bleh, this stuff is getting old. I think the bottom line is, SC is a company, and they are perfectly capable, and have the rights to maintain whatever direction they choose. There was a point in time where the atmosphere was a "everyone helps build up the platform" feel, with the inclusion of third parties, etc... but the fact is, we are not majority share holders, investors, etc, and do not play a business role in their decision making. Merely being a consumer doesn't entitle any of us to be in any of these positions. It's not a question of values, that's just business. PlanetZ may play a vital role in a scope user's life, but at the end of the day, it is an user forum, and again, that does not entitle any of us to play a role in SC's direction. If we do, that's just pure luck. If you really want to exert business pressure, then it's best tocontact their corporate offices and initiate dialogue.
And again and again, CW stuff isn't expensive. It's VERY cheap, and their policies have been very user friendly. (comparatively) That is is what allowed it to be a individual based studio technology rather than a corporate basted one, and hence the pricing difference. Even Xite at its price isn't bad for production equipment. True, it's not cheap, but comparatively fairly priced.
Just stop the direct attacks. Braincell can say whatever he wants (or anyone), you don't have to reply with a personal attack. I look back, and there are many instances where a challenging point is made by braincell, and it is returned with a direct attack to braincell. Just state your opposing view and please forget about direct references to braincell. Discuss the point of view, not the person. We are a group here, and we hang around. We have hung around for a long time. And I think we can learn to respond to each other understanding each other's personalities.
SC can go wherever it wants to go, but I really do hope that Z will remain the diverse, creative force it has always been. And one of its awesome qualities is how it engulfes many different points of views. I really hope it will remain that way.
oh, and btw I saw this on the way:
Like Kensuguro, I'm using Scope less these days.
I do use scope, for mixing, as I have been for a long time. I just haven't upgraded since 3.1c. But anyway, that's really not relavant to this discussion.
Fact is, equipment sways and turns, but your creativity won't be affected by it, hopefully. So I try not to be particularly tied to any specific equipment. If it creates the results, then that's the equipment of choice, for thtat moment. If not, then there are many other things that can be used. It's just not that big of a deal for me. (personally) It may have financial impact, but that impact is much better than an impact on the creative process, or life in general. ... or am I just not too picky?? hehe.