On June 4, 2008 at 22:07, Photodan said...
"I don't mean to knock Harmonys" - "Harmonys are crap....plain
and simple"
These two statements in your same post. Incredible.
"Why these threads get so out of hand are the severe reactions
by both sides, CI and diy'er"
These threads get out of hand because of posts such as
yours. "Joe Six-Pack" - "Uneducated" Hmmm, and then, "But
that's my opinion, and it isn't wrong. Just different
than some" Just your opinion, huh?
"Don't be made to feel like a fool, because you made the
right choice for you. But don't make yourself a fool by
trying to pass off to others, and there by convincing
yourself what you bought is the greatest thing going."
Most Harmony owners here are annoyed by statements such
as yours. A reaction is warranted, though likely a waste
of time.
Be annoyed all you want. But if your going to quote someone maybe you shouldn't edit the context around said quote. (FYI there is function on RC to make that easy for you) Harmony owners are so defensive. Joe six pack isn't an insult. It's simply a term used to detail the average consumer. Someone who claims that Harmonys can do anything any other remote can do must be uneducated in what other remotes can do. Again, not an insult. Being uneducated in something isn't a fault, or make you stupid. You simply don't know something.
Harmony users have tried, to no avail, to explain why
they like their remotes and have met with general hostility
from a rather surly few.
You don't need to explain...although you always seem to feel the need. I haven't been hostile (if you're including me in that statement). I've just pointed out the obvious. Sorry...that should be: the obvious to those who actually know what other remotes can do.
How about the Harmony haters
tell all the "uneducated toddlers" what they want from
a remote that a Harmony One won't do and please, no reference
to custom icons.
K... well, I'm not a Harmony hater, and I don't think anyone that owns a Harmony is an "uneducated toddler". But how about the ability to control and view a IP based camera.
