There's a new video up at The Website is Down!

"Chipadmin" (Part 1): In which Chip Morehead dives into a new career, Web Dude explains the subtleties of email addressing and Nancy Johnson-Johnson has a nice relaxing cup of tea. I hope you enjoy it.

Now... to forestall the inevitable... Yes there is MOAR coming! Episode 4.5 will have a part 2 and possibly part 3 (Episode 4.82?) and then finally we'll release the long awaited Episode 5 later this year.

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Also - I want to especially thank Spiceworks and their user community for their help with this video! Thanks guys - you rock!

Heads up - new videos are on their way from The Website is Down! Yes I said VIDEOS. In addition to Episode 5 which has been in the works for longer than I care to remember we're also working on some short videos which we'll start to release on System Administrator's day (July 29th)!

Does this make you want to run rampant through the server room, randomly ripping powercords out of their sockets and screaming "The Website is Down!"??? Don't do that. Do this:

Follow us on Twitter: @plastroltech. Look for previews and flashbacks during this month!

Subscribe to our Youtube page: Youtube. (And watch some videos while you're there).

Sign up for an account here: The Website is Down Account and get on our mailing list.

Tell your friends!

Thank you from Josh + the rest of the cast and crew.

In honor of the annual Dev Null Nethack Contest we bring you:

NetHack: The Plastroltech Dungeon

See if you can beat it and learn the true secret of Nethack! (Yes there is actually a way to win). Have fun!

Well it's only been like 6 months since our last video so we decided to release two on the same day! BAM! How's that feel? Probably something like Chip feels after taking a little constructive criticism from Nancy in our new video: Sales Demolition! Also check out Episode #3.5 below... a Webby Promo we made to help out the Webby Awards. We like them since they gave us a big prize this year and we're all "hot" now. If by 'hot' I mean 'still working my day job' then yes... hot hot hot.

A little video we put together to help the Webby Awards promote their 14th annual competition. Yes we sold out a little bit but I think you'll agree it didn't cramp our style any. Enjoy...

The latest installment of The Website is Down finds Chip Morehead having a bit of an issue with... everything. Those of you working in call centers in Mumbai should find some tips on how to communicate with your far off (and pissed off) end users. Just talk slowly and clearly and tell them nicely where to put it. Everyone else, try to peel back the facepalm far enough to see the action.

Enjoy.

Well it was quite a day at Plastroltech... Chip finally snapped and we caught it all on security camera footage.

This is the remix.

I posted it on Break because that seems to be the home of retarded remix videos.
Keep your eyes peeled for the original video (un-re-mixed) to be posted at thewebsiteisdown.com in a few weeks.

Remain calm.

-josh

I was just notified this morning that The Website is Down: Sales Guy vs Web Dude has officially won a Webby in the Viral Video Category! We're psyched! Thanks for everyone who has enjoyed and passed on this video!!!! You really made it viral.

I'm trying to decide if I can afford to attend the Award Gala... I think I know what my 5 word acceptance speech would be. Something to do with 'arranging'.

THANK YOU

Josh and the rest of the Website is Down cast

Apparently I'm an Auteur now... or at least this online magazine says so in their interview of me:

http://therumpus.net/2009/04/the-it-auteur-the-rumpus-interview-with-josh-weinberg/

In other news we are getting the pants beat off of us in the People's Voice Webby Award voting by a 'Puppy Cam'! We were in the lead for about a day and then they sent the word out to their international network of puppy fanatics and all was lost.

Ah the Internet.

In yet other news... we're working on a new episode but I'm having trouble finding someone with an Indian accent to be in the video. Anyone?

The Website is Down: Sales Guy vs. Web Dude has been nominated for a Webby Award in the Online Film and Video - Viral category! Woohoo!

The entry is eligible for the People's Voice award. If you like the video please vote for it at: Webby People's Voice Award. Look for our video in the Viral section. Thanks!

In other news we're going to try to get a new video up quicker than last time! Seriously we're already working on it!

Thanks for your support.