In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> [log in to unmask] wrote:
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> > Well, THAT took a long time. c|net's NEWS.COM today has a story on AOL's
> > change of mind, at
> >         <http://www.news.com/News/Item/0,4,12775,00.html>
> >
> >    "...[u]pon further reflection, we today decided to change our plans.
> >     We will not provide lists of our members' telephone numbers even to
> >     our partners."
> >
> > No kidding. One day of reflection, after how many meetings deciding to sell
> > them in the first place.
> >
> > --Glenn Cole
> >   Software al dente, Inc.
> >   [log in to unmask]

What is so fascinating to me about this type of incident is that highly
paid, supposedly strategic corporate thinkers, can make a decision which
is so "obviously" wrong.  These folks are awfully isolated from the world
or just don't have much sense.

Same thing happened with the last nomination for chairman of the Joint Chiefs.

Sort of like the TV weatherman not looking out the window to see if it's
raining.

Bruce.

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