you are anti-business, just what are you doing here???

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Carrie

Okay, as if there were any question at this point whether the operations going on there on Poydras street are motivated out of greed or humanitarianism, just check out Buff's latest post from 1:55pm where he says his post over the past few days can be used as a "quasi-resume".

Nice way to capitalize on all of this tragedy. I especially liked the mention of a book deal or movie rights.

For the first few days, sure... stay there long enough to keep the servers running and get the data transferred offsite or the servers physically moved offsite. After that it was more than obvious that the whole thing was a big PR campaign, loving the attention personally and soaking it up with all the attention DirectNic was getting - and this just seals it.

Any respect is gone, man. Just gone. Not that you care, I know. *shrug*
I doubt we'll see pure unadulterated greed and capitalizing on the situation more aptly displayed than the record of that blog, crowned with that 1:55pm 9/7/05 post.

I dont agree with you in the least. But then I know Buff a little better than you do BUT....

*IF* this is a PR stunt... its the most brilliant "thinking on your feet" gonzo styled marketing Ive ever seen in my life.

Buff asked me to give you this though....

[Buff]

I had no idea you guys were thinking of me during Katrina! Thanks for the support everyone.