And here it cometh: Amarok Clone No. 6

[Nikolaj Hald Nielsen]

HA!

Good one Casey

- Nikolaj

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Casey Link <unnamedrambler at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I cannot understand why hate Amarok 2 ?!
>
> It's quite simple really, this list of deductive (ok, maybe more
> inductive) proofs that should explain once and for all why people hate
> Amarok 2.
>
> [A]
>
> Argument from Satisfaction
> (1) There are reasons for the way things are now (pre-A2) i.e., the status quo
> (2) These reasons are obvious and compelling
> (3) Some people can't imagine alternatives to the status quo
> (4) When faced with something unimaginable people's reaction is denial
> (5) Extreme denial is often expressed as hate
> Therefore (5),  some people hate Amarok 2
>
> Argument from Fear
> (1) People have an innate fear of the unknown
> (2) We prefer to take our chances with the "devil" we know
> (3) A reaction to fear is outward aggression/hatred
> Therefore (4), people hate Amarok 2
>
> Argument from Lack of Self Confidence
> (1) New conditions require that we attain fresh skills, abilities and attitudes
> So, (2) Change threatens our self-esteem
> (3) When self-esteem is threatened individuals with interdependent
> self-construal show less ingroup favoritism [B]
> (4) The "ingroup" in this case is supporters of Amarok 2
> Therefore, (5), people with interdependent self-construal hate Amarok 2
>
> Argument from Futility aka "the more things change, the more they stay
> the same,"
> (1) Amarok 1.4 is a Music Player
> (2) Amarok 2 will be a Music Player
> (3) Amarok 1.4 fills the role of Music Player completely.
> Therefore, (4), Taking part in Amarok 2 would be a waste of time
> Therefore, (5), people hate Amarok 2
>
>
> Argument from Lack of Knowledge
> (1) Some people have only used Amarok 1.4
> (2) Before one can know the differences between two programs, one must use both
> (3) Some people do not know the differences between Amarok 1.4 and 2
> (4) These people rely on ignorance and faulty analysis when judging Amarok 2,
> (5) Some of these faulty judgments decide Amarok 2 blows hard
> Therefore, (5), some people hate Amarok 2
>
> Argument from Myopia
> (1) Some people have bad to little foresight
> (2) These people cannot see what might be in their better self interest
> (3) These people appeal to some other Argument against Amarok 2
> Therefore, (4), these people hate Amarok 2
>
> Argument from Groupthink
> (1) The general consensus about Amarok 2.0 was negative
> (2) Consensus seeking can cause people to share common myths and misconceptions.
> (3) There exist misconceptions and myths about Amarok version x, where x > 2.0
> (4) Appeal to Argument from Lack of Knowledge
> Therefore, (5), some people hate Amarok 2
>
> Argument from Institutionalism
> (1) The prime task of the group is self-preservation and self-perpetuation
> (2) Change is undoubtedly a threat to the group
> (3) Amarok 2 is a change from Amarok 1.4
> (4) Threats are bad
> Therefore, (5),  people hate Amarok 2
>
> [A] The arguments were extrapolated from Sandra Hagevik article
> "Living with Constant Change"  http://is.gd/create.php
> [B] http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/121495416/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
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