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Originally Posted by David M
What I find more irritating than bragging is the self-riteous attitude some people have about how others choose to spend their money...
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...not just on computers, David. Anything that others classify as a "want" or luxury (for them) rather than a "need" has become a target in our society for the do-gooders that abhor waste. Money gives you choices and how you spend it is your own personal business. However, throwing it up to someone else that your stuff (in whatever category) is better cuz it's newer or more expensive is bragadocious. And only makes the braggard look small.
Cricket (and glc) may have machines with older technology but that has nothing to do with how much knowledge they have to offer. I admire folks who have great knowledge and offer it to others without asking for anything in return. That's what PC Mech is all about.
Unfortunately, I see the pendulum swing both ways. Not only are those who choose to use "older" computers criticized, sometimes it's the guy who quietly displays his latest toy in his sig that catches the wrath of others for bragging. No different than washing your Corvette in your driveway. Someone will drive past and make some snide remark about the excesses of others. While some (like me) will stop to admire a fine piece of machinery and say "hello" to someone that shares a common interest - nice cars!
Just because you have had troubles with an AMD doesn't make all AMD processors inferior. And just because I still use IE6 doesn't mean I need to put down the folks that chose to use FireFox or some other browser. This constant bickering over personal preferences is the reason we don't allow the VS threads any more. The only thing worse than a braggard is a narrow minded fan boy!
I have pride in the machines I own and what they do for me. I'm not competing with anyone. And now I hang out here at PC Mech to possibly share some small shard of knowledge that will make someone else's life easier or more productive. It's a way to return some of the massive info I have taken from here and used to my advantage. Hope some of this made sense. I tend to ramble and the thoughts may not be cohesive. Hopefully the message(s) is clear.