Agreed, CJ. There are those who may think one company or technology exists in a narrow little world. Without an understanding of the larger context in which any company operates, however, it is not possible to understand the company. Anyone who thinks competing or related technologies are not worthy of mention here is either a fool or incapable of thinking in the gestalt of a larger environment.
Similarly, it would seem that some here lack an understanding of what SI is and some of the "common law" regarding terminology. First, "spam" is a commercial post(s) to several threads that is intended for the enrichment or benefit of the poster or his affiliates. While this may often result in a discussion of what is or is not spam, informational news releases posted contextually certainly are not even remotely in the category of spam. Second, there is an easy determinate of maturity on SI. In the profile, it is indicated as "Member Since." Since we are all anonymous to some degree, it is of no consequence who may be older than another. Time on SI is the only verifiable indicator of seniority. And with your venerable "Member Since" date, many posters across SI should bow to your maturity and wisdom. Finally, intelligent posts take a certain amount of restraint and ability to express a thought to make a cogent point. IMO, "that's BS" is a rather plebeian way to make a point, and does little to engender any support for a differing opinion.
I compliment you, CJ, on your mature and thoughtful posts.
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