Quote from: jimmothy on February 02, 2014, 11:56:34 PM

Quote from: Unacceptable on February 02, 2014, 11:44:26 PM

Quote from: jimmothy on February 02, 2014, 11:16:08 PM

Quote from: f00Fighter on February 02, 2014, 10:46:38 PM

There is no denying that some out-of-proportion freaking out has occurred here.

Let's do a reality check. What are the circumstances? A manufacturer gave advance notice about failure to deliver on time, citing inability to deliver by agreed time a product meeting advertised specifications. They offered (but quite likely insufficient) compensation for the delay (then again, the delay may not fully be their mistake). Their mistake is definitely lack of openness, yet they have a prior record of delivering on promises, even if sometimes late (but not catastrophically late). As most manufacturers on this planet, they have a prior record of defects occurring in products. They have been advised by multiple people to supply more information in future, to avoid damaging trust. Some people who can be expected to publish what they heard and saw, are scheduled to meet and discuss with them. With this event, this manufacturer has lost some amount of their reputation, and customers exhibit varying degrees of disappointment. Meanwhile, in the relevant forum thread, a person who cannot discuss things in a sensible manner takes center stage and spotlight with funny pictures, large colorful text and the essential question of... whether two persons named Matt are the same?

W.T.F.

P.S. Regarding sheepishness.... as long as you don't invest money which you can't live without, is it prohibited to pick the "there is a dove on the street" communication strategy instead of the "my modestly sized bathroom is chock full of flapping eagles" strategy? Last I saw, one was allowed to communicate calmly (though it was also recommended to bring along a big stick).

+1

If you preordered nonexistent hardware expecting a guaranteed shipping date you are too naive to be playing this game.

Bullshit!!! 1 month...ok...6 weeks...ok,but 3 months Huh

Time is money in BTCland,late means loss of income,VERY late means..........well you get where this is going Angry

Someone didn't do their math/planning Roll Eyes

I've been mining since June 2011,every ASIC I ordered has been late........except the ASICminer USB sticks I ordered in a GB Wink

BFL-6/8 months Roll Eyes

Avalon Klondike-3+ months Roll Eyes

Drillbit-5 weeks,due to repairs being needed.Who's fault Huh

Can't really say,but BA was involved is all I know Roll Eyes

At least the delay times WERE getting shorter....I thought Cry

I understand that ASIC's aren't easy,but these delays seem very fishy to me.Just about every producer has been late,I just don't get it Roll Eyes

It's like they're discouraging the public from buying hashpower,maybe they just want to sell to "Mining Corperations" only Huh

Just getting tired of it............but what can we do Huh

Nothing

When you preorder a piece of nonexistent hardware you accept the fact that there is a 95% chance of delays. You made the mistake of assuming an estimated shipment date is anywhere close to the actual date.

What is stopping you from buying an antminer which ships now or an asicminer when they finish gen3?

Most of my BTC's are tied up here Cry

Personally,I accounted for a delay of no more than 6 weeks,after all my misfortune I did learn to do that Cheesy