# From the Symantec Dept of Marketing (I mean Tech Support)

**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-symantec-dept-of-marketing-i-mean-tech-support/359818
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion
**Created:** [June 7, 2006, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-symantec-dept-of-marketing-i-mean-tech-support/359818 "2006-06-07T23:03:04Z")
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### Author: ![choosybeggar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@choosybeggar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/choosybeggar)
#### Post date: [June 7, 2006, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/from-the-symantec-dept-of-marketing-i-mean-tech-support/359818/1 "2006-06-07T23:03:04Z")

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I read this reply to my customer/tech service dept at Symantec as a blantant upsell moment. What do you think?

> [@](#):
>
> Hello Choosy,
> 
> Thank you for contacting Symantec Online Customer Service.
> 
> Choosy, I understand from the message that the subscription for your Norton product has not applied to new Account ID after reformatting your system .
> 
> Our subscription database lists the subscription for Account ID number 4\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* as active through XX-Jun-XXXX for Norton Internet Security(NIS) 2004.
> 
> Please note that you have purchased Norton Internet Security Subscription Renewal on XX-MAR-XXXX for the order number 7\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*.
> 
> \*\*I would like to inform you that 2004 and earlier versions are not sufficient to keep your system protected from the advanced threats prevailing in the current date scenario. The 2004 version was developed and built on technology that existed in the year 2003.
> 
> Each time Symantec releases a version, it will train all the support agents in that version. Since it is not possible to keep the agents in touch with all the released versions troubleshooting, the previous versions are discontinued. our latest release is the 2006 Version. While we do this, the earlier versions will not be provided Technical Support. For higher level of security and support, and to remain in the forefront of Symantec Customer Relations, we urge our customers to upgrade to our latest products for _a special reduced upgrade price._\*\*
> 
> Symantec offers any new Norton product at a reduced upgrade price for its prior customers. To view your upgrade purchase options, please visit the Symantec Store Upgrade Center online at:
> 
> [www.symantecstore.com/upgrade](http://www.symantecstore.com/upgrade)
> 
> After upgrading to 2006 version, please reply to this mail with the Activation key of Norton 2006 product. I will be happy to transfer your remaining subscription period.
> 
> However, if you wish to continue with the same product, please reply to this email, i will be happy to assist you further.
> 
> Note: The 2006 Version of Norton products are compatible only with Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Norton AntiVirus 2006 includes an adapted version of Norton AntiVirus 2005 for Windows 98, Windows 98SE, and Windows Me.
> 
> If you require assistance with the installation, uninstallation or any other technical issue related to the Norton product, please reply to this email so that we can direct you accordingly.
> 
> I look forward to hearing from you.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Indu Krishnan  
> Customer Care Specialist  
> Symantec Authorized Online Customer Service

Bolding, italics mine.

Just noticed, excellent use of the term **date scenario.**