Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 17th Oct 2005 13:03 UTC, submitted by Hakime Seddik
"This is partly a story about a company called Apple Computer. It's also partly a story about a fancy new iPod that plays videos as well as music and that could dramatically change the way people entertain themselves. But it's mostly a story about new things and where they come from, about which there are a few popular misconceptions."
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"I really think this is a problem with many companies. You're either in it for a quick buck or your in it for the long haul. Fast-money people make their money, sure, but when people realize they're being scammed and sold crappy products, the market will (sooner or later) turn against them. "
Apparently not as witnessed by the growth of big-box retailers like Wal-Mart (as satirized by the latest Jib-Jab cartoon). Thing is, people want "crappy products". They could have purchased from those mom-and-pop retailers that sell "non-crappy" products, but they didn't and they went out of business.
"There's something to be said for long-term planning, quality products, and fair business dealings. It's good for business to keep your customers happy."
But customers ARE happy. I find your argument a tad hollow for the simple reason that people have had plenty of opportunities over the years to vote with their dollars, and they decided to vote for "made in China", and a "disposable convienence" society. Even "counterfiting" and regular "IP violations" show were societies priorities lie.