badgenome said:
I'm not talking about merely holding a preference. I'm talking about hardcore brand loyalty as an outlet for people's natural religious enthusiasms. Ditto for political partisanship, activism, etc., where facts don't matter unless they reinforce one's preexisting belief. Just like religion. |
I understand that, but I don't really see the connection. Extreme supporters can be found everywhere, just as 'light' supporters can be found everywhere. Some people are extremely fanboyish towards their preferred systems while others don't feel the need to care about what others think or should think. Same thing goes for religion; some people try to push their religion down other peoples throats to a lesser or greater extend, while others are fine with letting others believe in whichever religion they may prefer.
Your comparison makes it sound like when people lose their faith, they start believing in consoles and brands and such to fill up the void. That would suggest that the greatest fans of a console are more religious than others - a comparison that I don't agree with.
If I misinterpreted something, feel free to fill me in.
