Re: An Open Letter To Blig Merk

On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 14:32:56 -0400, "KillzoneBigNunts"
<Killzone@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Rorschach wrote:
>
>> I'm really confused as to your hostility toward the Microsoft XBOX
>> 360 or any commercial retail product for that matter. You've wasted
>> countless hours rallying against something that in all respects has
>> nothing to do with you. Why do YOU think that you compulsively search
>> the internet for information on this subject in an effort to gather
>> support for your argument? This is not normal behavior for anyone
>> your age (I'm assuming your age based on your posts. I would actually
>> be more concerned if you were a child.) If a person is disinterested
>> in a retail item then the obvious choice as a consumer would be to
>> refrain from purchasing that item. You choose to write endless
>> anonymous hate-filled newsgroup posts that show complete disdain for
>> anyone opposing your viewpoint. I'm sure that most people would agree
>> that you find some kind of thrill being the instigator. But this
>> behavior just screams "pay attention to me" or "I KNOW that I'm
>> right". Is it unfair to guess that you feel inadequately appreciated
>> in your life? Do you find yourself constantly thinking about what
>> you wrote in your latest post? Is it difficult being away from the
>> computer knowing that someone out there may have actually responded
>> to your rants?
>>
>> I'm willing to bet that the XBOX 360 has nothing to do with your
>> desire to be noticed. I'm fairly sure that as long as people
>> responded to your outbursts then you could simply substitute the XBOX
>> 36O for any other consumer electronics device. The XBOX 360 just
>> happens to be the current hot retail item at the moment and
>> conveniently provides you with the most consideration. I've
>> considered the fact that many gamers are loyal to their favorite
>> system and feel the need to belittle those who chose an opposing game
>> machine. Again, this immature behavior is all about "being right" and
>> accepted as so. This type of person's desire to be with the majority
>> or "In Crowd" actually influences their consumer choices. They build
>> up such an irrational fear of being unaccepted that they begin to
>> feel that something as arbitrary as their preference for a specific
>> game machine will inevitably rob them of that acceptance. Their
>> difficulty in accepting the fact that they may have made the "wrong
>> choice" compels them to support their decision with endless
>> arguments. But who are these people trying to convince other than
>> themselves? Insecurity, immaturity and loneliness dictate this type
>> of behavior.
>>
>> Your rationalizations only further weaken the consumer position.
>> Competition among manufacturers benefits everyone from designers,
>> manufacturers and especially the consumer. I suppose a monopoly would
>> support your line of thinking in that it would limit the decision
>> making process to only one "correct" choice".
>>
>> I have to ask, "If someone gave you an XBOX 360 would you actually
>> hold fast to your diatribe and refuse the gift?"
>>
>> I suppose I'm just as guilty as anyone by feeding into your desperate
>> neurosis. I do feel that in order to help this person we as an online
>> community need to stop responding to his posts. Perhaps then he will
>> attain the attention he truly desires from the appropriate
>> individuals.
>>
>> Blig Merk, I know that you've read this post (You can't help
>> yourself) and I really don't expect any sincere response but I would
>> appreciate one. I'm not trying to start an argument with you.
>>
>> I actually feel bad for you.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also...What will happen if the PS3 turns out to be less powerful,
>> popular and functional than the XBOX 360? Just wondering..
>
>I'm sure you are really going to make Blig Merk "see the light" with
>your insightful post.
>
>But seriously, he was right the whole time.
>Xbox was/is a failure, about 4-5 Billion Dollars worth.
>Xbox360 is also turning into a failure.
>
>PS2 IS the best console to a gamer as it IS the console with the
>largest library of games, over 14,000 if you count imports and PS1
>titles.
>
A large library of games does not make a great console. The majority
of games for any console are repetitive crap. I wouldn't base my
decision on purchasing a game console on the total amount of games
available. That method is practiced by music companies, they flood
the airwaves with the same fucking crap over and over again.



>You just can't argue with those facts.

Sure you can, it all comes down to personal taste it the type of games
you like to play.

>100 million happy customers can't be wrong.

Perhaps, but history has shown that millions of people can be led to
slaughter with promises and false innuendo.
>
>M$ needs to stick with software, that's what they are good at.

Again, many would refute this statement. M$ software is notorious for
its bugs/quirks. M$ needs to pay more attention to putting out a less
"frustrating" product line.

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