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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:01:46
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| That was probably the most unprofessional thing to do, even by DiscreetFX standards.. wtf.. this is getting ridiculous... |
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:02:37
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| @eliyahu
oh he looks perfectly credible and professional, or not? |
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:02:44
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| @DiscreetFX
That's hilarious.
Will this comedy never end
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:09:26
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| @DiscreetFX
It is called a own goal. Really a professional handling... |
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:10:42
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| @OlafS25
we can only be happy that you only own amiga.org... |
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:19:56
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| @DiscreetFX
to say it clearly you misuses your administration rights and act against everything the web stands for. There will be protests and it will have consequences for sure. And you make yourself completely to a idiot. I have nothing else to say... |
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:34:31
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| @DiscreetFX
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I have taken Amiga.org down until further notice until Deron Kazmaier begins communication to resolve this issue.
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While you're still motivated, could you please take down Amiga.com. Thanks.
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:36:36
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| @number6
lol
but I doubt he is the administrator |
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:36:59
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While you're still motivated, could you please take down Amiga.com. |
wait, what?! does tedd even have the ability to do that, or were you just joking?
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 3-Aug-2012 23:39:03
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| I'm glad I was called about this right away. Thank you Skinny Robbie! I totally agree this this is totally unacceptable! I have asked Tedd to turn the site back on. This does not involve Amiga.org in any way. I don't want anyone else to suffer on top of the suffering I have already went through over this. I'm deeply sorry this was out in the open like this. I wish it could be solved the proper way!
- Bill Last edited by DiscreetFX on 04-Aug-2012 at 12:57 AM. Last edited by DiscreetFX on 03-Aug-2012 at 11:42 PM.
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 0:02:27
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eliyahu wrote: @DiscreetFX
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I have taken Amiga.org down until further notice until Deron Kazmaier begins communication to resolve this issue. |
uh, i'm not sure that's going to produce the outcome you intend....
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+ 1. i understand your frustration please reconsider Bill as I cannot possibly see how closing the longest living Amiga site down will help the situation
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 0:04:48
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| @klx300r
it is back again... |
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 0:10:34
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| @OlafS25
ah thank goodness we've had enough of soap operas in Amiga land
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 0:17:41
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| @klx300r
How long was the site down?
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 0:20:39
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How long was the site down? |
about ninety minutes or so. i think.
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 0:35:14
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| @eliyahu
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eliyahu wrote: @DiscreetFX
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How long was the site down? |
about ninety minutes or so. i think.
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 12:55:31
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| With all the blame being thrown around (to/from) DiscreetFX, including the long-running problems mentioned on Amiga.org that many people have had with DiscreetFX, I'm having a hard time giving DiscreetFX (the company) the benefit of the doubt any longer.
DiscreetFX seem to want to be treated as a company, but whenever anything goes wrong, the management (Bill & Ted?) always blame someone else, e.g. "accounting", e.g. "shipping intern", e.g. their contractor. That raises warning flags for me.
And problems can go on for months or even years without them apparently escalating the seriousness of the problem, such that it never really gets dealt with. That raises huge warning flags for me.
At this point I can only say that I would have a hard time trusting DiscreetFX (the company). Either their (very few) staff are incompetant at their jobs, or their company is so poorly structured (communication, resources, clearly-assigned-responsibilities, etc) that their staff are unable to do their jobs properly. The only people to blame for such deeply rooted problems are those running the company (Bill & Ted?).
I also recall there being lots of other instances where DiscreetFX has run some ill-conceived promotions (e.g. selling Alladin v5 on the promise of v6), or otherwise failing to live up to their promises (e.g. contest prizes that were never received). They shouldn't be making big promises, if they are not sure whether or not they can live-up to them.
I hate to criticise one of the few Amiga companies left, but at this point it seems that DiscreetFX may be doing more harm than good (at least in perception, and perceptions are important). Even if we assume they have good intentions, you need more than good intentions to run a company that keeps your customers happy. Last edited by ChrisH on 04-Aug-2012 at 01:14 PM. Last edited by ChrisH on 04-Aug-2012 at 01:07 PM. Last edited by ChrisH on 04-Aug-2012 at 12:59 PM. Last edited by ChrisH on 04-Aug-2012 at 12:58 PM.
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 12:59:18
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or their company is so poorly structured (communication, resources, clearly-assigned-responsibilities, etc) |
Problem is...you just described Hyperion CVBA there as well.
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 13:01:39
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| @number6 I disagree, but please don't change the topic. I hope you aren't trying to derail the discussion?
BTW, at the moment you seem to be an apologist for DiscreetFX (often coming-up with completely unsubstantated alternative explanations). Any particular reason for that? Last edited by ChrisH on 04-Aug-2012 at 01:04 PM. Last edited by ChrisH on 04-Aug-2012 at 01:03 PM.
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Re: request for update: aladdin v6.0 and project metropolis Posted on 4-Aug-2012 13:08:09
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BTW, at the moment you seem to be an apologist for DiscreetFX (often coming-up with completely unsubstantated alternative explanations). Any particular reason for that? |
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We have an exhibitor who is his "rep" attending AmiWest who's going to be in an uncomfortable position now, and others have been dragged into this for another reason.
I just want it resolved, as you do. |
Selective reading Chris?
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