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AS managers took an intelligent approach: they knew they had a superior product and decided to generate income through volume instead of charging high fees. I'm sure AS's low charges are one big reason for their success and their growth. This Forum is another. And, of course, they have the best software of all, bar none.

Steve, I agree. I looked at several snip programs. Because I do not bid on a regular schedule, I don't want a set fee. I have not found another with a forum. As for the software, nothing is 100%, but this comes close.

rsmiller40

I've got to say it...

"What about the searches?"

I realize that AS is having search problems..at least the forum posts mention that. I personally have never used AS search. I find Ebay search adequate for my needs. I would not pay a monthly fee every month,the amount set, just to add search.

rsmiller40

Basrah, just a day or so ago Sara B. said it was a bug that will be fixed now that the programmers have returned from the long weekend.

Uh Oh! You mean no one was left to tend the ship??

rsmiller40

Well, I expect that a programmer or two was "on call" to take care of unexpected emergencies, but gee whiz, those guys deserve a coupla days off every now and then, don't you think?

Well, for sure, but maybe stagered or something...and Rick, I am not refering to their gate!

rsmiller40

Whoops..I meant to say Steve.,

rsmiller40

Steve or Rick..gentlemen, this queston is for you. Do you have any idea (my bet is you do)how big of a company AS is?

rsmiller40

They have about 20 employees, if that's what you mean. I have no idea how many subscribers there are, but it's a lot.

BTW, Mrs. M., it's "gait," not the homophone "gate." I'll bet they do stagger sometimes, too.

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Originally posted by rsmiller40:
Do you have any idea (my bet is you do)how big of a company AS is?

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According to some of the email I get, SIZE is suppose to be important. I hope that SUCCESS has more value.

Which is more significant - how big or how good? (Is that OK to say on a public forum?)

Mrs. M,
I think you will agree with me on this - AS could have 1 employee or AS could have 1,000 employees. As long as AS has a high degree of SUCCESS, I'll leave SIZE to Mr. Gates.

I stand corrected, Rick.

rsmiller40

Rick, I was just curious. Success I can certainly gauge by observing, but employee size is another thing. You know, if you sit here watching and typing away, you like to form an accurate image of the entire situation.

rsmiller40

BTW, the number 20 was gleaned from a post by Sara B. a while ago. It could be more by now; I don't think it's any less (although I haven't seen anything by Sofia C. for quite some time).

Good morning, Steve, and thank you.

rsmiller40

This might help regarding the size of AS (per Sara):
CLICK AWAY ON ME

We've all seen some small companies that provide great service, and large companies that don't.


Mrs. M,
You are now the 3rd most frequent poster.

Yes, you are right and it was not why I asked. I was curious about the structure of the company not the sucess or failure.

rsmiller40

I think the "10 people" Sara referred to are the tech support people. That number wouldn't include managers, secretaries, programmers, etc.

The number of employees in a company is something like a college diploma -- it's not important unless you do something with it. So I agree with Rick while acknowledging that this isn't what Mrs. M was looking for.

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Originally posted by Steve:
I think the "10 people" Sara referred to are the tech support people.

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AS ALWAYS, SHARP AS A TACK.

>>>> I'M HERE FOR THE CLICKING <<<<
That was from 10/02 (per the Goddess). Not likely they have less employees.

Thanks, for the input and info.

rsmiller40

The "tack" isn't as sharp as you think. It was 20 computers I remembered, and there were at that time only 14 employees.

Well, I did click and read, so you were saved.

rsmiller40

Gads--my infrequent posts are causing me to slip further behind. So much to read every time I sign on!

Mrs. M. keeps us all on our toes, Chatter.

Oh,well if you lived in this household, you would escape often too!LOL!

rsmiller40