RIP Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

[ButteMT61]

This link sorta sums it up. Worship? A rude interpretation of some people's respect for Steve.
You're entitled to your opinions, I only asked that if people need to demean his accomplishments that it not be in this thread.
http://lilly.tumblr.com/post/11230723028/steve-jobs

His peers - all on the same level - agree he was indeed "different".
Of course nobody invents and creates 100% of something alone in a room. Edison didn't make the copper wire. Didn't build the electrical plants. But he gave us the light bulb. Plain and simple. Steve was special. Like all of us, good and bad moments. Just please save the nit-picking for another time/thread?

Much thanks.

 

[sheeplady]

I am sorry that you are grieving so deeply ButteMT.

 

[C-dot]

I haven't seen anyone question IF Mr. Jobs had value as a person, but they are trying to understand what his legacy will be.

I understand that people close to Mr. Jobs may not see the difference, but you're right, nobody is attacking him personally. He had a creative mind, and he gave us great technological advancements with it - That is not in dispute. Innovative work is bound to incite the discussion of where it will lead us - This discussion began long before his death, and it will continue long afterward.

 

[Tomasso]

I believe ButteMT61 knew him personally, and we should respect that this loss for him was therefore highly personal.

I don't recall being hit so hard by someone I never met

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[sheeplady]

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Opps. I am guilty of making that assumption. :eusa_doh:

I stand corrected.

 

[Tomasso]

Oops. I am guilty of making that assumption. :eusa_doh:

Well, that's understandable considering the hypersensitivity.

This comment speaks volumes.

Substitute your father for Steve and think about it.

 

[scotrace]

Enough. On my last nerve.