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- From: aa399@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Len Stys)
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
- Subject: OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW information reposted
- Date: 23 Nov 1992 01:57:42 GMT
- Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
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- Due to requests, I'm reposting Operation: A.C.T. NOW information.
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- "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW"
- ---------------------
-
- Atari Community Together Now
-
- Campaign Organizers:
-
- Len Stys, Mark Leair
-
- Supported By:
-
- The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG
-
-
- "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" is a series of campaigns that will first help
- increase support for Atari ST and Falcon computers. If there is enough
- interest in Atari 8-Bit computers, the Portfolio palmtop, and the Lynx
- handheld video game system, this operation will support them as well.
- The main goal of this operation is to strengthen the Atari Community.
-
- "A.C.T. NOW" stands for Atari Community Together Now. The campaign
- organizers believe that Atari users, developers, dealers, publications,
- and Atari's management must take action to save the Atari Community.
- Many people suggested that we forget about Atari's involvement. They
- claim that Atari Corporation will never participate in this operation,
- even if it will help the company greatly. They believe Atari's management
- doesn't care about the Atari Community.
-
- If they are right, Atari Corporation will not be around much longer.
- The Atari Community is the company's only edge over other PC manufacturers.
- We can only hope that Atari's management realizes the importance of this
- operation.
-
- The organization of "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" was no easy task. Many
- things needed to be considered such as who this operation should benefit.
- Should it benefit Atari users or Atari Corporation? We also didn't know
- if it should be run in a positive or negative manner. And if it should
- be "anti-Atari" or "pro-Atari." We decided that this operation should be
- run in the most positive manner possible. This is because nothing positive
- ever results from being negative. We also decided that it should benefit
- ever member of the Atari Community equally. This is the only way the
- operation will be able to strengthen the Atari Community. And lastly,
- we decided that this operation should not be "anti-Atari" or "pro-Atari",
- but "pro-Atari Community."
-
- The first campaign in this operation will give you the opportunity
- to tell Atari's management everything that you feel the company is doing
- right and the things that you believe the company can improve. This
- campaign will benefit everyone in the Atari Community because Atari
- Corporation will become stronger by the information that you provide them.
- And when a member of the Atari Community becomes stronger, the Atari
- Community becomes stronger.
-
- The second campaign will ask publications to publish articles about
- Atari's new Falcon030 personal media computer. How will publicity help
- the Atari Community? Atari dealers will sell more computers, Atari
- Corporation will sell more computers, Atari developers will sell more
- products, publishers will have more readers, and Atari users will have
- more products to purchase and fellow users to talk with. We will also
- be speaking out for what is fair. Atari announces the new Falcon030
- computer at the Boston Computer Society meeting and the nation ignores
- the company. Apple announces new computers every other week and every
- major newspaper and computer magazine in the nation publishes an article
- on them. This is not right. As members of the Atari Community, we need
- to stick up for each other.
-
- There will be many other campaigns that will directly benefit Atari
- users, developers, dealers, and publications as the first campaign benefits
- Atari Corporation. But, every campaign will benefit the Atari Community.
- If you are interested in strengthening the Atari Community, join us...
- We can make a difference!
-
- Sincerely,
-
- Len Stys
- Mark Leair
-
-
- Cost?
- -----
-
- There is no cost to you in any way to participate in these campaigns.
- There is no registration fee and no donations are being accepted.
-
-
- Members Key to Success
- ----------------------
-
- The number of people participating in these campaigns are extremely
- important. We can accomplish anything together. The news of these
- campaigns must be shared with every member of the Atari Community that you
- know. "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" should be publicized in Atari publications,
- at Atari user group meetings, Atari shows, and Atari dealerships.
- If you take action, we can and we will make a difference. If you sit
- back and watch, we won't do anything.
-
- Official Site
- -------------
-
- The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG is the official site of "OPERATION:
- A.C.T. NOW". If you wish to add any information or discuss anything
- related to this operation, a special section has been created specifically
- for this purpose on Free-Net.
-
- The Atari SIG can be accessed by the phone number "216/368-3888" at
- either 300, 1200, or 2400 baud. It can also be accessed by users from
- around the nation or world for free by using "telnet" at their college or
- business by the following Internet addresses:
-
- freenet-in-{a,b,c}.cwru.edu = hela.ins.cwru.edu = 129.22.8.38
-
- Type 'go atari' at any menu.
-
- The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG's U.S. mailing address is:
-
- Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG
- P.O. Box 364
- Mentor, OH 44061-0364
-
- The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG's Internet e-mail address is:
-
- xx004@cleveland.Freenet.Edu
-
- Online Newsletter
- -----------------
-
- There will be an "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" online newsletter to keep members
- informed about what is going on.
-
- A.C.T. NOW Directors
- --------------------
-
- If you are interested in becoming an organizer of "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW",
- please contact us by the address above. We are interested in having
- several people from each group of the Atari Community direct this
- operation.
-
-
- Independent Operation
- ---------------------
-
- "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" is in no way affiliated with Atari Corporation.
- These campaigns are organized by individuals that have an interest in
- Atari products. The "Atari" name, logo, and any other Atari products
- mentioned are copyrighted by Atari Corporation.
-
- "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" is supported by the Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG,
- but individual SysOps and members may or may not endorse this operation.
-
-
-
- +------------------+
- | CAMPAIGN ONE |
- +------------------+
-
-
- The first campaign will be to compile two lists. One list will
- consist of things that we believe the company is doing right. Atari is
- doing great things and if you want to continue seeing the company doing
- these things, you have to let them know. The other list will consist of
- things that we believe the company can do better. The company will never
- know the problems that you see unless you tell them. We will send these
- lists to Atari Corporation's Board of Directors and ask that they consider
- our suggestions. Will Atari listen? There isn't a successful company
- around that doesn't listen--especially to their customers, developers,
- dealers, and publications.
-
- What you need to do is write down everything that you see right with
- Atari and the things that you believe the company can improve. Include
- any past experiences that you have had with the company.
-
- Here are a few examples:
-
- RIGHT IMPROVE
- Users
- ----- Great products, No easy memory
- great price upgrade
-
- Once took 4 months
- to get my computer
- replaced when sent
- to Atari
-
- Developers
- ---------- Good developers Took 3 months to
- area on GEnie get a computer to
- develop on
-
- Great computers Atari was rude to
- to develop on me when they first
- showed me the Falcon
-
- Dealers
- ------- Good dealer Shortage of products,
- support even today
-
- No new products
-
- No co-op advertising
- and lack of company
- advertising
- Publishers
- ---------- Atari advertises Slow to pay for ads
- regularly
-
- Does not give enough
- new info to us
-
-
-
- The comments made in these examples should not be taken as truth.
- They are simply examples. Also, your comments can be as long as you want.
- In fact, the longer and more detailed, the better.
-
- If you wish to remain anonymous, you may send these lists in another
- envelope.
-
- The goal of this campaign is to inform Atari of things that we believe
- can help improve the company's position in the computer marketplace.
-
- All of the lists that are received will be compiled and then sent to
- Atari Corporation.
-
-
- +------------------+
- | CAMPAIGN TWO |
- +------------------+
-
-
- The second campaign is to concentrate on letting computer publications
- know that Atari is back.
-
- The Falcon030 has been released in the United States. The amount of
- press that the Falcon receives will most likely determine when the Falcon
- will be shipped to the United States and the quantity shipped.
-
- The Boston Computer Society meeting was not as successful as it should
- have been. This is because there was little press covering the Falcon030
- announcement.
-
- What you need to do is list names and addresses of publications that
- you wish to see have an article about the Falcon030 personal integrated
- media computer. The campaign organizers will compile everyone's lists
- into a larger list for everyone to write these publications. At the same
- time, we will contact Atari Corporation so the company can make
- arrangements with these publications to see the Falcon030. The one thing
- that Atari needs is press and this is probably the best way to get press.
-
- You should also list names and addresses of publications that you wish
- to see support the Atari ST and Falcon computers on a continued basis.
-
- This information should be sent along with the "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW"
- registration form.
-
-
-
- -----------------------------------
-
- OTHER CAMPAIGNS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
- AT ANOTHER TIME
-
- THESE MAY INCLUDE:
-
- 8-BIT, LYNX, AND PORTFOLIO
- CAMPAIGNS
- -----------------------------------
-
- THANK YOU AND PLEASE SEND THE
-
- FOLLOWING FORMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
-
- <-------------------------------- CUT HERE ------------------------------>
-
- "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" REGISTRATION FORM
-
- PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL IT TO: OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW
- P.O. BOX 364
- Mentor, OH 44061-0364
-
- PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY!
-
- ! = CONFIDENTIAL (WILL NOT BE RELEASED PUBLICLY)
-
-
- NAME _____________________________ !AGE _____ !PHONE (____)______________
-
- !ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________
-
- CITY _________________________________ STATE ____________ !ZIP ___________
-
- !OCCUPATION ___________________________________ !PHONE (___)______________
-
- COMPUTER(S) OWNED ________________________________________________________
-
- VIDEO GAME SYSTEM(S) OWNED _______________________________________________
-
- !ARE YOU AN ATARI DEVELOPER? YES / NO !ARE YOU AN ATARI DEALER? YES / NO
-
- WHAT DO YOU PRIMARY USE YOUR COMPUTER FOR? _______________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- DO YOU BELONG TO A USER GROUP? YES / NO IF YES, HOW MANY MEMBERS _______
-
- IF YES, WHAT IS THE NAME? ________________________________________________
-
- IS THERE A(N) ATARI DEALERSHIP(S) NEAR YOU? YES / NO
-
- IF YES, WHAT IS THE NAME(S)? _____________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- !WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF EACH OF THEM? ___________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- !DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO ANY ATARI PUBLICATIONS? YES / NO
-
- IF YES, WHICH ONE(S)? ____________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- LIST SOME OF YOUR MOST USED SOFTWARE _____________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DEVELOPER/COMPANY? _________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- THANK YOU!
-
- <------------------------------- CUT HERE ------------------------------->
-
- "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW"
-
- CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
-
- (All of the following information will be compiled together. Your name
- will not be tied with any of this information if you choose to leave it.)
-
- YOU MAY WISH TO SEND THIS PART IN A SEPARATE ENVELOPE THAT DOES NOT
- INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND RETURN ADDRESS.
-
- CAMPAIGN ONE:
- -------------
-
- PLEASE CIRCLE WHICH GROUP YOU BELONG TO:
-
- USER / DEVELOPER / DEALER / PUBLICATION / ATARI
-
- PLEASE LIST EVERYTHING THAT YOU SEE ATARI DOING RIGHT:
- ------------------------------------------------------
- (include any past experiences, etc.)
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
- (add another sheet if needed)
-
- PLEASE LIST IMPROVEMENTS THAT YOU BELIEVE CAN BE MADE:
- ------------------------------------------------------
- (include any past experiences, etc.)
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
- (add another sheet if needed)
-
- <------------------------------- CUT HERE ------------------------------->
-
- PLEASE LIST HOW YOU WOULD MAKE THESE IMPROVEMENTS:
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- PLEASE LIST ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW PRODUCTS OR ENHANCEMENTS TO OLDER
- PRODUCTS:
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- CAMPAIGN TWO:
- -------------
-
- PLEASE LIST ANY NEWSPAPERS OR MAGAZINES AND THEIR ADDRESSES THAT YOU
- WOULD LIKE TO SEE HAVE AN ARTICLE ABOUT THE FALCON 030 COMPUTER:
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
-
- _________________________________________________________________________
- (add another sheet if needed)
-
- <------------------------------- CUT HERE ------------------------------->
-
- PLEASE LIST ANY COMPUTER PUBLICATIONS AND THEIR ADDRESSES THAT YOU WOULD
- LIKE TO SEE START SUPPORTING THE ATARI ST AND FALCON COMPUTERS:
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
-
- ANY COMMENTS THAT MAY HELP THIS OPERATION?
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- __________________________________________________________________________
-
- OTHER CAMPAIGN INFORMATION WILL BE REQUESTED FROM YOU AT ANOTHER TIME.
-
- THANK YOU!
-
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