Add HP to my PC maker kill list?

I must apologise for initiating HP’s proposed exit from the consumer PC hardware business. You see there is this thing about my selection of hardware and the subsequent future of the manufacturer:

From 5 [CAD] Things You Didn't Know About Me (posted 2007)

5.) If I purchase a PC from a company they cease trading in New Zealand. Strange thing is all these machines have been faultless and are still operational. I do suggest if you work for a PC company and you like your job it’s not a good idea to sell me a machine!

Then a couple of weeks back posted this tweet:

It seems fellow CAD Blogger Brian Benton has a similar talent:

This is being written on a two year old PB Tech PC. They seem to be trading well whenever I visit and I hope that continues!