Why do so many iPhone users visit Crackberry?
- I've studied this species carefully over the years and like all trendoids, there is a sheepish pathology to them, a deep-seated insecurity. Most of them know deep down that they aren't "cool" which increases their obsession with being perceived as "cool" [genuine "cool" of course is not getting worked up about much of anything, least of all materials and least of least of all gadgets, and has all but vanished from the American landscape] so they pretend that having a device adds to one's value. They fetishize the entire category to the point of caring about other gadgets on their perceived totem pole and seem to get personal satisfaction out of finding ways to concoct a sense of superiority on that pole, even if it's stuck right up where the sun doesn't shine.
Again, this is the very antithesis of the outmoded pretend "cool" that Jobs insidiously marketed on the backs of some rather disgusting labor practices, putrid security standards, and personal failings galore.
This is the false idol promise of The Church Of Jobs. Form over content. Style over substance. The targeted acolytes' sense of worth and identity is so tied up into that dippy device that if it looks "cool" and the marketing is "cool" then yes you too, even you insecure geeky guy, can be "cool" too.
Of course this is pure rubbish, but capitalist rat races have more or less never bothered to care about that.
The Snapplets know that Blackberry users are by and large a much more secure, practical, and less self-conscious lot [who don't buy little jackets and mittens and dooshy accessories for their tools] and they are naturally attracted to that, just as the axiom "opposites attract" promises.12-27-11 02:49 PMLike 2 - I've studied this species carefully over the years and like all trendoids, there is a sheepish pathology to them, a deep-seated insecurity. Most of them know deep down that they aren't "cool" which increases their obsession with being perceived as "cool" [genuine "cool" of course is not getting worked up about much of anything, least of all materials and least of least of all gadgets, and has all but vanished from the American landscape] so they pretend that having a device adds to one's value. They fetishize the entire category to the point of caring about other gadgets on their perceived totem pole and seem to get personal satisfaction out of finding ways to concoct a sense of superiority on that pole, even if it's stuck right up where the sun doesn't shine.
Again, this is the very antithesis of the outmoded pretend "cool" that Jobs insidiously marketed on the backs of some rather disgusting labor practices, putrid security standards, and personal failings galore.
This is the false idol promise of The Church Of Jobs. Form over content. Style over substance. The targeted acolytes' sense of worth and identity is so tied up into that dippy device that if it looks "cool" and the marketing is "cool" then yes you too, even you insecure geeky guy, can be "cool" too.
Of course this is pure rubbish, but capitalist rat races have more or less never bothered to care about that.
The Snapplets know that Blackberry users are by and large a much more secure, practical, and less self-conscious lot [who don't buy little jackets and mittens and dooshy accessories for their tools] and they are naturally attracted to that, just as the axiom "opposites attract" promises.12-27-11 02:53 PMLike 3 -
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- I love the site and the people and enjoy posting / reading here.
I still have my Torch 9800 as a backup phone and I own a BlackBerry PlayBook.
Plus, I don't really have brand loyalty: I get the phone or product that suits my needs at the time.12-27-11 03:28 PMLike 0 -
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First Known Use: circa 1554phonejunky likes this.12-27-11 03:34 PMLike 1 - I love my Bold 9700 even more now that I have added the Playbook to my arsenal. But my BB is company issued and they have made a decision to move towards android and\or the iPhone. Given the choice, I'm seriously thinking about joining the iPhone community. However, that doesn't mean I will leave the Crackberry forums. If nothing else, I will stick around for Playbook support and to see where RIM is headed.12-27-11 03:38 PMLike 0
- I don't really care about the argument you two are having, but was curious what your point was in posting the dictionary entry that proved him right and you wrong?12-27-11 03:58 PMLike 3
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I still come here because I use both a BB and my iPhone4s. I also try to help newbies when I can and add in advice or suggestions to those who ask. Don't like the fact I use an iPhone as my main phone? Ignore me.12-27-11 04:10 PMLike 0 -
- I'm still loyal to crackberry because of the community. I was on BB for about 10 years until I made the switch to iPhone this past October. I am also still hoping that RIM turns it around and gives me a reason to switch back. I am quite pleased with the iPhone so far, works really well for business and personal, but I would still like RIM to give Apple a run.
I guess it's force of habit to still frequent crackberry since I was loyal to RIM for over a decade.12-27-11 06:10 PMLike 0 - *Laughing hysterically* at the Guy that owned himself. Talk about the proverbial foot in mouth!
Guy bantering up there, didn't even need to prove he was wrong, haha! Good stuff!
I own an Android, but still rock a 9700 from time to time, but usually my stepdaughter uses it. I stay here due to an awesome community and always up to date topics, RIM related or not.
Also made a few friends off here.12-27-11 06:39 PMLike 0 - Maybe you haven't completely checked out the Crackberry Website. There's a forum in here called iPhone & iPad Users. I do have an iPhone, but i also have a BB9000. Do you understand now?berry_addict likes this.12-27-11 07:30 PMLike 1
- kbz1960Doesn't MatterFigured this thread would get "touchy". There are a lot of current, former, etc. blackberry users that moved on. There are no other forums worth a crap or they are boring. Some help and some have to be saviors to all the ignorant people that stay with bb.
I think the forum is more interesting with all nations here however sometimes threads can be run into the ground with blah blah blah.12-27-11 07:37 PMLike 0 -
- I've studied this species carefully over the years and like all trendoids, there is a sheepish pathology to them, a deep-seated insecurity. Most of them know deep down that they aren't "cool" which increases their obsession with being perceived as "cool" [genuine "cool" of course is not getting worked up about much of anything, least of all materials and least of least of all gadgets, and has all but vanished from the American landscape] so they pretend that having a device adds to one's value. They fetishize the entire category to the point of caring about other gadgets on their perceived totem pole and seem to get personal satisfaction out of finding ways to concoct a sense of superiority on that pole, even if it's stuck right up where the sun doesn't shine.
Does this apply to all iphone users? Certainly not. However, according to the databases I have seen, it does apply to the general consensus of iphone users out there.12-27-11 08:56 PMLike 0 - Despite the Shakespearean delivery, Maestrodog may not necessarily be too far off. Most financial databases (which shows various financial data on the buyers, ranging from homes, cars, goods, services, etc) I have seen on iphone users tend to show that their average financial net-worth is very low, typically no more than $20k.
Does this apply to all iphone users? Certainly not. However, according to the databases I have seen, it does apply to the general consensus of iphone users out there.12-27-11 09:41 PMLike 0 - Despite the Shakespearean delivery, Maestrodog may not necessarily be too far off. Most financial databases (which shows various financial data on the buyers, ranging from homes, cars, goods, services, etc) I have seen on iphone users tend to show that their average financial net-worth is very low, typically no more than $20k.
Does this apply to all iphone users? Certainly not. However, according to the databases I have seen, it does apply to the general consensus of iphone users out there.
Way to throw irrelevant crap in a thread, and the other creepo talking about insecurity is even more of a joke... The h*ll is wrong with people nowadays...Last edited by gbsn; 12-27-11 at 10:01 PM.
TGR1 likes this.12-27-11 09:58 PMLike 1 - I've studied this species carefully over the years and like all trendoids, there is a sheepish pathology to them, a deep-seated insecurity. Most of them know deep down that they aren't "cool" which increases their obsession with being perceived as "cool" [genuine "cool" of course is not getting worked up about much of anything, least of all materials and least of least of all gadgets, and has all but vanished from the American landscape] so they pretend that having a device adds to one's value. They fetishize the entire category to the point of caring about other gadgets on their perceived totem pole and seem to get personal satisfaction out of finding ways to concoct a sense of superiority on that pole, even if it's stuck right up where the sun doesn't shine.
Again, this is the very antithesis of the outmoded pretend "cool" that Jobs insidiously marketed on the backs of some rather disgusting labor practices, putrid security standards, and personal failings galore.
This is the false idol promise of The Church Of Jobs. Form over content. Style over substance. The targeted acolytes' sense of worth and identity is so tied up into that dippy device that if it looks "cool" and the marketing is "cool" then yes you too, even you insecure geeky guy, can be "cool" too.
Of course this is pure rubbish, but capitalist rat races have more or less never bothered to care about that.
The Snapplets know that Blackberry users are by and large a much more secure, practical, and less self-conscious lot [who don't buy little jackets and mittens and dooshy accessories for their tools] and they are naturally attracted to that, just as the axiom "opposites attract" promises.
Despite the Shakespearean delivery, Maestrodog may not necessarily be too far off. Most financial databases (which shows various financial data on the buyers, ranging from homes, cars, goods, services, etc) I have seen on iphone users tend to show that their average financial net-worth is very low, typically no more than $20k.
Does this apply to all iphone users? Certainly not. However, according to the databases I have seen, it does apply to the general consensus of iphone users out there.Last edited by TGR1; 12-27-11 at 10:34 PM.
12-27-11 10:25 PMLike 0 - Why are you even touching net worth when the blackberry market is mostly focused in under developed countries because of their "low data consumption and increased savings".
Way to throw irrelevant crap in a thread, and the other creepo talking about insecurity is even more of a joke... The h*ll is wrong with people nowadays...
Originally Posted by TGR1Huh, surprising. That contradicts recent info (comScore, unknown accuracy) I have seen on the web (35+ years of age, more female, 100K/year) and my immediate experience; granted most of my acquaintances are in my socio-economic level but still, iPhone data/phone plans are not cheap.
Income is nothing without net-worth, and until the data on iphone users changes, I will continue to have my reservations on their particular user-base.Last edited by BBFXPro777; 12-28-11 at 12:11 AM.
12-27-11 11:44 PMLike 0 - I wouldn't know about the global market net-worths. The data I have seen applies to the American market.
I think one problem is that most databases tend to make income appear as wealth - its not. I have a friend who is a financial adviser. She had two clients come in. The first one came in driving a 7 series BMW, wearing an Armani suit and showing a Patek Philippe watch. He had a yearly income of $150k. She checked his balance sheet and saw he was more than $2.7 million dollars in debt. The second client was a small business owner, who had a yearly income of $90k a year. She drove a Ford and was quite modest. Her net-worth? $7.8 million.
Income is nothing without net-worth, and until the data on iphone users changes, I will continue to have my reservations on their particular user-base.
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