lohertz wrote:I was merely pointing out the fact that you seemed rescind to the fact that you should be able to get this, like you were entitled.
If that is something you really desire, there are options for you to get it, was my point.
I keep an open mind as to what people want for various reasons, people will do whatever, and I can't control that.
Besides, sometimes, a certain product is right for one person and not another. Some people don't like the idea of a VoIP phone. Some people keep the landline because the feel more secure, as well as a cell phone.
For me, I pay enough money to the telco just to have my cell phone, they dont need anymore money for a landline. But others dont feel that.
You thinking I'm acting like I'm "entitled" to something is simply your opinion, based on what you've read. If you re-read all my posts, you'll see I said "I hope", or "it would be nice" if Ooma opened up SIP. I never once said "I'm paying for VoIP that uses SIP. I'm entitled to use SIP to my own ends". I actually take a bit of offense to this, as I'd like to see some discussion as to why this isn't an option, and if it ever WILL be.
I agree with you about people desiring landlines over VoIP (and vice-versa). I think I even made that point
myself a few posts back. What I was getting at is that not everyone will be setting up an asterisk server or using SIP to it's fullest extent. If Ooma were to open up SIP to certain users, 1) they'd know which ones to watch (for abuse), and 2) it probably would only be a small fraction of their users anyways.
So basically, to summarize (and stop the insults):
- Ooma uses SIP
- Ooma doesn't open SIP up to its users
- What are the reasons why? (profitability, security, etc...)
- Are there ways to address these issues, so SIP (and VoIP) can GROW like it should and not be choked to death? (POTS circuits suck in comparison, and should not still, to this day, be the defacto standard in voice-to-voice communications).
Ooma, as a newer service, who is already admittedly considering making some changes (GV, for example), could really open this thing wide. A partnership with GV is more than a start. It's a great thing. If they can find a way to forward (and possibly lead) this inevitable phone technology revolution, they stand to profit. That'll be up to them to figure out how. We can figure out how to get more out of our VoIP service and our Internet connection (which sits mostly idle for most users) if we're given the tools (or permission) to do so.
Thoughts? Wait... "constructive" thoughts?