[opendtv] Re: --FCC OKs WiFi between TV channels
- From: "John Willkie" <jmwillkie@xxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 08:41:17 -0700
Bob;
I stated that it was being bought by the old and infirm. Aside from the
latter word, THIS IS DRAWN DIRECTLY FROM FREEVIEW PRESS RELEASES ON THEIR
MARKETING. In an attempt at a riposte, you explained that much of that is an
indirect sale.
You do know that most Christmas presents are not top shelf items, don't you?
Ever notice that Chia pets are only advertised at Christmas? Would you ever
buy one for yourself?
When someone buys something for somebody else, it's an indirect sale. It
does not follow that the purchase is used much. In real life.
You clearly need a dose of reality. Have you ever encountered another list
member in real life?
I have encountered several over the last few years. Sometimes, right up
front, or after a few minutes of small talk, they tend to tell me that I'm
one of the few rational people on this list. Your name, and that of a few
others, tends to come up in a different context.
Frankly, I don't care much what people think about me, and to date, in my
"travels" marketing my wares, I have encountered only one list lurker who is
in a position to buy my wares. In that case, I had already showed what I'm
finishing up work on to his boss.
The common question among all list members I have encountered in real life
(with the clear exception of Craig) is "What the f**k (sometimes a different
word is used) is Bob Miller doing on this list?"
So, please tell us. You are not interested in TV, or broadcasting, or
cable? What are you doing here? Is FUD a way of life for you? If so, you
clearly are failing at it.
John Willkie
-----Original Message-----
From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Bob Miller
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2004 4:03 AM
To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [opendtv] Re: --FCC OKs WiFi between TV channels
John Willkie wrote:
>Bob, I wasn't asking for marketing hype, second hand impressions and
>ignorant "right now a store (I don't know the type ...") assumptions. You
>are out of your element.
>
>And, if you think young people buying receivers for people who don't want
>them is a measure of success ...
>
>
You are capable or drawing the most remarkable conclusions. You stated
that Freeview was being purchased by the old and infirm. I stated that
it was just the opposite. I in no way suggested that the success of
Freeview was predicated on the purchase of receivers by children for
their parents. The success of Freeview is a combination of a good
product and a decent modulation. As other countries with other model
become increasingly successful around the world our OTA transitions
failure will stand out all the more.
Take what I presented anyway you like but it must be relatively easy to
find a receiver in the UK since 5 million will have been found soon.
Bob Miller
>John Willkie
>
>
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>[mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Bob Miller
>Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 7:31 PM
>To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [opendtv] Re: --FCC OKs WiFi between TV channels
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