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Just used Tesco online ordering, for Click'n'Collect - no major problems.
But...it needs an email for login, and it insists on sending you an SMS when the goods are ready. My mobile doesn't work inside the house (Hooray!), so I thought I'd suggest that they might want to consider an option of sending an email instead - it might even save them money.
Only one problem: the "contact us" box wants an email - fine, I'll use the same one as the order - nope, not valid.
The stupid email address text box only takes 30 characters.
Mine is 33...
Email addresses can be 254 characters long you lazy elephanting sunshines!  Ooooo....
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Check to see if it is being client side validated at 30 chars.
If so, hop into dev mode, override the script, voila..... 
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...and blow the database insert...:EvilLaughSmiley:
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Yes, I can remember most of them[^] without looking now that you ask.
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Thirty Three Characters? I'd go mad, mad I tell you, stark staring MAD if I had to type 33 characters every time!
Mine is 15 & I seem to have to type it in 50 times a day.
M work one is 34 long, so I tend to use my home one if I have to register something, even for work.
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firstname.surname at companydomain.com
Chrome autofills it for me after the first couple of characters, so it's no hassle at all.
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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original.griff@baaaabaaaabaaaa.com?
Software Zen: delete this;
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That's even more fun when it's your street address that's "too long".
Or if they pretend to ship anywhere but then only accept US ZIP codes.
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Then there's the b'tards who think mine isn't long enough and keep offering to lengthen it.
They should use some kind of validation first. It's not like anyone complained... mumble mumble...
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I get emails about that... 
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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No you don't. You just told us it was too long.
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I don't think it's Tesco that are sending "those" emails... 
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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Give it 5 years and I'm sure they would have muscled in on that market. They already have the slogan "Every little helps"
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harold aptroot wrote: they pretend to ship anywhere but then only accept US ZIP codes.
I run into that a lot.
The worst is when I try to input my address to my bank and they ask for a US Zip code and US State. I don't live in the US and cannot input my address. I have to call them and have someone override the system.
The report of my death was an exaggeration - Mark Twain
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I'm on-line therefore I am.
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My reply bored me so I deleted it and put this instead.
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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That's some world class multi-dimensional derp right there.
Sounds like they don't want your money, and should be given directions to a suitable rope.
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OriginalGriff wrote: My mobile doesn't work inside the house (Hooray!),
I had the same problem, but it was even worse because I use smart hub[^] for my internet connection. It is either that or unreliable dial-up.
I installed a cell booster kit and now I have a super strong signal inside my house. It consists of an internal and an external antenna with a signal booster in between them.
Within you lies the power for good - Use it!
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Fortunately, I have broadband (albeit only ~4Mbps) via my landline, so I'm fine with the mobile not working!
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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I get ~3.5Mbps. Pretty good considering the alternative 
Within you lies the power for good - Use it!
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Cheeky B*stard! 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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This is OG. He hit the maximal reputation points amount, so had to start over in a new account.
~RaGE();
I think words like 'destiny' are a way of trying to find order where none exists. - Christian Graus
Entropy isn't what it used to.
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...and move to India??? 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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Isn't that the German flag?
Ok, see what you mean...
Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it. --- George Santayana (December 16, 1863 – September 26, 1952)
Those who fail to clear history are doomed to explain it. --- OriginalGriff (February 24, 1959 – ∞)
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