Re: st: RE: Problems with Stata 9?

[Suzy <scott_788@wowway.com>]

I think that in an open and free society, products can and should be 
discussed with consumers and potential consumers for whatever the 
use...it's not like there is a national security issue to  be concerned 
with. I was happy to give Joe my 2 cents and for what it's worth, I gave 
Stata a resounding two thumbs up!!!

Svend Juul wrote:

> Joe Hilbe wrote:
>
> ----------------------------------------------
> I am interested in learning of any problem areas, difficulties, or 
> shortcomings that you may have experienced with Stata 9.0 -- or with
> Stata in general. 
> Areas that you simply feel may need improvement -- or that are
> completely 
> missing -- will also be of interest. Your feedback will be most
> appreciated. 
> You may send responses to me privately at jhilbe@aol.com. 
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> A few questions pop up:
>
> What is the overall purpose? It could be constructive (suggestions for
> improvement) or destructive (exposing weaknesses, use in a competitor's
> marketing activities).
>
> How is it going to be used?
>
> By whom is it going to be used?
>
> This might sound paranoid, but I have no reason not to trust Joe Hilbe.
> However, I think we need some more information before we can engage in
> this. I would like to see other Statalist members' thoughts about it.
>
> Svend Juul 
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>
> Svend Juul
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