MicrosoftChloe Gilbert, thx1200, Lee Drake There are many ways of looking at our relationship with Microsoft. One is as the powerless beneficiary of what ever is dished up, another is as a ‘good faith partner’ actively promoting a healthy viable MS software community, another is as a customer actively engaging Microsoft in solving business problems, and yet another as an activist seeking the best outcomes possible, no matter the cost.
This blog post content, tone, and lack of participation give us some clues as to Microsoft’s desired relationship. That should shape how we respond. I recommend syndicating articles about the power of OneNote in your daily activities, the impact the decision will have, and the viable options open to you as a consequence. I strongly recommend targeting your articles to channels aimed at investor communities. Create a stir with MS shareholders. Speak about the threat to Microsoft’s golden goose, Office.
Talk to IT decisionmakers with the aim of having them question this decision. Find a pathway to others like us who rely on OneNote and, in good faith, have persevered with release after release, providing helpful feedback to guide its maturation.
Otherwise, make peace with the first relationship model.
