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Hi Gene-

I read your article and most of the comments, too. I like your writing style.

I think many of those who made such negative remarks are missing the point. If you are experiencing problems and frustrations with the technology, then undoubtedly so are many others. The end-users are not the issue; the systems that cause such problems and frustrations are what need to be addressed. Cannot technology tools be molded to fit people instead of the other way around? Good job voicing your opinions. I look forward to reading more of your work.

Gene what a funny article!! Trust me those that penned such nasty negative comments are those who don't get it from both sides of the table.

There is the 'technical' side with the software architects and all of the tech wizards that will show up and deploy all manner of solutions...then leave the poor business owner on their own with no 'champion' in the company to oversee the chaos they have created. Whenever a company deploys a solutuion for anything they should always have the business owner identify the champion, get them trained and give them the freedom to use the application in the company.

There is the business owner side..worrying about the bottom line. A good healthy does of respect on both sides will go a long way in solving the problems that exist.

What makes me so frustrated as a business owner is when some technology/design oriented person comes along, looks at the website...thinks they 'know' us (the team) and then proceeds to contact us with all manner of insane applications and 'solutions' for my little 'mess'. My 'mess' is still a baby and won't hit puberty until sometime in April. This is the problem I see....and I cull those quickly...no bandage needed.

May I draw your attention to the problems that Kathy Sierra had on her blog "Creating Passionate Users", she was threatened and horrid pictures of her were posted on the internet...she even canceled appearances. I loveded her blog and its still up with all manner of great information. But someone out there "Uncle Bobism" some person thought she did not have a right to speak. The point being..opinions are like ears...everyone has two. Ignore the morons...a few smart ones will get it like Joyce who commented on the article. Believe it or not...ego and self gratification drive negative posts.

Please let me clarify.

I most certainly understand that he is not claiming to be a genius.

I am just stating why there would be such an outrageous response from the tech world.

It was a well written article, and should have been placed in the "business owners" section, and not the "technology" section.

P.S. As you can see the mere placement of a persons view in the public eye allows for a reaction, even if the point that was meant, was miscontstrued through someone else's beliefs or opinion.

Hence, others "correcting" my view point, hence "technicians" correcting your view point on technology.

I hope this allows for clarification, as I am quite sure it will allow for more debate.

Ohhhh...... "met a techie at a bank business mixer"

Lol

Reading your responses makes me say:

I rest my case.

And without virus protection and a firewall, the "Evil Techies" of this world would own your still your identity and ruin your hard drive.

Hence the need for a technician in the first place.

Thank you for this opportunity to collaborate.