I would also say \"civilized\" rather than \"tame\". One factor may be that people over here feel less dependent on Sharp, and therefore more secure...
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Wrong choice of words on my part. Civilized would be better. I missed the proto discussion pre-time warp.
It just seems like fewer personal attacks and general Sharp bashing was going on. Its nice. For all Sharp\'s mistakes with this platform, the community is pretty awesome. Almost always helpful.
I got to know that on the other forums BEFORE I bought a Zaurus. Sure, problems were discussed but workarounds were offered as well. I have been amazed at the contributions by members of this community.
I think that the platform will stay viable even if Sharp leaves it.
However, sometimes the bile being pushed out kind of took me back. If I were new and didn\'t have that previous good experience, I would wonder why picking up a zaurus on e-bay would even be worth it.
It seems to have toned down.
These forums are nice.
Also, by \"fear\" I meant the reactions to Spencer leaving and the site being down. I have to admit that I paniced at first (I had a pressing problem and I couldn\'t get to the main source of my support (the community forums on zaurus.com)). Then calmer heads prevailed and I popped over here. Asked a question and got the answer I needed.
No more worries from me. The community is alive and well and that\'s all that really mattered to me anyway. With no Zaurus users in my area or at work... I have to trade tips and tricks with someone after all.
Jim
