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For a good parallell, think of how atheists view people with a deep religious faith. No matter how justified that faith is, nothing they say, no matter how they phrase it, can convince a devoted atheist that someone who has a deep faith in a deity is not delusional and unintelligent. And no matter how either side pushes, they both think the other is wrong, and that they have a right to try and convince them. Given the way Apple market their products, the whole religion parable actually seems fitting. And yes, that was a joke. Back off with those blowtorches! ![]() |
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If a person can't answer that, that's when I go all "elitist" on them. Whenever I ask why they bought A instead of B, it's out of genuine curiosity. I do want to know, and it's an easy way to make conversation, particularly since I'm a geek in every way and love talking about computers and gadgets. You tell me why you like your toy, I'll tell you why I like mine, and then we compare notes and now we have something to talk about for hours. Most of my "how can you not have thought about that at all?"-condescension comes from disappointment at being robbed of an interesting conversation. Last edited by ScalyFreak; 12-02-2011 at 12:52 PM. |
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But even if you're right, and that is the scenario... so what? Plenty of people indulge in hyperbole when exalting the virtues of their purchases. So and so book is 'amazing'. This was 'awesome'. That movie was 'brilliant'. Rarely do any of those adjectives genuinely apply to the scenario (unless the book really has 'amazed' you and left you in actual awe, which I find unlikely) but people use them all the time. ![]() |
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Because there are here, calling other people Apple-haters.
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'Tis Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog!
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![]() And you should have thrown a hand grenade at that rabbit. Be sure to count only to three. Not to two or four, and five is definitely out. (too lazy to google for the actual dialogue.) |
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This is what gets me: You guys are asking what 5-6 people things like "Why would you spend X amount of money on this product when you can get Y for $$"
That starts the conversation off for some people in a defensive position. The other thing is that you take the information (or lack) from that handful of people and then assume that EVERYONE must be that way because of those people. Now you come to a public forum and make vast & sweeping statements such as "people who buy iProducts are stupid & uninformed consumers." So yes. I've gotten tired of it. I've never attacked or name called anyone who owns numerous products I think are silly. I have never seen the value in lots of products being touted here. I don't care when someone insults or rages against a product or a company...but keep the name calling to yourself. Thats the annoying part. |
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a) The people you are asking for clarifications from don't really have a solid reason, and so they are being vague as a defense mechanism. In this case, I suggest you don't bother. b) If such events happen to you regularly, it is possible that there is something wrong with the questions you are asking. Perhaps the phrasing, perhaps the 'tone' of the post, perhaps even the relevance. In this case, I suggest you reconsider your questions. Quote:
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And to paraphrase your post from earlier... if you think what's happening in this thread is name calling, then you must be very sheltered. ![]() |
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All I'm saying is that disliking Apple is fine. Shit, I dislike Apple half the time...but the "stupid" and "uninformed" comments are getting to be grating. Dislike the company/product not the buyer. There is no point to it and takes what could be a good conversation and makes it descend to a lot of emo name calling. And when all else fails, try biting your "tongue." There are lots of times when I edit myself because I could or planned to make an inflammatory statement that did not add any value to a discussion. |
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I don't use a mac, so I can't answer their question for you, though...aside to point out that you can't buy a PC ultrabook equivalent to a Macbook Air for even the same price as the MBA. Although you can, of course, buy a 6 lb laptop with similar processor and ram for less. But on MR, I don't really see a lot of discussion about macs and PCs, since they tend not to be used to read books as much as tablets or phones. |
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