Originally posted by calculator01 Just pondering something here...
Why is everyone so afraid to update their firmware? Is it that they are afraid it is just a beta fix? I personally have not done it because I have no evident problems with my camera.
I'm just curious. I've only ever seen people flock like sheep to any kind of update for any kind of product.
Fyi, I don't pretend to speak for "everyone" but can tell you that in my own case I will not install a 'leak-source' posted firmware to my camera - no matter what issues it might offer for potential fix. To me it's more about not wanting to be captive than anything. YMMV.
"Everyone" can do what they want to, as everyone will. And I tend to agree with your observation that a lot of people flock to
any upgrade or update software is pretty true. Many seem to spend insane amounts of energy seeking out "info" of that nature in some weird insecurity-driven desperation to be first to 'know' too.
I suppose that's all only normal compulsive-obsessive urge to have and experience "latest" and "newest", and not be left out. The 15 minutes of, and all that.
And we all know that most people should not, because >95% don't really have the skills or knowledge required to risk manage consequences, or to even understand outcomes. Otoh... who said humans are rational, or even smart? Gotta have comes first.
I think of more psychological interest are the fence-sitters, the one's who don't want to be first, yet eagerly harass and pester for "Did it fix X and Y?" and "Notice any side-effects?" tidbits of opinions-feedback-talk in order to justify and provide a Let's-use-up-other-guy-as-guinea-pig comfort approach for their own possible going ahead with it. Weird, like having to ask for permission.
Jeez, if you want to play, then jump in
play hard and take no prisoners!! Why be a wimp and sit back toe-dipping and let others have the
real fun?
.R.
Last edited by Hypocorism; 01-05-2011 at 01:04 PM.