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Old 19th Jun 2013, 14:50
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t43562
 
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It's interesting to note the argument about "people with baggage" who need to "learn and accept the new technology." I have seen that argument used often to silence critics of new software which turns out to be a steaming heap of manure in the end anyhow. The implication is also usually made that new users will not have this baggage and will therefore accept the substandard product as being "good". This is like religions trying to brainwash children.

I have been on both sides of the issue and I'm well aware of how people who don't use something themselves every day think they know all about what it should be and how people that do are perhaps not aware of what new things are possible. My conclusion is that critical thinking and experimentation are required all the time and that when you cease to use evidence and cease to mistrust unproven claims and resort to any sort of social pressure it's a sign that your product is crap.
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