Is there a psychological reason...

[Hamster]

Is there a psychological condition or reason why individuals become combatively brand loyal (fanboys, the ugly kind)?

It's one thing to have a preference to say Android over Apple or OSX over Windows, but why would you spend more than 5 minutes on the topic?

One reason, maybe, is a demographic issue. It does seem as if these fanboys come from the more budget friendly brands.

Is there a legit condition describing this phenomenon?

 

[Steamy Tom]

how bored are you bro?

 

[|tera|]

Is there a psychological reason to breathe?
Yet we do..
It's just people that have strong opinions and no concept of handling conflict.
The demographic would probably show it's all inexperienced young people.
That it has nothing to do with their financial status or their choice of brand.

 

[r4nd0m]

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[r4nd0m]

It does seem as if these fanboys come from the more budget friendly brands.

"It's a bold strategy Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for him."

 

[Moosedrool]

Is there a psychological condition or reason why individuals become combatively brand loyal (fanboys, the ugly kind)?

It's one thing to have a preference to say Android over Apple or OSX over Windows, but why would you spend more than 5 minutes on the topic?

One reason, maybe, is a demographic issue. It does seem as if these fanboys come from the more budget friendly brands.

Is there a legit condition describing this phenomenon?

It's people trying to convince themselves that they always spend their money wisely.

 

[Superman-7]

how bored are you bro?

Lockdown taking its toll

 

[Hamster]

The demographic would probably show it's all inexperienced young people.
That it has nothing to do with their financial status or their choice of brand.

Guh, that's not a bad point. Young and inexperienced are for the most part "poor" because they're just starting out. So maybe more age and less financial status.

But that explains your means and why you end up with a specific device, not why you would argue about it and take it persona. It can't be as simple as "young and dumb".

 

[Azbubu]

Are you talking about @Dolby?

 

[Hamster]

Are you talking about @Dolby?

I don't look at or remember the names I reply to. I also don't really engage in those arguments. All I do is call them poor strays and hope they leave. But that's a different psychological condition for a different thread.

 

[|tera|]

Guh, that's not a bad point. Young and inexperienced are for the most part "poor" because they're just starting out. So maybe more age and less financial status.

But that explains your means and why you end up with a specific device, not why you would argue about it and take it persona. It can't be as simple as "young and dumb".

Young and opinionated. Less life experience. Don't know when to shut up and when to talk.
Much like you are doing without even talking about your PlayStation.

 

[The_Ogre]

@Craig is a prime example.

That idiot has been driving VW for the last 15 years - ever since his father gave him his first Beetle and even after the front brakes locked, the car made a front flip and landed back on it's wheels.

Right now he has an Up, Passat and Caddy. Every month one of those vehicles gives issue. Last month he had to replace one of the Passat's headlights. When it came back from the workshop, when he blows on the horn, the windshield wipers go on and the "Check Engine" warning comes up.

I swear, if his farm manager ever gives him the budget, he'll import this:

 

[Zurg]

Is there a psychological condition or reason why individuals become combatively brand loyal (fanboys, the ugly kind)?

It's one thing to have a preference to say Android over Apple or OSX over Windows, but why would you spend more than 5 minutes on the topic?

One reason, maybe, is a demographic issue. It does seem as if these fanboys come from the more budget friendly brands.

Is there a legit condition describing this phenomenon?

There are a few factors but if I narrow it down I would have to say ego, stubbornness, willingness to learn something that could potentially save them a ton of time or money etc.

Personally I believe everyone is entitled to an opinion, yes they have the right to be heard but they shouldn't go so far as to force their opinions onto someone else thereby violating the initial rule that everyone should have an opinion.

Lastly, what does it matter? Why do you care that they are die hard fanboys? If that's what they want then let them be

 

[Hamster]

Lastly, what does it matter? Why do you care that they are die hard fanboys?

Because this is the health subforum and I think there may be a medical reason.

 

[Zurg]

Because this is the health subforum and I think there may be a medical reason.

Lol like what missing or having an chromosome

 

[Azbubu]

Young and opinionated. Less life experience. Don't know when to shut up and when to talk.

Sounds like you.

 

[|tera|]

Sounds like you.

Still young yes, mildly opinionated, I know when to shut up and when to talk.
Maybe you should consider the same.
I gave no reason to receive any insult from you. So you might be looking in the mirror yourself.

 

[Nerfherder]

Is there a psychological condition or reason why individuals become combatively brand loyal (fanboys, the ugly kind)?

It's one thing to have a preference to say Android over Apple or OSX over Windows, but why would you spend more than 5 minutes on the topic?

One reason, maybe, is a demographic issue. It does seem as if these fanboys come from the more budget friendly brands.

Is there a legit condition describing this phenomenon?

Ye, its about belonging. Its human nature.
Once you are firmly in your tribe its even more natural that you would become defensive and illogically hold your position.

This is basic tribalism.

 

[cguy]

I am fairly sure that the underlying psychological motivation is a sense of alienation paired with insecurity. Such people will latch on to a brand since it affords them a sense of belonging.

Fighting for, and “victory” for these brands gives them both the feeling of being included (by other people on their “side”), and “victory” of such brands serves as a form of validation (which they use to combat their overwhelming sense of insecurity).

 

[greg0205]

Ye, its about belonging. Its human nature.
Once you are firmly in your tribe its even more natural that you would become defensive and illogically hold your position.

This is basic tribalism.

Yup. This.

We're inherently tribal... It's phones and computers and cars and teevees and washing machines and trainers and jeans and rugby teams and football teams and where we pray, if we pray and which burger or pizza we order and which cigarettes we smoke, and, and, and...

It's simply being human.