Re: [APML] Meade Lawsuit

[Matt BenDaniel <matt@starmatt.com>]

I've been trying to stay out of this discussion, because I think it's
off topic, but I have to respond to this one...

IMO Meade is ethically challenged.  The fact that other corporations
have the same problem is no excuse.  Of course some of their products
actually work well, but Meade has flagrantly false advertising regarding
their specs.  Meade's dysfunctional autoguider, field derotator,
large-PE mounts discourage many newbie AP-ers.  And this law suit is not
likely to be to the benefit of amateur astronomers.

Also, from what I hear, Meade will pay nothing for the seductive
astrophotos they use in their ads.

David.Moore@Contech.SPX.com wrote:
> 
> Roland and Tony,
> Although you call it "junk", don't you think that many of the people who
> buy a Meade product and get hooked in the hobby, end up buying A-P and
> others eventually.   I don't think that very many people would wait two or
> more years for their first telescope and mount, waiting to see if they like
> telescopic astronomy.
> Roland, I have been on your list for both a telescope and a mount for
> nearly three years now.  If I did not have my LX200 during this time, I
> would have been S.O.L. and would not be able to keep myself interested in
> the hobby.  When that happens, if my time on the notification list ever
> comes up, I would be passing on the option to buy.  So let's all be careful
> about outright trashing the only instruments that are actually available
> for purchase in a timely manner.
-- 
Matt BenDaniel
http://starmatt.com

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