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Are You a Fanboy?
Fanboys + GamePro
04.30.2007 at 12:28 pm
Here’s a subject that’s close to the heart. GamePro has up a list of 6 points to help identify if you fit into the bad breed of fanboys.
“How To Tell If You’re a Fanboy”
Highlights include…
1. You become upset when something you like is questioned.
Fanboys almost universally interpret criticism as a bad thing, generally responding with hostility. The irony of this is that unbridled enthusiasm benefits no one in the long run. When consumer products are blindly followed without criticism, improvement is frustrated and buyers ultimately get the shaft. It’s in everyone’s best interest to honestly evaluate what’s being sold, be that a system made by Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo.
2. You are intellectually dishonest.
If you truly believe you are always right and can never be wrong, you — my friend — are intellectually dishonest. Common side affects include an unwillingness to hear out opposing arguments, an overlying fear of facts, a rejection of the truth, and opining without requisite context or knowledge (even worse, without thoroughly reading the issues being discussed!).
5. You bring nothing new to a conversation.
Shipped consoles versus sold? We’ve all heard that tired argument a thousand times. Does it really matter? If you feel strongly about a subject, make an informed, creative case while backing it up with facts and cross-references. Look to enlighten the argument, not rehash the same points ad nauseum. Better yet, try a different approach if you feel you’re not being heard. If “you suck” is the best counter argument you have, you’re not even trying.
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Why are People Ass Hats Online?
GamePro + Griefers
03.21.2007 at 9:48 am
GamePro talks to a prominent psychiatrist to learn more about about the griefer.
“In simple terms, a griefer is a player who intentionally and repeatedly harasses other players in an online game. This can include routinely killing teammates in multiplayer shooters, attacking peaceful gatherings in World of Warcraft, sending insulting or obscene chat messages, and a wide array of other anti-social, game-ruining actions.”
Bounce on over to learn more.
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