Well said John. glad to see you post again. Have a good one.
Later... On 2011-02-07, at 11:58 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Thankfully this was done and perhaps the person who did the last video will > do a little more research next time around before doing a Podcast and if he > does then perhaps his work will shine in a favourable light <smile>. > > > On 08/02/2011, at 5:54 AM, John Panarese wrote: > >> 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. >> > > -- > 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. > Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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