From Gizmodo:
According to a previously reliable source, Apple misrepresented the reasons behind MacWorld and Jobs’ keynote cancellation. Allegedly, the real cause is his rapidly declining health. In fact, it may be even worse than we imagined
This seems quite plausible. The way in which Apple cancelled Steve’s appearance, and the fact that they refuse to comment either way on Jobs’ health (after repeatedly saying he is fine when asked the question earlier in the year) suggests to me that there is something more going on here.
And I agree with Gizmodo too when they say:
While Steve Jobs’ health is nobody’s business—not the press, not investors, not the public—we believe that there’s a line between saying “no-comment” and plainly misleading—once again—the public.
I guess time will tell.
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I disagree with the assertion that Jobs’ health is not the business of the press or his shareholders. I think it is the business of the shareholders to stay informed of a key person’s health at all times. It’s even more important in the case of Jobs because he has taken such a high profile over the years, first as a founder, and, then, as the savior of a troubled company. Jobs very much drives Apple. He has great vision, great leadership skills, and great charisma. Apple will not be the same company without him. Without Jobs, I think most shareholders should reevaluate their stakes in Apple. I know I will.
The same holds true of Pixar.
The press should be very concerned about their role as informers to the shareholders. If you scan the economic turmoil that we are living through, a plausable case can be made that several crucially important institutions did not do their jobs properly. I think the press and the regulatory agencies are very guilt of doing a poor job. The job of the press, even the blogging press, is to inform. It should be done impartially, professionally, and honestly. We need more stories like the one you posted, not fewer. If you have a source that is reliable, use it.
You’re absolutely right. I was agreeing with Gizmodo’s point about Apple being wrong trying to cover anything up. Jobs’ health should be private up to a point, so long as those issues don’t affect the running of the company, but if they do then trying to hide it is very very wrong. I wouldn’t be surprised if they got in trouble with the FCC if that turns out to be the case