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#1 watchcity
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Nowadays, no one can have an opinion anymore.  Any time a person makes a comment on a game or a system, people will claim he or she is a fanboy.  I know there are a ton of fanboys out there, but there are also people who actually just don't like the same game or system that other people like. 

The same thing goes with music.  If you don't like an artist these days, even if for a valid reason (like, they are awful and have no talent), you are labeled a hater.

We, as people, need to understand that if everyone is labeled a fanboy or a hater, and people blindly follow a brand or artist or company because no one is allowed an opinion anymore, these companies will continue to put out garbage products and take advantage of us.  If I say I don't like how the 360 charges a lot for things such as accesories and microtransactions, or if you say the Wii has terrible games right now, or if someone says PS3 is too expensive, we should not just be immediately labeled a fanboy or a hater, because we may just be right.  Every system and every company and every game has its pros and cons, get used to it.

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#2 jrhawk42
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I wouldn't get discouraged most of the time if you get called a fanboy it's because the other person doesn't have the ability to argue against your opinion.  It's basically a personal attack to distract you (and other readers) from the real issue.
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I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

 

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#4 JPOBS
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i hate when people hide behind "your just a fanboy" or "im not a fanboy" as an arguement, or lack thereof.
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#5 shungokustasu
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You know who call people fanboys? fanboys! When you get bash for saying "Console A" is the worst console ever made, ever fanboy will come out and say you are wrong. Failing to realize that personal opinions are niether wrong nor right.
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#6 JPOBS
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I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

 

-Spock-
i'd probably own you.
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#7 PelekotansDream
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Yeah it gets hard. Sometimes if you dislike something you get accused of being a fanboy.

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#8 -Spock-
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[QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

JPOBS

i'd probably own you.

With what?

 

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#9 SpruceCaboose
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    You shall not have opinions. You shall just agree with me!

    Actually, I have thus far been called a lemming, sheep, and cow...so goes to show how easy the terms are thrown around. Don't let it get you down. 

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#10 PelekotansDream
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[QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

 

JPOBS
i'd probably own you.

WTF? I know that is aimed at another user, but you serious?
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#11 SpruceCaboose
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[QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

-Spock-

i'd probably own you.

With what?

 

    With him!

   

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#12 JPOBS
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[QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

-Spock-

i'd probably own you.

With what?

 

My debatez skillz.
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#13 JPOBS
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[QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

 

PelekotansDream
i'd probably own you.

WTF? I know that is aimed at another user, but you serious?

Why wouldnt i be?
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People calling me fanboy never really bother me, I just tend to gloss over their posts more in the future.

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#15 venture00
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we always have a fanboy inside, thats why we are here. don't we?
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#16 deactivated-5e836a855beb2
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With him!

   

SpruceCaboose
Ahnold can own anyone.
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#17 PelekotansDream
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[QUOTE="PelekotansDream"][QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

 

JPOBS

i'd probably own you.

WTF? I know that is aimed at another user, but you serious?

Why wouldnt i be?

Its a bit immature to go around telling people you will probably own them thats why. Its almost like a kid running around shouting "I am better than you hahahaha!!!!!!!!"

You could still be joking though.

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#18 SpruceCaboose
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[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]

With him!

Jandurin

Ahnold can own anyone.

    I'm more scared of the hat and instrument myself! 

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#19 JPOBS
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[QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="PelekotansDream"][QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

 

PelekotansDream

i'd probably own you.

WTF? I know that is aimed at another user, but you serious?

Why wouldnt i be?

Its a bit immature to go around telling people you will probably own them thats why. Its almost like a kid running around shouting "I am better than you hahahaha!!!!!!!!"

You could still be joking though.

No i was dead serious.
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#20 wavebrid
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Your right though. you say something your a lemming you say something your a cow you say something your a sheep.

so far i been called a lemming a sheep...

 

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#21 JPOBS
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[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"]

With him!

Jandurin
Ahnold can own anyone.

but some people have a much higher level of debating skills due to thier experience or natural ability. Its true.
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#22 wavebrid
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we always have a fanboy inside, thats why we are here. don't we?venture00

not everyone on system wars is a fanboy

 

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#23 JPOBS
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Your right though. you say something your a lemming you say something your a cow you say something your a sheep.

so far i been called a lemming a sheep...

 

wavebrid
You are a sheep
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but some people have a much higher level of debating skills due to thier experience or natural ability. Its true. JPOBS
Some people have a high opinion of themselves.

An undeservedly high opinion.

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#25 aliasfreak
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For me, it is all about how you present your opinion.  If you go around saying that the 360 or PS3 or Wii is a piece of garbage that should be banned from all stores, then yes, you are probably a fanboy.  If you back up your opinion with a well thought out post and get information right, then you probably aren't a fanboy. 

It is very common on here for someone to say they hate a game, go on to describe why they hate it, and then say something that isn't even in the game.  For instance, when people say that Gears of War is just a mediocre FPS, you know something is wrong. 

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#26 wavebrid
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[QUOTE="wavebrid"]

Your right though. you say something your a lemming you say something your a cow you say something your a sheep.

so far i been called a lemming a sheep...

 

JPOBS

You are a sheep

no i not i am a gamer i dont bash console :|

 

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#27 wavebrid
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For me, it is all about how you present your opinion.  If you go around saying that the 360 or PS3 or Wii is a piece of garbage that should be banned from all stores, then yes, you are probably a fanboy.  If you back up your opinion with a well thought out post and get information right, then you probably aren't a fanboy. 

It is very common on here for someone to say they hate a game, go on to describe why they hate it, and then say something that isn't even in the game.  For instance, when people say that Gears of War is just a mediocre FPS, you know something is wrong. 

aliasfreak

gear of war is just a medicore fps :P

that dosent seem right gears of war is a great fps i love it :D

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#28 -Spock-
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[QUOTE="-Spock-"][QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="-Spock-"]

I usually just say what I think no matter which console. If anyone questions my authority then prepare for multiple paragraph comebacks and as many big words as the Webster's English Dictionary.

JPOBS

i'd probably own you.

With what?

My debatez skillz.

My debatez skillz are more skillzful than yourz.

I fear I may have started a fight in an empty room.. :?

 

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#29 JPOBS
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[QUOTE="JPOBS"]but some people have a much higher level of debating skills due to thier experience or natural ability. Its true. Jandurin

Some people have a high opinion of themselves.

An undeservedly high opinion.

Yes, those people get shot down easily.
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#30 JPOBS
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[QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

Your right though. you say something your a lemming you say something your a cow you say something your a sheep.

so far i been called a lemming a sheep...

 

wavebrid

You are a sheep

no i not i am a gamer i dont bash console :|

 

You're a sheep. if someone bashes the wii, you defend it valiantly.
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Labels suck. 

"I'm a Stone cutter , a communist, the head of the gay and lesbian alliance for some reason." Grandpa (The Simpsons)

 

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#32 alfy13
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good post tc. im called a fake boy because i do not agree with some lemmings who just blindly follow MS around. some lemmings on this board are cool, but most of them have no common sense. so i tend to disagree with them. but they need to know that i am a pc gamer first and 360 gamer second. meaning i like my 360 and the games that are being made for it. but does not mean i am fanboy of MS. which means i disagree with MS ways.  so my new name in my sig is Fake Boy :)
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The main reason for the catastrophe in SW is the age. Not many 13-15 year old kid is going to take constructive criticism to there favorite game very well. I always assume I'm debating with a mature person who knows that not everyone will like what you like; however, that's never the case. I know I'm guilty of it.
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#34 wavebrid
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[QUOTE="wavebrid"][QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

Your right though. you say something your a lemming you say something your a cow you say something your a sheep.

so far i been called a lemming a sheep...

 

JPOBS

You are a sheep

no i not i am a gamer i dont bash console :|

 

You're a sheep. if someone bashes the wii, you defend it valiantly.

so beacuse i defend it means i am sheep :roll: right

i defend 360 as well

people who call wii a cube needs to get there reality straight cow

 

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#35 JPOBS
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[QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="wavebrid"][QUOTE="JPOBS"][QUOTE="wavebrid"]

Your right though. you say something your a lemming you say something your a cow you say something your a sheep.

so far i been called a lemming a sheep...

 

wavebrid

You are a sheep

no i not i am a gamer i dont bash console :|

 

You're a sheep. if someone bashes the wii, you defend it valiantly.

so beacuse i defend it means i am sheep :roll: right

i defend 360 as well

people who call wii a cube needs to get there reality straight cow

 

yes, defending the wii makes you a sheep.  and im a lemming btw.
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The problem isn't that people can't have their opinions, it's just that they tend to present them as fact. 
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#37 wavebrid
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defending a console  dosent mean your a fanboy perido

calling a system "acutally wii has least chance since its weaker" -is a fanboy comment

defeind a console IS NOT A FANBOY COMMENT

 

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#38 wavebrid
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The problem isn't that people can't have their opinions, it's just that they tend to present them as fact.  ramey70

acutally that is well true. alot of people "ask for facts"

too oh well

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#39 Chicago_Nut
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Yeah, whenever somebody says something that somebody else thinks otherwise, they come back with "Nope, you're wrong!". Opinions don't seem to matter on these forums because somebody will always try to prove you wrong. Nobody is ever wrong on opinions, and we all have different tastes, but ignorant people always try to put you down.

Intelligent arguments that don't bash anybody are fun to read. Nobody is insulted and we see different opinions and both state the facts. But guess what? That has never happened here. It's always "Dude, are you stupid?" and blatant post assault about how wrong the other person is.

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#40 aliasfreak
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[QUOTE="aliasfreak"]

For me, it is all about how you present your opinion.  If you go around saying that the 360 or PS3 or Wii is a piece of garbage that should be banned from all stores, then yes, you are probably a fanboy.  If you back up your opinion with a well thought out post and get information right, then you probably aren't a fanboy. 

It is very common on here for someone to say they hate a game, go on to describe why they hate it, and then say something that isn't even in the game.  For instance, when people say that Gears of War is just a mediocre FPS, you know something is wrong. 

wavebrid

gear of war is just a medicore fps :P

that dosent seem right gears of war is a great fps i love it :D

I hope and pray that all of the smilies are because you realize Gears is a TPS and are kidding :D

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PC Sucks ,Wii sucks, Xbox 360 Sucks PS3 sucks.
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#42 wavebrid
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[QUOTE="wavebrid"][QUOTE="aliasfreak"]

For me, it is all about how you present your opinion.  If you go around saying that the 360 or PS3 or Wii is a piece of garbage that should be banned from all stores, then yes, you are probably a fanboy.  If you back up your opinion with a well thought out post and get information right, then you probably aren't a fanboy. 

It is very common on here for someone to say they hate a game, go on to describe why they hate it, and then say something that isn't even in the game.  For instance, when people say that Gears of War is just a mediocre FPS, you know something is wrong. 

aliasfreak

gear of war is just a medicore fps :P

that dosent seem right gears of war is a great fps i love it :D

I hope and pray that all of the smilies are because you realize Gears is a TPS and are kidding :D

yes i was jokeing t? gears is really freaking hard to :P