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Apparently John does not read the many (non-MB) posts regarding Omega
products which have spelled out bugs and other Omega problems in
considerable factual detail - not that MB has not documented many factual
bugs and problems. John must also have passed on the opportunity to review
the formal compilation of bugs and problems which was compiled by list
members a couple of years ago and which, in large measure, remains valid to
this day. TASC is not alone in treating product reviews with kid gloves -
I've seen the same questionable review practices exhibited in product
reviews in other technical mags - PC Magazine readily comes to mind.
Negatives are handled gently so as not to anger advertisers and lawyers,
while positives are extolled glowingly, often to the detriment of reader's
pocketbooks. What many magazine subscribers don't realize is that
subscription fees don't begin to pay the bills. Bottom line is that magazine
reviews are best read with considerable skepticism.
Earl
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Brown <markbrown@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Omega List <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 1998 3:14 PM
Subject: Mirror Observations
>Below, is a message that has been bounced around between an individual and
>John Sweeney, Tech. Editor Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities
>Technical Analysis, Inc. Since Sweeney seems to only pop up here on the
>list to ask our opinions of products I find it funny that he doesn't want
to
>comment or accept comments on Omega and their products. I figured since
>John says he doesn't read any of my post he wouldn't mind me posting this
>message. I think it will demonstrate to the newbies the total lack of
>concern of John Sweeney and his Rag (which I subscribe to).. But you will
>never see anything critical or even remotely constructive on Omega will
you,
>no advertising dollars have ruled their actions not a concern for your well
>being.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: John Sweeney S&C [mailto:JSweeney@xxxxxxxxxxx]
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 1998 12:27 AM
>> To: Name Withheld
>> Subject: Re: FW: Yet another Letter to Bill Cruz
>>
>>
>> You've got me there: I don't even know what points he's making since I
>> never read his messages. What are his valid complaints?
>>
>> John
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