Apologies to
@Zen~ ,
@classwife , and all others who were/are disturbed (and my personal thanks to all who were supportive). I promise to circle back to the track before this typing is done.
@Knifemaker - the comment I replied to, whether you realize it or not, basically said (implied, actually) that we were too stupid to know as much as you knew, and that if we
did (know as much as you), then we'd agree with you.
If you doubt that, please go back and read exactly what you wrote, removing all personal filters.
My point was that we don't know who we're talking to here, and for all you knew, one of us was Mario Draghi. To make the implication you did was downright insulting. Was I snarky? Yes, I was. And while I won't apologize, I will admit that it was
not the most productive way that I could have replied.
I was going to say that I'd bet even ProVape and Zen would concur that there are other fantastic companies out there, since they're likely clients of some themselves, but then Zen made the point for me - himself.
Love them. Espouse their greatness, and even make the statement that there's nobody better. But I'd beg you to maintain some perspective in the process, and certainly don't insult others who marginally disagree with your assessment. And again, maybe you don't realize it, but that's
exactly what you did.
Most of use are here because we feel similarly about both companies. Nobody needs to sell us on the fact that they're marvelous to work with, from a client's perspective. And for those who do need to be sold, let them first
ask to be sold, then provide them with as much information as we can, allowing them to then make their own judgments. And when a judgment differs from our own, we should respect that judgment.
In fact, I very much respect yours. And I would have kept my mouth shut if not for the,
"If you..." statement.
We're all here just passing some time, and getting information about something that we share enjoyment for, which is often the only common thread running between us (all). We differ in backgrounds, in life-experiences, and in enough things that it's reasonable to expect some differences of opinions. There's nothing wrong with respectful disagreement, but the "respectful" part remains essential.
And in that spirit, I will attempt to re-channel my previous emotions into something more productive. Congratulations on your beta-testing testing, with whatever it is you're testing. When you and it are ready, I'll look forward to hearing more about it.
DP~
"...on a Tuesday" (queue the music)
