I fully agree with your sentiment tanstaafl. I'ts like part of the family is leaving to work in the big city.
I hope the 'suits' at S3 take note of the achievements which empeg have made.
-successfull design of a ground breaking product
-managing and planning its development, gracefully handling any shortcomings and problems.
-sticking steadfastly to their ideals and the main purpose of the product.
-using that product to springboard and generate future business (almost too sucessfully? )
-marketing the product internationally over the internet and maintaining a helpful and efficient after sales service practice.

and most importantly

-listening to thier consumer base, regardless of criticisms.

Empeg has repeatedly indicated its gratitude to all the 'early adopters' (sounds like a 'Furby' focus group!)
without the BBS and its members empeg would not have developed as it has.
Let's hope S3 share the sentiment and follow the leader!

Murray 06000047
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