>
>
> >Fluke has responded via Facebook:
> >
> >https://www.facebook.com/fluke.corporation
> >
> >Full disclosure: I work for SparkFun. I was out of town when this broke
> but
> >I've (naturally) been following it with interest.
>
> With that weak response, I'm reminded of "United Breaks Guitars"
>

I'm (genuinely) not sure how that is "weak"

I don't like their "orange is the new yellow" (my words) BUT their

" ... Earlier today we contacted SparkFun and offered to provide a shipment
of genuine Fluke equipment, free of charge for them to sell on their site
or donate. The value of the equipment exceeds the value of the Customs-held
shipment. SparkFun can resell the Fluke gear, recouping the cost of their
impounded shipment, or donate it into the Maker community. ..."

Sounds bearable albeit less than what I'd consider ideal.

Sparkfun could hold a special Fluke sale.

"Fluke Multimeters.
Super special event.
This is THE VERY LAST TIME we will sell Fluke ever again.
If you want a Fluke meter from us, get yours now ..."

I have every sympathy with what Fluke are trying to do in general
principle, and I am happy enough with their rights to do it, BUT using tHE
mAN to do it with severe risk of heavy handed colour blindness and
arbitrary decisions behind closed doors [tm] seems like something that will
ultimately do them more harm than good.

R
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