On a tangent, the Japanese electronic trade group blocked the manufacture of Dual Deck VCRs in the '80s. Go-Video[1] had a arranged for a Japanese manufacturer to manufacture for them when the trade group went in an nixed the deal.
The Rise and Reign of Japanese VCRs [video]
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#22Earlier quoted context omitted.
I am also the submitter. I like Asianometry. I think it is relevant to HN. (It's business and economics - and tech history - as it works in the real world. Both interesting and useful.)
In case it wasn’t obvious: My post was a bit, and not necessarily directed at you, but simply a response. I liked your post, your comment, the linked channel to which I already sub, and HN. The punchline is I didn’t even notice you were the one who posted this to HN til you mentioned it, and if I had I would’ve written the same thing I’d like to think. It makes it all the more amusing to me that my comment didn’t nee…
I had noticed the /s for satire or sarcasm. And it took a little effort to untangle the pronouns and such but I did notice that you didn't notice that I was the submitter. So I clarified but kept it short.
Re: The Rise and Reign of Japanese VCRs [video]
#23Earlier quoted context omitted.
In case it wasn’t obvious: My post was a bit, and not necessarily directed at you, but simply a response. I liked your post, your comment, the linked channel to which I already sub, and HN. The punchline is I didn’t even notice you were the one who posted this to HN til you mentioned it, and if I had I would’ve written the same thing I’d like to think. It makes it all the more amusing to me that my comment didn’t nee…
I had noticed the /s for satire or sarcasm. And it took a little effort to untangle the pronouns and such but I did notice that you didn't notice that I was the submitter. So I clarified but kept it short.
I felt that you were almost critical of something you also enjoy for sake of the discussion, and I extrapolated pretty far. Into space even. You’re kind to accommodate my musings. Thanks for being here and sharing.
Re: The Rise and Reign of Japanese VCRs [video]
#24Thanks, being half Asian myself this channel is a great find!
What does the channel have to do with you being half asian