[Ken Maltby]

"David_e";
You said:
"I also feel that if someone buys a Kobo device, only to then discover it doesn't do what they thought / assumed it did, they're an idiot and I want nothing to do with them. I certainly don't want to read about it or the rest of their idiotic experience. They can stumble onto this place but they can't do a little pre-shopping research? Yeah, stay the #$%& away from me."

Pre-shopping research, like checking out what owners here on MR think and have experienced with the device? But, you only want there to be positive posts. If you get your way, wouldn't you share the blame for misinformed purchases?

As to this:
"And so what if people with positive experiences want to share them? It's rather telling that you feel that those with only negative things should have their voices heard without question but anyone with a positive experience has some ulterior motive or 'mission'."

I haven't seen anyone saying anything about positive postings. I think you mean postings that come to Kobo's defense, that attack anyone with something to say that you consider negative about the devices, there is a difference. Objecting to any post that finds fault with Kobo or their devices, is not saying something positive about Kobo.

Luck;
Ken