In a free and open society it is easy to find fault in complicated systems,
just as it is easy to have a bias, pick sides and misrepresent the facts. One
example in this thread, I may be wrong, but I think there is good reason for
simplifying the patent granting process from who invented it first(which can be
very difficult and costly to prove) to who filed first. Is the change a choice
between the lesser of two weavels? Certainly. Infinitely more knowledgeable
people than I made the decision. I will side with them until I become a patent
lawyer or become so well informed that I can pass judgment on this complicated
system.
On to the Joe bashing or un-bashing if you will. Everyone has a bias. If you
think you do not then you are biased toward the delusional. I enjoy the
spirited discussions on the Java Posse podcast and think it is crucial to have
them. If a bias surfaces from time to, (Apple, UNIX!, Windows) that is fine
with me. I am lucky to know where they sit, before they tell me where they
stand.
The Posse members take extreme measures to inform people about where they sit.
They do an exemplary job of presenting the issues in a well thought out, open,
balanced and professional manner. Knowing their bias(or assuming I do)
sometimes helps me understand their position more clearly.
Having listened to over half of the podcasts, I have come to the conclusion
that the format is an easy, open and professional one. It is easy to listen to,
very informative and sometimes as fun as a barrel of monkeys. (That is a whole
lot of fun!) For someone to personally criticize and insult a member for having
a bias and not conforming to their way of thinking(right or wrong) is
non-productive and unnecessary(unwanted?) in this format.
That is my opinion. Take it or leave it. There is no reason to personally
criticize or insult me for it.
Apologies for high jacking this thread,
Scott Melton
Opinion sent from my ASS phone.
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