Self-Reflections Born From Forum Posts and Dialog

[dformd]

Often the greatest benefit of posting is being corrected, or simply seeing a counter perspective.

Today I realized I had a potentially unwise loyalty to a brand.
Not because of the brand, but because of the danger of loyalty to any brand.

Not an earth-shattering observation, but I suspect any particular brand loyalty I have may inform or relate to other aspects of my life/thinking, and it seems wise to at least reflect on that.

Shit often connects; that's all I'm getting at.

[Aloysius]

Take two tablets six and a half times a month for the next two years and see me again in six and a half years for a follow up.

[sleepcircle]

I saw the thread in question, and I saw the person who said he had 'no notion of brand loyalty.' An odd thing to say, I thought. "Brand loyalty" is mostly just the same as regular loyalty, something which everyone knows can be earned quite reasonably. If a company has done well and earned your trust, there's no reason not to feel kindly disposed towards it.

I'd say loyalty, when tempered with mature and clear-headed understanding, is a much better position to hold than universal suspicion and mercenary self-interest.

[dformd]

Take two tablets six and a half times a month for the next two years and see me again in six and a half years for a follow up.

You appear to be having delusions of grandeur; you may want to reflect on that.

[Aloysius]

You need anger management therapy.

[dformd]

You need anger management therapy.

lol; apologies; a reminder I should use Smilies more; I enjoyed your initial remark; was attempting to reply in kind.

[dformd]

I saw the thread in question, and I saw the person who said he had 'no notion of brand loyalty.' An odd thing to say, I thought. "Brand loyalty" is mostly just the same as regular loyalty, something which everyone knows can be earned quite reasonably. If a company has done well and earned your trust, there's no reason not to feel kindly disposed towards it.

I'd say loyalty, when tempered with mature and clear-headed understanding, is a much better position to hold than universal suspicion and mercenary self-interest.

Well put, and a good counter to my thinking. Chewing on that for a bit... Cheers.

[Aloysius]

You need anger management therapy.

lol; apologies; a reminder I should use Smilies more; I enjoyed your initial remark; was attempting to reply in kind.

[chk071]

Often the greatest benefit of posting is being corrected, or simply seeing a counter perspective.

Today I realized I had a potentially unwise loyalty to a brand.
Not because of the brand, but because of the danger of loyalty to any brand.

Not an earth-shattering observation, but I suspect any particular brand loyalty I have may inform or relate to other aspects of my life/thinking, and it seems wise to at least reflect on that.

Shit often connects; that's all I'm getting at.

Don't worry. Even though i don't support the "shut up and take my money" point some seem to have with certain companies, i don't think there's ANYTHING wrong with primarily supporting, or even feeling emotionally attached to some companies. E.g., i could only rave about Native Instruments, because i think they develop some great stuff. Or Reveal-Sound, for developing one of the greatest soft synths ever. And Waldorf of course (great products and home bonus ).

[dformd]

Often the greatest benefit of posting is being corrected, or simply seeing a counter perspective.

Today I realized I had a potentially unwise loyalty to a brand.
Not because of the brand, but because of the danger of loyalty to any brand.

Not an earth-shattering observation, but I suspect any particular brand loyalty I have may inform or relate to other aspects of my life/thinking, and it seems wise to at least reflect on that.

Shit often connects; that's all I'm getting at.

Don't worry. Even though i don't support the "shut up and take my money" point some seem to have with certain companies, i don't think there's ANYTHING wrong with primarily supporting, or even feeling emotionally attached to some companies. E.g., i could only rave about Native Instruments, because i think they develop some great stuff. Or Reveal-Sound, for developing one of the greatest soft synths ever. And Waldorf of course (great products and home bonus ).

Cheers

[JerGoertz]

To me, loyalty implies something of an emotional attachment, and an attitude that when the relationship encounters some "rough spots," you'll stick it out (within reason). I view my relationship with businesses as strictly transactional: if you make something I like at a price I like and a reasonable expectation my support needs will be met, I'll buy it. Otherwise I won't.

All that bullshit about friends, family, and loyalty that some companies bandy around is just marketing. Ask any of those companies if they'll water your plants while you're on vacation.

[Michael L]

I am loyal to a friend because they have my interest at heart. I find that some small developers do too. They are people like me. Over time I learned to trust their judgement (not mindlessly, but based on evidence). I named some of them in that thread. There are more.