Dallane wrote:Ikpeip wrote:However, I'm under no illusion that these arguments were taken seriously by the Powers That Be - understandably, no one wants to take counsel from the Bad Guy.
If you guys didn't act the way you do the powers that be would more then likely listen more closely or at least have a bit more open mind.
Good evening,
If you wish to point out my behaviors which you think invalidate (or at least undermine) my arguments, I'll be happy to discuss them, but I'll need something more specific. This is an offer made in good faith. I've got no problems having an honest and frank discussion on this if everyone behaves, but that seems naïve to hope for.
The heart of the problem is that the developers are too easily seduced by flattery and praise - the small group they take advice and feedback from are the same people they're showering with gifts. An analysis backed up by numbers and figures never plays into the adjustments made (which is what leads to occurrences of changes not working out as the Devs expected being so commonplace). This is not the best way to get true information about your systems and determine what is broken and how to fix it. There's a better way. I've thought about writing up my thoughts on this, but I don't think the Salem forums needs another wall of boring text from Paymaster Paul.
Faithfully,
-Paul the Paymaster