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#: 123741 S13/Off the CuffForum unknown
    11-May-88 12:26:47
Fm: Ariel Butler 76515,1572
To: Henry Colonna 74726,3216

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Well, Henry, I guess this is one of those instances where we'll have to agree to disagree (and I thought this only happened with Larry! :). I don't understand why you insist on representing EA as a company that's been persecuted on this forum. I don't believe that's the case at all. Something you might want to consider is that if EA's programs were all of the same quality as other company's programs EA would statistically have a higher chance of getting complaints just because of their prevalence. I think that people here have the idea that EA stuff is at least tested somewhat before release, a feeling that isn't always replicated with other company's products. As you said before, business is business, and regardless of what we say here EA will stay in business as long as they feel the monetary return is rewarding enough. I feel no responsibility towards stroking them to keep them happy, and if I don't like something they're doing I'm bloody well going to let them know. That includes leaving messages here to rally support. I have no argument with you saying what you wish, but I DO object strongly to the idea that people should gag themselves to avoid hurting EA's collective feelings. Ariel