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Old 17-06-2009, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Miaplacidus View Post
Many people here are remarkably more tolerant than myself. I can only admire such a charitable attitude being extended to an organization that is, at base, not a charity. If my morning newspaper didn't turn up, I'd be expecting answers that day. I could be pretty sure of receiving a genuinely contrite response straight away, and offers of reparations immediately. Especially once I pointed out the bleeding obvious: "You took my money!"

You put me in the shade with your generosity. I hope you guys are as kind to me if ever I need it.

Actually...
I don't think I've seen the issue so eloquently explained before. Thanks Brian.

In fact this exact analogy happened to me 2 weeks ago - our Sunday paper didn't get delivered. That day we were down at the newsagent complaining, and we received a credit on our account, and apologies from the newsagent.

I'm sure there are many other similar analogies one could use from real life. eg: buying a foxtel subscription, paying your money and not receiving the set top box for 6 months.

In my opinion, it's extremely unlikely that S&S will return. Lyle seems to be too busy with other business interests right now. Which is a shame for some of the editors who have produced great work. (You can see Ian Musgrave's work at his AstroBlog).
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