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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Umbran" data-source="post: 5322381" data-attributes="member: 177">The exception that proves the rule.  Oh, they're enthusiasts, all right.  But, desire for a media refresh is not the same as desire for continued production.Still an analogy failure - there really isn't a repair manual.  Only the car itself.I know car enthusiasts, too, you know. I've never seen the sense of entitlement.  When they buy something from the 1950s of 1960s, and intend to work on it, they know full well that parts and information are going to be difficult to find.  Not a one of them seems to be under the illusion that the old manufacturer is under any onus to continue providing anything.  Rather, seeking out the resources to work with the old thing is an integral part of the hobby, part of what makes it interesting.  If everything were still available on the shelf, with no needing to search eBay, or junk yards, or learn how to machine your own on occasion (or network with other enthusiasts until you find someone who can), then most of them wouldn't care so much about it.  It is only worth doing because it isn't easy!So, continuing failure to torque the analogy to fit.  Please, have mercy upon it.</blockquote>