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Reactions to the Top 25
-Classic and older games largely dominated the list. Fairly recent games, like D&D 4e, were the exception to the rule.
-People expressed surprise that D&D 4e either a) made the list or b) was not at the top of the list. Many of the people who responded have clearly been gaming for a long time, and have seen a lot of games. It may just be that it hasn't had the time yet to be as influential as its predecessors, and possibly also due to the fractured reception it has had in online communities. Time will tell if 4e moves up the list or out entirely. And after all, we did get 150 participants, but it's hardly a scientific demographics study.
-Indie and "Forge" games were pretty much shut out. I think the highest-placing one was Dogs in the Vineyard, which was still just out of the Top 50.
-Pathfinder almost snagged an honorable mention, despite being only in Beta.
-I was personally pleased to see a number of games make the list, though many of my other faves got shut out. Aside from the D&D entries, I thought it was awesome Traveller still ranks so high. I was also personally happy that Hackmaster, Rifts, d6 Star Wars, and Risus made the list, and that Castles & Crusades hung on for an honorable mention. I was bummed Rolemaster didn't (thought I guess I should be happy with MERP hanging on). But most of all, I'm very happy people seemed to have fun with this. My next idea is to do one with settings, though I'd obviously drop the 10-25 requirement.
Here's a few more reactions from around the 'net on the Top 25 list to check and and comment on:
-Roleplaying Pro felt pretty good about the list overall, and offered his thoughts.
-Whitehall ParaIndustries, never short on interesting things to say, offers a bit of analysis as well.
-Trollish Delver is rightly pleased that Tunnels & Trolls snagged a Top 10 finish.
Apologies if I missed anyone (and I'm pretty sure I did)--please let me know about your post and I'll link it.
10 comments:
- Helmsman said...
The more I get involved in the larger Role-Playing community the more I find I'm a lot younger than most of my peers. I think your survey had some value, though I think it would be interesting to put it in context of age. I know that at 27 the only gaming peers I have that are younger than me are those who were mentored by the same people who mentored me. I was in high school in the late 90's and that was when old World of Darkness was in it's heyday. But even as little as 3 years earlier the gaming products available were considerably different.
- April 29, 2009 at 6:31 PM
- Allen Varney said...
These surveys vary by community, and communities vary according to many circumstances beyond commonality of interest. For instance, PARANOIA ranks high on the RPG.net Game Index, which may be influenced by my own activity as PARANOIA designer on the RPG.net forums.
- April 29, 2009 at 6:50 PM
- Zachary The First said...
@Helmsman: That would have been interesting! Maybe when/if I do my campaigns list.
@Allen: Oh, I'm sure it makes a huge difference. Compare this list to the RPGnet index, and you'll not find much crossover. Games like Nobilis and Unknown Armies barely mustered any showing at all in this survey, yet they're beloved of RPGnet overall.
- April 29, 2009 at 8:26 PM
- Swordgleam said...
I'm pleasantly surprised Star Wars d6 made it on the list - I thought it was more of a niche game.
Based on some of the other reactions, I think that at 20, I might be one of the youngest people to have sent in a list. And mine certainly missed a lot of the more classic games that made it, such as Traveler.
- April 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM
- Joseph said...
A similar poll on settings might be of interest, but I think you'd have to limit it to a specific genre (fantasy, SF, etc.) or else it will be a reflection of the game poll.
Speaking as someone with several years of experience in the opinion polling business (I was manager of election polling for the largest opinion polling firm in the country), I heartily endorse Helmsman's suggestion about including an age crosstab, and might also suggest "how long have you been playing RPGs" as an even more valuable indicator. One could be 50 years old, and only started playing last year, whereas even a 40-year-old could have a lot of history under their belt. Maybe "how much have you spent on RPGs in the last 12 months" would be a good question, too...
Sorry. Getting all "professional" on you. Carry on.
- April 29, 2009 at 10:41 PM
- Zachary The First said...
@Joseph: I admit, it would be interesting to see more formal results, but I don't think I'm the guy to do it. Perhaps someone else will, someday. :)
- April 29, 2009 at 10:47 PM
- ATOM said...
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- April 30, 2009 at 4:14 AM
- Brett said...
I love the poll, it got me and my friends talking about games we loved but haven't thought about in years, it was a great survey in that regard. Thanks a ton for doing the work!
- April 30, 2009 at 10:05 AM
- Oddysey said...
Would you consider repeating this project in, say, a year or two? It'd be interesting to see if and how the rankings changed in that time.
- April 30, 2009 at 10:38 PM
- Zachary The First said...
Of course! I hope I remember. :)
- May 1, 2009 at 7:35 AM


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Weaknesses: SPF products would do better with the inclusion of antioxidants.
This small collection of skin-care products keeps things gentle and effective with fragrance-free formulas that can be considered more state-of-the-art than any other product in its price range or pricier versions at the drugstore. CeraVe uses a delivery system the company refers to as Multivesicular Emulsion Technology, which releases key ingredients such as ceramides (they actually include three different ceramides: I, III, and VI, which is rather unique and great for skin) and hyaluronic acid over a period of several hours. Although this technology is undoubtedly helpful, such time-delayed delivery systems aren't unique to CeraVe, and the fact remains that most of the ingredients they use are very helpful on their own, no matter what delivery system you use. The important point is that ongoing, consistent use of this kind of moisturizer designed to repair the skin's barrier function will result in smoother, softer, healthier skin. An interesting element for this product is the inclusion of phytosphingosine. It is an ingredient that research shows is effective in regulating damaged or diseased epithelial cells. It seems this ingredient can be a cell-communicating ingredient, albeit one that is best for compromised skin. However, given CeraVe is positioned for those struggling with psoriasis, eczema, or rosacea, that's a great addition. (Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology, October 2003, pages 1135–1137).
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What: Annual Christmas Tree Sale
Fraser Firs from North Carolina
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When: Beginning Friday, November 23, while supplies last (approx. Dec. 16)
10:00 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday, November 23, and Saturdays and Sundays
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Where: 2605 Texas Ave. S. in College Station
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Why: To raise money for Lions' projects and local charities
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Most Wanted Crita, Veena, EvilSeed, Prahvus, Sagitar, Calix, Tuskador, Vultak, Dylamug, Masque, Sebrian, Dree Elle, Uncle Montork, King Miro, Granita, Hawke, Hunga, Kittrina, Quakke, Butthead, Hoove, Darius, Spinwit, Nocturna, Kayo, Lizzor, Artilla, Vizar, Staghorn, Lodar, Twiggets, Drissi, Lady Slither, Bubblor, Three Beast, Fang-Or, Great Black Wizard, Major Header, and Ra-Jar.
I hope we see Castaspella and Horde Troopers. Maybe some other POP
A Want List of Sorts: Peekablue, Saurod, Veena, Calix, Evilseed, 200X Head Pack, Mara, Point Dread & The Talon Fighter... and all the other POP & NA characters.
Most-wanted MOTUC: Granita - Hunga the Harpy - The Melog - Melaktha - Vultak - Dylamug - Crita - Sprag, Sprocker and Spritina - the Twiggets King Ahgo
Hey duke, do u think we will see plundar?
Sweet bee (though would prefer Glimmer or Castapella)
Rio blast
Two bad
Hopefully Scorpia eventually makes it!
I really want to see a couple of the following:
Horde Troopers
Strong Arm
Two Bad
Rio Blast
200X Sorceress
Goat Man
Really, I'd take any cool, obscure character... just because I know that after we get through the few that made the 2013 line, we won't get any more. It'll just be the remaining "heavy hitters".
20 Most needed characters before MOTUC ends...
Heroic: Lizard Man / King Miro / Hawke / Dakon
Evil: Evilseed
POP: Angella / King Micah / General Sunder/ Twiggets 3 pack
Horde: Vultak / Hunga / Prahvus
POG: Veena
SnakeMen: Tung Lashor / Sssqueeze
Rock People: Granita
NA: Darius / Sebrian
I really hope to see Madame Razz and broom. She is such a crucial character and in so many episodes, it is a shame she has never been made. I also feel we need Lookee and definitely Kowl.
Call me crazy, but I'm calling Snake Mountain pre-order. Oh, yeah.
just wondering--but why do people think we will get an add on sub? If anything, didnt TG say theyre trimming the line even more in 2014? I hope we do get a filmation add on, but from what I've seen this seems unlikely
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interesting comments from reviewers on this one!
The more things change, the more they remain the same
Here's how some popular traditions came about, including diamond engagement rings and the ubiquitous green-bean casserole.
The cat food brand has reintroduced Morris the cat through a campaign that takes advantage of social media while emphasizing the roots of the character.
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They are changing Morris to "charmingly choosy" rather than finicky, I don't mean to be finicky but I'm not sure Morris would approve of that and especially not of those glasses
American Marxists' Propaganda master, and his impact on America. This brief video clip has been uploaded, and is being used, for non-profit, educational use,...
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Baby onesies at a Target store that label little boys as future superheroes and little girls as their dating partners has sparked online outrage after two University of Waterloo professors called attention to their message.
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we haven't come a long way, baby
At age 3, Monique Luiz of Phoenix starred in the most famous political ad of all time.
Lassie as Salesdog: One More Trip to the Well -Lassie has "authenticity".. no need for a show or movie
Lassie's new owners at DreamWorks Animation are using a series of publicity stunts to remake the classic American dog as a merchandising superstar.
k3hamilton's insight:
"...the studio decided that the best hope for making money from Lassie was to make her a merchandising star, and it turned to a suitably old-fashioned tactic to prepare an onslaught of products next year: the publicity stunt."
...because DreamWorks needs to make money.
( Lassie was part of a $155 million character library acquisition)
Lassie was " a bit of an acting lightweight" says the article
Max Factor apparently made a toupee for one Lassie in the 60s...no secrets are safe!
From mentalfloss
Last week, we revisited some Cold War propaganda that taught upstanding American citizens How to Spot a Communist Using Literary Criticism. It's a gem, but it has nothing on the 1954 film, The House in the Middle.
k3hamilton's insight:
well, there goes my house
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AMC serves up a fun Emmy Awards campaign for Mad Men, casting its stars in print work that has the look and feel of classy period advertising from the Sterling Cooper era.
British Pathé was one of the leading producers of newsreels and documentaries during the 20th Century. This week, the company, now an archive, is turning over its entire collection -- over 85,000 historical films – to YouTube.
The true meaning behind 35 top brand names, Creating a strong brand identity is an integral aspect of any consumer business, and a large part of any brand identity lies in its name. While many brands are simply named after their founders, others have more interesting origins. | Marketing Magazine
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Pez, Kodak, Toyota, Reddit, Virgin, Haagen-Das, Volvo, Nikon, Etsy, Subaru, Lufthansa, Verizon, Sony, Adidas, Pantene, Lego, Volkswagen, Durex, Starbucks, Jagermeister,, Reebok, Trojan, Nivea, Cadillac, Dasani, Samsung, Pandora, Hyundai, Nike, Fanta, Nintendo
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The first major Marmite advertising campaign began in the 1930s
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Despite their size and influence, these brands have built followings by using relationship-focused tactics that are often the domain of smaller businesses.
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I chose this article because it shows that big name brands in the market don't always get to where they are today with advertising. These companies made it with word of mouth from consumers.
sam centamore's curator insight, December 10, 2:00 PM
This article talks about 4 brands that have become extremely successful without the use of traditional advertising. These 4 brands are Krispy Kreme, Costco, Sriracha, and GoPro. If you think about it, you never see commercials or ads for these products. They have succeeded solely because they are high quality products that rely on word of mouth to spread awareness
You probably already know the story behind the famous FedEx logo and its clever use of negative space. (If you don't, read this.) But of course, it's hardly the only logo with a "hidden message." British plastic card maker Oomph has collected 40 such logos—check them out below.
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The clothing retailer pulled a shirt that appeared to be bloodstained from its online store Monday. It was not the first time the company's products have courted controversy, but one expert says the uproar is unlikely to hurt the brand.
Sometimes, the most interesting aspect of a logo isn't the graphic itself. It's the story behind it.
k3hamilton's insight:
Michelin man used to be a creepy smoking guy, CBS ripped its logo from religious drawings ( well TV kind of is a religious experience for some) and the Great Saul Bass pitch for a new bell logo
From www
Remember when you had to wait until the commercial break to be bombarded with brand marketing? Probably not, since product placement has been a Hollywood addiction since the 1980s. Ever since Steven Spielberg featured Reese's Pieces in 1982's E.T.
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Natural Selection: A Novel
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A shocking biological discovery. A previously unknown predatory species. Evolving just like the dinosaurs. Now. Today. Being forced out of its world and into man's for a violent first encounter. Weaving science and thriller in a way not seen since Jurassic Park, Natural Selection introduces a phenomenally dangerous new species that is rapidly adapting in a way never before seen A mystery. A chase. A vast expansive puzzle. A team of marine scientists is on the verge of making the most stunning discovery in the history of man. In their quest for answers, they engage a host of fascinating characters. The world's premier neurology expert. A specialist on animal teeth. Flight simulation wizards, evolution historians, deep sea geologists, and so many more. Along the way, the team of six men and women experience love, friendship, loyalty and betrayal. Together, they set off to exotic locales. Literally to the bottom of the ocean. To a vast and mysterious redwood forest. To an unknown complex of massive caves. When people start dying, the stakes are upped even further. Then the real hunt begins ... Loaded with astonishing action sequences, Natural Selection is that rare breed of thriller, filled with intricately layered research, real three-dimensional characters, and tornado pacing.
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Youd be wise to partake of this thorough examination of the scriptural king infamous for nearly sawing a child in half.
- Solomon is said to have built the First Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem.
- He is a major figure in the Judeo-Christian tradition and considered a prophet by Islam.
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I was very shocked my dad received a late evening visit from a man regarding this companies services. The young delivery man was very nice, although he pressured him to be left with all this oxygen equipment he says his own doctor wanted him to have. What I found wary was, We never received information or a phone call that someone was coming to his home that night. He is a widower of mature age and lives alone, it concerned me. Also my doctors had not seen my dad in 6 months and his next follow up was going to be in a week, so how could these people make that decision for both his doctors and my dad? I never returned their calls and have since Dad has seen his pulmonoligist, who tested his levels, says he is in range he should be for his age, he apologized for Pacific Pulmonarys pushy, over the top attempt to sucker me into their tacky way of doing business. People of age, I tell you to always consult with your MD first before accepting any medical equipment from anyone!
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Skye on 10/03/2011:
Oxygen cannot be delivered to anyone without a doctors prescription. Medical companies do not just make random deliveries.
Has your dad called his doctor to find out why your dad received oxygen equipment?
jktshff1 on 10/03/2011:
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MonteL on 12/01/2011:
Yes, you are right Skye, however, the rep who obtained a "signed" rx from my dad's MD I'm sure gets commission or some type of bonus for my dads service. I blame Pacific Pulmonary for taking advantage of probably a very busy office staff at MD in coercing them to just sign an rx for my dad. My father should have been evaluated and given the chance to openly discuss his options and the reasons BEFORE they sent strangers to his home. Talk about shady business...I stopped by shortly thereafter to talk with someone, and do you know what?! There is no one certified there in that business!! No RET, no Pulmonologist Reps, just a bunch of albeit nice, but untrained drivers, and some office manager who didn't want to talk, just pointed to a sign that was marked outside with their hours of business. 8:30-12 and 1-4:30...my time on my watch was 4:32! And outside their office was a sticker that said they were JCAHO accredited, I checked with JCAHO, and they are not accredited through them, kind of makes me wonder....hmmm.....what else is up with them...
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BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA -- I have never received service as poor as this! They under quoted what my monthly expenses would be, hence it was unaffordable. Since I discontinued my service, they have continued to bill me (and my insurance for 4 additional months).
The phone number in Bakersfield CA is never answered, you must leave messages, which are never returned.
The only time when they were attentive is when I called to discontinue, they sent a person over that very same day to pull the info chip out of the machine to take to my Dr. for his "permission" for my stopping their service.
I told my Pulmonologist of my dissatisfaction with this company and requested that he remove this company from his Apnea Service Roster -- they don't deserve to be in business.
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Ripoff on 07/18/2011:
Sounds very close to the treatment I received, I paid them off in March of 2011 and they continue to bill me, I experienced the very same misquote at the beginning of the process, then they said that I had signed the estimate and that they would produce the signed document. I have for many years retained a copy of anything I sign, I never signed anything even like an estimate, and they never produced the signed document.
I have been attempting to change DME companies for several months since my insurance has paid their portion and I have paid mine, they continue to bill my insurance and myself after the final cost was meet. I have never dealt with a company that treats its customers so poorly.
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Sandra M on 04/05/2012:
Sounds like my situation. A manager and a sales rep came to my home to tell me my Dr ordered a cpap for me and they were there to "set "me up..? This set up consisted of these 2 morons watching me call somewhere out south in the U.S to try to understand how to use the machine for the 1st time, what a joke, no one was even certified to be instructing me on how to use my equipment. I have since left them and joined another company who actually have professional and licensed personnel! Do research before you accept any services from anyone you will be responsible for paying for services I suggest!
L. Edwards on 08/01/2012:
This company needs a lot of training for their reps. Frist name and no direct number for the rep is suspicous. It has been almost 5 months and I have not received any equipment.
J. Mason on 07/06/2013:
My advice - run as fast as you can away from this company and find a much more reliable company!! I've had nothing but the rudest, worst, most horrible service from this company. Looking to turn them in anywhere I can and the best help I can offer is DO NOT!! use Pacific Pulmonary!!
Ronald Howerton on 09/16/2013:
Pacific Pulmonary appears interested in only one thing: billing. It appears impossible to get them to retrieve data from my CPAP machine that my doctor has repeatedly requested.
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Abrupt Removal Of Oxygen Equipment Physician Prescribed 24 Hours A Day For COPD Patient
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LAS VEGAS AND RENO, NEVADA -- I just read a review of this same company on this website! It was written in Nov. 2007. This company cares nothing about human life other than to supply their financial gain. Diagnosed with end stage COPD Mar. 2006, I was immediately qualified for Social Security Disability. In the interim between receiving benefits I was given Supplemental insurance from Soc. Sec. SSI- this entitled me to Medicaide until the benefits kicked in.
The Dr. prescribed oxygen 24/7, he contacted Pacific Pulmonary Services and arranged delivery. Nov 2007 my Medicaide was discontinued because my benefits (under $1000. mo.) were too high to qualify. Yet my oxygen cost $750. per month prescriptions $350. then the spirometry--well to say that my benefits were less than adequate to cover medical is a no brainer. But that's the government we have and another huge disillusion. Pacific Pulmonary Services, notified me that they could no longer provide services for me and retrieved all their equipment and oxygen cylinders. Leaving me with no oxygen!
I was shocked, I didn't no that a bill had passed Congress to allow Home medical supply companies to collect their oxygen equipment when payment is not received; without any requirement of due care of the company to first insure continuation of oxygen service to the patient from some source! I was left without oxygen panic stricken, driving no less- to the hospital, when I arrived a Social Worker recognized me to be disoriented and inquired as to my situation. This woman was able to not only get me immediate oxygen but set up arrangements for another home oxygen company to deliver a concentrator and portables.
She helped me to become established with Social Services which has been my only lifeline. Thank God for Angels like her. Pacific Pulmonary Services is a disgrace to the medical community, anyone needing Home medical equipment or oxygen service should not patronize this greedy heartless company. Give your business to another supplier as promoting greed driven companies like Pacific Pulmonary Services only lowers the morality and humanity of the business community as a whole.
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msnanny on 10/13/2008:
Although sympathetic to your situation I don't see why you feel like this company should provide you their services and equipment without being paid for it?
mscott on 12/09/2008:
I wanted to say how much this company has come through for me time and time. After reading the horrible review on this site I just had to let everyone know this is not so. The minute I walked out of the hospital I was taken care of by P. P.S. I wanted to thank them first off for providing the services my wife needed to live a more comfortable life.
We have had good service with the driver who comes out to our home and the girls in the office. I don't understand how people can go around bashing good companies who offer such great services. Shame on you! There are others too who need oxygen and when you complain the focus is just on you! Have you thought of others besides yourself! We need oxygen too but we aren't complaining are we? Again I want to THANK YOU PACIFIC PULMONARY SERVICES! You are the best...
God Bless you, Scott family
SandraSuarez on 12/01/2011:
Wonder how long Pacif Pulm went without getting paid though..if it was less than 30 days..that is twrrible. I have worked for large companies in the health field who have along with guidlines and standard procedures, a code of ethics they go by. The company should have referred you out to someone else or reasoned in setting up a payment plan to meet monthly, anything to NOT lose a valued customer or client. You should have been more than a commission or sales number to meet. Sorry you had such an awful experience, but you are right, not ALL oxygen companies follow the same POOR BUSINESS CHOICES as Pacific Pulmonary
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SAN DIEGO SAN MARCOS -- Pacific Pulmonary Services Offices - Country Wide
My occurrence San Diego County, San Marcos office
Pacific Pulmonary Services, supplies oxygen for home bound patients that need home oxygen therapy. They operate around the country promising to have oxygen anywhere, even if you travel. I was in the California Wildfires of 2007, I am normally on a air concentrator which supplies oxygen from the air in the home.
I was in a area hard hit by the fire, 8 homes around us burned to the ground, my home has significant smoke damage and toxic particulates, that will not be filtered by the air cleaner on the concentrator, it is not made to filter the fine toxic particulants that it would be sucking in to create oxygen.
I was told by the Doctor to use bottled oxygen till the home is restored. I set up the contract and the Doctor placed the order to the company, based on a phone interview, they seemed accommodating at first. For 2 weeks the service went OK. The field workers were pleasant.
On a Thursday we put in an order for more bottles Friday, as I need it 24 hours a day. After just a couple of weeks ago suffering a major set back to my health, oxygen was very important .
On Friday they left a message on our cell phone, not our usual mode of communications, stating that they would not deliver the bottles we needed. This meant that my body would not get enough Oxygen and the levels fell to lower levels then safe and required for good health. Low oxygen stresses the heart and kills brain cells.
I talked to the manager on Friday and he said we can not supply that amount of Oxygen for the period of time required. That was it. No more Oxygen.
So I was left without Oxygen the whole weekend as it is impossible to set up a new Oxygen supplier in a matter of hours. If I used the concentrator I would be breathing concentrated toxic materials in our home. Pacific Pulmonary Services, especially the Manager, were completely rude, did not live up to their commitment to supply me with the oxygen I needed. The Manager was couldn't care less about if I had enough Oxygen or not.
I would never trust this company or any associates with it, as they are located all over the country and one of the largest suppliers of Home Oxygen Services in the Country. At Pacific Pulmonary Services you are dealing with people who only care about a dollar and not you as a patient.
Any company that would cut off a person with lung/ heart problems, in a declared disaster area, when your depending on them to get you oxygen to breathe, deserves not to be trusted. They will let you down and not even give you fair warning that they will not resupply.
There was no problem with payment as I have more than adequate insurance and they are a MediCare provider, the manager stated you have a concentrator, which we asked are you over riding Doctors orders, as I was told no to be breathing any more toxic material.
I suggest a smaller local company that will respond to a patients care as a priority, not a troublesome situation, because I ran out 3 days before the scheduled delivery date. Plus I was told they would be unable to supply the amount of oxygen I would need. So it appears they can only take care of a few bottles a week. Just a short stint, even though we told them that we would need the services for probably for months
They made a lot of promises when we signed up but leaving someone who has seen there property burned to the ground, lost buildings that contained many valuable items and tools for running our grove.
Everything around you is burned and is now in ash, in the air, in your home and you depend on this company for oxygen and they coldly say we can't deliver, after they had delivered for 2 weeks. Because it's not on the schedule and some manager who is not a Doctor and goes against my Doctors orders rudely and arrogantly says use the concentrator. It's just pure lazy, careless, and worrying about a few bucks in gasoline, over your health care. You don't want Pacific Pulmonary Services to be supplying your life giving oxygen. They do not care about you as a patient, just a number.
So in my opinion this is poor service and one that is runs through the corporate level as this choice was from the manager himself, not the delivery driver, whom all seemed pleasant. But when the manager says were not in that area today, even though you can breathe and does not care, this is a company wide problem not just a single facility.
Spare your health or a loved oneâs from frustration, a bureaucracy that only cares about which delivery day is yours, your out of oxygen, sorry, no delivery for 4 days.
Give your business to someone who deserves it. Under the worst conditions possible, they let me down and showed no caring and were not even going to contact me as our land line phone is still down. If I would not have checked the cell phone, the message would have been missed. Your in a hospital and they can not stress the need for oxygen and Pacific Pulmonary Services treats it like bottled water, oh your out drink tap.
I have traveled to many places for medical help and used many companyâs for oxygen, Pacific Pulmonary Services were by far the absolute worst I have ever seen when it comes to Home Oxygen Service. Customer Beware if you need air.
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Ponie on 11/18/2007:
Although I sympathize with the home owners who were caught in these fires, I feel you were advised they could not help out indefinitely. In your letter, you state: 'I was told they would be unable to supply the amount of oxygen I would need.' After hearing this, why didn't you make other arrangements? Certainly they're not the only supplier, are they?
Anonymous on 11/18/2007:
I agree with Ponie, I also did a quick search of home Home Oxygen Services in your area and found dozens, a large number of them have a location to go pick it up also. I guess the key here is to plan ahead.
(ps) We were also in a fire zone so I can understand how bad the air was and still is inside. I can still smell the smoke inside our home, but it's getting a lot better.
Anonymous on 11/18/2007:
Why did you need O2 in the first place?
jktshff1 on 11/18/2007:
To add to the above, they contacted your cell since apparently, by your own admission the land lines were down.
tell you no lie on 12/06/2007:
Why am I not surprised? Why,you may ask? I know this company very well inside and out. For them to do this to someone is nothing new. Not all the centers operate this way. But they are more concerned about sales(money) not customer service. They pump up the words, "integrity","teamwork", but in reality it's mainly sell, sell, sell. And if your lucky we'll let you keep your job.They don't value their drivers and customer service reps. They will keep the sales people if they sell. When you sell everyone makes a profit.
Drivers and customer reps get peanuts.
Just remember as paying patient/customer you have a God given right to choose the company of your choice,keep switching until you find someone who meets your needs.
Catosixtails on 04/10/2008:
These wildfires taxed the ability of all oxygen suppliers in the area. You would not have gotten any better service anywhere else, as everyone was suddenly in need of many more tanks of emergency oxygen than were available at Pacific Pulmonary or Lincare or Apria.
Keeping in mind that these tanks are normally used as "back up" only, companies do not have enough tanks to suddenly supply vast numbers of customers with 24/7 tank oxygen. With phone lines down, deliveries disrupted, and people who who were displaced because their homes were lost needing service, companies rationed oxygen among customers according to need. Customers who didn't have any means of breathing whatsoever because they had no electricity received deliveries before customers who had electricity and could use a concentrator in a pinch. I am sure this was explained to you when you were told they would not have enough to serve you. Would you have the company deprive someone who could have died without oxygen in order to spare you the smokey odor? I hope not!
mdmills on 08/09/2008:
Well as someone who has experience in DME and oxygen set up's I can tell you that no company will provide an unlimited amount of O2 tanks for an indefinate period of time. Oxygen tanks or e-cylinders are not meant to be used for patients on continious oxygen treatment. They have a air supply that lasts about 3-5 hours depending on the liter flow. If you were told by your doctor that you were to be on continuous oxygen then he also should have told you that.
No company will provide that much oxygen for any patient no matter the circumstance because quite simply they have a business to run and a good way to waste company resources is to hand out oxygen tanks like candy. So I this case Pacific Pulmonary was right in their response. Maybe they could have handled it a little better in terms of how they explained it to you but nothing is wrong with their course of action.
mscott on 12/09/2008:
I wanted to say how much this company has come through for me time and time. After reading the horrible review on this site I just had to let everyone know this is not so. The minute I walked out of the hospital I was taken care of by P. P.S. I wanted to thank them first off for providing the services my wife needed to live a more comfortable life.
We have had good service with the driver who comes out to our home and the girls in the office. I don't understand how people can go around bashing good companies who offer such great services. Shame on you! There are others too who need oxygen and when you complain the focus is just on you! Have you thought of others besides yourself! We need oxygen too but we aren't complaining are we? Again I want to THANK YOU PACIFIC PULMONARY SERVICES! You are the best...
God Bless you, Scott family
chipz_salza on 02/13/2010:
For those of you reading I know for a fact that Pacific Pulmonary does all that it can to provide for patients giving them the best service possible. Unfortunately a lot of this rests on the drivers shoulders. When a natural disaster strikes even the drivers can do so much. Pacific Pulmonary is not 911. They provide oxygen weekly for their patients. I don't think enough people take the drivers in consideration enough. They work 8-5 and throughout the day they not only have their main route which fills this time slot but mulitiple people calling in everyday that ran out of tanks before the next delivery day or need help with their concentrator and somehow manage to fill some of those requests as well while they a lot of times work late until their route is done as well. Whenver there is an issue with a concnetrator that is priority or if your back up oxygen is out. But as with everything there is a limit, and if it's a true emergency where you feel you can't use your concentrator and all you can use it tanks and you are out during a natural disaster, call 911.
Bob Thornburg on 08/23/2013:
If you read your paperwork carefully you will find that you are responsible for living in a residence that has appropriate power supply to run your medical devices. The Oxygen supplier is not responsible for your power supply or unlimitred tanks of Oxygen. As a pulmonary paitent why would you continue to live where ashes and bad air are present? Pacific Pulmonary does not supply emergency anything, if you have an emergency you call 911. My experience with Pacific Pulmonary is that they provide service way above the nationally accepted standards.
Ruby Rideau on 08/29/2013:
I am looking for a oxygen provider. Not because of the service, but because of the payment. It 2 month payment that has been paid.And it hasn1t been posted to their books, but has been taken out of my account. I am just tired of arguring with them. I am having doubt about making a change.
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LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS -- For 3 years I have been on O2 nights with a stationary oxygen concentrator from Pacific Pulmonary. In the meantime my back was broken 5 times and my oxygen levels dropped. Instead of being on 2 liters at night I am now on 4 liters 24/7. My doctor ordered a Portable Oxygen Concentrator because I can not handle the portable tanks. The small ones with me being on 4 liters will only last a little over an hour. That is not enough time for me to do doctors appointments, grocery shop and get prescriptions. I have faxed the prescription to them and they refuse.
Their employee at the hospital, saw I was on 4 liters and it was discussed with her. She called her office PPS and told them the correct liters were 4. Now PPS is denying they knew or got that information, they are refusing to provide me the Portable Oxygen Concentrator and it makes me a prisoner in my own home literally on a 50 foot leash with the large concentrator.
Medicare logged a formal complaint against them and still refuse to honor my doctors prescription. This company should NOT be allowed to serve Medicare patients and should be put out of business.
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BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-1819 -- I can't believe it's taken almost a month to order to new mask for my CAP machine only to find out that they don't have the correct paper work and I really don't think they even requested it from my doctor. They promise to call back, but never return calls. After almost a month they finally told me that they lost the contract for my area. Polite, but never give an answer to my questions? Said I can purchase myself, but even then I need to have my doctor fill out paperwork. They used to call every month and insist I receive a new mask. Now it's been seven months and I can even get them to return my calls or answer my questions. If I treated my customers the way I been treated I wouldn't have any customers. Very disappointing.
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Shannon on 03/03/2014:
I have been with Peak Sleep for over 4 years the oxygen side has been great but the sleep side is VERY POOR I got a new CPAP mask about 3 months ago and the headgear broke about 6 weeks ago and I had to tape it. They told me that there was no warranty but the manufacture said there is a 90 day warranty and they won't fix the problem (Peak Sleep a company of pacific pulmonary) peak sleep says I have to deal with the manufacturer but the manufacturer says Peak Sleep has to be the one since there the purchaser. Wow. So I bought new headgear today and only paid 24.95 from a different company Peak sleep wanted to charge me 37.00. There a big joke I'm now switching to another provider.
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BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA -- I live in a town that breed companys like this amatter of fact most companys hear are like this one pacific pulonary services been with this company 4 years getting my nebulizer machine and med, no problem, two years ago had to go on oxygen consentrater machine not from pacific pulmonary, but from home med and they were a good company, until they stopped renting consentrater machine, they were billing medicare medical no problem for years then pacific pulmonary took over the concentrater machine jacked uped the charge on the machine and medicare won't pay for the increse pacific pulmonary is charging do to increase by pacific pulmonary so pacific pulmonary is trying to make it sound like my medicare deductible is go up but in fact the charge on concentrater machine is going up so may be their machine might brake in the near future like their braking killing me thank you for your time mr, hakin and huin p. s did I mention that the concentrater machin is 600.00 new so far they billed medicare 7000 on a 600 $ machine now their wanting a share of cost from me they call it, right.
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i_am_canadian on 05/08/2010:
I''m sorry this happened to you, but you need to take a breath in between sentences (no pun intended) and use some punctuation. I can barely understand what your'e writing.
Starlord on 05/08/2010:
OMG! $7,000 for an oxygen concentrator? That is beyond ridiculous. I was on a concentrator for just over two years, and this specious argument that the machine might break down is what Apria does also. As I understand Medicare durable medical equipment is that you pay rent on it for 13 months and it is paid for, you now own it. Apria stated that a concentrator does no qualify as durable medical equipment, so they charge rent on the machine for however long you have it. They claim that is so they can just swap out machines if yours breaks down. I do have to admit that Apria sent a technician three times a year to service the machine.
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We are so lucky to be a part of this world, one that allows us to connect with someone so easily via the internet. Im so thankful that I have friends that I have met, and I love each and every single one of them. Im quite sure you have friends you feel the same way about.
The Monthly Mix for November is Friendship and the Attitude of Gratitude buffet really just meshes so well. I decided to choose two buffet layouts and a third being from the Monthly Mix.
A beautiful timeline created by dodgeladee. I love the use of just the blues and the sunflowers!
Created by jbdolfin. I love the cluster work. Its just gorgeous!
Created by chigirl. I just love the way the little banner word arts are used, and the amazing clusters!
In the States, the day after Thanksgiving is full of lots of frantic shopping and great deals! Everyone is exhausted, and in dire need of some coffee and sweet treats. Gingerscraps knows all about that, so were having a nice little sale to help give you that boost you might need!
I cannot wait to see whats going to be for sale. I dont know. I really dont! I know some kits Im dying to have, and I hope to see them in there!
There are a lot of sales going on! Not just the Coffee Shop. Lots of designers are having sales for this weekend, as well. Make sure you check them out!
Theres more to be grateful about! Theres a new FWP grab bag. This month, it was created by Terra, of Sugar Kissed Designs. Its just beautiful!
Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Kit.html
Borders: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Borders.html
Embossed Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afr...ed-papers.html
Journaling: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afraid-Journaling.html
Pieces of Fear: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afr...s-of-fear.html
Stacked Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afr...ed-papers.html
Worn Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Be-Afr...ed-papers.html
KIT: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-...anite-KIT.html
CLUSTERS: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-...-CLUSTERS.html
CLUSTER TEMPLATES: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-...TEMPLATES.html
PRE-DECO PAGES: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-...ECO-PAGES.html
QUICK PAGES: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-...ICK-PAGES.html
TEMPLATES: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-...TEMPLATES.html
BUNDLE: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Touch-...te-BUNDLE.html
Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-Bliss-kit.html
Bundle: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-Bliss_bundle.html
Clusters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-Bliss-clusters.html
Pre-deco papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Grey-B...co-papers.html
Alphas: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Decemb...le-Pixels.html
QuickPages: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Decemb...le-Pixels.html
Tinsel: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Decemb...le-Pixels.html
Bundle: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy-Bundle.html
Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy.html
Clusters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Holiday-Joy-Clusters.html
Stacked Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Holida...ed-Papers.html
QuickPages: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Holida...ick-Pages.html
Kit: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-Kit.html
PreDeco Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent...aper-Pack.html
Border Clusters: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent...-Clusters.html
Extra Paper: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent...aper-Pack.html
Alpha Add-on: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent...ack-AddOn.html
Shimmer Papers: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent...er-Sheets.html
WordArt: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent-Night-WordArt.html
Templates: http://store.gingerscraps.net/Silent...mps-CU-Ok.html
Plan It Christmas: http://store.gingerscraps.net/PlanIt-Christmas.html
30 Days of Thankful 12x12: http://store.gingerscraps.net/30-Day...mps-CU-Ok.html
30 Days of Thankful 5x7 Horizontal: http://store.gingerscraps.net/30-Day...tal-Album.html
30 Days of Thankful 5x7 Vertical: http://store.gingerscraps.net/30-Day...cal-Album.html
Series 1: http://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Gr...Up-edgy-1.html
Series 2: http://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Gr...Up-edgy-2.html
Series 3: http://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Gr...Up-edgy-3.html
Series 4: http://store.gingerscraps.net/All-Gr...Up-edgy-4.html
Its officially safe to start singing the Christmas carols, and blasting them through your speakers. If you dont celebrate Christmas, let us know what you do! Maybe a designer will be able to fulfill your holiday wishes with a kit!


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How to Layer Up Without Frumping Up
Take a style cue from these stars now that it's getting chillythey prove you can look cozy and cute at the same time!
By Liz Doupnik
Make A Statement With Your Scarf
You wouldn't think Ashley Benson's scarf wouldn't work with her edgy black-and-burgundy leather look, but it totally makes her outfit! Bright accessories are a great way to liven up your layers, and get more wear out of your summery accessories. The trick to make clashing look cool (not cray-cray) is to bring in just a pop with a fun scarf and stick to simple solids for the rest of your look!