Chris A Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 http://techreport.com/discussions.x/21294 See any resemblances? [] Well, we all need something new to argue about besides tube amps or subs right? [] [:|] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 So is it irrational thinking on my part to suggest that I prefer to dwell in the region of bigger differences where fanboyism is shown to have less effect? [A] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 For example....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Interesting.....I must be almost an anti fanboy.I have chosen many items then decided soon after that it did not live up to my expectations.I have bought items I really like too so..........sounds like normal stuff.On this very site I have posted much over the years on things I thought sucked, that I had bought with high expectations.If I buy it and it sucks I have no problem saying so.If I buy it and I'm happy I will also support it. Basically I think it's just a way to try and explain personal preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I buy it and then I want to buy the other one also on some things. I can see advantages to both. I can also see the limitations of the item I bought. I think it is very shallow of someone to think that their's is superior just because they choose it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think it is very shallow of someone to think that their's is superior just because they choose it. Why would someone choose what they think to be inferior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think it is very shallow of someone to think that their's is superior just because they choose it. Why would someone choose what they think to be inferior? because its cheaper and from their point of view a better value ~ albeit "inferior" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I think it is very shallow of someone to think that their's is superior just because they choose it. Why would someone choose what they think to be inferior? because its cheaper and from their point of view a better value ~ albeit "inferior" and then they can argue about its superior inferiority or its inferior superiorness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 You guys are all wrong!!! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 http://techreport.com/discussions.x/21294 See any resemblances? Well, we all need something new to argue about besides tube amps or subs right? Interesting report. I've never thought of "fanboy" used that way however. I considered "fanboys" as advocating for clearly lost causes, or positions that have no rational basis, or dogma that has been proven wrong. This seems to be a very narrow defintion used here. Still interesting to ponder though. As part of the study, Brehm selected two objects a given participant had rated within 0.5-1.5 points of each other, and he told that participant she could take one of the objects home. After the participant had made her choice, she was asked to indulge in some filler activities, then made to rate the items again. That almost seems predictable to me on the grounds of A) personal investment; personal identity; C) simple familiarity. In other words, I am not much surprised by the result. Don't we all have a silly pocket knife in the sock drawer that is 40 years old and we can't part with it? Maybe it came on a free keychain, maybe we bought it for something, etc. Our attachments to artifacts is often very intense. Interesting piece. How true. It certainly explains the "antique market"..... The far end of the spectrum is the OCD hoarder of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 The far end of the spectrum is the OCD hoarder of course. We don't know anyone like THAT...do we? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Who? Me!!! LOL!!! Seriously, I set out years ago to have a couple pairs (or three) of Klipsch in each room! Accomplished that mission!! But I'll admit that I have a bunch that need to go at some point, but I just cannot seem to be able to..... let them go!!! [:$] My Precious!![] [H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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