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From: chidder@fred.aurora.edu
Subject: Re: Infocom Datafiles
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Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 14:44:15 -0500
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> hen don't whine that Activision has chosen to 'ignore' you.  Activision
> has found a way to release the Infocom classics in the most affordable
> format yet.  Your complaint is no more valid than that of a Commodore 64
> user complaining that it wasn't released in a format they can use.  I.e.
> you're both using out-dated hardware that Activision cannot reasonably
> be expected to support at their expense.


You know, its this sort of "Youre not up to date, so your opinion 
isnt at all valid" arrogance that probably led to the vast majority
of infocom games being uploaded to the web in the first place.

Activision has ignored lower end users such as myself.  That is a 
FACT.  I merely stated that fact, I didnt attempt to go into the
reasoning behind it.  The facts are correct sir, and that makes
my complaint valid. Wether or not the reasons behind their
ignoring us are valid is not something I am quailifed to go into.

Finally, I really dislike your superior attitude.  You may have a
better system than me, that does not make you better than me.  
Frankly, if I had made an offical complaint to Activision and gotten
the same general "Update your system or quit whining cheapskate"
attitude that you come across with Id download every damn product
I could off the web, legal or not.  Im glad you dont work for them,
you obviously have no idea of how to handle customers.

Last but not least, Id like to thank everybody who generously offered
me solutions, instead of bashing me.  However I just got laid off
the job I did have, so I have literally no extra money.  When
I get a new job.. well, well talk again, but please dont hold up
buying the games for yourselves on my account.

Thanks
Chidder

