And then there were three

Triptych: A work of art that can be divided into three sections: 

Blipfoto-Polaroid-Community

Reactions to the new ‘partnership’ such as sneaky, subversive and secretive explain the Blip community’s feeling of ownership of and passion for Blip.  I imagine BlipCentral and more understandably, Polaroid, underestimated the strength of belonging and pride for what was Blipfoto.

Going through a collection of mergers, partnerships, takeovers, and reverse takeovers in my past life, this brings back those very same feelings.  The strange thing is, I don’t work for Blip.  I didn’t know I would feel this way.

What I do know is:

- Non disclosures explain the lack of information.
- Blipfoto is a commercial enterprise.
- Polaroid Blipfoto is better than No Blipfoto.

I am logical.  I do know all this.  However, I still feel a little quiet right now. 

The feeling of pride and loyalty in the companies I worked for never completely returned.  Part of that reason was because in most cases, the brand was taken away.  Our brand. 

Despite the Blip community not working for Blipfoto, I would still say it is the our brand element that hits the hardest.  Blipfoto is not simply a functional site.

My conclusion: The work of art that once was, still needs much restoration. Settling in time on my part is required whilst this gets underway.