var json_comments = new Array("<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-25847\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">                <a href=\"http://www.ymmvradio.com\"><img src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"         width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>            </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\"><a title=\"http://www.ymmvradio.com\" href=\"http://www.ymmvradio.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">YMMV RADIO</a>    </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-25847\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"0000-00-00T00:00:00-05:00\">December  0, 0000 12:00 AM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(25847);\">Moderate</a> |</span>	<script type=\"text/javascript\" src=\"http://consumerist.com/mt-static/plugins/Moderate/moderate.js\"></script>	<script type=\"text/javascript\">		successMsg = \"\";	</script><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=25847');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p>This guy is a fucking idiot.</p><p>The wishlist was not as good as last year, true - but you could still crush it - and if you were so inclined make thousands of dollars off of it. Anyone with half a brain and a little business sense had a field day with it again this year. </p><p>There was a good IRC chat going throughout the whole promotion - it was ten times easier to use this year then last year.</p><p>The fact he bothered to call Amex to complain was a joke - I don't even know where to begin with this one.</p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(25847, 'YMMV RADIO')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-33229\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">                <a href=\"\"><img src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"         width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>            </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\">mozbrat    </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-33229\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"0000-00-00T00:00:00-05:00\">December  0, 0000 12:00 AM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(33229);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=33229');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p>Actually, YMMV RADIO, you are a fucking idiot. I called because I encountered an error in the system - I didn't call because I couldn't get through, I called because I got through, then it crashed. Twice. </p><p>Also, let me update the story.</p><p>American Express called me to tell me that there wasn't much they could do, and I kind of said, well, OK, but I'm going to make my story known. A few days later, I get another call.</p><p>They are sending me the Jonathan Adler vase that I had won initially, along with some gift certificates to make up for their error. The vase - gratis.</p><p>So, I guess only a total fucking idiot would call, have enough pull to get AmEx to resolve the situation to my satisfaction, and also get the item he initially would've paid $75 for free. </p><p>By the way, you're a jackass. Anyone that uses it to \"make thousands\" is just a dick. It's like the assholes that bought Xbox 360s to make money on eBay. Is it legal? Sure. Is it a quick way to make a buck? You bet. But if you do it, you're an ass. Period.</p><p>Feel free to respond. I always like dealing with pricks that have no idea what they are talking about. Thanks, and fuck you very much, YMMV.</p><p>-Jonathan Myers</p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(33229, 'mozbrat')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-677065\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">                <a href=\"\"><img src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"         width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>            </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\">emgeesea    </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-677065\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"2006-11-28T22:42:24-05:00\">November 28, 2006 10:42 PM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(677065);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=677065');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p>I agree with you, YMMV.  I tried to win a My Wishlist item this morning, and it appeared I got through.  Then, the damn system would not take my CAPTCHA code - you know, the scrambled security codes sites use to tell humans apart from bots.  I tried 6 different codes to no avail, and finally had to give up.  Called Amex My Wishlist customer service and got basically the same useless response you got.</p><p>Shame on Amex for such a shit service.</p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(677065, 'emgeesea')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-719331\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">        <a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;amp;blog_id=1&amp;amp;id=42378\"><img        src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"        width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>    </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;blog_id=1&amp;id=42378\">moededoe</a>        </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-719331\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"2006-12-08T20:36:02-05:00\">December  8, 2006  8:36 PM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(719331);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=719331');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p>Amex wish list is a joke and THANK YOU for posting your complaints on it...I totally agree it's a scam...Maybe we need to send our thoughts to some tv and print newspeople - maybe they can expose them..</p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(719331, 'moededoe')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-729498\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">        <a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;amp;blog_id=1&amp;amp;id=6536\"><img        src=\"/mt-static/support/assets_c/userpics/userpic-6536-100x100.png\"        width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>    </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;blog_id=1&amp;id=6536\">Rectilinear Propagation</a>        </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-729498\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"2006-12-12T17:10:35-05:00\">December 12, 2006  5:10 PM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(729498);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=729498');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p>emgeesea, I think you're agreeing with mozbrat.</p><p>I think y'all should consider getting rid of  YMMV RADIO because his/her post was uncalled for.</p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(729498, 'Rectilinear Propagation')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-3201671\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">        <a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;amp;blog_id=1&amp;amp;id=254668\"><img        src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"        width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>    </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;blog_id=1&amp;id=254668\">foodmanry</a>        </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-3201671\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"2007-12-05T16:00:38-05:00\">December  5, 2007  4:00 PM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(3201671);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=3201671');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p>I'm sorry to hear about your experiences.  I'm not really sure if the blame lies wholly on American Express though.  If you think about it millions of people are trying to get through that web site in one specific time frame.  Of coures odd things are going to happen with all that traffic.  Most systems can handle millions of users over a period of time, but instantaneously happening is where it gets bizarre.</p><p>Last year, or was it two years ago..hmm, I was able to get the Aquos TV.  I was quite surprised that I actually got to the screen that requested more information.  This was the first time I used the wish list and after about 5 rejections I was able to get through and get the TV.  The TV was shipped and received within a week.  There were no issues with my experience.</p><p>The second go around to try and get a car was not so good.  I got to the point where you enter the access code with the fuzzy numbers and letters.  But it would not accept it even after 5 retries.  Oh well...I was disappointed, but I'm not going to say the whole thing sucks.  AMEX is obviously doing this as a publicity to say \"Hey become an AMEX card carrying member and you can enjoy some of these items.\"  They aren't making any promises so I don't know why you guys are getting bent out of shape.</p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(3201671, 'foodmanry')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-3214801\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">        <a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;amp;blog_id=1&amp;amp;id=255665\"><img        src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"        width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>    </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-cp.cgi?__mode=view&amp;blog_id=1&amp;id=255665\">moceangirl</a>        </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-3214801\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"2007-12-06T04:55:46-05:00\">December  6, 2007  4:55 AM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(3214801);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=3214801');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p><p>I am happy to hear the whole isn't a scam. I have tried and tried to get many different items to no avail. So now I know that there are people out there who have actually gotten some of the wishlist items. Yahoo!</p></p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(3214801, 'moceangirl')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment\" id=\"comment-3259446\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">                <a href=\"\"><img src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"         width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>            </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\">LM17    </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-3259446\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"2007-12-10T17:15:49-05:00\">December 10, 2007  5:15 PM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(3259446);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=3259446');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p><p>I'm sorry to hear that some of you have had a difficult time with this site. I have to say that I must be lucky because I have \"won\" a few items BUT that may be because they are not the more popular items (such as the cars or TVs). I was able to purchase the iXi bike (I think it was offered 2 years ago) for about 40% off the retail price. This year I was able to get the 8.0 megapixel Canon camera.</p><br /><p>I tried to get the TV this year but I knew ahead of time that it would be pure luck if I was able to through. Realistically, why would I expect to be able to get through when millions of other people are trying to do the same?</p><br /><p>I do have to say that the website has become better since you have to \"unlock\" the site first with your Amex card. Also, there are a better variety of products, etc. What's interesting is that I unlocked with my Amex but paid with my Mastercard...ironic, huh?</p><br /><p>Good luck to you all on your next attempt!</p></p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(3259446, 'LM17')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>","<div class=\"comments-content\">        <div class=\"comment last\" id=\"comment-9270902\">    <div class=\"inner\">	 <div class=\"user-pic\">                <a href=\"\"><img src=\"/css/images/default.gif\"         width=\"60\" height=\"60\" alt=\"user-pic\" /></a>            </div>        <div class=\"comment-header\">            <div class=\"asset-meta\"> <div class=\"vcard author\">Anonymous    </div>				<div class=\"comment-date\"><a href=\"http://consumerist.com/2005/12/how-bad-is-american-expresss-my-wishlist.html#comment-9270902\"><abbr class=\"published\" title=\"2008-12-04T23:34:53-05:00\">December  4, 2008 11:34 PM</abbr></a></div>				<div class=\"comment-moderate\"><span><a href=\"javascript:moderateComment(9270902);\">Moderate</a> |</span><a href='javascript:void(0)' onClick=\"return moderate(this, 'http://consumerist.com/cgi-bin/mt/plugins/Moderate/moderate.cgi?__mode=flag&comment_id=9270902');\">Flag for review</a></div>            </div>        </div><!-- end comment header -->        <div class=\"comment-content\">            <p>I haven't been able to get anything more than a couple of coupon-type things, but I know two people who scored good deals last year.<p>That being said, AMEX has never had what one would call the best online presence.  I've not once been able to successfully place an order for anything from their rewards catalogue - I now know better than to even try and just call to order.  I recall from the first year of Wish List that their servers were nowhere close to being prepared for the response.</p><p>I think YMMV is the best way to describe Wish List.  It would be nice if it worked more often than not though.</p></p>        </div>	<div class=\"reply\">	 <div class=\"reply-button\"><a title=\"Reply\" href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"mtReplyCommentOnClick(9270902, '')\">Reply</a></div>		<!-- if it's a top level category ' -->		    </div><!-- end reply- button -->    </div></div>        <!-- Display comment (top level parent) -->    </div>");