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I no longer use a BlackBerry device, but I come to Crackberry for the people and the discussions. I do like civilized debates from people who know what they are talking about, not people who have never used an iPhone or an Android and don't know what they are talking about.
I find quite the opposite is happening, however. I find most of the time certain BB users are bashing Apple and Android and they've never even picked one up or owned one. And while I'm perfectly aware this is a BlackBerry-oriented website, I don't like to see people spread misinformation about any device. If I saw an Apple user on TiPb talking crap about BB that wasn't true, I'd defend BB too. It goes both ways.
I have never bashed RIM or BlackBerry. I still like BlackBerry and wish them success.
I've owned two BlackBerries and reserve every right to still visit the website. I am spending more time on TiPb these days, but CrackBerry is a very active forum and still very enjoyable for me to visit.
11-03-11 08:17 AM - I no longer use a BlackBerry device, but I come to Crackberry for the people and the discussions. I do like civilized debates from people who know what they are talking about, not people who have never used an iPhone or an Android and don't know what they are talking about.
I find quite the opposite is happening, however. I find most of the time certain BB users are bashing Apple and Android and they've never even picked one up or owned one. And while I'm perfectly aware this is a BlackBerry-oriented website, I don't like to see people spread misinformation about any device. If I saw an Apple user on TiPb talking crap about BB that wasn't true, I'd defend BB too. It goes both ways.
I have never bashed RIM or BlackBerry. I still like BlackBerry and wish them success.
I've owned two BlackBerries and reserve every right to still visit the website. I am spending more time on TiPb these days, but CrackBerry is a very active forum and still very enjoyable for me to visit.
You are one of the more pleasant iphone owners to have a debate with others, not so much.11-03-11 08:29 AM - That's really not my aim. I like Crackberry for Crackberry. I am a member of a few Android sites. I'm now beginning to think I'm in the minority here, but I'm NOT here to troll or convert people to Android. I'm here because I'm honestly interested in what RIM comes out with in the future, and thanks to a wonderful CB member I also have a 9700 on a second line. The only time you'll hear me talk about Android on CB (outside the designated Android forum) is when I see someone quoting misinformation about the platform. I gave this example in another thread, but it works here too:
Say that you have been an Android enthusiast since it's inception, and a member of androidcentral for years. You've made many friends there and like the discussions and idea sharing. Recently, however, you've become impressed with the BlackBerry 9900. You decide to get one of those as your daily driver, but still go to androidforums quite a bit to keep tabs on where the android platform is heading, talk to your old friends, etc. While on androidforums, you see people bashing BlackBerry. They're spreading things about the BlackBerry platform that are completely false, or maybe had been true at one time but are not the case in your experience with OS7. How would that make you feel?
Again, I'm not denying there are actual trolls on this site bashing RIM for no reason. In the forums I go, I don't really see this. Then again, I'm rarely on the PB forum because I don't own one and I get the impression that this is where a lot of trolls reside.
I'm still sticking by my notion that it's really not productive to bash any platform because advances in one will surely lead to advances and competition in another.
ETA: I posted this before reading moiselles' post. That PERFECTLY sums up how I feel.Last edited by pantlesspenguin; 11-03-11 at 09:37 AM.
11-03-11 09:34 AM - Well if you do have a 9700 that makes you a blackberry user even if you're not a primary blackberry userThat's really not my aim. I like Crackberry for Crackberry. I am a member of a few Android sites. I'm now beginning to think I'm in the minority here, but I'm NOT here to troll or convert people to Android. I'm here because I'm honestly interested in what RIM comes out with in the future, and thanks to a wonderful CB member I also have a 9700 on a second line. The only time you'll hear me talk about Android on CB (outside the designated Android forum) is when I see someone quoting misinformation about the platform. I gave this example in another thread, but it works here too:
Say that you have been an Android enthusiast since it's inception, and a member of androidcentral for years. You've made many friends there and like the discussions and idea sharing. Recently, however, you've become impressed with the BlackBerry 9900. You decide to get one of those as your daily driver, but still go to androidforums quite a bit to keep tabs on where the android platform is heading, talk to your old friends, etc. While on androidforums, you see people bashing BlackBerry. They're spreading things about the BlackBerry platform that are completely false, or maybe had been true at one time but are not the case in your experience with OS7. How would that make you feel?
Again, I'm not denying there are actual trolls on this site bashing RIM for no reason. In the forums I go, I don't really see this. Then again, I'm rarely on the PB forum because I don't own one and I get the impression that this is where a lot of trolls reside.
I'm still sticking by my notion that it's really not productive to bash any platform because advances in one will surely lead to advances and competition in another.
ETA: I posted this before reading moiselles' post. That PERFECTLY sums up how I feel.
Feel free to add my pin if you wish
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com11-03-11 09:45 AM - Because some of us are still waiting for something to bring us back
I have waited for a competent RIM touchscreen since '08/'09 when the S3 rumours were in full swing..and am still awaiting their QNX device to see if it lives up to the hype. If they can deliver me a product to meet my needs..i'll be back.11-03-11 09:49 AM - So again, why should you be frustrated with Rim for not having a product that fits your needs?Because some of us are still waiting for something to bring us back I have waited for a competent RIM touchscreen since '08/'09 when the S3 rumours were in full swing..and am still awaiting their QNX device to see if it lives up to the hype. If they can deliver me a product to meet my needs..i'll be back.
I'm waiting for an affordable Ferrari, should I be frustrated?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com11-03-11 09:51 AM - Hardly. But I do like new technology, and I like innovation. Both of which the "new" QNX platform is supposed to bring (remember.."leaps and bounds"?). But i've been waiting since '08/'09 for something new from RIM.
I'm not sure what's so hard for you to understand about this? Former users can still be waiting for something better from RIM..just as current users are. It doesn't have to be an "all or nothing" mentality.
EDIT: And i'm also anxious to see what the new Windows platform has to offer, as well as what the i5 may or may not offer. New technology is exciting to me. Call me a nerd I guessLast edited by Rickroller; 11-03-11 at 10:16 AM.
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