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Fanboy behaviour?

Started by Anthrobot, March 12, 2008, 05:17:56 AM

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Anthrobot

March 12, 2008, 05:17:56 AM
What do you have to do to be considered a fanboy?
I've heard the term bandied about a bit on the net and would like to hear your interpretations of what one is.
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Ecky-Thump

So atheists have been abused, treated badly by clergy or they\'re stupid.They\'re just being trendy because they can\'t understand The God Delusion because they don\'t have the education, plus they\'re just pretending to be atheists anyway. Pundit you\'re the one with a problem, terminal stupidity.

droog

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March 12, 2008, 05:20:45 AM
Blind enthusiasm?
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Anthrobot

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March 12, 2008, 05:35:47 AM
Quote from: droogBlind enthusiasm?

By that you mean a lack of the ability to be critical about shite gaming products?
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Ecky-Thump

So atheists have been abused, treated badly by clergy or they\'re stupid.They\'re just being trendy because they can\'t understand The God Delusion because they don\'t have the education, plus they\'re just pretending to be atheists anyway. Pundit you\'re the one with a problem, terminal stupidity.

droog

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March 12, 2008, 05:43:13 AM
Quote from: AnthrobotBy that you mean a lack of the ability to be critical about shite gaming products?
Not exactly. It might be a really good product. But fannish enthusiasm is so tiring and boring, whether it be about games, music or anything else. Even when it's something I like myself.
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Anthrobot

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March 12, 2008, 05:56:02 AM
Quote from: droogNot exactly. It might be a really good product. But fannish enthusiasm is so tiring and boring, whether it be about games, music or anything else. Even when it's something I like myself.

So you're objecting to enthusiasm.
Why does it seem tiring or boring to you?
I'd have thought that enthusiasm would stimulate just the opposite emotions.
I've read some dislike  against "Fanboys" by RPG makers. I'd have thought that such people would be pleased to have someone enthusiastic about their products. Or does the Fanboyish behaviour have a negative effect on selling the product? Putting the non Fanboys off?
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Ecky-Thump

So atheists have been abused, treated badly by clergy or they\'re stupid.They\'re just being trendy because they can\'t understand The God Delusion because they don\'t have the education, plus they\'re just pretending to be atheists anyway. Pundit you\'re the one with a problem, terminal stupidity.

droog

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March 12, 2008, 06:08:47 AM
Quote from: AnthrobotSo you're objecting to enthusiasm.
Why does it seem tiring or boring to you?
It just does. Maybe I'm jaded and detached.
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Anthrobot

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March 12, 2008, 06:30:05 AM
Quote from: droogIt just does. Maybe I'm jaded and detached.

It appears that a few game designers are too.
If enthusiasm of the endless type is how a Fanboy is recognised then there are more than a few on this site. So why are they mentioned with dislike, often by people who would qualify as Fanboys themselves?
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Ecky-Thump

So atheists have been abused, treated badly by clergy or they\'re stupid.They\'re just being trendy because they can\'t understand The God Delusion because they don\'t have the education, plus they\'re just pretending to be atheists anyway. Pundit you\'re the one with a problem, terminal stupidity.

David R

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March 12, 2008, 06:32:21 AM
Quote from: AnthrobotSo why are they mentioned with dislike, often by people who would qualify as Fanboys themselves?

Hypocrisy.

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David R

Koltar

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March 12, 2008, 08:28:42 AM
"Fanboy Enthusiasm" is people deciding to argue about whether or not Han Solo shot first.

 Its also silly arguments about whether Babylon 5 is better than Deep Space Nine.

Its silly when its in a mall at a game store - but there it comes with the job.

 But when these guys travel hundreds of miles to an out of state convention and have thse arguments - thats kind of sad.

When I hear those arguments at a convention...I DO NOT  get involved, IF I reluctantly talk to these guys at all its usually to ask : "Is this is the hallway leading to the dance ?"

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March 12, 2008, 01:00:12 PM
When you squee when a new product comes out. Oh, and all your internet identity is wrapped up in it...*choughjaynecoughmegadethcough*

*fanboy squees*

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March 12, 2008, 03:32:21 PM
Quote from: AnthrobotWhat do you have to do to be considered a fanboy?

You have to say something someone else doesn't like about a game you like or they dislike. Who is a fanboy and who is not is pretty much in the eye of the other guy you're arguing with.

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March 12, 2008, 04:28:01 PM
a fanboy at heart cannot see any wrong in a game or designer even when presented with overwhelming evidence. They also tend to push their games on others lik Jahova's (SP?) witnesses.:D

Anthrobot

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March 13, 2008, 07:02:06 AM
Quote from: Koltar"Fanboy Enthusiasm" is people deciding to argue about whether or not Han Solo shot first.

 Its also silly arguments about whether Babylon 5 is better than Deep Space Nine.

Its silly when its in a mall at a game store - but there it comes with the job.
Best parts of most cons are the room parties and the dances.


- Ed C.

Koltar, these kind of arguments are the bread and butter of websites like these. I can't see much difference in a lot of what is posted here(or many other sites) and the "Han Solo shooting first" brigade! Likewise Bab5 and DS9.
Roleplaying games are inherently silly. Lets face it, we all sit around a table pretending to be knights or wizards. How sillier can you get. We're all Fanboys ( even the female roleplayers).
You going to a convention strikes me as particularly Fanboyish, since I've never been to one. Though I think that the room parties and dances sounds like HUGE fun. See I'm a Fanboy too!;)
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Ecky-Thump

So atheists have been abused, treated badly by clergy or they\'re stupid.They\'re just being trendy because they can\'t understand The God Delusion because they don\'t have the education, plus they\'re just pretending to be atheists anyway. Pundit you\'re the one with a problem, terminal stupidity.

Anthrobot

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March 13, 2008, 07:03:35 AM
Quote from: shewolfWhen you squee when a new product comes out. Oh, and all your internet identity is wrapped up in it...*choughjaynecoughmegadethcough*

*fanboy squees*

Can you run that past me again, as my universal translator appears to be on the blink!:)
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Ecky-Thump

So atheists have been abused, treated badly by clergy or they\'re stupid.They\'re just being trendy because they can\'t understand The God Delusion because they don\'t have the education, plus they\'re just pretending to be atheists anyway. Pundit you\'re the one with a problem, terminal stupidity.

Anthrobot

#14
March 13, 2008, 07:05:35 AM
Quote from: SeanchaiYou have to say something someone else doesn't like about a game you like or they dislike. Who is a fanboy and who is not is pretty much in the eye of the other guy you're arguing with.

Seanchai

I think that you've hit the nail on the head there.
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Ecky-Thump

So atheists have been abused, treated badly by clergy or they\'re stupid.They\'re just being trendy because they can\'t understand The God Delusion because they don\'t have the education, plus they\'re just pretending to be atheists anyway. Pundit you\'re the one with a problem, terminal stupidity.
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