Who do YOU think is responsible?

[SolidOrange]

in case you haven't noticed; this forum, along with many others, plus VZ's facebook and twitter page are full of very angry people right now. with all of the rumors flying around, i just wanted to throw up a quick poll to see who everyone else thinks is behind this debacle.

1. Verizon: plenty of reasons here (no response on release date, showing countless commercials, possible 4g issues, etc.)
2. Best Buy: their pre-orders started all of the February rumors, their flyer this week didn't help.
3. HTC: there could be problems with the device itself.
4. Steve Jobs: iphone sales have not been good, he could be pressuring VZ.
5. The Bloggers: for spreading rumors blaming everyone from 1 to 4.
6. Ourselves: for believing the hype/pre-ordering a phone without a firm release date/continuing this madness


in all honesty, i think it is a combination of all 6 but, at this point, place most of the blame on verizon. if they would just say SOMETHING, people would be alot happier. it is getting out of hand, and any response other than "shut up and wait" would go a long way.

 

[JustinHEMI]

I voted "let it go." I blame Canada.

 

[JustinHEMI]

I changed my mind. I now blame the big rimmed glasses guy on American Idol.

 

[fortesquieu]

It's Best Buy who set all the dates!!

 

[AustinTech]

Verizon. Their product.

They haven't released a date because they can't. There is something wrong with the phone. It's not going to work as advertised.'

 

[Familyguy1]

Really? One of these threads? Is it really needed? No...

 

[lamoglinsgal]

I voted for Jobs 'cuz I just don't like the guy.

 

[SolidOrange]

Really? One of these threads? Is it really needed? No...

Really? One of these responses? Is it really needed? No...

 

[JustinHEMI]

Really? One of these threads? Is it really needed? No...

What else is there to do?

 

[SolidOrange]

What else is there to do?

Thanks to you for the comment, but mostly just because I like your username. I also have a hemi and am named justin, lol.

 

[jayishere]

I blame Verizon, for their inability to communicate effectively.

 

[Wolfedude88]

Where's the option to blame the people blaming Verizon because they got their hopes up when Verizon has never said anything?

Seriously though it would be nice of Verizon to communicate with us, but we know that isn't going to happen.

 

[SolidOrange]

Where's the option to blame the people blaming Verizon because they got their hopes up when Verizon has never said anything?

Seriously though it would be nice of Verizon to communicate with us, but we know that isn't going to happen.

That would be option 6.

 

[Wolfedude88]

That would be option 6.

Good call, didn't even see that, still like my wording better though.

 

[snuggles]

Ultimately Verizon is responsible. I know they never gave any definite release dates but this is getting ridiculous!!!! A phone that they have been working on since July 2010 and is lagging WAY behind the EVO release…..come on now! Plus I’m sure they are aware of the advertisement in the Best Buy circular. I’m sorry but I feel that Verizon should give a statement of what the intentions are so everybody can put this to rest. I’m may have to reevaluate my loyalty to Verizon for over eight years because of the way they handle new releases and their inability to present the most current technology like the other carriers.

 

[Deleted User]

Ultimately Verizon is responsible. I know they never gave any definite release dates but this is getting ridiculous!!!! A phone that they have been working on since July 2010 and is lagging WAY behind the EVO release

 

[PSYCHotIcJonny]

I have a list of people:

Brittany Spears
George Bush
FEMA
Justin Beaver
The Droid Eris
Sarah Pailn/Tina Fey
And the Asian lady from Mad Tv... Ms. Swan... "he looka like a man"

 

[snuggles]

Verizon never set a date for this thing to come out, how can it be their fault? @Blackmanx on twitter has said numerous times that they were aiming for a March release time frame anyway. How can you blame them for wanting to make the phone work as well as possible out the gate? Do you really want to spend 250 on a phone that is not finished? If Verizon could, they would release it asap because the more days it is available, the more $$$ they can make off the phone. It's like complaining at a restaurant about how long the food is taking because they are making it fresh so that you enjoy it better.

Exactly, with everything going on all thats asked are their intentions.

 

[Prosdo]

For the initial crap I have to say Best Buy. All the Verizon stores I talked to never said a date. They always said Q1 as far as they knew. Best Buy has given me several different dates. However, I do blame Verizon for knowing the situation and not coming out and saying something.

 

[jaydroid88]

I don't think Verizon is to blame... BB are the ones that are providing false dates. Verizon hasn't said anything cept coming soon. I'll admit we are getting ourselves worked up as well (myself included) and are constantly putting our faith into a given date then being disappointed. I'm counting on mid March, and if earlier then awesome, and if later then it'll be closer to my upgrade date anyways Just as long as it comes out before mid April.

 

[daddyd302]

I think Verizon is hiding something and that's why they're so quiet on this.

 

[HTCThunderbolt]

I think Verizon is hiding something and that's why they're so quiet on this.

Exactly. I want communication

 

[BetaMan]

I blame Obama

 

[Ibrick]

Has anyone maybe thought that VZW hasn't advertised a firm release date because, they don't have one?

If they're working out a couple bugs with; 4G, Netflix, Skype, whatever. They may not have complete control as to when the device is 'ready'.

Maybe they're smart enough not to say something and then have the possibility of having to retract that statement. How much more upset would you be then?

Having said that, I voted for Steve Jobs.. D*uchebag..

 

[Depth Afield]

I blame VZW because I suspect they pushed it back to sell more i*hones

I blame BB because I suspect they are pushing it back even further to get out of the free buyback on the device

I blame HTC for standing by silently while VZW and BB make a mess of this launch