Were you two asleep when Jim Robinson laid down the law about Flame Wars and attacking fellow freepers? Apparently you were. Ad hominem attacks are not allowed... you are both attempting to start one. You certainly are personally attacking me and insulting me. Cut it out.
Most companies in the process of negotiating an acquisition require non-disclosure agreements, until both companies agree to disclose. It is standard business practice to avoid the run up (or devaluation) of the value of the either’s stock. The CEO of Kinectic is wrong to think it was not a normal practice. . . or to have gotten his nose out of joint at the requirement.
The only FUD here is in the eyes of the beholders who say that Apple is any different than other corporations who require it. There was NO advance publicity, IIRC, before Microsoft announced it’s intended acquisition of Kinectic. Just rumors.
Biggest pot and kettle posting of the month.
Amen. Business Acumen 101.
Second, we were not attacking you - just analyzing your psyche.
We also predicted that you would spin this some way pro Apple.
All 100% true.
If you don't WANT me to keep you apprised of pertinent Apple information, just let me know...