Friday, October 22, 2004

Inside the Demented Minds of Quixtar's Internet Terrorists

In the minds of Quixtar's Internet Critics:

It's okay to bash others and say they are stupid, brainwashed, idiots, or suckers. But it is never okay to encourage someone or build somebody up.

It's okay to twist facts, distort information, and quote people out of context. But it is never okay to present opposite sides of the argument, admit that you are wrong on some points, or give a little ground when someone makes changes or improvements.

It's okay to provide extensive "business analysis", income calculations, and sales predictions that are entirely fabricated. It is not okay to actually have expertise in these areas.

It's okay to spend your entire life sadistically obsessed with pestering a group of business owners you have never met, will never meet, and don't care about. It is never okay to actually build something yourself or succeed financially.

It's okay to have a sanctimonious attitude, be negative, cynical, and act "holier-than-thou". It is never okay to be encouraging, positive, excited and enthusiastic.