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dancing-bass I've said it before, and I'll say it again. In fact, part of it has already been covered so please, bear with me!
1) I'm only 31. Pretty young by some standards, pretty "old" by others. Anyway, with the increase in our dependence on electronic communication (forums, email, SMS, BBM, etc) I've noticed an almost equal decrease in respect and plain old good manners. I can lip off to a 6'5" 350lb gym rat from the safety of my keyboard, but wouldn't dare do that in person. So, take Thumper's advice.... "if you can't say anything nice, don't say nothing at all"
2) I find it funny how some people purchase "stuff" to make themselves feel more important. I'm pretty sure there are a lot of smartphone users out there who don't really need it, but manage to justify it to themselves and others. (I don't need one, but my short experience with my Pearl was enough to get me hooked. And even though I don't need one, I sure as heck love Blackberry!) Blackberry might be a better option for some, i-fone for other people, and yet still others might do fine with a dumb-phone in one pocket, and some scrap papers and a pen in the other pocket. Doesn't make anyone "better" or "worse", its just about finding out what you need and want, and then finding whatever product works for you.
Would I switch to Apple? probably not. I don't like touchscreen phones. Droid? maybe, once its been out for a bit and either proves itself or dies a quiet death. Does that mean I thing Berry is supperior? nope...cuz Berry does its own thing well, just like Apple and Droid. Besides I can't talk down a Droid until I've had my fingers on it. basing my opinion on what someone else's opinion is, well that's just silly - and called hear-say in a court of law.
3) bottom line? again - different strokes for different folks. Can't we all just get along? think back to where technology was back in 1985. Or 1995. I think its great where technology has developed, and now we have choices. Not just the Motorola StarTac!