And here it cometh: Amarok Clone No. 6

[Myriam Schweingruber]

Hi Casey,

On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 16:39, 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

LOL

That was a really good laugh, thank you :)

Which reminds me about those calling Amarok 2.x an iTunes clone. After
asking them why they think so (and proving them they are wrong) it
turns out they have actually never used neither, but read that
somewhere. Which doesn't diminish their expression of hatred in their
forum posts...

Casey, you made my day :)


Regards, Myriam.
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