whats the lastest on the smartparts situation?

[Kevmaster]

My opinion:

We live in capitolism. If thats the way we want our economy set up, and most would agree, this means everyone for themselves. Businesses do what they can to make the most money. If that means they use something the government (rightly or wrongly) gave them, thats business. The government can correct itself in court if a compay chooses to fight it. (I've spoken to two companies that will not 'roll over'). Our country was founded on everyone for themselves and to try to do as best as you can. Thats what SP is doing. There is nothing inherantly wrong with it, if you like capitolism. Sure, the patent may be a little broad, but they got it LEGALLY and if the gvt agrees, then they'll size it down. But they may have the rights to it. its not for you or me to decide--its for some lawyers and a judge.

[GT]

Originally posted by Kevmaster
My opinion:

We live in capitolism. If thats the way we want our economy set up, and most would agree, this means everyone for themselves. Businesses do what they can to make the most money. If that means they use something the government (rightly or wrongly) gave them, thats business. The government can correct itself in court if a compay chooses to fight it. (I've spoken to two companies that will not 'roll over'). Our country was founded on everyone for themselves and to try to do as best as you can. Thats what SP is doing. There is nothing inherantly wrong with it, if you like capitolism. Sure, the patent may be a little broad, but they got it LEGALLY and if the gvt agrees, then they'll size it down. But they may have the rights to it. its not for you or me to decide--its for some lawyers and a judge.

I would love to see BE bend SP over and give'em the stingray. Maybe folks would would stop the anti BE talk once and for all.

jb

[hAppy]

Originally posted by WARPED1
Like I said, theres nothing you can do. The law is simple, they were smart enough to grab the patent before anyone else did. Was it the right thing to do? Maybe not, all I'm saying is you have to live with it, you don't have to like it. Boycotting SP will do nothing, because the "pros" will not give up thier electros, even if they decide to not shoot SP guns fine. They go and buy a brand new Intimidator, which puts money in SP's pocket is all I'm saying. The only way to do anything, is to lobby lawmakers and get the Patent laws changed and such. Again, it's America, a land of free enterprise, which SP jumped on first. I'm surprised no one else did. It doesn't matter who invented it first, it matters who got the patent first. Therefore, theres no use crying over it. And like I've said, you don't have to like it at all. Was it right for SP to do? From strictly a business standpoint yes. From trying to pull pb world together as a community, probably not, they've done more harm than good there.

no its not considered a smart move, but rather a selfish and greedy one

im sure everyones thought about becoming millionaires, but not everyone wants to ruin it all for everyone. its smart parts pathetic last ditch effort to get money, those dumb ****s

[Heebs]

Originally posted by WARPED1
If you don't like it, move to a communist nation, like China or Cuba(where everyone gets benefits and money whether they work or not!).

Genius... And America wouldn't be here today if that was the prevailing principle of that time. Glad we all wanna not rock the boat and stay with the status quo when people poop on each other.

I think we need more monopolies in this country and let the industry and innovation go straight to hell in a handbasket /sarcasm.

Heebs