On one hand our “hate” or complain result in retaliating reaction.
On the other hand, some in DS could use us to prove a point they might be fighting all along.
There are replies from employees that are not “hostile”. I believe they were fighting a losing battle before. Now they found allies.
I have no sympathy for DSS or their representatives.
But when the actions of members of this forum reflect badly on Matt, and create extra work for him dealing with the fallout, it’s probably time to stop.
I’ve got attention of someone important.
If you guys want action, contact him.
Get involve and get the changes you went.
I agree, Matt, and recall my own hearty blog (and insider testing) participation from that era, and in hindsight I would not have been so openly brutal.
I recall showing up to a regional SWUG meeting and Richard Doyle knew who I was as soon as I walked into one of their sessions—and this was NOT a good recognition, but one more of dread. Why? Because I was so publicly brutal about some mis-steps by the company he worked for and perhaps some things he had his own hands on. I’m sorry about that Richard. My method was completely incorrect (this only visible to me in hindsight, unfortunately). Ultimately, these are real people with real qualities who ought not be reduced to the sum of their errors. (“Treat people how you’d like to be treated.”)
Besides, what I said so publicly and flagrantly back then didn’t change things. We’re seeing some of the results of that now, where the out-of-touch hubris is continuing to cause big problems for SW customers. That’s the sort of thing we should all expect to happen when design-by-corporate-committee gets together to brew up a solution that removes functional tools they like in exchange for broken ham-fisted tools that (apparently) serve the interests of an out-of-touch corporation long-divorced from the input of paying customers.
Notice to the high and mighty corporate structures: Stumble into blind/deaf hubris at your own risk. Blowback’s a bitch, and your customer base can be a harsh mistress.
For at least a generation I’ve seen the large no longer control the small, but often the nimble eat the lunch of the slow. Become too sclerotic and you’ll begin losing appendages to the nimble fish. Lose too many appendages (such as a helpful working forum) and the market will scream for viable alternatives. Such a vacuum is eventually filled by new nimble fish.
The irony is that many of the people leaving SW will move to F360 or Onshape, reinforcing their belief that cloud based cad is the future, and the desktop product is dying.
Very well said!!!
I’ve missed this topic when it began. I agree and disagree. It’s excruciatingly simple to me: I am not using their site. I do not care for it to improve, or to exert one joule to help or criticize. I’ve already walked away, and have cringed over these past weeks to read that others are beating what I see as a dead horse. I’m not one to tell folks what to do, so I’m very pleased that Matt asked others to tone it down. Besides being a futile effort, it tarnishes an individual’s online reputation to be rude. I haven’t even bashed SWYM here, let alone bothered to put it under their nose. IT JUST DOESN’T MATTER.
I’m still using SolidWorks and not switching software. Problems and lessons still exist. Here has eclipsed There in its usefulness. I don’t need two sites to view, let alone one PITA half-site and this functional site.
I really didn’t previously believe the ongoing friction between users and the direction of the corporation, but now I get it when it’s right in my face. Now I believe in the killing off of what I have grown used to; what my company has invested into. Furthermore, I’m questioning the personal value of attending VAR launch events, SWUGN, and any other extensions of participating in a community they foster. Although I had wanted to, now I doubt that I will ever attend a World event. (Edit: I had been asked to participate in beta testing before, but now would laugh openly at that opportunity.) As I spoke to a fellow gamer last night, “the game can change, but it’s the people that make up a good community that retains my attention.” I don’t appreciate theirs anymore. I see good people here. My cynicism has won. Nothing improves, and I can like it. I’m still greatly productive and expanding my own skill set.
Somewhat off-topic, if we had really got their goat, they’d merely buy up this forum and kill it. That doesn’t prevent a reproduction and rebirth, which has been demonstrably fast, simple and cheap. Killing this would also bring the belligerents back to their ear. I’m happier away from them.
Ok I’ll make sure not to screw up Matt’s retirement.
Yes, thanks for just saying it like that. That’s exactly how I feel. I think some people here are unnaturally attached to something that’s gone that someone is leading them on to think is coming back. Just move on, it’s gone. Build something new. Nostalgia has its place. Technology is not one of them.
Just need some where to channel my negative energy … 
try mChat?
Try to stay positive here.
Oh. When were you going to start that?
Sorry, I couldn’t resist.
Or are you saying “…in comparison to over there?” I haven’t checked over there.
Is anyone on LinkedIn? That’s what I’m missing. I need a 10 minute video to explain how to use a forum. Like instructions on a toilet.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/anna-wierenga-000_solidworks-ugcPost-6788142959041773568-3mGw
That’s better than my response. I was gonna offer to buy him a one way ticket to Portland.
..was just over there helping… and scrolling through hell,.. I feel like I’m hyperventilating?