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exit Stephen Blair?

Post by Hirazi Blue » 31 Aug 2012, 13:07

According to this blog post by Stephen Blair:
Forgive me this [melodramatic] indulgence, but after 3 years, 8 months, and 13 days, I turned in my Autodesk badge. I don’t need it anymore.
Apart from all possible larger implications, I personally want to say, Stephen, how much I've always admired and appreciated your dedication to the "Art of Support" and that you will be missed immensely...
:-o
Stay safe, sane & healthy!

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Re: exit Stephen Blair?

Post by Maximus » 31 Aug 2012, 13:10

Just read this....and its probably the most sad new i read lately.
One of the best Softimage support and dedicated person... this is not good..you will be missed.

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Post by gfxman » 31 Aug 2012, 13:21

all the softimage legacy team it's litterally collapsing on itself. Any good news anywhere ? :D

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Post by Tekano » 31 Aug 2012, 13:23

im sharpening my pitchfork
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Post by guillaume » 31 Aug 2012, 13:31

gfxman wrote:all the softimage legacy team it's litterally collapsing on itself. Any good news anywhere ? :D
I'm also in the 7%...

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Post by ace63 » 31 Aug 2012, 13:42

Seriously Autodesk.
What the fuck?

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Post by Memag » 31 Aug 2012, 13:55

Good luck guys.
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Post by Tekano » 31 Aug 2012, 13:59

guillaume wrote:
gfxman wrote:all the softimage legacy team it's litterally collapsing on itself. Any good news anywhere ? :D
I'm also in the 7%...
! ~x(
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Post by 3DTutorial » 31 Aug 2012, 14:00

I'm gutted to learn of this news...it's really sickening. My dislike for Autodesk is at an all time high.

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Re: exit Stephen Blair?

Post by 3DTutorial » 31 Aug 2012, 14:02

What's that... oh, it's the sound of the clock ticking on Softimage's lifespan.

Seems more likely than ever now.

That said, I really hope that the "bad feeling" that I have is completely wrong and that this is just a "knee jerk" reaction.

:-(

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Post by Bellsey » 31 Aug 2012, 14:13

ok, so before people start finger pointing and/or accusing Autodesk of singling out/repressing Softimage, I would like to point that, that the recent layoffs have affected many locations, divisions, and departments. No one in particular seems to have been singled out. Now, whether you believe me or not, then that's your prerogative, but that's how it is.

For the record, I didn’t like this news (including about other people) any more than anyone else.


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Post by origin » 31 Aug 2012, 14:15

THank you for your blog Stephen, good luck in future...
AD laying off most valuable, experienced people, that doesnt make any sense.

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Post by Maximus » 31 Aug 2012, 14:15

wtf? Guillame too? wow..we're fucked..

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Post by diissar » 31 Aug 2012, 14:24

Im new to the community and already learned a lot from Stephens Blog,this is a bad news.
I wish you all the best Stephen!

too many sad things this year :-\

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Post by rray » 31 Aug 2012, 14:25

Oh no... that is really far from deserved for both of you... wtf indeed, such a chaotic and irritating move by AD. Best of luck to you Stephen and Guillaume and anyone else from the 7% group!!!
The "clicks" definitely stop at this point
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Post by 3DTutorial » 31 Aug 2012, 14:29

Bellsey wrote:ok, so before people start finger pointing and/or accusing Autodesk of singling out/repressing Softimage, I would like to point that, that the recent layoffs have affected many locations, divisions, and departments. No one in particular seems to have been singled out. Now, whether you believe me or not, then that's your prerogative, but that's how it is.

For the record, I didn’t like this news (including about other people) any more than anyone else.


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Someone had to make the "decision" regarding who stays and who leaves... in this particular case the decisions being made in respect to Softimage are clearly very misguided... in my opinion of course.

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