There are two types of fanboys in the world: those who passionately support a team, a product, a company or an organization in a balanced way, and those who passionately support something to the point of becoming an irrational tornado of rage. The first type is normal, and is the result of healthy competitiveness. The problem comes when a person is unwilling to objectively criticize something.
The last thing the world needs is another fanboy review. Calling them out is encouraging them, something most people should try to avoid. However, we think it is important to contradict them in order to change their way of thinking. When that happens, video game culture would begin to improve. Now is the time for you to stand in front of a mirror and think: Does the following list describe me?
1.You get angry when something you like is questioned.
Fanboys almost always interpret criticism as something bad, and generally respond with hostility. The irony of this is that unbridled enthusiasm benefits no one in the long run. When consumer products ignore criticism, improvements are thwarted and buyers end up paying for it. Evaluating what is selling is in everyoneâs interest, whether it is products made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo.
2. You are intellectually dishonest.
If you truly think that you are always right and can never be wrong, it means that you are intellectually dishonest. Generally, this causes a total unwillingness to listen to opinions different from yours, an overexposed fear of the facts and a rejection of the truth, giving opinions on the topics without having the necessary knowledge (Or even worse, without knowing the facts about which they are discussing).
3. Rebuttals using personal attacks.
Fanboys let their own myopia define them. They are short-sighted by always maintaining the fixation of their ultimate existence is the success or failure in the global market of products like the Xbox 360 or the PS3. Furthermore, personal insecurity generally results in insults and unpleasant vocabulary when they engage in disagreement with other people. The urban dictionary defines this as âUndervaluing people who do not like the same things as them and ignoring any factor that differs from their point of view.â If you have a hard time keeping emotion and discussion separate, youâre probably a fanboy.
4. Destroying your opponent is more rewarding than your victory.
Rejoicing in the success of a âteamâ is not bad. In fact, millions of Spaniards do it daily in professional sports and other products, as well as company bestsellers. But celebrating failure instead of your own victory is problematic. I donât mean to be happy when Madrid loses; I mean finding pleasure in spamming rival console forums, sabotaging Wikipedia entries, and disrupting the peaceful lives of others.
5. You donât bring anything new to the conversation.
Consoles distributed versus sold? We have heard that tired argument thousands of times. Does it really matter? If you feel highly knowledgeable on the subject, demonstrate it through clear examples and reports, presenting evidence and showing references that what you say is true. Try to clarify your arguments, do not say the same thing over and over again. Better yet, try an approach from a different point of view if you feel like no one is listening to you. If âit sucksâ is one of the best rebuttal arguments you can find, donât even try it.
6. You are an anti-fanboy.
Donât get me wrong, nobody likes âtrolls.â But if you spend your entire lifeâs work antagonizing fanboys, youâre just another part of the problem. Anti-fanboys generally accuse others of being fanboys in a derogatory way. Itâs a vicious circle. With this, the name of the person who says it is discredited more than the person to whom it is addressed. Calling someone a fanboy without proper cause is clear evidence of a weak mind trying to get attention.
No one is free from harm and everyone has a little fanboy inside them. But extremes should be avoided. The fact is that being a fanboy turns you into a blind consumer immersed in the deepest irrationality. So take note, gamers. And think about the idea of ââa world with less provocation.
| Source | GamePro (Translated by a server) |
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