As someone who enjoys the craft of writing, it’s always satisfying to read someone who is master. John Naughton, writing at the Guardian is one such. His description of the way telephone network operators behave in the wake of the UK iPhone launch is a modern classic:
Until now, phones have been relatively primitive devices, so the corrupt absurdity of the closed systems operated by networks has not been obvious to most. The arrival of the iPhone lays it bare. Having an iPhone locked to a network which doesn’t provide 3G connectivity, and is unable to make VoIP calls despite having good wireless networking built in, is like buying a Ferrari and finding that the only thing you can do with it is power your lawnmower. It’s nuts – and our regulators have allowed it to happen.
In recent times, some have tried to persuade me that quality content doesn’t really matter because much of what is ‘out there’ is little more than a vehicle for advertising. Those same people might wonder why the Guardian’s online presence is widely considered one of the best – and most profitable.
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