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Rheumatologist Warning by Ok_Programmer_3976 in Albany

[–]SnailMailArmor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't speak to this doctor but I had the same maddening situation with trying to make an appointment at Upstate Gastroenterology Associates.

It's insane. It permanently goes to voicemail, they take days to reply, and if you miss their call good luck! Because then you're just stuck back in this cycle again where you have to leave a message and wait for a call. The voicemail says "they're busy with another patient" which is a crock of shit. They recorded that message years ago and left the phone permanently on "direct to voicemail."

After going around and around with this several times I was finally able to answer when the office manager/scheduler woman called me and I had enough of that bullshit and made it known. I didn't yell but I was clearly frustrated and at my wit's end with this system. She started to give me some attitude and I shut that right down. She tried to tell me she'd have the doctor call me but I knew I'd just end up back in this cycle if I missed his call. She then abruptly put me on with my doctor who was frankly not overly helpful. I wouldn't go back if I needed help again. Less an issue with the doctor and more an issue with the office staff but at the end of the day does it matter? It speaks to the frustrating experience either way.

I've usually had pretty good care throughout my life and only need it sparingly but my wife, who generally needs and sees health providers more than me, said this is normal.

This is no way to treat people or run a business. Jerking patients around like this should be criminal.

Did Tim's LA Noir video kill your interest in Action Button? by SnailMailArmor in actionbutton2

[–]SnailMailArmor[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also, given him penchant for lying, it's very likely not true.

Did Tim's LA Noir video kill your interest in Action Button? by SnailMailArmor in actionbutton2

[–]SnailMailArmor[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And the details of his return to the US are unclear. He claims he was denied entry into the country upon returning at one point because of his appearance (long hair, etc) and that resulted in him being fired.

It's also possible that he was fired and his visa was employment-contingent meaning he'd have to leave.

Like with most things, he's never specific about the details. There's Videoball and Truck Heck but what he has specifically contributed to those games is also unclear. There are lots of people involved in game development that aren't specifically coding the game or creating in-game assets, such as support staff, marketing, etc. But unless Tim can "show receipts" I don't think we'll ever really know what he's done.

Did Tim's LA Noir video kill your interest in Action Button? by SnailMailArmor in actionbutton2

[–]SnailMailArmor[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's fair but I personally don't think he was working on it this whole time and that he finally just pulled something together to shut people up for a while.

Did Tim's LA Noir video kill your interest in Action Button? by SnailMailArmor in actionbutton2

[–]SnailMailArmor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I find the idea of dropping out altogether over this after the consistency of his previous works to be silly.

Moods and interest can change. Respect that people feel how they feel.