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From: Classic_-_Concepts@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: Who posts to this newsgroup?
Message-ID: <28816@cup.portal.com>
Date: 12 Apr 90 03:04:32 GMT
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> Then there are people who use the Amiga to quietly get work done...they
> are the backbone of the group...
 
Sorry, it's not enough.  Then there are those of us who drag our Amigas
around, giving demos, explaining the technology, getting no compensation
for our time and efforts.  We contribute to (and start) users' groups, write
for newsletters and magazines, write letters to editors when publications
spout lies and misinformation, who correct sales personnel who spout more
lies and misinformation.  We help users who call us at 11:00 pm because their
hard drives have crashed and they have a deadline ...  We teach them to
install their software, we teach them to use their software.  Still no
compensation, just sharing skills and helping ...      
 
I also have other computers, 4 different kinds.  I am NOT willing to hand  
out advice and information without having thoroughly tested and USED those
other computers.  No hearsay coming out of my mouth.  If I flame them, I
make darned sure I know what I'm talking about.  And having used them makes
me more of an Amiga advocate than ever.

I use my Amiga to get work done.  A LOT of work.  It's my sole source of 
income.  But you can be DARNED sure I'm not going to do it quietly.  So
your post hit close to home.  If all the people who have gone out of their
way to spread the word, start the groups, write the letters and articles
had been quiet instead, I truly don't think Ami would have survived.
                                                  LadyHawke