I couldn’t care less if he came clean or not. That is his personal decision and only his decision. If he doesn’t want us to know, then well so be it. Others might disagree and say they want more information. And they surely can talk about it — just not on my blog. I am sorry, I feel very strongly about people’s private lives especially on matters of health. It is not a spectator sport.

So now you know my reasons for writing this post.

I am not sure what you mean by can’t you read. I actually don’t say anything about Macworld etc. But if you read the coverage recently it was all pinned to the Macworld decision/announcement. Secondly, if you can’t comprehend the reason of the reason of the post, well….

From my reading, Mr. Jobs makes 4 points:

1. Because I’m thin, every move I make is attributed to my health and apparently my non-moves as well.
2. I’m not too sick to do it. My weight loss is due to an unrelated, non-life-threatening, non-job-interfering problem – which is being addressed.
3. Because it’s unrelated and non-job-interfering, there was nothing and is nothing to report.
4. I’ve always put this company first.
5. Although it’s none of your business, this is my problem and that is all I’m saying on the matter.

At which point did he “come clean”? What new information radically changed from the old “It’s not the cancer, I’m losing weight due to something unrelated” explanation?

We got ONE more detail: Hormone Imbalance. No why, no how, no details what-so-ever.

The people who didn’t believe his first “I’m not sick” explanation won’t buy this one, either – especially those investors who benefit from the continued gossip.

I don’t think Mr. Jobs is dying – but I do believe we’re beginning Year 3 of a 5-year phase-out. Apple University will be his focus after he steps down… and he will stay there until he dies.

Thank you for publishing this along with your own feelings on the subject. Steve Jobs is synonymous with the brand which is why there is so much attention and speculation around his illness as it relates to Apple. That kind of branding is both a blessing and a curse.

What people should focus on at present is supporting Steve Jobs, respecting his wishes, and remembering that although Apple has a phenomenal front man, the company is also comprised of passionate individuals who share Steve Jobs’ vision who are also accountable to millions of Mac enthusiasts, customers and stockholders who expect the same standard of quality, performance, and innovation, not to mention wow factor.

Thanks for letting us converse here with you.

Best wishes,

Stephanie Ciccarelli Co-founder of Voices.com

i, like you, hope mr. jobs’s health improves and that he returns to the helm of apple. more than that, i hope he successfully tends to his health. technology can wait. seriously, people.