09-05-2003, 09:06 PM
Perhaps a "kill 'em with kindness" approach would be even more effective, in that it simply makes them look worse. Since in neither case does the software firm respond, why should the critics make themselves look any worse? I agree that it feels better to take a good hard shot when a polite approach is treated with condescension.
It is not illogical for a quid pro quo to result in "disdain for disdain," a very human response to respond to cavalier treatment with a counterattack.
In closing, I was once told by a wise old chief that:
"A bitching sailor is a happy sailor. When they are quit bitching, look out, being sullen means they are really mad and trouble is about to erupt."
Perhaps the gaming industry would do well to heed that sort of advice:
So long as the fans are bitching, all is as well as can be expected, but when the fans fall silent, game company better look out: being ignored means that sales will glide downwards like a beveled brick.
It is not illogical for a quid pro quo to result in "disdain for disdain," a very human response to respond to cavalier treatment with a counterattack.
In closing, I was once told by a wise old chief that:
"A bitching sailor is a happy sailor. When they are quit bitching, look out, being sullen means they are really mad and trouble is about to erupt."
Perhaps the gaming industry would do well to heed that sort of advice:
So long as the fans are bitching, all is as well as can be expected, but when the fans fall silent, game company better look out: being ignored means that sales will glide downwards like a beveled brick.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete