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While I'm not looking to upset anyone here with these comments, I feel it's important enough a subject to voice it in the Forum. This is not a one-way blog, your comments matter as well, and being among other things a lawyer, I recognize that reasonable minds may differ.
I'll say it plainly. IMO, if you own a Kaleidescape system, and in particular the Encore line, you should be supporting the Store as much as possible. Some of us take that support seriously, even to the point that we sometimes purchase the disc form, AND the Store version. I realize that not everyone has the means to purchase movies (or anything really) without giving any thought to the cost. I acknowledge that, and I respect that, and in no way am I aiming at anyone, I have certainly been there in the past myself. I know there are titles that must be purchased elsewhere because they are not available in the Store, and some digital titles provided by the studios lack content that's on the disc, or available from other vendors, it happens.
I acknowledge that much of my thinking is affected by years of being involved with Kaleidescape. There is also an emotional component with me, acquired by buying into Kaleidescape during the very early years of the company's existence, and getting to know the company and its incredible employees as they grew. Many of us that did get in early, formed a kind of familial bond with the company and its people. I'm not sure what the psychology is behind that feeling, but it is real for many of us, and this was evident in the reaction of folks during a restructuring that occurred a few years back. During that period I received dozens of calls from owners and friends, and while some were concerned about their systems, most folks were personally saddened by the events that unfolded that weekend, and concerned for the employees. I'd never seen that before in business, nor have I seen it since.
Kaleidescape is more than just a business to many of us, we have developed a personal connection to the company, its employees, and its user experience. On some level, this was heartfelt at Kaleidescape as well, as evidenced by the incredible effort put forth by so many, both in and around the company, to find a way to move the company forward and support its customers. The leader during that period, the person that said to me personally, "I don't care what happens to me, I really don't, I care only about my customers and my employees," continues the leadership of Kaleidescape today, and I'm personally grateful that he is in that position.
Why discuss history? It's because I don't want to see it repeated. Although Kaleidescape is doing very well, and the Store continues to grow its sales, it is still a business, and like all business must continue to produce and grow going forward.
We should be doing what we can to support that effort (within our personal financial ability), and at a minimum not hurt that effort. I personally don't think shopping other sites to get a cheaper digital copy that is then used to download the Kaleidescape version is very supportive. I understand that's your right, and you may argue "that's the competitive nature of business," but I would suggest owners consider all of the functionality associated with the Kaleidescape experience before evaluating the difference in value between the competing vendors. They are not equal, IMO.
Thanks folks!
Jim
I'll say it plainly. IMO, if you own a Kaleidescape system, and in particular the Encore line, you should be supporting the Store as much as possible. Some of us take that support seriously, even to the point that we sometimes purchase the disc form, AND the Store version. I realize that not everyone has the means to purchase movies (or anything really) without giving any thought to the cost. I acknowledge that, and I respect that, and in no way am I aiming at anyone, I have certainly been there in the past myself. I know there are titles that must be purchased elsewhere because they are not available in the Store, and some digital titles provided by the studios lack content that's on the disc, or available from other vendors, it happens.
I acknowledge that much of my thinking is affected by years of being involved with Kaleidescape. There is also an emotional component with me, acquired by buying into Kaleidescape during the very early years of the company's existence, and getting to know the company and its incredible employees as they grew. Many of us that did get in early, formed a kind of familial bond with the company and its people. I'm not sure what the psychology is behind that feeling, but it is real for many of us, and this was evident in the reaction of folks during a restructuring that occurred a few years back. During that period I received dozens of calls from owners and friends, and while some were concerned about their systems, most folks were personally saddened by the events that unfolded that weekend, and concerned for the employees. I'd never seen that before in business, nor have I seen it since.
Kaleidescape is more than just a business to many of us, we have developed a personal connection to the company, its employees, and its user experience. On some level, this was heartfelt at Kaleidescape as well, as evidenced by the incredible effort put forth by so many, both in and around the company, to find a way to move the company forward and support its customers. The leader during that period, the person that said to me personally, "I don't care what happens to me, I really don't, I care only about my customers and my employees," continues the leadership of Kaleidescape today, and I'm personally grateful that he is in that position.
Why discuss history? It's because I don't want to see it repeated. Although Kaleidescape is doing very well, and the Store continues to grow its sales, it is still a business, and like all business must continue to produce and grow going forward.
We should be doing what we can to support that effort (within our personal financial ability), and at a minimum not hurt that effort. I personally don't think shopping other sites to get a cheaper digital copy that is then used to download the Kaleidescape version is very supportive. I understand that's your right, and you may argue "that's the competitive nature of business," but I would suggest owners consider all of the functionality associated with the Kaleidescape experience before evaluating the difference in value between the competing vendors. They are not equal, IMO.
Thanks folks!
Jim