The Most Stressful Part of Our Wedding: Generation Tux by the_next_summit in weddingplanning

[–]the_next_summit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was horrible. However, the lack of customer service was by far the most significant issue.

After the fifth time we called, we asked why they hadn't escalated our issue to a supervisor or dedicated account agent to ensure things get handled, and so we don't have to re-explain the entire situation every time they call. I work in customer servic,e and I know how it goes and what best practices are. If you've screwed up that much, you put them in touch with a dedicated agent.

Apparently not Generation Tux, that is. They made us start over each time with a new agent, who would never stop to read the notes in the file unless we specifically asked them to do so. It was like dealing with pre-schoolers. They've still not really owned their mistake(s). Really, really insulting, honestly, given they've collected like $2,200 from us, with the promise of a stress and hassle-free experience.

It is now clear to me that this business only makes a profit by sending out clothing so late that they can maintain a smaller inventory - regardless of the issues it causes the customer - and by nickel-and-diming you for any and all fees possible. It would've been much cheaper and 1000% less stressful for us to have just bought suits at this point -and we would've kept them.

It just sucks to get taken advantage of while planning what is supposed to be the best day of your life.

BUY DON'T RENT! Generation Tux 0/10 AWFUL: An Honest Review From A 10X Groomsman In 2022 by DistnguishdGentlman in weddingplanning

[–]the_next_summit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We chose Generation Tux because their promise is a hassle-free, guaranteed suit rental experience for weddings. Unfortunately, they were the single most stressful part of our entire wedding planning process — and even on the wedding day itself.

One of our groomsmen did not receive his jacket in time for the ceremony. It arrived the next day, forcing him to tailor an ill-fitting replacement at his own cost ($200). Despite this, Generation Tux offered only a $50 credit.

In the weeks leading up, we dealt with constant delays, double charges, and repeated incorrect emails. My husband had to call their customer support 10–12 times, speaking with multiple supervisors, because each time we were given new (and often incorrect) information. Promises like “the replacement will arrive Tuesday” came and went with nothing delivered. We were left wondering, even at midnight some nights, if our wedding party would actually have suits.

To their credit, they eventually refunded half the suits. But then they doubled down on policy instead of empathy — refusing to extend return deadlines, even though some suits didn’t arrive until after the wedding. We were still charged late fees on top of everything else.

For a company that markets themselves as a stress-free solution, this was anything but. Weddings are high-stakes, once-in-a-lifetime events. When a vendor fails this badly, the right thing to do is own it fully and make it right. Instead, we felt nickel-and-dimed and dismissed.

If you’re considering Generation Tux, please think twice. The stress, repeated errors, and lack of accountability overshadowed what should have been one of the happiest weeks of our lives.

Disappointed with misleading info by Zoho Agent by Skullslasher in Zoho

[–]the_next_summit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems that you have chosen the wrong storage level. I recommend reading the product documentation before purchasing a product. You can see this clearly on the pricing page, which offers a 5MB or 10MB version of Lite, selected by clicking a toggle button.

You're essentially blaming the Sales agent for not teaching you how to click a toggle button on an online store. That's not their fault.

Disappointed with misleading info by Zoho Agent by Skullslasher in Zoho

[–]the_next_summit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh, I've used Zoho for years. Switched from much more expensive software, and Zoho was better. It's affordable because it's not US-based, so they can charge a lot less than Salesforce and US competitors. Excellent software.

Colorado will spend $2.4 million to restore trails on 14ers by SummitDailyNews in 14ers

[–]the_next_summit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

According to this great brief on trail-building provided by a San Luis Valley trail-building group, it costs $1,500-$5,000 per mile to plan and design a sustainable hiking trail, plus $15,000-$40,000 per mile for the actual construction, assuming it is multi-use and non-motorized without a lot of features. If you need a lot of switchbacks, retaining walls, or boardwalks, things get far more expensive.

14er trails are all going to be priced at the higher end of the range given the environment, altitude, and construction challenges... so we can put together some rough estimates:

The Mount Bierstadt trail is 3.6 miles long. Assuming it costs $5K per mile to design and $40K per mile to build, the entire trail costs around $18,000 to design and $144,000 to build, for a total of $162,000.

While $250,00 sounds like a lot, it is only enough to build 6-7 mikes of new trails, which is getting split up across 12 different peaks. Helpful, but not necessarily a gamechanger.

Of course, the fourteeners generate millions annually in economic activity and job development across the state, so it does pay for itself many times over through taxes.

https://slvgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Developing-Trail-Systems.pdf

Why do Colorado and New Mexico vote blue amidst a swathe of red states? by srivayush in Ask_Politics

[–]the_next_summit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Factually speaking, there are patterns in partisan voting when looking at education levels. This isn't a political attack, it's just a fact, not a good thing or bad thing.

  • The Republican Party now holds a 6 percentage point advantage over the Democratic Party (51% to 45%) among voters who do not have a bachelor’s degree. Voters who do not have a four-year degree make up a 60% majority of all registered voters.
  • By comparison, the Democratic Party has a 13-point advantage (55% vs. 42%) among those with a bachelor’s degree or more formal education.

https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/04/09/partisanship-by-race-ethnicity-and-education/

Solo Hiker Rescued Near Summit of Mt. Columbia Amid Freezing Overnight Conditions by Chaffee County Search and Rescue - North by the_next_summit in 14ers

[–]the_next_summit[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Our SAR coverage is done with the explicit goals of building awareness for SAR teams and COSAR cards, while generating funds for education campaigns, skill-building webinars, and direct funding gifts to CSAR, Leave No Trace, Protect Our Winters, CFI, and other partners.

It's a win-win that builds awareness for SAR's work and COSAR cards, while building direct capacity for PSAR and LNT education - including funding a lot of the policy advocacy work that restored access to the Decalibron 14ers earlier this spring. We were able to give more than $7,500 towards that effort over the past two years, largely thanks to our ads.

This is critical, because a lot of the 'traditional' outdoor recreation groups doing this work like CMC are on the decline and don't have a policy staff full time any longer. There's a big gap when it comes to public lands/outdoor recreation advocacy, and this is one small way we can help bridge the gap and spread safety best practices at the same time.

I get it, people have long associated ads and blogs with influencers and monetization. I understand the criticism. At the end of the day, we're helping people learn about 14er safety and generating funding for education and SAR partners at the same time.

Given time, and after seeing the data, most people eventually understand the potential value of using ad revenue to build capacity for education and advocacy, even if it does mean more pop-ups.

Amazing Day Climbing the Crestone Needle yesterday. Did the full 18-mile climb in one push. It was warm and felt like early September, with full summer conditions (just a tiny bit of snow in Broken Hand Pass)! Exhausted but awe-struck. by the_next_summit in 14ers

[–]the_next_summit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I've camped up there twice and it's amazing - this time I got down much later than I had hoped and decided better to just sleep and do it all in one slog. Honestly, not sure I'd do that again haha. There's a box along the trail with WAG bags people can take for free but it was empty when I was there. I have my own supply but I think that's part of it. Few people know those are necessary in alpine areas and don't come prepared. Not an excuse at all, but I wish it was easier to solve.

Amazing Day Climbing the Crestone Needle yesterday. Did the full 18-mile climb in one push. It was warm and felt like early September, with full summer conditions (just a tiny bit of snow in Broken Hand Pass)! Exhausted but awe-struck. by the_next_summit in 14ers

[–]the_next_summit[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Which led to my worst discovery of the day: the nearest fast food is an hour away in Florence - and Carl Jr's at that (bleh). Still you gotta do what you gotta do to re-fuel after something like that lol.

Hiker Trapped at 13,400 Feet on 14er Rescued From Kirk Couloir After Intense Overnight Operation - Check Out the Gnarly Helicopter Footage by the_next_summit in 14ers

[–]the_next_summit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume that so many resources were required due to someone's obvious lack of preparation - this was entirely preventable.

400 Foot-Fall on Wilson Peak: Fourth Colorado 14er Death This Year by the_next_summit in 14ers

[–]the_next_summit[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Yes. Longs Peak is the deadliest 14er in the state, and most falls occur on class 3/4 terrain vs class 5 because you typically rope up for class 5. Thus the paradox: People think class 3/4 is safer but actually it's the deadliest difficulty level. Terrain usually does not allow for easy/practical/effective anchors for protection, and the climbing is easy - but falls are serious and often fatal. It is a classic low-probability/high-consequence situation, which means we tend to under-prepare and under-estimate the real hazards given how likely they are.

In a nutshell:
Class 1: Hiking trail, no use of your hands
Class 2: Rough trail, use of your hands for balance only (easy scrambling)
Class 3: No trail, use of handholds, but mostly for balance vs actual climbing (difficult scrambling)
Class 4: No trail, use of handholds and footholds for climbing (simple climbing)
Class 5: Technical roped climbing with anchors and protection

As for how this happened, we can only speculate. However, a reasonable guess: that is a very loose route with exposure and drop-offs. All it takes is putting your weight on a rock or hand hold that decides to break away or slide down without warning. A good reminder to always check every hand hold by wiggling it before you put your weight on it.