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I can't resist. I've worked as a PM and engineer at GE and HP. If I heard the sort of premise and attitude being displayed by Josh - that person would be canned. Simple.
Results oriented middle management are not push-overs - don't let Josh make you think this.
We had a slang used in management meetings called a "Come to Jesus" meeting. Those meetings were never good - since somebody f'ed the pooch - and they either capitulate or career - game over.
We need one big "Come to Jesus" meeting for BFL. I have a feeling rain of fire, the four horsemen, and the end of days would result if that even had a chance of happening.
I believe the Apocalyse and Second Coming will come long before there exists a BFL ASIC. I see on BFL forums people who also think the same and have opened threads to that same effect. Sad, isn't it?
Damnit: I broke a cardinal rule of giving personal info. Uhg.
Bad cow....bad cow. Never let them see you naked.