While searching for a way to fix an IBM Thinkpad 1200 with a bad power connector, I stumbled upon a website called Computer Gripes. Apparently, this guy finds any and everything he can to bitch about (in regards to technology), and posts it on his site. Some of his complaints are legitimate, some petty, and some downright ignorant. I was reading through his section on the Sony Clie S320, a device which I also own. From what I could tell, the majority of his gripes came from the fact that he didn’t know how to use the device.
I guess it just seems silly to focus on the negative aspects of your experiences. Granted, one could argue the point that it’s like a review site, so he’s warning other users of the “problems” that he encounters. However, review sites also focus on the good aspects of a product, and he never seems to log his positive experiences with technology, just the negative ones. He seems to spend a good deal of time on the site, as it’s updated regularly, and has many entries rich with information and screenshots. Imagine how useful this site could be if he focused on his positive experiences, or documented work arounds and solutions to his problems with as much vigor. Oh well…
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