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Your hypothesis requires an incredible leap of faith and an extreme stretch
of the imagination. As you say, "if a critical mass" -- yes, people might
begin to suspect something wrong in the manufacture, but this is far from
the case with TS and Omega (despite what MB would try to lead you to
believe-- he apparently thinks Bill Cruz is also responsible for the defeat
at the Alamo :)
There are many variables involved that are totally out of the control of
Omega. Data-feed, condition & configuration of the computer, level of
experience of the user, trading experience, programming ability and
experience, etc., etc.
What about the many people who use the software daily in successful trading
and have for years-- are they deluding themselves? Are their consistent
profits only an illusion?
If "the chickens come home to roost" at Omega, they've got a serious flaw in
their navigational skills.
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At 03:22 PM 10/3/98 -0600, you wrote:
>Ron,
>
>I wasn't trying to assess technical blame, rather, present the problem as
>Omega's. Even if it isn't their fault - that is where "the chickens come
home to
>roost" as the old saying goes.
>
>If a critical mass of people had the oil plug fall out of their car that car's
>manufacturer would see a decrease in confidence and therefore a decrease in
>sales. This would happen even if it was a result of many, many errors on the
>part of oil changers. The company would *have* to address the problem of
>confidence if they ever wanted to regain sales strength.
>
>It is of even greater concern to the manufacturer if confidence is lost in a
>product that enables people or businesses to earn income.
>
>-Alan
>
> Ron Augustine wrote:
>
>>
>> Alan,
>>
>> Your argument is well presented, but I think it has a flawed premise.
>>
>> If you have a new car and the oil plug falls out and your engine seizes and
>> you have to spend $10,000 to replace it-- is the manufacturer or dealership
>> responsible for your loss? -- not in the real world.
>>
>> If your house is in a earthquake, flood, hurricane, or tornado zone and you
>> haven't arranged or paid for proper insurance, are you are visited by one of
>> these catastrophes-- is the builder or real estate agent responsible for
>> your loss?
>>
>> I haven't seen Omega's advertising in a while, but I don't recall seeing
>> anything about them promising you a flawless trading career.
>>
>> Your case is well articulated, but as Monica would say "Sorry, no cigar" :)
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