The end of an era...We pourz one out for him
It really is sad that people can't be more cordial.
It's more pathetic that some on this forum are in such dire need for acceptance and mutual admiration that they go to great lengths to conjure up stories in order to achieve that end, while taking advantage of the blind and gullible that are so desperate for any positive information on this phone that they take the bait hook, line and sinker.
The one thing I've discovered the past few months is that this really isn't an "open" public forum as some would have you believe, but a therapy and self-help group for a select few individuals who think they're more credible and better than everyone else simply because of their post count. This forum should be about the constructive dissemination of circumstantial and factual evidence regarding the specs and details of this phone, whether they be positive or negative, all personal feelings aside.
If all of the regulars here care about is having a "feel good" forum where we all pat each other on the back whenever there is so much as a whisper of this phone's existence, whether the report be true or not, then setup a private forum where only those sharing the same beliefs are invited. Because if you can't accept someone constructively challenging someone else's claims, regardless of how many times they've posted, then you shouldn't be taking part in a public forum. Better yet, take it to a Google Wave so you all can sing Kum-Baya togehter and have a few laughs along the way.
I'm here to find leads on when this mystery phone may actually show up on Verizon's network so I can make plans as it concerns my voice/data carrier and next smartphone purchase. Although I've only recently begun to post, I've been lurking here for months. I actually liked the old Passion forum better, as it seems people there were more open to opinions of varying ilk and constructive criticism. This crowd only seems interested in playing Fantasyland as opposed to cutting through the noise and fluff to really gain true insight on the status of this phone.
If everyone agrees the phone is coming soon then why waste so much time and energy here trying to find "solid" information on it? Why not just kick back and wait for it to come out? And if no one's claims or contentions are subject to challenge, or just the so-called "regulars" aren't, then let's just take everyone's reports and stories as gospel so we are all even more confused by the conflicting reports than we are now?
When push comes to shove, few, to none of us knows anyone here. I could give a rat's ass how many times someone posts. It lends nothing to their credibility. Actions to me always speaks louder than words and there is so much contradiction in this forum it's hard to tell the posers from the reputable. I'm sure there's a good possibility some seemingly nice posters here could be pedophiles in secret, but how would any of us really know? As mom said, never judge a book by it's cover, as you may not like some of the chapters contained inside.
Anyways, that's my rant for the day. Flame away if you'd like. I really don't care, because I have a life outside of this forum that's more fulfilling. I'll continue to lurk and comment from time to time and hopefully one day soon they'll be some reliable leads as it concerns the release of this phone. Seeing how I've survived the Passion/Dragon, Bravo/Desire and now Incredible debacle this long I figure a few more weeks won't hurt.
BTW, to those who say I have nothing of value to contribute; I've been periodically checking on the three local Verizon stores in my area since December asking for information on the Incredible and ADR6300 and Passion/Dragon before that. That said, I typically get the same response and dumb looks as most of you do. So what's the point of me posting that? It just adds to the clutter and noise already on here, as far as I'm concerned. Same as the folks who report that Testman is down seemingly everyday. "No, really, it's down again? Wow, what a surprise!"
Because I'm not chummy with any of the store employees or managers, nor do I know any corporate employees or friends of corporate employees of VZW or HTC, I'm not a good candidate for uncovering information on this phone. That's what I rely on others here to do who have those connections. So don't expect much from me other than "thanks" when I perceive something of value to have been posted.
Ciao for now, everyone. Let's hope for better things and findings in the future!
