[News] EyeTech update AmigaOne Timeline | ANN.lu |
Posted on 27-Jun-2001 13:36 GMT by Christian Kemp | 29 comments View flat View list |
EyeTech have updated the AmigaOne Timeline. Several items are already "complete", with AmigaOne-1200 boards and OS4.0 available to dealers scheduled for 1st week October.
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EyeTech update AmigaOne Timeline : Comment 23 of 29 | ANN.lu |
Posted by David Pitcher on 27-Jun-2001 22:00 GMT | In reply to Comment 22 (Mikey C): Mike(y?)
You make some reasonable points, however I would be very careful of suggesting that people that complain have some kind of agenda.
That is total hogwash spread by a certain propagandist who is trying to unite the community ( very noble I'm sure ) but in the process has alienated those that wish to hold suppliers to account over broken promises and committments.
I have said in the past that Amiga has made mistakes, others have too and that is just human. I happen to think they are an excellent company and I am doing my best to help them ( ask Gary ) in as big a way I can whilst they are the size they are with the clientele they have.
I have rarely read an unreasonable post on *here* at least that I could lay at the door of those with a hidden agenda - what hidden agenda could there be.
This brings me to my first question of you ( and Fleecy who has apparently really annoyed a lot of Amiga supporters by this comment in the referenced article and earlier statements ) - what possible agenda do you think these people have?
As for tongue in cheek, no, it was not, and you clearly contradict yourself by pointing out that you had serious intent by saying this. Next time if you are really being tongue in cheek make it clear. I know the internet is a hard media to express moods and emotions but there are guidelines out there.
This brings me to my second question of you. Do you think that all members of the Amiga community should not show any dissent, cynicism or express any healthy criticism of the companies that are selling products to them?
That would be bordering on strange and sinister oppression of views that I do not wish to be a part of. I think consumers have the right to criticise and companies the right to reply. Bad companies suppress messages they do not wish to hear ( bad because it gives undue publicity to the message, but also companies should listen and respond with enlightened attitudes always ).
Sure, we need to back up Amiga when it is doing the right thing, but we also need to be able to tell them when they are wrong or in danger of losing out. Sometimes people will do this in a very destructive way ( openly flaming and using childish language and innuendo on a public forum like ANN ) but others will take a more mature, constructive view and contact excellent people like Bill, Randy and Gary directly. Amiga and others have the right to ignore if they cannot reveal the "bigger picture" for business reasons which might answer concerns.
Also, let me add that I find it very irritating that false rumours are constantly spread about Amiga and other companies in the Amiga marketplace. This does more damage than so called "dissent". That of course is why Christian was right to have an unmoderated section and a moderated section for news that he and his peers have checked out.
Regardless of this I would be heartily against any supression of views subversive or otherwise. I will always criticise those that hope to suppress or ridicule ( e.g. as "trolls", "planks" etc ) alternate opinions to their own.
This is why I, and others found your approach to be objectionable.
Dave Pitcher
* Disclaimer:Not representing views of employer *
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