Comments on: RIM Boss Loses It, Walks Out of BBC Interview

By: Rajesh

Rajesh — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:44:15 +0000

Security issue? I would have walked out too
Remember to interview CEO/ presidents of a countries ( not saying they are equal) interviewer must show respect & class in questioning.

By: Carolyn Rice

Carolyn Rice — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:24:44 +0000

I agree Bobbie. I sit opposite Rory and only this morning pointed out that he’s not exactly Paxman!

By: virus

virus — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:14:20 +0000

“No wonder RIM is in such bad shape” … Really ?
Too busy eating Apples, are we !
spare some time checking a company’s figures before displaying your intelligence (lack of, that is)

By: Joe Romeo

Joe Romeo — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:55:34 +0000

Nowhere in that very brief interview was Rory Jones out of line. The string of revolutions across the Middle East recently make security for users a very relevant question. If anything the backpedeling (and dare I say “fake outrage”) demonstrated by Mike Lazaridis goes to show how out of touch RIM is about the state of smartphones.

By: Beavertail2

Beavertail2 — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:40:56 +0000

If someone doesn’t respect you. You have the right to walk. Poor choice of question, poor ambush journalism, poor form.

It is a matter that is ongoing discussion. Discussing it in public is not appropriate. Pressing on this matter is with bad intention – to embarrass and to bash Blackberry brand. Competitions put him up for that?

By: Todd

Todd — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:48:19 +0000

I think this is just the culmination of weeks and months of the same re-hash. Even Obama and other world leaders have shown their humanity when poked in the eye a million times over.

By: surprised

surprised — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:47:17 +0000

Yep, the guy is simply stupid. No wonder RIM is in such bad shape.

By: Graham Anderson

Graham Anderson — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:12:58 +0000

A suitably media-trained exec should be perfectly capable of pulling off the “that would be an ecumenical matter” defence, or even, horror of horrors, answering the question.

To claim that the question is not relevant now in a period of tumult – in some ways facilitated by new technologies – is a little short sighted. Encryption in the hands of ordinary citizens is a vital tool in ensuring that those who are struggling against tyranny have a level playing field with the governments who are trying to control them. RIM’s cooperation with governments on access to their encrypted messaging is very relevant.

By: Eric Jines

Eric Jines — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:01:56 +0000

Good for RC-J. These difficult questions need to be asked & not ducked.

By: monal

monal — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:40:28 +0000

what kinda ridiculous reaction was that? this issue is not old and over with it…all he had to do was say its a sensitive topic and withhold comment…I love how he threw in “this is a national security issue” at the end before leaving, why didn’t he just say that first??!!