Probably. Ok, so I was called an apple snob by someone JUST because I mentioned how much faster Apple vs Android was in their tablets. I am by NO means an apple snob. Didn't feel it was relevant earlier. I would own an Asus if it was decent enough quality. But it wasn't, so here I am too.
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To some listing ones hardware IS bragging, to other maybe not so. I never read it anyway so it is a non-issue for me.
You are right. Apple is becoming more commonplace. I guess being called an apple snob and again, finding it difficult to wade through the bologna to get to what I needed to find (which I ultimately had to start a new thread on) just sloshed my spaghetti and put me in a foul mood.
I have to say that I never saw your original thread asking for help. I think that is more an issue of sheer volume of posts on this forum, than with anyone's perception of the Apple brand being a status symbol. Posts get quickly buried, so often times I think it helps to add a follow-up question or two as a means of promoting your thread. I don't think people here willfully ignore trying to help, there are just so many topics and if you *really* want to rant, perhaps the folks who start thread after thread about something that is already being discussed in half a dozen existing threads are more fair game
Now THAT is something I totally agree with Colorado. I don't know HOW many threads I've seen repeating the same exact thing. I have almost started to rant at them at times lol.I have to say that I never saw your original thread asking for help. I think that is more an issue of sheer volume of posts on this forum, than with anyone's perception of the Apple brand being a status symbol. Posts get quickly buried, so often times I think it helps to add a follow-up question or two as a means of promoting your thread. I don't think people here willfully ignore trying to help, there are just so many topics and if you *really* want to rant, perhaps the folks who start thread after thread about something that is already being discussed in half a dozen existing threads are more fair game
[doublepost=1499174712][/doublepost]So, in the end, I was having more of a foul mood because of being called an apple snob (which I took offense to because I do everything I can to cover up the apple in back on my phone and tab) and having my needs drowned out by repeated threads on the same topic.
I'm better now.
Right? I think we could make a drinking game out of some of them. Every time someone starts a new thread asking if the IPad Pro is truly a laptop replacement we all take a drink. Every time someone starts a new thread asking if they should buy the 10.5 or the 12.9, we all take a drink hahaha
I'll get the Wild Turkey 101. Anyone else want to join?Right? I think we could make a drinking game out of some of them. Every time someone starts a new thread asking if the IPad Pro is truly a laptop replacement we all take a drink. Every time someone starts a new thread asking if they should buy the 10.5 or the 12.9, we all take a drink hahaha
Of course that might lead to discussions of whether or not your choice of alcohol is a status symbol or not. Single Malt? Status symbol or not? Hahaha.
I wish Microsoft had the same quality of products (phone, watch and tablet) that apple has, but they don't so here I am.
I'm still a gaming pc build my own type of guy and don't have a need for a pure laptop.
I have no idea what this thread is about, but I thought I'd add to it.
Actually I know it is probably frowned upon to generally say such things here and there will probably be a pox on me for doing so, but the Surface line is actually quite nice
Edit: I think this thread is about "Did Jordache jeans and polo shirts in the 80's ruin us today"
I love the surface design, especially USB and SD card slot. It's the internals and peer-to-peer connectivity/MS Windows that kills a great design.Actually I know it is probably frowned upon to generally say such things here and there will probably be a pox on me for doing so, but the Surface line is actually quite nice
Edit: I think this thread is about "Did Jordache jeans and polo shirts in the 80's ruin us today"
What’s wrong with the internals? Probably the majority of components are in common with the MacBook Pro as they share one of the same manufacturers. I have not used one peer to peer, so have absolutely no idea on that. Windows 10 Pro seems actually and surprisingly pretty decent though.
It’s a different approach, but they seem well built with attention put into the design.
I am not absolutely not trying to start a Surface Pro vs iPad Pro debate, merely making mention that they do have a quality product or two, the miserable phones aside
Do you ever buy anything that's not a necesseity? If you have a car that costs more than a grand, has leather seats, has any type of extras. What about a house with more than the amount of bedrooms of people in the house? Most people buy things that are not necessities.
As for the so called brag lines. Who are you to say what's someone's intentions are. This is an Apple forum. If this was a non apple forum and people listed all of their Apple products in a sig line than maybe that could be considered bragging. Here it has context and can help with discussions. I did it because I saw so many others doing it and thought it would be fun. I like seeing what other people have here. Now maybe if people listed all their Prada purses in an Apple Forum sig that may be considered bragging.
I'm in a VW TDI forum, and without your "stuff" listed - they will just respond, "list your stuff and then we can answer".
People tend to post very generic questions, without taking the time to list their model in question. That makes it VERY difficult to answer questions correctly. Or, I don't want to hear from an iPad Air2 owner when i'm asking about my iPad Air1.
For the record, I only upgrade my families items when the time comes it must be done to keep it at the experience level we need. My kids have newer phones than me - 1 paid cash for it herself, and 1 is getting a new 6s from her Dad. I'm rocking my 6 hopefully for another year. Oh and it is only my 2nd iPhone, i came from a 4. Same for the iPad, i had the original and bought the Air. Time to upgrade this go around!
ETA: I'm a mom and old. Like closer to 50 than not.
It certainly is affecting you. When you condescendingly refer to the situation as "standing in line for days on end just to sign the paper for their next phone", there is no question that the situation is affecting you.
Do you genuinely believe that that is what those people in line are doing? Is that your sincere interpretation of the situation when you see that queue? That these people are queuing up to sign paper? The words "anticipation", "suspense", "excitement", "fun", "experience", "pleasure" or "enjoyment" don't cross your mind when you see that queue?
To be clear, I've never queued to buy something new so my response does not come from a feeling of being personally attacked. My response is entirely rational and comes from a belief that self-awareness, reflection, empathy and human experience is required on your part, particularly when you say
You realise you care more about the logo than the people you're criticising through assumption-based interpretations do, yes?
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Keepin mind you may be asking snobby people who own several Apple products and may see them as a status symbol why they act snobby and own so many Apple products....
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I prefer a single malt scotch, but just cracked open a bottle of JW blue label. $170 a bottle. It's blended but I have to say it's pretty good.
I agree. I also prefer single malt scotch, but JW blue is awfully damned good for a blended.
Just received a bottle of Ardbeg Dark Cove as a gift. Not nearly as expensive as that JW Blue, but I am looking forward to a grilling and enjoying some tonight
It’s really sad that people don’t accept different lifestyles and think about their own as the only valid one. Tolerance does not only apply to things you approve.
Please take a look at a point you made:
Why is your reason (good quality) better than other reasons?
I don’t think you’re too different. Almost all things in life are not about needing but about wanting. Good food? You don’t need it, you want it. Plain rice would be enough to survive. A comfy bed? A car? Both are things you don’t need but which you want.
One could argue that you’re on quite a big horse.
You see, we could argue all night long.
Op complaining about how Apple users on an Apple forum like their Apple products. Now I've seen everything.
You have a very negative view of very trivial stuff. Would you go to a forum dedicated to any other topic and criticize the people there for liking the thing the site is dedicated to? Remote control airplanes. I've seen forums where people like to keep upgrading the parts to them and crazily enough, list in their signature what models they have. As if they like them or something and want to share with the rest of the group what they have.
If people have the money to upgrade and want to, why shouldn't They? Are they doing it because they are total sheep and feel the need to please Steve jobs' ghost or do they just genuinely want the new product for the features it offers because they feel it provides value to them? I won't deny there are fanboys or a small number of people that think it's some tool to look cool (hey that rhymed!) but for the most part, all you see on here are people excited for their products because they genuinely like them and you're twisting that to be something completely different.
It seems like you're on the outside as someone who just doesn't care about upgrading very often and just for whatever reason, criticizing people who do because you don't understand it or maybe you're following the Apple hate bandwagon without thinking about it and your brain is telling you to call whoever likes Apple products more than you "sheep" just because. Despite liking Apple products yourself.
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You have a very negative view of very trivial stuff. Would you go to a forum dedicated to any other topic and criticize the people there for liking the thing the site is dedicated to? Remote control airplanes. I've seen forums where people like to keep upgrading the parts to them and crazily enough, list in their signature what models they have. As if they like them or something and want to share with the rest of the group what they have.
If people have the money to upgrade and want to, why shouldn't They? Are they doing it because they are total sheep and feel the need to please Steve jobs' ghost or do they just genuinely want the new product for the features it offers because they feel it provides value to them? I won't deny there are fanboys or a small number of people that think it's some tool to look cool (hey that rhymed!) but for the most part, all you see on here are people excited for their products because they genuinely like them and you're twisting that to be something completely different.
It seems like you're on the outside as someone who just doesn't care about upgrading very often and just for whatever reason, criticizing people who do because you don't understand it or maybe you're following the Apple hate bandwagon without thinking about it and your brain is telling you to call whoever likes Apple products more than you "sheep" just because. Despite liking Apple products yourself.
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Isn't it fun to simply like Apple products and be called out for it like you're a sheep? Crazy how people do that. Riiiiight?
I agree. I also prefer single malt scotch, but JW blue is awfully damned good for a blended.
Just received a bottle of Ardbeg Dark Cove as a gift. Not nearly as expensive as that JW Blue, but I am looking forward to a grilling and enjoying some tonight
Enjoy for sure. I love scotch aged in sherry casks. Never tried that one. Let me know what you think.
It's not just Apple, it's consumerism and the state of the society we live in today as a whole.
At least we are fortunate enough to be able to debate such stuff here, unlike decades ago where such technology don't exist and people generally don't have enough to put on their tables!
At least we are fortunate enough to be able to debate such stuff here, unlike decades ago where such technology don't exist and people generally don't have enough to put on their tables!
The whole "Apple is a status symbol" thing was a tired argument years ago. It's 2017 now. Every other person on the street has an iPhone. They're affordable, available from just about every carrier, and one of the most ubiquitous products in history. Let's move on.
Do not get me wrong here, but your username combined with your posting in iPad section, makes you look like a troll on an agenda. My apologies if you are not.