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The original blog post: http://teddziuba.com/2008/10/moving-on-out.html http://teddziuba.com/2008/10/moving-on-out.html Kind of brings to light where all of h

by qhoxie 18y ago

The original blog post: http://teddziuba.com/2008/10/moving-on-out.html http://teddziuba.com/2008/10/moving-on-out.html Kind of brings to light where all of his anger comes from. Maybe he will ease up for a while and enjoy life.

KirinDave 18y ago
I don't think he will. He's mocked people for a long time, then tried to do what they do and bounced back with a resounding failure. I figured he's not the kind of person to take this gracefully, and his resumption of uncov is exactly what I'm talking about. The thing that's really rich is that if uncov had been active at the time, they would have torn pressflip several new orifices because they were doing a lot of things wrong. It's pretty hardcore hypocritical to admit you don't have the stones for the fight and then go back to making fun of people who do. No matter how bad their code is, at least they're not quitters.
chaostheory 18y ago
I don't get this: "As is Michael Arrington's usual style, he is showing his personal vendetta against me to mischaracterize what I've said." I didn't see anything vindictive or horrible in what Arrington wrote. Maybe it's slightly critical, but it's nothing compared to the stuff on uncov
- ConradHex 18y ago
  There are plenty of people who can give harsh criticism, but can't take it. In fact, probably the majority of people are like that.
- jayliew 18y ago
  On that topic of breaking down what he wrote .. this is a cross-comment I also left on TC. Ted writes: “As is Michael Arrington’s usual style, he is showing his personal vendetta against me to mischaracterize what I’ve said.” Uhh, let’s see. Ted’s usual style is to write cruel things to mischaracterize other startups, largely writing nasty things to make them look bad, feel bad. And yes, mostly all that he wrote was personal. Careful analysis my ass. Ted writes: “My priorities have changed. I am now facing fatherhood, and I want to do what is best for my family.” And these guys whose startups you delightfully enjoyed tearing into pieces, did they not have their own families that they have to support? Some of them may not have children of their own, but do they not have an aging father and mother who just needs some financial support? Perhaps a sibling that they are trying to help put through college? EVERYONE has their priorities. If you think you’re the only one who faces shifting priorities in life, you’re just plain dumb. Ted writes: “This is horrifically irresponsible on Michael’s part, but that sort of thing is to be expected. Michael, you should be ashamed of yourself.” Ted, you’re known for not exactly being that friendly to startups. Your notoriety is infamous, such that your ill intent is more that “sort of” to be expected - it’s pretty much ALL that anyone can expect from you when you open your mouth. It is you, who should be ashamed of yourself. Last but not least, Arrington’s contribution to startups is at best, a lot, and at worse, greater than zero. This is an unbiased FACT. Ted’s contribution to startups is at best, approaching zero - but largely, negative. A large negative number.
tlrobinson 18y ago
"This is horrifically irresponsible on Michael's part, but that sort of thing is to be expected. Michael, you should be ashamed of yourself." And Ted should be ashamed of himself for ridiculing and mocking people who's products are better than his own. Karma, bitch.

by qhoxie 18y ago

KirinDave 18y ago

I don't think he will. He's mocked people for a long time, then tried to do what they do and bounced back with a resounding failure. I figured he's not the kind of person to take this gracefully, and his resumption of uncov is exactly what I'm talking about. The thing that's really rich is that if uncov had been active at the time, they would have torn pressflip several new orifices because they were doing a lot of things wrong. It's pretty hardcore hypocritical to admit you don't have the stones for the fight and then go back to making fun of people who do. No matter how bad their code is, at least they're not quitters.

chaostheory 18y ago

I don't get this: "As is Michael Arrington's usual style, he is showing his personal vendetta against me to mischaracterize what I've said." I didn't see anything vindictive or horrible in what Arrington wrote. Maybe it's slightly critical, but it's nothing compared to the stuff on uncov

ConradHex 18y ago
There are plenty of people who can give harsh criticism, but can't take it. In fact, probably the majority of people are like that.
jayliew 18y ago
On that topic of breaking down what he wrote .. this is a cross-comment I also left on TC. Ted writes: “As is Michael Arrington’s usual style, he is showing his personal vendetta against me to mischaracterize what I’ve said.” Uhh, let’s see. Ted’s usual style is to write cruel things to mischaracterize other startups, largely writing nasty things to make them look bad, feel bad. And yes, mostly all that he wrote was personal. Careful analysis my ass. Ted writes: “My priorities have changed. I am now facing fatherhood, and I want to do what is best for my family.” And these guys whose startups you delightfully enjoyed tearing into pieces, did they not have their own families that they have to support? Some of them may not have children of their own, but do they not have an aging father and mother who just needs some financial support? Perhaps a sibling that they are trying to help put through college? EVERYONE has their priorities. If you think you’re the only one who faces shifting priorities in life, you’re just plain dumb. Ted writes: “This is horrifically irresponsible on Michael’s part, but that sort of thing is to be expected. Michael, you should be ashamed of yourself.” Ted, you’re known for not exactly being that friendly to startups. Your notoriety is infamous, such that your ill intent is more that “sort of” to be expected - it’s pretty much ALL that anyone can expect from you when you open your mouth. It is you, who should be ashamed of yourself. Last but not least, Arrington’s contribution to startups is at best, a lot, and at worse, greater than zero. This is an unbiased FACT. Ted’s contribution to startups is at best, approaching zero - but largely, negative. A large negative number.

tlrobinson 18y ago

"This is horrifically irresponsible on Michael's part, but that sort of thing is to be expected. Michael, you should be ashamed of yourself." And Ted should be ashamed of himself for ridiculing and mocking people who's products are better than his own. Karma, bitch.