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Member since:2006-01-19
Everyone has an opinion. This is a perfect place to share and discuss. I doesn't bother me one way or another if anyone hear agrees or disagrees.
"How can anyone take the opinions of someone who doesn't have the strength to stand by their own views?"
Just goes to show that sometimes ones' views should be OPEN to new ideas, doesn't it. Sometimes peoples stubborness gets in the way of making sound judgment calls. That's actually what a fanboy doesn't see.
"I hate Sony, but I bought their product anyway" -- "how much credibility can be found in that sentence?"
I was discussing how it's quite possible for others to buy products during their debut and NOT be a fanboy. But...
Credibility? Ok, if you want to go there... you caught me. I must really love Sony and be a fanboy SIMPLY because I bought a PS2.
According to that logic nobody can possibly hate a company and still find they have a product that they need or want.
I'm not a Microsoft fanboy either, but I managed to find the XBOX a solid game platform and I'm glad I bought it. I've bought lots of XBOX games... each time knowing that Microsoft is profiting from me. I'd rather not support Microsoft in any way, but they do make an incredible machine. I'm not sure I hate Microsoft, but I really don't like them.
I will continue to support PRODUCTS I like, no matter WHERE they're made.
I'm here listening to others and contributing to an interesting discussion. I've learned quite a bit about the competition and what lies ahead for Apple.
I haven't replied to all posts. I've heard some VERY good responses / counter points to some of my comments. Unfortunately your post doesn't qualify as such.
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2006-01-19
People can be the first customers for something without being fanboys.
Personal experiences:
1) Getting a Wii for my kids. I'm not particularly a fan of Nintendo, but my kids want one. I'm certainly not a Nintendo fanboy. They love the games. As for Nintendo as a company - we don't care.
2) PS2 I wanted one... supplies were short. I got one first day. Game system was good. I still hate Sony. PSP is a piece.
Buying products the first day doesn't qualify as a fanboy. People responding that a company can't do anything wrong, ever - YES that qualifies.
There are certainly FANBOYS and BASHERS here on this board.