[EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Abdul Kamara Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2007 2:17 PM To: 'General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by the blind' Subject: RE: Odd names for Mac programmes
A few simple quick points. "Afraid to try something new" is a reason you've used more out of any other throughout this thread. And even if it isn't, the notion that people don't use the Macs because of prevailing "myths", conveys such an attitude. As I've tried to reinforce throughout this discussion, as much as I like the Mac, there are major pit falls to using it, especially from the perspective of a blind individual. In fact, there are many people who believe the same. Now, you may disagree, but usability is a subjective experience, not necessarily something to be relegated to "myth". Secondly, market research can never make a conclusion as to cause. All they can do is to draw correlations. This is the basis of any social scientific research. Now, I used the term "I think" so as to say that I am giving an opinion. One that says, that I'm skeptical that Apple's TV ad campaigns are doing all that well. One that also says that I think the iPod is the medium through which a lot more Macs have been sold, and that it helps to have Apple stores opened through the major cities where by people can go and buy their iPod and then come across something so nifty looking. Now, if you are able to find me a credible source that proves how the commercials are the cause of increased sails, I will change my mind. But I am confident you won't. I deal with facts too John. Though what is apparent, is that I feel a lot more comfortable with critical analysis of said facts. I like discussion, not "list fires" or "discord" nor am I interested in "deliberate misdirection". I don't cast aspersions on you, as much as I do the things you say that do not sit right. If I was interested in any of the aforementioned qualities, I would make the kind of comments you've made in your previous email, which takes me to my final point. This discussion was initially between Josh and myself. You didn't have to respond to my post, especially as you say that I am only interested in starting "list fires". Yet still, you responded. What does that say about you, and a possible predilection for the same, if not a convenient method of exercising self-righteousness? -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 6:17 PM To: General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac OS X by the blind Subject: Re: Odd names for Mac programmes No, as usual, Abdul, you seek to create further discord by perpetuating a seemingly innocuous discussion with the usual dose of inaccuracies and deliberate misunderstandings. I never simply chalked up or dismissed anyone's reason for not using a Mac in any high and mighty manner. Another example of your intentional misdirection. I provided additional reasons that are equally valid and well documented throughout the Internet. Equally so, the popularity of the Mac television commercials, which Apple would have dropped if they were so allegedly hated, is also well documented in marketing research. And, of course, as much as the halo effect of the iPod has helped the success of Mac laptops, fellow, so called Mac user and supporter, you would know much better than that to make such a dismissive claim out of hand considering ... you guessed it ... other market research to prove otherwise. Yes, Abdul, I rely on facts and not matches to start list fires. Overall, though, we have gone way off topic from the nature of this list, so it is pointless to continue to counter your usual negativity and criticisms of Apple you have demonstrated throughout the history of this list. Besides, I was curious to your reappearance on this list, as, the archives clearly prove, it comes in cycles and is usually surrounded by some kind of list controversy. I got my answer this morning while flipping through the channels on the boob tube. I feel foolish for missing the obvious. Now, I'll sit back and see if my belief holds true. I've been told that there is no such thing as simple coincidences. Take Care John D. Panarese Managing Director Technologies for the Visually Impaired, Inc. 9 Nolan Court Hauppauge, NY 11788 Tel/Fax, (631) 724-4479 Email, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Internet, http://www.tvi-web.com
