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[jorkany]

Evert Carton, one of two known managing partners at Hyperion, has stepped down and in fact claims to have completely abandoned the Amiga scene. Evert is best remembered for referring to AROS as "probably illegal".

http://amigaworld.net/modules/news/a...d=5904&start=0

[HenryCase]

Have they confirmed the post is from him yet? I do suspect someone could be pulling a prank.

[dammy]

Originally Posted by HenryCase

Have they confirmed the post is from him yet? I do suspect someone could be pulling a prank.

I doubt the AWN staff would post it as news if they didn't confirm it first.

[HenryCase]

Originally Posted by dammy

I doubt the AWN staff would post it as news if they didn't confirm it first.

The user account was created the same day as the announcement:
http://amigaworld.net/userinfo.php?uid=10832

How does tomazkid respond to the question over whether the message is from Evert Carton:
http://amigaworld.net/modules/news/a...&start=0#79264

Don't know why Jorit2, perhaps he forgot the password to Jorit account?

Anyone who was semi-competent at checking the validity of a post would know why a new account was created, as they'd have to question why it was done (if an explanation wasn't offered in the first place).

Also, the wording of the message is rather unprofessional in tone, certainly not how I'd expect a high ranking member of a company to conduct themselves.

So, in summary, whilst it may turn out to be a genuine message, the newly created account, non-professional tone and incompetence of AW.net moderators does not convince me that the message is genuine. I would suggest a personal message from Evert on the Hyperion website is a better way to officially announce a resignation, if that is what he has chosen to do.

[Piru]

Originally Posted by HenryCase

unprofessional in tone, certainly not how I'd expect a high ranking member of a company to conduct themselves.

This is how I've found all Hyperion representatives to act.

[WolfToTheMoon]

They (Evert/Hyperion maybe even Trevor) could have denied it by this time... it's been up for some time now. So it's probably genuine... The really interesting question is what really happend for him to leave?

[number6]

Originally Posted by WolfToTheMoon

They (Evert/Hyperion maybe even Trevor) could have denied it by this time... it's been up for some time now. So it's probably genuine... The really interesting question is what really happend for him to leave?

Voila.

#6

[HenryCase]

Originally Posted by WolfToTheMoon

They (Evert/Hyperion maybe even Trevor) could have denied it by this time... it's been up for some time now. So it's probably genuine... The really interesting question is what really happend for him to leave?

I've just sent Hyperion an e-mail asking for clarification. Please remember that this announcement was made less than 24 hours ago, and on a Sunday (people unlikely to be at work). I'm not convinced AW.net moderators did their job properly, so I thought I'd do it for them. I'll let you all know if I get a response.

[wawrzon]

well, who cares? a guy, who probably most of us wasnt even aware existed, leaves. he himself, though claims have done things for amiga (?) says he is not an "amigan" and that his absence will change nothing at all. why do these people who keep completely silent about their involvement announce their retirement so vocal, it makes me wonder. but well, as i said, who does really care?

[Gulliver]

Well, at least Hyperion still has Benjamin Hermans to build lies and fight in court.

[Akiko]

Also, the wording of the message is rather unprofessional in tone, certainly not how I'd expect a high ranking member of a company to conduct themselves.
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Originally Posted by Piru

This is how I've found all Hyperion representatives to act.

Says the MorphOS representative with a habit of spamming OS4 related threads in a blatant attempt at promoting his own product, at least when Hyperion Reps / developers
were active on the forums they usually stuck with discussing their own stuff and were not obsessed with nitpicking and at undermining others.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Akiko

Says the MorphOS representative with a habit of spamming OS4 related threads in a blatant attempt at promoting his own product, at least when Hyperion Reps / developers
were active on the forums they usually stuck with discussing their own stuff and were not obsessed with nitpicking and at undermining others.

You've obviously missed a lot of posts from Ben Hermans. Harry has every reason to be offended by Hyperion's executive's past statements.

[XDelusion]

Hyperion... meh....

I used to be so hopeful about them.

[Piru]

Originally Posted by Akiko

Says the MorphOS representative with a habit of spamming OS4 related threads in a blatant attempt at promoting his own product

Care to back that claim up somehow?

I have expressed my critical opinion of OS4 (and other) hardware on several occasions but I don't think that qualifies as "spamming in a blatant attempt at promoting his own product". If you care to challenge any of the arguments I've presented in those threads, please do so.

Hyperion representatives on the other hand have been highly unprofessional on numerous occasions, the worst offender being Ben Hermans: http://www.biclodon.com/misc/amigafarm/benhermans/. Mr Evert is of course famous for this unfortunate and misguided comment of AROS being "probably illegal".

[Fats]

Originally Posted by Piru

Care to back that claim up somehow?

Hyperion representatives on the other hand have been highly unprofessional on numerous occasions, the worst offender being Ben Hermans: http://www.biclodon.com/misc/amigafarm/benhermans/.

As was BB IMO. Why can't we let this rest ?

greets,
Staf.