In some of my more recent posts about, namely about Tabac and Haslinger soaps, I noticed an interesting trend among the comments. People tended to fall into three somewhat distinct categories. The "I agree"-ers, the "I think you're wrong, but hey! YMMV!", and the "YMMV, but you're full of it and here's why". The last category is what I classify as the classic 'fanboy' or 'hater' archetype. I personally fall into category 1 or 2 for most conversations, as it may become clear by the end of this post.
Fanboys and haters are not just limited to Haslinger or Tabac, no no no. They cover everything; including razors, soaps, aftershaves, creams, and pretty much anything you can think of. They're a rabid bunch and are not afraid to voice their opinions on their favorite products.
And they're not wrong to do so, at least not in this hobby. YMMV. Every product works differently for every person.
What I sometimes take issue with is people who hide behind YMMV to assert a position which is subjective as objective. That, or to put down somebody else's opinion simply because it differs from their own.
Fanboys and haters also seem to have an aversion to reading an entire post after finding something they don't like within the first few sentences, or forget that further explanations were ever given.
Now to some people it may seem that I am simply lashing out at some mean comments I've gotten. On the contrary, I genuinely enjoy every single comment I get. This is a wonderful community full of very helpful and friendly people I am proud to be a part of, there being very few exceptions to this rule.
I guess my final points would be these, and they don't just apply to fanboys and haters.
1) Remember, not everybody may have your oh so objectively exquisite taste.
2) That favorite product of yours may very well be the despised arch-nemesis to somebody else, and just because you love it or hate it doesn't mean everybody else has to.
3) When you read a scathing review of something you love, don't immediately jump into hater mode.
4) When you read a positive review of something you hate, don't assume they're and idiot for liking it.
5) The same facts you use to arrive at one conclusion may lead somebody else to a different one, or may not even be regarded as true.
Consider the true rule of YMMV, that everybody is different and entitled to their own opinion. Good day ladies and gentlemen, and pleasant shaves all around.
P.S.: Stirling rules!
Fanboys and haters are not just limited to Haslinger or Tabac, no no no. They cover everything; including razors, soaps, aftershaves, creams, and pretty much anything you can think of. They're a rabid bunch and are not afraid to voice their opinions on their favorite products.
And they're not wrong to do so, at least not in this hobby. YMMV. Every product works differently for every person.
What I sometimes take issue with is people who hide behind YMMV to assert a position which is subjective as objective. That, or to put down somebody else's opinion simply because it differs from their own.
Fanboys and haters also seem to have an aversion to reading an entire post after finding something they don't like within the first few sentences, or forget that further explanations were ever given.
Now to some people it may seem that I am simply lashing out at some mean comments I've gotten. On the contrary, I genuinely enjoy every single comment I get. This is a wonderful community full of very helpful and friendly people I am proud to be a part of, there being very few exceptions to this rule.
I guess my final points would be these, and they don't just apply to fanboys and haters.
1) Remember, not everybody may have your oh so objectively exquisite taste.
2) That favorite product of yours may very well be the despised arch-nemesis to somebody else, and just because you love it or hate it doesn't mean everybody else has to.
3) When you read a scathing review of something you love, don't immediately jump into hater mode.
4) When you read a positive review of something you hate, don't assume they're and idiot for liking it.
5) The same facts you use to arrive at one conclusion may lead somebody else to a different one, or may not even be regarded as true.
Consider the true rule of YMMV, that everybody is different and entitled to their own opinion. Good day ladies and gentlemen, and pleasant shaves all around.
P.S.: Stirling rules!