Sunday Thoughts: 19/07/09
Today I look at the pathetic war online and the cowards that are fanboys.Published 19/07/2009 at 16:30 by xvLIAMvx
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Fanboys – infesting the internet’s gaming communities like a growing cancerous mass in a blunt attempt to bring everyone down with them. I’m sick to death of “this console is better because of Blu-ray” and “your console sucks” – most fanboys appear to have just two brain cells rubbing together to generate any kind of comment to infect the forums with. What really annoys me is how something as wonderful and complex as the human brain could ever find amusement in telling others that they are a lesser person because of a gaming product they purchased. The bullying and pressure that is inflicted on kids in schools because they choose to make an individual decision and not follow the “in-crowd” with their simple minds and sheepish nature.
We have men and women out in all kinds of hell-holes around the world fighting together to protect the peace we take for granted. You have a choice in what game to play on whichever system you want to play it on and at whatever time you wish to play it. You are provided with that freedom because lives are given and taken to make sure you know no different. So why the hell should you start a pathetic war over which damn console is the best and even go to such lengths as attempt (and perhaps succeed) in making other peoples lives miserable over it?
Then there is the clash of nationalities online too. Having played Red Faction and Halo this weekend on Xbox Live I have been reminded of the amount of immature and simple minded pricks there are out there. I have been told that the Xbox is too good for us English and that we shouldn’t be able to use the voice chat because Europeans have wonky teeth. On the opposite side of the scale I have heard fellow Englishman telling the Americans they are fat and should “F” off and go eat a burger. Don’t get me started with how many times I have heard “we saved your ass in both world wars”, sigh. Why? When US and UK forces are fighting together and protecting each other, when our leaders are trying so hard to get along and unite the world, why can’t gamers with different consoles from different backgrounds and nationality get along? That we would disrespect people giving up their lives in the name of peace amongst all men makes me sick! That somebody has the cheek to tell me I have wonky teeth and that my choice in the games I play make me a “retard” but doesn’t have the bolocks to fight and protect the freedom of speech they just then took for granted is just plain pathetic.
Today’s Sunday Thoughts is for us all to think about the men and women from every nation that have given their lives to protect the little freedom we have, and for those who are currently fighting to protect our rights to choose, our rights to live in peace, and our rights to play games when we so selfishly decide to. We respect all you have done and are doing for us, we ask that you forgive us our arrogance and selfishness and that one day when the world hopefully knows peace – even the cowards that are fanboys will realise their mistakes and strive to get on with everyone.
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haz360 | 19/07/2009 16:50
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Wow. A really heart-felt post. And one every should take notice of.
nofi | 19/07/2009 16:53
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It certainly puts things into perspective.
stefhutch20 | 19/07/2009 16:51
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Whoa, pretty heavy, but I agree with you. Why can’t people just accept that all consoles have good and bad points and just leave it at that?
djhsecondnature | 19/07/2009 16:54
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Well said.
Timesh1993 | 19/07/2009 16:58
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Rather deep and heart felt, but completely true.
It really does get annoying getting called a retard for owning a PS3.
i’ll admit after getting rather annoyed on COD4 i’ll start to be a bit racist towards the Americans, but i’m definetly going to change my ways now.
makibah | 19/07/2009 23:02
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it’s xenophobia not racism. Sorry, it is just a pet peeve.
C_S15 | 19/07/2009 17:04
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Good, heartfelt points. As long as the anonymity of the internet goes on though, people will keep going like this, unfortunately.
Suddenly a keyboard means that people can make ridiculous comments they’d never say in real life to your face. Makes you appreciate this place more.
KAMIKAZE-UK | 19/07/2009 22:29
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I understand your point, I just don’t understand why i do. I treat online like real life and act accordingly. Why people feel they need an alternate “evil” personality online is beyond me.
discharge | 19/07/2009 17:09
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here here
Sheel | 19/07/2009 17:12
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This is certainly a good and reflected (somewhat deeper than the usual post appearing on a gaming site) post, and I must say I truly agree. I’ve more or less given up replying to people who are obviously absorbed and obsessed with their choice of console (put short: extreme fans), it’s no use in bothering with them since they can go on and on for hours with their unintellectual trolling.
cc_star | 19/07/2009 17:14
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If TSA Community Managers could get TSA points – there would be plenty winging there way towards Fruit now.
Raen | 19/07/2009 17:14
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Far heavier than I was expecting, way to bum me out. An excellent post and you make a superb point. Why can’t we all just get along?
cc_star | 19/07/2009 17:33
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Pee off, look what you’ve done t… oh get along, right.
ChoZanWan | 19/07/2009 17:15
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Would you say the same for football fans, or fans of any sport? It’s no different to say that my team is better than yours. Anonymity does play it’s part, but you can get levels of ‘human being’ that are more than happy to physically injure, even kill someone because their level of intellect sees them as a solider in their army of ‘fans’
I completely agree with the sentiments of the writer regarding the Armed Forces, but being told I’m an idiot because I have a PS3/360/iPhone/Mac ad infinitum doesn’t really affect me in any way. My philosophy is that if someone wants to spend their precious time on this earth being an idiot, then to be honest it’s time well spent. I don’t care, and they’re not annoying someone that might.
Ro6afc11 | 19/07/2009 17:16
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A great and thought provoking piece Fruit. Probably just me but the last paragraph has a very Lords Prayer like feel to it which is quite apt for Sunday Thoughts.
hannes_truce | 19/07/2009 17:17
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*Stands up and applauds*
Brilliantly written. A bit heavy for a Sunday afternoon but certainly makes you think. nice one Fruit
MegaBonez | 19/07/2009 17:44
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A fantastic piece of writing, all consoles are good in their own way, every one has features that others don’t, and that will never change! No console is the best console, it depends on each individual!
Hodgi92 | 19/07/2009 17:55
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Exactly
Gamoc | 19/07/2009 18:07
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What an original article. This has never been done before. We should call someone.
Gamoc | 19/07/2009 18:07
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Forgot to mention; obviously, you’re correct, but [sigh].
nofi | 19/07/2009 18:31
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And neither have your sarky comments, Gamoc.