Doma: CPA can respond for himself, but as one who is in the same position as he, let me give my version of the why.
The technology and the promise of Wave is so enticing, we, the critics, are more than willing to overlook lapses and mistakes, if only we could finally start to go in the right direction.
Again and again, we thought our faith had been validated, only later to find the opportunities slipped away.
But for those of us who still believe in the technology, that the world badly needs something an awfully like Wave, it is hard to let it go. So we carp and criticize. Then there is an announcement and we think, "At last!"
I read today's announcement, but have been burned so many times in the past, I suppose I am more than a little cynical about "good news." I ask is it really good news, or some more virtual good news. I have no way of telling, so I sit and wait. All the while, I am of course suspicious, because of so many letdowns in the past--yet still hopeful, this time it will be real.
Even today, despite often caustic, sarcastic and biting criticism repeated too many times, at heart I hope this is the first sign of traction, a turning, a part with the past and a foot in the future.
Despite my deep rooted cynicism about our chances, just as deep rooted is my desire to see Wave succeed, to become worthy of all of us who have supported the company all these years, through so much.
Best of wishes--Bluefang
