The other part of it is when one does put out a podcast or an article that clearly rings of lack of knowledge, it not only discredits the author/authors, but, as in the case of the AFB when VoiceOver was released, it reflects on the publication itself. People naturally assume that there is a "secret agenda" or some kind of ulterior motive behind the review or comparison. Whether it was intended or not, if you demonstrate a lack of knowledge or make assumptions that prove to be easily shown inaccurate, your work is diminished and your "reputation" takes the hit. Unfortunately, because just about anyone can do a podcast or write a blog, there is no real means of certification or method of knowing who actually understands what they are reviewing or comparing. Thus, it's up to the community to "make examples" of such inaccuracies and reveal them for the falsehoods they are.
Take Care John Panarese On Feb 7, 2011, at 1:42 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Howdy John and good to see you firmly in the saddle <smile>. > > Your points as per usual are well made but even worse than that are those > people who compare let's say apples and oranges however they don't know > everything about the fruit they're comparing but think they do if you get my > drift <smile>. > > > On 08/02/2011, at 5:36 AM, John Panarese wrote: > >> Honestly, this is really common sense advice for using any product you >> intend on comparing or reviewing in a podcast. I find it completely >> unprofessional and disgraceful when someone attempts to review or compare >> products when they clearly have no lengthy familiarity or knowledge of what >> they are reviewing or comparing. It just makes no sense. If you don't know >> how to use something, how do you sit there and say it can't do something >> that can be done with another product you are far more familiar with. You >> do yourself and the community as a whole a complete disservice. Whether >> it's Mac and Windows, Windows screen readers, Braille Notetakers or anything >> else, Know Your Products before you Review or Compare them. >> >> Take Care >> John Panarese >> >> >> On Feb 7, 2011, at 12:18 PM, Jes Smith wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I bought my Mac in 2009, and while I still use Windows for three specific >>> functions that are not accesible on the MAc, I will give anyone who wants >>> to do podcasts comparing v o to Jaws or any other Windows screen reader a >>> word of advice. Give yourself at least two months with the Mac and voice >>> over. Abandon Windows. Unplug all your Windows boxes, and force yourself to >>> do things the Mac way. Then, do your podcasts. Or, MAybe after your two >>> month honey moon with the Mac and v o, then, there will be no need to do >>> them in the first place. >>> >>> Jes >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
