I have no idea why people still dig in the Frontier. I know an outpost that has sand almost immediately at spawn.
Customer support is as shown. Customer: I have a problem. Phone Guy: Let me direct you to somebody who can handle your problem. *15 minutes of hardcore elevator music* Phone Guy 2: Yes? Customer: I have a problem. Phone Guy 2: Let me direct you to somebody who can handle your problem. *15 minutes of hardcore elevator music* Phone Guy: Yes? (Repeat)
EMC style support: Customer: I have a problem. Phone Guy: Here's a fix, now I'll direct you to someone who can fix it again. *instant transfer* Customer: I have a problem. Phone Guy: Heres a fix, now I'll direct you to someone who can fix it again. *instant transfer* Customer: I have a problem Phone Guy: Here's a fix, now I'll direct you to someone who can fix it again. *instant transfer* (Repeat)
Mojang just announced that 1.8 is still a couple of months away, so we are resetting now based on that information.
My feelings on this are mixed, so overall I don't mind too much. Gives my mods time to update. I just wish it would happen faster.