Thanks for the feedback, although I think the rather strong use of
"Universally hated" is perhaps a little strong, I think that perhaps we
are looking at something that is a lot different to what the BBC has
been doing in the last 50 years. I agree entirely with what you say
about the use of new technology and using it to fit the requirement, but
I also think that in this case, it is a surprise to the viewer, but it
will soon settle down and once people actually understand what the
forecasts are saying, they will be more than happy.

Interestingly, the comments that are coming back are almost all about
the color of the map, the position of the camera angle, the motion that
has been introduced, the loss of the symbols, etc, etc. The most
important thing to note is that the positives are all mentioning the
fact that it actually tells people what the weather is doing where they
live. Now there's a change for you!

I too am of the former Met Office variety, I did 16 years and I am glad
to be where I am now!

Thanks for the feedback.

Peter Hollingsworth
Metra.info




FEEDBACK: I was wondering how you see the use that the BBC/UKMO has
made of your software, it is almost universally hated, the only people
who like it are the BBC weather dept who introduced it and so have to
show a little enthusiasm, there are motions in Parliament about the size
and position of Scotland, making it hard to read what the weather is
going to be there, the UK also seems to have been covered in brown
wrapping paper.

It is hated by pretty much everyone, it may be a techno advance but
just because things can be done doesn't mean that they should, this is
a case in point.

Still I suppose that the NZ Meto has to get some revenge for the beating
that the Lions are going to inflict on the All Blacks!

Oh and I'm an ex UKMO employee!