What went wrong with the Aussie WB Buy?
David Hunt
dhunt16 at yahoo.com
Tue Sep 11 00:16:04 GMT 2001
> This is not about changing the rules after the fact.
In fact, I did a version of artwork for the board. Ironically, I don't have
a need for such a device because I can read plugs. But I did the work,
gratis, just to help. There was no mention of any restrictions at that
time.
I don't know what artwork was used, but I posted ALL the work to the web.
This included models of the devices. All that work is hidden on the new
board.
>If you cannot follow the laws of the road, you do not get a driver's
license.
These days, as long as you don't speed and you don't hit a police car
you would be incorrect.
>If you cannot adhere to the terms of a contract, you cannot keep a job.
Very few jobs require contracts.
>If you cannot stick to the terms of a mortgage, you cannot have a home.
You can rent.
Your illogic is commendable for its consistency.
>Why is it any different with the terms of the DIY-WB?
Because, if there are one or two restrictions, there will be another
proposed and then another and then you have a situation just like taxes.
The dumbest restriction I've heard is "You have to solder your own board."
> If you would like a WBO2, and you feel that paying extra is not a problem,
> contact the people responsible for the US buy and work out a deal to have
parts
> shipped to you. Do not be afraid to offer extra money for their time and
> effort, as they may need it. I'm sure you'll find they are at least as
> reasonable as Peter, and they are definitely due a few dollars already.
As an attempted contributor I didn't ask for ANY type of compensation -
including ownership. If I had wanted money, you wouldn't have been able to
afford it, because a new commercial item would cost less.
>But keep in mind that this issue is only out in the public eye to create a
>stir. This is the DIY-EFI equivalent of the National Enquirer.
I agree, but who is playing the part of the overstating Enquirer?
> The people who are really in the business of stealing projects will be
quietly offering a
> product for sale while the list is busy screaming over this little
publicity stunt.
With this single statement I agree. No sucessful retailer would be
interested in developing a product for this list. I read that as:
If one is offering help to the members of this list it is not in order to
take their money.
If there were a lawyer involved it would ask "What is the total extent of
the damage?" Generally speaking, that is all that can be recovered. So,
what's the damage?
> Shannen
David
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