Paladin of the Pegasos
Posts: 1424 from 2003/4/13
Quote:
KennyR wrote:
Well, who knows. Jens hasn't exactly accrued a reputation for level-headed business practices or dealing with conflict in an adult and rational way. I've never met him, but accusations on his character from those who have crossed swords with him have used phrases like petulant, egotistical, grudge-bearing, man-child, emotional age of seven, Aspergers, and so on.
Greenboy used to give me the story of when he accused Buck of stealing his stall over an apparent misunderstanding and how he grumbled and ranted about it all through the event while other people simply tried to ignore it in sheer embarrassment.
But then, such accusations are common and can hardly be relied upon. That Jens produces good product can't be argued with (even if its software support is rubbish and he seems to mistreat (or rather, disregard) developers...)
For now though it's simply enough to know that Jens and Mike don't like each other, so stay well out of reach or you may find yourself thrown as ammunition.
I've dealt with both Jens and Mike on a professional level. I found them both to be extremely professional. I've never met Mike in person or spoken to him on the phone. I've spoken to Jens at length on the phone & email/PM for both business and just friendly chatting. I met him in person once early on before any business dealings and didn't introduce myself. Every interaction with Jens was positive and very friendly.
I'm not going to try to take sides here between them. They both seem like guys on the up and up.