Apple Letter Upsets Third Grader

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A form letter response sent from Apple computer to a nine-year-old girl left her family so upset that they called their local television station. According to CBS13, Shea OiGorman decided to send a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs after learning about writing letters in school. In the letter, she offered her suggestions for improvements to the iPod nano.

Instead of a response from Mr. Jobs, she received a form letter from Appleis law department informing her that the company does not accept unsolicited ideas, and also told her not to send any more suggestions. Appleis Web site explains the company policy, and also offers a Web page with links to feedback forms.

Sheais mom commented "We were stunned, we just were stunned, is the best word to say. It just wasnit the appropriate type letter to send to a third grader who had the initiative to write to them."

Jeff Gamet

Jeff Gamet

Jeff is the Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and co-host of the Apple Context Machine podcast. He is the author of "The Designer's Guide to Mac OS X" from Peachpit Press, and writes for several design-related publications. Jeff has presented at events such as Macworld Expo, the RSA Conference, and the Mac Computer Expo. In all his spare time, he also co-hosts the We Have Communicators podcast, and makes guest appearances on several other podcasts, too. Jeff dreams in HD.

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