tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451123064758809734.post8719102429424295787..comments2009-04-07T16:38:17.140-07:00Tyler Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16288716879251803370noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451123064758809734.post-81348346918244585012009-04-07T16:38:00.000-07:002009-04-07T16:38:00.000-07:00DrToketee,<BR/><BR/>I feel like I owe you an apology. The comment I left you was indeed intended to be caustic, I'm normally used to more constructive criticism (I'm still pretty new at this). I'm sorry if it was received in a hurtful way, I've decided to leave this entire thread up as a reminder of how easy it is to get into a flame war with someone (especially over something as small as negative feedback!).<BR/><BR/>Another thanks for feedback on my writing style, I'll keep it in mind as I edit future entries.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>TylerTyler Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16288716879251803370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451123064758809734.post-5529975739683403182009-04-07T04:20:00.000-07:002009-04-07T04:20:00.000-07:00No, guy, I didn't miss the point. I went through all your entries. Your egotistical blog is sprinkled with highly judgemental and condescending attitudes towards others, and so was your reply. I strongly suspect you believe most of the people you communicate with are idiots.DrToketeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451123064758809734.post-73522654912701805442009-03-28T11:43:00.000-07:002009-03-28T11:43:00.000-07:00DrToketee,<BR/><BR/>I think you missed the point of the post. I'm not saying that a love of your trade will stop bad management from tanking your firm, or from firing the wrong staff. These are indeed out of your control.<BR/><BR/>I AM a little frustrated with the developer cynicism that throws all problems on "management".<BR/><BR/>If you're really into your craft AND your industry, you're going to stick out at the user groups you attend, and with the developers you work with on a day to day basis. <BR/><BR/>The contacts you make, and the excitement you show will inevitably help you find work elsewhere (and if the "management" was truly what sucked at the last job, you'll be better off for it).<BR/><BR/>Yes, it's bad right now, but developers have never been more empowered (ie. LinkedIn, User Groups, Social Networks) to help them manage their own career.<BR/><BR/>That being said, it's unfortunate that all the tools in the world can't save some from their pessimism. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for commenting.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>TylerTyler Holmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16288716879251803370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451123064758809734.post-53519915691664448882009-03-26T23:38:00.000-07:002009-03-26T23:38:00.000-07:00You're absolutely clueless, boy. It's time to grow up. There is no protection against incompetent management.DrToketeenoreply@blogger.com