We need to stop calling people fanboys

[Krill]

Oyvoyvoyv said:

Krill said:
I agree as well, but we also see intentionally inflammatory or biased posts (usually ending with 'I'm not a fanboy but would be interested in peoples comments, discuss'). Asking people not to say 'fanboy' is like addressing the symptom but not the cause. This site is about discussing competition between manufacturers and it does attract people who show brand loyalty. The fact is, there are people who play on that and post with the intention of stirring up a hornet's nest.

 

 Calling people fanboys does no good. Post why they are making the wrong conclusion, and most of them will stop, as they can't attack those arguments. If they can, then they start an interesting discussion. If they don't stop, they will get banned within a few days.

You don't beat the problem by joining it.

 

Where in my post did I suggest that people should join in using the word 'fanboy'? The point I was making was that its use would be less widespread if some people didn't set out to be antagonistic.