[Gandalf Parker]

As always, facts are facts. But agreement often depends on the choice of words used to define the facts.

Backpedaling could also be called "learning" or "flexibility". Brad's "Gamer's Bill of Rights" initially had points in it which were wonderful but just didnt hold up in the real world. We all wish they had, but I cant hold it against him for figuring out that it needed some changes.

As to the other persons comment on Brad's reliance on MicroSoft that might be true but Id find it surprising. Brad's entry into the MS arena is actually fairly new for him. I knew him well before that and he was already well known in the areas of AI, gaming AI, and alternative marketing. For as long as he was a very vocal anti-MS person, until MS finally became capable of what he wanted (with WinXP irrc), Id be surprised that he has become such a staunch convert that he isnt keeping his eye on other directions to jump to. IMHO