[Coco] Pathetic

[Bob Devries]

Boisy,

My guess is that there are very few people on this list who can do more than 
talk about projects. There is probably a variety of reasons for this, 
available cash, and sufficient knowledge being a couple.

We all know that more Coco hardware and software is unlikely to come forth, 
except from the few who are in a position to make that happen.

My view is that talking about it *may* give ideas to the people who can make 
it happen, and jumping on those people who can't from your high horse isn't 
friendly, nor is it productive.

Let the talking continue, even if it sounds like pontification, or big talk, 
by would-be experts. Many projects are perfected in just that way.

--
Regards, Bob Devries, Dalby, Queensland, Australia

Isaiah 50:4 The sovereign Lord has given me
the capacity to be his spokesman,
so that I know how to help the weary.

website: http://www.home.gil.com.au/~bdevasl
my blog: http://bdevries.invigorated.org/

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Boisy G. Pitre" <boisy at boisypitre.com>
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 1:14 PM
Subject: [Coco] Pathetic


> I'm fully prepared to take the heat for what I am about to say,  because 
> (a) it's the truth, and (b) it's been a long time coming.
>
> The discussion over the past few days underscores what I think is the 
> biggest problem that the CoCo community has:  a failure to follow  through 
> and complete.
>
> Ask yourself this question: how many times have people announced  hardware 
> or software project initiatives on this list?  Now, compare  the answer 
> with how many of these initiatives actually were seen to  completion? 
> Percentage wise, I would say that < 10% of projects that  are talked about 
> on this list actually get started, and out of those,  maybe 10% actually 
> are finished.  That's pretty dismal.
>
> There's a copious amount of hot air on this list, along with a host of 
> big talkers, pontificators, and experts who don't do a damn thing  except 
> dispense their advice and tell everyone else how things should  be done. 
> You self righteous demi-gods need to get off your proverbial  derrieres 
> and finish what you started, or find another group of  enthusiasts to 
> annoy with your whining and excuses.
>
> Regards,
> Boisy G. Pitre
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