Opera Reads & Responds To Oprah's Mail
from the dealing-with-the-public dept
We know a little something about how certain segments of the population seem to get confused in trying to contact the right company or person, leading them to contact someone entirely different. So it comes as little surprise to us to find out that Opera, makers of the semi-popular browser software, has been receiving emails from confused people, who thought they were emailing Oprah Winfrey. And with her final show this week, Opera decided to share some of that mail. Even better, is that it shares the company's responses as well. Here's just one, but hit the link above to read a bunch more:Thank you for reading this Techdirt post. With so many things competing for everyone’s attention these days, we really appreciate you giving us your time. We work hard every day to put quality content out there for our community.
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This company is advertising on Craig's List for angel investors. Let loose the dog's of war!
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Let this be a lesson to you. DON'T DOWNLOAD HAIR!! It's wrong, and since it grew out of someone else's head, you can't take it. Because shaving it off is stealing, and downloading it is piracy. So there!
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If she hasn't received any "confused" emails, now is the best time to send them in. Her show is over and she should have plenty of time to get working on those "browser fixes".
I can imagine the laugh people might get out of seeing a few of those emails.
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I’d Love To Sing On Oprah ...
I’d love to sing on Oprah,
if I could have my choice.
Señor Caruso
Told me I ought to do so ...
Ahem.
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Semi-popular
What I think you meant was:
-Not very popular browser software
-Browser about as popular as OS/2
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Thanks for saving girls in education
My wife after a ten years stay at home decided to go back to school to complete her high school studies. she will be sitting her form four (high school finals) this year.
I am kindly requesting if it is possible you can give her a scholarship from now upto the university level. We have 3 kids.
Looking forward to your favourable response and encouragement
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