tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post6109419793516757270..comments2023-10-10T10:43:44.424-04:00Comments on cheaper than therapy: I care deeply about Social Justice, except when it comes to my computerDJ Wordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597363296679699935noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post-60921543483336460782010-02-04T11:28:38.188-05:002010-02-04T11:28:38.188-05:00I think that it is admirable that Bill and Melinda...I think that it is admirable that Bill and Melinda are leaving their children very little comparitively and donating the rest to charity...makes you wonder what the rest of the "old rich" are doing spoiling their children with so much more than is practical today....Andrewhttp://whatisthebible.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post-46945409785639453342010-01-31T08:50:40.823-05:002010-01-31T08:50:40.823-05:00Rick, so we tangle again. Before I write my commen...Rick, so we tangle again. Before I write my comment I will give full disclosure, I work for one of these companies, having said that I will move on. <br /><br />I think you have a classic straw man here. Bill Gates gives away his wealth at a rate that is probably painful, Steve Jobs does not give at that same rate. <br /><br />If your problem is with the media covering technology over giving. You win. They will always cover something that sells, unless there is an earthquake and then they will cover that if Anderson Cooper is in the country. So if that is a statement I think it is apt. <br /><br />If you think that we should buy Microsoft instead of Apple because of the giving habbits of the Current CEO of Apple vs the Retired CEO of Microsoft then I think we have a problem with the logic. <br /><br />The caveat to that is that you can buy whatever you want, no problem. <br /><br />Here is where it gets weird. Apple takes care of their employees. More so than microsoft, I believe. Their benefits packages that have recently covered even part-timers are huge and that is one of the main reasons that I work for the company. Secondarily the company is the most eco-friendly computer company out there. <br /><br />On the flip side, Microsoft doesn't make computers. You aren't buying one computer over the other. If you want to reward MS for their retired CEO's giving structure. Then buy Microsoft Office for you Mac or install Windows 7 on your mac.<br /><br />I think your arguement should really be about buying an XBOX 360 over a PS3 or a Wii. They are different companies doing different things. But I can't imagine why you would feel guilty for owning macs here. You aren't part of the problem. If you still feel bad, go buy a 360 and install some microsoft products on your computer. <br /><br />Really want to stir up some shit, what does it say that the richest man in the world got his money from stealing the ideas of one of his friends. Does that negate the fact that his theft money is going to the good. Now there is a blog post. <br /><br />Thanks for the thoughts Rick, but I think you need to compare Apples to Apples here and not feel so guilty.Nickhttp://thehopefulskeptic.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post-5936486709639249152010-01-29T18:58:54.910-05:002010-01-29T18:58:54.910-05:00Rick,
Interesting question. I'm not sure I b...Rick,<br /><br />Interesting question. I'm not sure I buy your argument without more facts. (I know you're just trying to stir things up cause its what you do.) <br />Jobs is no pauper, but Gates does have him 10 to 1 in wealth. See the Forbes link below.<br /><br />What I've found is that those in the business world with excess success tend to find God at a certain point. Your conclusion is easy because Jobs is not likable. He's arrogant, divisive and definitely an "us or them" kind of guy from what I've read. <br /><br />Gates, while very philanthropic now, was (is) a ruthless businessman. If he was such a great guy, then why start the unsustainable, erratic upgrade mania that characterizes Microsoft's products. What about the "Dos" guys? Did he feel any remorse or charity towards them? How bout Vista? Yes, I know that occurred when he was not fully engaged with the company. but I'm sure he still has a hand in things. <br /><br />The bottom line (for me) is that Jobs and Gates are a ying and a yang. Each drove the other to some degree at some point to strive higher. When you talk to your grandkids, make sure they knw the whole landscape that got us where we are today - with choices. As for the Ipad...I don;t think so.<br /><br />Ron (MAC and PC user)<br /><br />http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/54/rich-list-09_The-400-Richest-Americans_Rank.htmlRDFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958563733886646663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4061650.post-77860136884025029362010-01-29T17:00:28.507-05:002010-01-29T17:00:28.507-05:00Amen. as a fellow apple user (but not of all the ...Amen. as a fellow apple user (but not of all the latest greatest stuff, no iPhone here...), it does bother me the my friends talk about apple always get the newest thing. someone even recently flaunted how they always get the new stuff and just sell off their perfectly good older version. and this was a missional pastor concerned with social justice. Hello?!?geoffrey holsclawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942897589753864521noreply@blogger.com