RIM/Globalware made a mistake. They compounded that mistake by not immediately owning up to it and providing effecient and effective recourse. That is not bashing. That is stating what happened.
Going further to say that RIM isn in a fragile position right now with a poor public image is not bashing. That is stating the obvious. Going even further by saying that RIM is doing itself a dis-service by not effectively and efficiently correcting the mistake is not bashing, that's restaing the obvious and providing an opinion.
We purchased a product. The vendor has failed to produce that product.
This thread was started specifically for people to voice their opinions and to get answers that were not forthcoming from the vendor.
Bashing would be taking the above facts, and then launching into a 100 word tirade about how awful RIM is and how nothing they ever do is right and how they're contributing to global warming and the delinquacy of minors. Bashing would be taking 100 words to say that RIM is causing cats and dogs to lie down together.
Now, in 148 posts, did some people go a little far and make unsubstantiated disparaging comments about RIM? Yes. SOME people did. Most of us are just venting our frustration and trying to get a straight answer.
I know that some of the people who posted positive posts were trying to help, but by criticzing and attempting to correct everyone else, you've only stirred the nest. You haven't been helpful. You've been judgemental which has served to only increase our frustration.
Helpful is providing a list of phone numbers or email addresses through which we could access support.
Some people have reported that they received some sort of answer saying that their product will be delivered. Those responses have not been consistent.
I know that when I login, my order still shows cancelled. That means the problem has not been resolved. If you called and got a positive response and your order status was changed and/or you've received your merchandise, then maybe YOUR problem has been resolved. It does not mean that EVERYONE's problem has been resolved.
Just because you have something nice to say, doesn't mean you're right. It doesn't mean you're wrong. But it also doesn't mean it gives you the right to disregard other's opinions or judge their value.
If you're satisfied with the process, then good for you. That's great. Not all of us are in the same boat. Show some respect of other's opinions and experiences.