[dirGames-L] Flash 8.5 3d

[A Zavatone]

On Wednesday, October 19, 2005, at 04:40PM, Jonas Beckeman <list at jobe.nu> wrote:

>> You have no idea what goes on inside Macromedia.
>
>Yes, that's the point of the discussion. I think people have the right to
>know about the product they use for making a living.

And it is the sad fact that the product is not your property.  It is that company's who makes it and like it or not, we are subject to their rules.  Their rules are made to maximize profit and protect their shareholders.  This is what businesses do.

>> Geez man, people actually read the stuff you post on this list, so think
>> a moment before you do.
>
>As you may have noticed, my mission on this list for the last 6 months has
>actually been trying diss Director's future. Not because I'd like to see it
>go, but because I think it *is*.
>I want to make others look in other directions for their tools, so they're
>not stranded when it's finally, officially, dumped.

That is not your job.  I don't remember us voting you in for that task.  Maybe I was out sick that day and missed the vote.  Most of us here are "all growed up" and, upon rare occasions, do make decisions on our own about our own future.  And we also happen to like Director.  Stop poking us and telling us to look over there, our arms are starting to bruise.

>This is about fairness and decency to me. I have risked my employment by
>writing a long, extremely critical, letter to the CEO of a company which
>employed me, about how they treated their employees (me not included). I
>care deeply about these things.

Your care is admirable.  Your methods and execution are getting a failing grade.  You MAY wish to reevaluate your approach.

- Zav
Not living in sin but do not mistake this for not trying.