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irregularadverb — 2009-07-29 10:25:42

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RealComputers — 2009-07-28 09:52:03

this persons home address should not be listed online if there is no need for it

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ElleWeber — 2009-07-28 09:19:02

fixed date, my bad

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WilliamLewis — 2009-07-28 09:10:04

Revert to version 32 (She beat me to it. ).

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- '''Privy Computer Diagnostics''' is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.	+ '''Privy Computer Diagnostics''' is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.
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- ''2009-07-02 20:22:48'' [[nbsp]] Yet another computer service started by someone who's been "tinkering with computers since he was very young". I suppose another one won't hurt. I just feel real old when I think about all the minicomputers I fixed in 1972 and building a crude computer from telephone relays in 1964. --["Users/JimStewart"]	+ ''2009-07-02 20:22:48'' [[nbsp]] Yet another computer service started by someone who's been "tinkering with computers since he was very young". I suppose another one won't hurt. I just feel real old when I think about all the minicomputers I fixed in 1972 and building a crude computer from telephone relays in 1964. --["Users/JimStewart"]
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- ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing ["Sockpuppets" sockpuppet] account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845 - * To put the point more baldly, it ''appears'' as though either 1) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics created a new account and wrote himself a positive review, or 2) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics had a friend of his write a review for him. --["Users/CovertProfessor"]	+ ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing ["Sockpuppets" sockpuppet] account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845 + * To put the point more baldly, it ''appears'' as though either 1) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics created a new account and wrote himself a positive review, or 2) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics had a friend of his write a review for him. --["Users/CovertProfessor"]
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- ''2009-07-03 16:58:20'' [[nbsp]] Hello all! I wonder why people are so interested in posting comments here. To clarify, the adjective form of the word privy means "sharing in the knowledge of" something. I'm not sure why someone would actually think that I was talking about a building in which people defecate, but that is a shortcoming that I am willing to forgive. Additionally, I am not the person who commented on this page previously as irregularadverb. I have in fact been in this business for a while and only recently made the Wiki because a friend of mine advised me to do so. That same friend also offered to put her experiences on here as a comment. Again, I'm not sure why people would automatically assume I have some ill agenda. The whole point of this website is to spread information to people who might need it and post relevant comments, as opposed to uninformed ones. Then again I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to anyone who thinks differently and would like to question my integrity. Thank you for your time.	+ ''2009-07-03 16:58:20'' [[nbsp]] Hello all! I wonder why people are so interested in posting comments here. To clarify, the adjective form of the word privy means "sharing in the knowledge of" something. I'm not sure why someone would actually think that I was talking about a building in which people defecate, but that is a shortcoming that I am willing to forgive. Additionally, I am not the person who commented on this page previously as irregularadverb. I have in fact been in this business for a while and only recently made the Wiki because a friend of mine advised me to do so. That same friend also offered to put her experiences on here as a comment. Again, I'm not sure why people would automatically assume I have some ill agenda. The whole point of this website is to spread information to people who might need it and post relevant comments, as opposed to uninformed ones. Then again I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to anyone who thinks differently and would like to question my integrity. Thank you for your time.
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- ''2009-07-03 17:01:04'' [[nbsp]] One last thing. In 24 hours, I will be removing all comments on this page, not because I am angry or harbor any sort of ill feelings, but rather that it is not in the best interest of what I'm trying to do here.	+ ''2009-07-03 17:01:04'' [[nbsp]] One last thing. In 24 hours, I will be removing all comments on this page, not because I am angry or harbor any sort of ill feelings, but rather that it is not in the best interest of what I'm trying to do here.
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	+ ------ + ''2009-07-16 09:39:51'' [[nbsp]] $35 dollars flat rate? Is that what you charge to reformat a computer? --["Users/RealComputers"] + + ''On 2009-07-16, ["Users/RealComputers"] posted the following (the entry was reinstated with a Departed Business note):'' + After sending an e-mail inquiring about computer repair and getting no reply, I called Sam, the man behind this Privy. I called as an anonomous person and asked if he would fix my computer. He said he doesnt do that anymore. I asked if he does any computer at all and he said no not anymore, therefore, I have deleting the text from this page. If you dont believe me, call him yourself. (925) 785-9993 + + Sam did not know that I myself am a computer tech and had no reason to lie.

Privy Computer Diagnostics

WilliamLewis — 2009-07-28 09:09:27

Revert to version 28 (Confirmed that this is gone. We still keep these pages. Will mark).

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- '''Privy Computer Diagnostics''' is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.	+ '''Privy Computer Diagnostics''' is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.
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- ''2009-07-02 20:22:48'' [[nbsp]] Yet another computer service started by someone who's been "tinkering with computers since he was very young". I suppose another one won't hurt. I just feel real old when I think about all the minicomputers I fixed in 1972 and building a crude computer from telephone relays in 1964. --["Users/JimStewart"]	+ ''2009-07-02 20:22:48'' [[nbsp]] Yet another computer service started by someone who's been "tinkering with computers since he was very young". I suppose another one won't hurt. I just feel real old when I think about all the minicomputers I fixed in 1972 and building a crude computer from telephone relays in 1964. --["Users/JimStewart"]
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- ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing ["Sockpuppets" sockpuppet] account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845 - * To put the point more baldly, it ''appears'' as though either 1) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics created a new account and wrote himself a positive review, or 2) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics had a friend of his write a review for him. --["Users/CovertProfessor"]	+ ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing ["Sockpuppets" sockpuppet] account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845 + * To put the point more baldly, it ''appears'' as though either 1) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics created a new account and wrote himself a positive review, or 2) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics had a friend of his write a review for him. --["Users/CovertProfessor"]
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- ''2009-07-03 16:58:20'' [[nbsp]] Hello all! I wonder why people are so interested in posting comments here. To clarify, the adjective form of the word privy means "sharing in the knowledge of" something. I'm not sure why someone would actually think that I was talking about a building in which people defecate, but that is a shortcoming that I am willing to forgive. Additionally, I am not the person who commented on this page previously as irregularadverb. I have in fact been in this business for a while and only recently made the Wiki because a friend of mine advised me to do so. That same friend also offered to put her experiences on here as a comment. Again, I'm not sure why people would automatically assume I have some ill agenda. The whole point of this website is to spread information to people who might need it and post relevant comments, as opposed to uninformed ones. Then again I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to anyone who thinks differently and would like to question my integrity. Thank you for your time.	+ ''2009-07-03 16:58:20'' [[nbsp]] Hello all! I wonder why people are so interested in posting comments here. To clarify, the adjective form of the word privy means "sharing in the knowledge of" something. I'm not sure why someone would actually think that I was talking about a building in which people defecate, but that is a shortcoming that I am willing to forgive. Additionally, I am not the person who commented on this page previously as irregularadverb. I have in fact been in this business for a while and only recently made the Wiki because a friend of mine advised me to do so. That same friend also offered to put her experiences on here as a comment. Again, I'm not sure why people would automatically assume I have some ill agenda. The whole point of this website is to spread information to people who might need it and post relevant comments, as opposed to uninformed ones. Then again I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to anyone who thinks differently and would like to question my integrity. Thank you for your time.
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- ''2009-07-03 17:01:04'' [[nbsp]] One last thing. In 24 hours, I will be removing all comments on this page, not because I am angry or harbor any sort of ill feelings, but rather that it is not in the best interest of what I'm trying to do here.	+ ''2009-07-03 17:01:04'' [[nbsp]] One last thing. In 24 hours, I will be removing all comments on this page, not because I am angry or harbor any sort of ill feelings, but rather that it is not in the best interest of what I'm trying to do here.
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ElleWeber — 2009-07-28 09:08:34

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ElleWeber — 2009-07-28 09:08:34

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	+ [[Include(Departed Business)]] + + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(955 Cranbrook Ct.)]] #365\|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\| Whenever needed! Call for an appointment. \|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(925) 785-9993\|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Owner'''\|\| + \|\| Sam Kowshik \|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Established'''\|\| + \|\| May 25, 2009 \|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Payment Methods'''\|\| + \|\| Cash or Check \|\| + + The most student-friendly computer service in Davis!!! + + '''Privy Computer Diagnostics''' is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself. + + Rates: '''$20 flat rate''' for students (student ID as proof), '''$35 flat rate''' for everyone else. + + He may be reached by e-mail at likewow777@gmail.com or by phone at (925) 785-9993. + + May you and your computer live happily ever after! + [[Comments]] + ------ + ''2009-07-02 20:22:48'' [[nbsp]] Yet another computer service started by someone who's been "tinkering with computers since he was very young". I suppose another one won't hurt. I just feel real old when I think about all the minicomputers I fixed in 1972 and building a crude computer from telephone relays in 1964. --["Users/JimStewart"] + ------ + [[Include(Same IP Address)]] + ## + ## The following comment is from the same IP address as the person who created the page about the business. What does that say about the business owner's ethics? + ## + ## It is stuff like this that really makes an argument for changing the way the wiki deals with comments left by "people without identity". + ## + ## Why should ["Users/irregularadverb"]'s comment stay? Yes, there is a slight chance that they are a real person, but if they are so close in time and space to the + ## business owner that they were "RIGHT THERE" when the page was created, then their review is suspect in motivation. They aren't an independent review. + ## + ## I worry that any change to the manner in which the wiki has traditionally dealt with crap like this will result in "Wiki Bullies". I don't want to see that, but I don't + ## see any reason to give irregularadverb the benefit of the doubt. I've marked the comment, and I'm leaving all this for other editors to see. Because of the pound symbols + ## no one else will see this other than people who edit this page. + ## + ## I know though that if I take a change of direction with regard to the traditions for dealing with this sort of thing that I can have an impact on how the Davis Wiki deals + ## with this sort of thing. Remember this isn't so much about realname as it is about identity. As far as I'm concerned irregularadverb has no identity. + ## + ## The trick is to find a way to communicate that it is ok to show no respect for those without identity, but that anyone with identity needs to be respected. There + ## are a bunch of people who will see me removing comments and not understand why they can't remove comments as well. If they start removing comments without + ## understanding the distinction it will just make more work for me to go back and restore the comments that they removed that they shouldn't have. + ## + ## So for now I'm going to stick with pointing out crap like this by using the Same IP Address, Anonymous Coward, and other appropriate include macros. + ## If EdWins or IDoNotExist or the others who have been vocal on the issue have a problem with that I hope they will take a moment to read this. + ## If any of them have a better idea for how to handle crap without screwing up the wiki I'd love to hear it. --["Users/JasonAller"] + ## + ''2009-07-03 01:10:10'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam through a friend of a friend. My computer kept randomly freezing whenever I tried to use a program. I handed him my laptop in the morning, and got it back that evening. And, it was perfectly fine. He even took the 20 minutes to explain what was wrong to me in laymens terms (as I don't know very much about computers). I haven't had any problems since. I would totally recommend Privy Computer Diagnostics!! --["Users/irregularadverb"] + ------ + ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing ["Sockpuppets" sockpuppet] account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845 + * To put the point more baldly, it ''appears'' as though either 1) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics created a new account and wrote himself a positive review, or 2) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics had a friend of his write a review for him. --["Users/CovertProfessor"] + ------ + ''2009-07-03 13:08:11'' [[nbsp]] Sam also might be interested in the definition (noun) of privy "1 a: a small building having a bench with holes through which the user may defecate or urinate" --["Users/JimStewart"] + ''Or more likely, privy (adjective), private, secret, concealed. He's basically saying that he's serious about not poking around in your computer unless he needs to. --["wl"]'' + ------ + ''2009-07-03 16:58:20'' [[nbsp]] Hello all! I wonder why people are so interested in posting comments here. To clarify, the adjective form of the word privy means "sharing in the knowledge of" something. I'm not sure why someone would actually think that I was talking about a building in which people defecate, but that is a shortcoming that I am willing to forgive. Additionally, I am not the person who commented on this page previously as irregularadverb. I have in fact been in this business for a while and only recently made the Wiki because a friend of mine advised me to do so. That same friend also offered to put her experiences on here as a comment. Again, I'm not sure why people would automatically assume I have some ill agenda. The whole point of this website is to spread information to people who might need it and post relevant comments, as opposed to uninformed ones. Then again I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to anyone who thinks differently and would like to question my integrity. Thank you for your time. + + -Sam --["Users/PKS"] + If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. We can believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. The inconsistency of your relationship towards this user (a friend vs. her knowing you through a friend of a friend... keep your lie consistent under pressure!), the fact that you both edited from the same IP address late at night when people tend not to have social guests, and your "friend"'s complete lack of edit history on here point to the latter far more strongly than the former. + + You should understand that we're not just another review site or business directory. We're a community that tries to build something that is useful to all members of the Davis community. If you are going to try to abuse us to further your own ends, you can expect us to be upset. --["wl"] + ------ + ''2009-07-03 17:01:04'' [[nbsp]] One last thing. In 24 hours, I will be removing all comments on this page, not because I am angry or harbor any sort of ill feelings, but rather that it is not in the best interest of what I'm trying to do here. + + -Sam --["Users/PKS"] + * Sigh. + ------ + ''2009-07-16 09:39:51'' [[nbsp]] $35 dollars flat rate? Is that what you charge to reformat a computer? --["Users/RealComputers"] + + ''On 2009-07-16, ["Users/RealComputers"] posted the following (the entry was reinstated with a Departed Business note):''

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RealComputers — 2009-07-28 09:05:21

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- \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(955 Cranbrook Ct.)]] #365\|\| - \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Hours'''\|\| - \|\| Whenever needed! Call for an appointment. \|\| - \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Phone'''\|\| - \|\|(925) 785-9993\|\| - \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Owner'''\|\| - \|\| Sam Kowshik \|\| - \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Established'''\|\| - \|\| May 25, 2009 \|\| - \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Payment Methods'''\|\| - \|\| Cash or Check \|\| - - The most student-friendly computer service in Davis!!! - - '''Privy Computer Diagnostics''' is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself. - - Rates: '''$20 flat rate''' for students (student ID as proof), '''$35 flat rate''' for everyone else. - - He may be reached by e-mail at likewow777@gmail.com or by phone at (925) 785-9993. - - May you and your computer live happily ever after! - [[Comments]] - ------ - ''2009-07-02 20:22:48'' [[nbsp]] Yet another computer service started by someone who's been "tinkering with computers since he was very young". I suppose another one won't hurt. I just feel real old when I think about all the minicomputers I fixed in 1972 and building a crude computer from telephone relays in 1964. --["Users/JimStewart"] - ------ - [[Include(Same IP Address)]] - ## - ## The following comment is from the same IP address as the person who created the page about the business. What does that say about the business owner's ethics? - ## - ## It is stuff like this that really makes an argument for changing the way the wiki deals with comments left by "people without identity". - ## - ## Why should ["Users/irregularadverb"]'s comment stay? Yes, there is a slight chance that they are a real person, but if they are so close in time and space to the - ## business owner that they were "RIGHT THERE" when the page was created, then their review is suspect in motivation. They aren't an independent review. - ## - ## I worry that any change to the manner in which the wiki has traditionally dealt with crap like this will result in "Wiki Bullies". I don't want to see that, but I don't - ## see any reason to give irregularadverb the benefit of the doubt. I've marked the comment, and I'm leaving all this for other editors to see. Because of the pound symbols - ## no one else will see this other than people who edit this page. - ## - ## I know though that if I take a change of direction with regard to the traditions for dealing with this sort of thing that I can have an impact on how the Davis Wiki deals - ## with this sort of thing. Remember this isn't so much about realname as it is about identity. As far as I'm concerned irregularadverb has no identity. - ## - ## The trick is to find a way to communicate that it is ok to show no respect for those without identity, but that anyone with identity needs to be respected. There - ## are a bunch of people who will see me removing comments and not understand why they can't remove comments as well. If they start removing comments without - ## understanding the distinction it will just make more work for me to go back and restore the comments that they removed that they shouldn't have. - ## - ## So for now I'm going to stick with pointing out crap like this by using the Same IP Address, Anonymous Coward, and other appropriate include macros. - ## If EdWins or IDoNotExist or the others who have been vocal on the issue have a problem with that I hope they will take a moment to read this. - ## If any of them have a better idea for how to handle crap without screwing up the wiki I'd love to hear it. --["Users/JasonAller"] - ## - ''2009-07-03 01:10:10'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam through a friend of a friend. My computer kept randomly freezing whenever I tried to use a program. I handed him my laptop in the morning, and got it back that evening. And, it was perfectly fine. He even took the 20 minutes to explain what was wrong to me in laymens terms (as I don't know very much about computers). I haven't had any problems since. I would totally recommend Privy Computer Diagnostics!! --["Users/irregularadverb"] - ------ - ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing ["Sockpuppets" sockpuppet] account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845 - * To put the point more baldly, it ''appears'' as though either 1) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics created a new account and wrote himself a positive review, or 2) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics had a friend of his write a review for him. --["Users/CovertProfessor"] - ------ - ''2009-07-03 13:08:11'' [[nbsp]] Sam also might be interested in the definition (noun) of privy "1 a: a small building having a bench with holes through which the user may defecate or urinate" --["Users/JimStewart"] - ''Or more likely, privy (adjective), private, secret, concealed. He's basically saying that he's serious about not poking around in your computer unless he needs to. --["wl"]'' - ------ - ''2009-07-03 16:58:20'' [[nbsp]] Hello all! I wonder why people are so interested in posting comments here. To clarify, the adjective form of the word privy means "sharing in the knowledge of" something. I'm not sure why someone would actually think that I was talking about a building in which people defecate, but that is a shortcoming that I am willing to forgive. Additionally, I am not the person who commented on this page previously as irregularadverb. I have in fact been in this business for a while and only recently made the Wiki because a friend of mine advised me to do so. That same friend also offered to put her experiences on here as a comment. Again, I'm not sure why people would automatically assume I have some ill agenda. The whole point of this website is to spread information to people who might need it and post relevant comments, as opposed to uninformed ones. Then again I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to anyone who thinks differently and would like to question my integrity. Thank you for your time. - - -Sam --["Users/PKS"] - If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. We can believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. The inconsistency of your relationship towards this user (a friend vs. her knowing you through a friend of a friend... keep your lie consistent under pressure!), the fact that you both edited from the same IP address late at night when people tend not to have social guests, and your "friend"'s complete lack of edit history on here point to the latter far more strongly than the former. - - You should understand that we're not just another review site or business directory. We're a community that tries to build something that is useful to all members of the Davis community. If you are going to try to abuse us to further your own ends, you can expect us to be upset. --["wl"] - ------ - ''2009-07-03 17:01:04'' [[nbsp]] One last thing. In 24 hours, I will be removing all comments on this page, not because I am angry or harbor any sort of ill feelings, but rather that it is not in the best interest of what I'm trying to do here. - - -Sam --["Users/PKS"] - * Sigh. - ------ - ''2009-07-16 09:39:51'' [[nbsp]] $35 dollars flat rate? Is that what you charge to reformat a computer? --["Users/RealComputers"]	+ I called Sam, the man behind this Privy. I called as an anonomous person and asked if he would fix my computer. He said he doesnt do that anymore. I asked if he does any computer at all and he said no not anymore, therefore, I am deleting this page. If you dont believe me, call him yourself.

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- If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. Now we can either believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. The inconsistency of your relationship towards this user (a friend vs. her knowing you through a friend of a friend... keep your lie consistent under pressure!), the fact that you both edited from the same IP address late at night when people tend not to have social guests, and your "friend"'s complete lack of edit history on here points to the latter far more strongly than the former.	+ If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. We can believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. The inconsistency of your relationship towards this user (a friend vs. her knowing you through a friend of a friend... keep your lie consistent under pressure!), the fact that you both edited from the same IP address late at night when people tend not to have social guests, and your "friend"'s complete lack of edit history on here point to the latter far more strongly than the former.

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- If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. Now we can either believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. The inconsistency of your relationship towards this user (a friend vs. her knowing you through a friend of a friend), the fact that you both edited from the same IP address late at night when people tend not to have social guests, and your "friend"'s complete lack of edit history on here points to the latter far more strongly than the former.	+ If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. Now we can either believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. The inconsistency of your relationship towards this user (a friend vs. her knowing you through a friend of a friend... keep your lie consistent under pressure!), the fact that you both edited from the same IP address late at night when people tend not to have social guests, and your "friend"'s complete lack of edit history on here points to the latter far more strongly than the former.

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- If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. Now we can either believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page.	+ If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. Now we can either believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. The inconsistency of your relationship towards this user (a friend vs. her knowing you through a friend of a friend), the fact that you both edited from the same IP address late at night when people tend not to have social guests, and your "friend"'s complete lack of edit history on here points to the latter far more strongly than the former.

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	+ If you want to get on our good side, you can start by stopping your lying and fessing up to the fact that you tried to pull a fast one on us. Your "friend," [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo irregularadverb], has only made one edit to the wiki thus far, and that is leaving a comment on your business page. This single edit came from the same IP address that you are making your edits from. Now we can either believe that your "friend" (who claims to know you through a friend of a friend) suggested that you create a wiki page for your business, even though she isn't involved in the wiki at all. She happened to be at your house or you happened to be at her's at the time you created the page, around 1 AM. She then decided to comment on it shortly afterwards. Possible, I suppose. However, we've seen this pattern over and over on the wiki from other business owners. The more likely scenario is that you created a wiki page for your business and then decided to add to it by posting a fake review under another screen name to make it look authentic to people who didn't pay too close attention to the edit history of this page. + + You should understand that we're not just another review site or business directory. We're a community that tries to build something that is useful to all members of the Davis community. If you are going to try to abuse us to further your own ends, you can expect us to be upset. --["wl"]

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JimStewart — 2009-07-03 16:53:40

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	+ ------ + ''2009-07-03 17:01:04'' [[nbsp]] One last thing. In 24 hours, I will be removing all comments on this page, not because I am angry or harbor any sort of ill feelings, but rather that it is not in the best interest of what I'm trying to do here. + + -Sam --["Users/PKS"]

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	+ ------ + ''2009-07-03 16:58:20'' [[nbsp]] Hello all! I wonder why people are so interested in posting comments here. To clarify, the adjective form of the word privy means "sharing in the knowledge of" something. I'm not sure why someone would actually think that I was talking about a building in which people defecate, but that is a shortcoming that I am willing to forgive. Additionally, I am not the person who commented on this page previously as irregularadverb. I have in fact been in this business for a while and only recently made the Wiki because a friend of mine advised me to do so. That same friend also offered to put her experiences on here as a comment. Again, I'm not sure why people would automatically assume I have some ill agenda. The whole point of this website is to spread information to people who might need it and post relevant comments, as opposed to uninformed ones. Then again I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to anyone who thinks differently and would like to question my integrity. Thank you for your time. + + -Sam --["Users/PKS"]

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	+ * To put the point more baldly, it ''appears'' as though either 1) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics created a new account and wrote himself a positive review, or 2) The owner of Privy Computer Diagnostics had a friend of his write a review for him. --["Users/CovertProfessor"]

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CovertProfessor — 2009-07-03 12:38:19

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- ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing sockpuppet account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845	+ ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing ["Sockpuppets" sockpuppet] account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845

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	+ ------ + ''2009-07-03 13:08:11'' [[nbsp]] Sam also might be interested in the definition (noun) of privy "1 a: a small building having a bench with holes through which the user may defecate or urinate" --["Users/JimStewart"]

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- ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845	+ ''2009-07-03 09:07:30'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam though the fact that he logged out and then created a new account called irregularadverb which was created [http://daviswiki.org/Users/irregularadverb?action=userinfo just to add a positive review]. It would be nice if Sam used his real name rather than the rather offputting "PKS", but that's up to him. Still, it may be a good idea to either clarify who "irregularadverb" is, or at least why "he" is posting from Sam's computer, or just delete this comment, the above comment and notice and we'll just chalk it up to being new to the wiki and trying to innocently pull a fast one that is really obvious. Of course, even though a whitewashing sockpuppet account is a pretty lousy first impression, I'm always willing to give the benefit of the doubt and listen to him. --["Users/JabberWokky" Evan 'JabberWokky' Edwards], (814) 889-8845

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JasonAller — 2009-07-03 08:00:33

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	+ [[Include(Same IP Address)]] + ## + ## The following comment is from the same IP address as the person who created the page about the business. What does that say about the business owner's ethics? + ## + ## It is stuff like this that really makes an argument for changing the way the wiki deals with comments left by "people without identity". + ## + ## Why should ["Users/irregularadverb"]'s comment stay? Yes, there is a slight chance that they are a real person, but if they are so close in time and space to the + ## business owner that they were "RIGHT THERE" when the page was created, then their review is suspect in motivation. They aren't an independent review. + ## + ## I worry that any change to the manner in which the wiki has traditionally dealt with crap like this will result in "Wiki Bullies". I don't want to see that, but I don't + ## see any reason to give irregularadverb the benefit of the doubt. I've marked the comment, and I'm leaving all this for other editors to see. Because of the pound symbols + ## no one else will see this other than people who edit this page. + ## + ## I know though that if I take a change of direction with regard to the traditions for dealing with this sort of thing that I can have an impact on how the Davis Wiki deals + ## with this sort of thing. Remember this isn't so much about realname as it is about identity. As far as I'm concerned irregularadverb has no identity. + ## + ## The trick is to find a way to communicate that it is ok to show no respect for those without identity, but that anyone with identity needs to be respected. There + ## are a bunch of people who will see me removing comments and not understand why they can't remove comments as well. If they start removing comments without + ## understanding the distinction it will just make more work for me to go back and restore the comments that they removed that they shouldn't have. + ## + ## So for now I'm going to stick with pointing out crap like this by using the Same IP Address, Anonymous Coward, and other appropriate include macros. + ## If EdWins or IDoNotExist or the others who have been vocal on the issue have a problem with that I hope they will take a moment to read this. + ## If any of them have a better idea for how to handle crap without screwing up the wiki I'd love to hear it. --["Users/JasonAller"] + ##

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JabberWokky — 2009-07-03 04:21:37

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- Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.	+ '''Privy Computer Diagnostics''' is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.

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JabberWokky — 2009-07-03 04:21:22

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irregularadverb — 2009-07-03 00:10:10

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	+ ------ + ''2009-07-03 01:10:10'' [[nbsp]] I heard about Sam through a friend of a friend. My computer kept randomly freezing whenever I tried to use a program. I handed him my laptop in the morning, and got it back that evening. And, it was perfectly fine. He even took the 20 minutes to explain what was wrong to me in laymens terms (as I don't know very much about computers). I haven't had any problems since. I would totally recommend Privy Computer Diagnostics!! --["Users/irregularadverb"]

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:57:37

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:56:48

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- Rates: [[b]]$20 flat rate[[\b]] for students (UCD ID is proof), <b>$35 flat rate<\b> for everyone else.	+ Rates: '''$20 flat rate''' for students (student ID as proof), '''$35 flat rate''' for everyone else.

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:56:07

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:55:37

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- Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was 6. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He's worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options available, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.	+ Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options in Davis, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.
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- Rates: $20 flat rate for students (Student ID is proof), $35 flat rate for everyone else.	+ Rates: <b>$20 flat rate<\b> for students (UCD ID is proof), <b>$35 flat rate<\b> for everyone else.

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:54:10

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:53:35

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- Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options available, rates are some of the cheapest in Davis. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.	+ Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was 6. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He's worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options available, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:53:27

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- Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was 6. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He's worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options available, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.	+ Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was six. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He has worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options available, rates are some of the cheapest in Davis. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:52:09

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- Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik, a recent UC Davis graduate, who has been tinkering with computers since he was very young. While an Electrical Engineer by profession, he also has much experience in Software Engineering and various othr aspects of the computer sciences. He has constructed and re-vamped many of his own computers, as well. He works out of his apartment but is also willing to make house calls and campus calls. Simply call him up, tell him where you are and what your problem seems to be. Sometimes he can even help you solve problem over the phone.	+ Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik. He is a recent UC Davis graduate and has been interested in technology since he was 6. His major was Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis in software. He's worked a year and a half in the computer repair arena on the UC Davis campus, first as a student assistant and then later as a full time programmer and administrator for the entire CHMS department. While this establishment is newer than some of the other options available, rates are some of the cheapest available. Additionally, a free diagnosis is available if you wish to do the labor yourself.
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- Sam realized that students have to pay nearly a month's rent in order to get simple computer problems taken care of. So, he opened up this business at the end of May 2009 to help students with computer issues at an affordable price. Instead of charging an up front fee and additional charges for every hour or half-hour that he works on your computer, he charges a '''flat rate of $20 for all students''' and '''$35 for the general public'''.	+ Rates: $20 flat rate for students (UCD ID is proof), $35 flat rate for everyone else.
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- Before charging you, Sam will give you an approximate diagnosis of the problem you're computer is experiencing. If you consent, he will try to solve the problem as quickly as possible. After the repair job is complete, Sam is more than happy to give you a run-down of what probably resulted in the problem to begin with, what you can do to avoid it happening again as well as what you can do if it ever happens again so as to prevent future expenses. If, for some reason, he is unable to solve your problem, he will not charge you and will also recommend someone who he thinks can solve the problem with your computer. - - - Sam can be reached by e-mail at likewow777@gmail.com or by phone at (925)-785-9993.	+ He may be reached by e-mail at likewow777@gmail.com or by phone at (925) 785-9993.

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:31:37

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	+ \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(955 Cranbrook Ct.)]], #365\|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Hours'''\|\| + \|\| Whenever needed! \|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Phone'''\|\| + \|\|(925) 785-9993\|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Owner(s)'''\|\| + \|\| Sam Kowshik \|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Established'''\|\| + \|\| Date, i.e. 2009-05-25 \|\| + \|\|<#E0E0FF>'''Payment Method(s)'''\|\| + \|\| Cash & Check \|\| + + The most student-friendly computer service in Davis!!! + + Privy Computer Diagnostics is a fairly new computer consultation and repair service in Davis. It is run by Sam Kowshik, a recent UC Davis graduate, who has been tinkering with computers since he was very young. While an Electrical Engineer by profession, he also has much experience in Software Engineering and various othr aspects of the computer sciences. He has constructed and re-vamped many of his own computers, as well. He works out of his apartment but is also willing to make house calls and campus calls. Simply call him up, tell him where you are and what your problem seems to be. Sometimes he can even help you solve problem over the phone. + + Sam realized that students have to pay nearly a month's rent in order to get simple computer problems taken care of. So, he opened up this business at the end of May 2009 to help students with computer issues at an affordable price. Instead of charging an up front fee and additional charges for every hour or half-hour that he works on your computer, he charges a '''flat rate of $20 for all students''' and '''$35 for the general public'''. + + Before charging you, Sam will give you an approximate diagnosis of the problem you're computer is experiencing. If you consent, he will try to solve the problem as quickly as possible. After the repair job is complete, Sam is more than happy to give you a run-down of what probably resulted in the problem to begin with, what you can do to avoid it happening again as well as what you can do if it ever happens again so as to prevent future expenses. If, for some reason, he is unable to solve your problem, he will not charge you and will also recommend someone who he thinks can solve the problem with your computer. + + + Sam can be reached by e-mail at likewow777@gmail.com or by phone at (925)-785-9993. + + May you and your computer live happily ever after! + [[Comments]] + ------ + ''2009-07-02 20:22:48'' [[nbsp]] Yet another computer service started by someone who's been "tinkering with computers since he was very young". I suppose another one won't hurt. I just feel real old when I think about all the minicomputers I fixed in 1972 and building a crude computer from telephone relays in 1964. --["Users/JimStewart"]

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PKS — 2009-07-02 23:31:37

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