What makes someone a fanboy?

I've been thinking about this for a while, and I think I have the answer.  It's not someone who doesn't own all current systems, it's not someone who's critical of consoles that they think could be better, and it's not even someone who feels one system is better than the others.  The one thing I feel truly makes someone a fanboy is a genuine interest and personal desire for the failure of a specific game company or console.  With that also comes becoming upset when a specific game company or console finds success.

If you've ever been upset by a 3rd party publisher releasing a once exclusive title on another platform...
If you've ever been upset to see a console fix something that was wrong with it, or become otherwise improved...
If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

You're a sad, sorry little fanboy, and you're giving the hobby of video games a bad name.  Video games are not a zero sum game.  For one company to succeed, it does not mean another has to fail.


Anyone think I've got it right, or do you think something else makes someone a fanboy?

Exactly, so, so true. This and the fact that someone who ignores facts, stuff like that.

Couldn't you also include those who are such huge fans of a certain game/console they view obvious shortcomings as simply artistically genius choices?

yaay imma fanboy so what biiiiiiiiiiiiiitch

"I've been thinking about this for a while, and I think I have the answer.  It's not someone who doesn't own all current systems, it's not someone who's critical of consoles that they think could be better, and it's not even someone who feels one system is better than the others.  The one thing I feel truly makes someone a fanboy is a genuine interest and personal desire for the failure of a specific game company or console.  With that also comes becoming upset when a specific game company or console finds success.

If you've ever been upset by a 3rd party publisher releasing a once exclusive title on another platform...
If you've ever been upset to see a console fix something that was wrong with it, or become otherwise improved...
If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

You're a sad, sorry little fanboy, and you're giving the hobby of video games a bad name.  Video games are not a zero sum game.  For one company to succeed, it does not mean another has to fail.


Anyone think I've got it right, or do you think something else makes someone a fanboy?


"

I agree but I'd like to add the type of fanboy that will defend their own console games blindly and attack other console's games without a reason beyond the fact that it's on a system they don't own/like.

"I've been thinking about this for a while, and I think I have the answer.  It's not someone who doesn't own all current systems, it's not someone who's critical of consoles that they think could be better, and it's not even someone who feels one system is better than the others.  The one thing I feel truly makes someone a fanboy is a genuine interest and personal desire for the failure of a specific game company or console.  With that also comes becoming upset when a specific game company or console finds success.

If you've ever been upset by a 3rd party publisher releasing a once exclusive title on another platform...
If you've ever been upset to see a console fix something that was wrong with it, or become otherwise improved...
If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

You're a sad, sorry little fanboy, and you're giving the hobby of video games a bad name.  Video games are not a zero sum game.  For one company to succeed, it does not mean another has to fail.


Anyone think I've got it right, or do you think something else makes someone a fanboy?


"

"I've been thinking about this for a while, and I think I have the answer.  It's not someone who doesn't own all current systems, it's not someone who's critical of consoles that they think could be better, and it's not even someone who feels one system is better than the others.  The one thing I feel truly makes someone a fanboy is a genuine interest and personal desire for the failure of a specific game company or console.  With that also comes becoming upset when a specific game company or console finds success.

If you've ever been upset by a 3rd party publisher releasing a once exclusive title on another platform...
If you've ever been upset to see a console fix something that was wrong with it, or become otherwise improved...
If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

You're a sad, sorry little fanboy, and you're giving the hobby of video games a bad name.  Video games are not a zero sum game.  For one company to succeed, it does not mean another has to fail.


Anyone think I've got it right, or do you think something else makes someone a fanboy?


"

"SpaceInsomniac said:

"I've been thinking about this for a while, and I think I have the answer.  It's not someone who doesn't own all current systems, it's not someone who's critical of consoles that they think could be better, and it's not even someone who feels one system is better than the others.  The one thing I feel truly makes someone a fanboy is a genuine interest and personal desire for the failure of a specific game company or console.  With that also comes becoming upset when a specific game company or console finds success.

If you've ever been upset by a 3rd party publisher releasing a once exclusive title on another platform...
If you've ever been upset to see a console fix something that was wrong with it, or become otherwise improved...
If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

You're a sad, sorry little fanboy, and you're giving the hobby of video games a bad name.  Video games are not a zero sum game.  For one company to succeed, it does not mean another has to fail.


Anyone think I've got it right, or do you think something else makes someone a fanboy?


"

I would say that's a little bit fanboy, but a lot more hater. You forgot the inability to accept rational thought and criticism regarding a product they support to illogical extremes. That would make it perfect."

You should add disregard for genuine pros of other consoles

I would say that's a little bit fanboy, but a lot more hater. You forgot the inability to accept rational thought and criticism regarding a product they support to illogical extremes. That would make it perfect."

"Jayge said:

"SpaceInsomniac said:

"I've been thinking about this for a while, and I think I have the answer.  It's not someone who doesn't own all current systems, it's not someone who's critical of consoles that they think could be better, and it's not even someone who feels one system is better than the others.  The one thing I feel truly makes someone a fanboy is a genuine interest and personal desire for the failure of a specific game company or console.  With that also comes becoming upset when a specific game company or console finds success.

If you've ever been upset by a 3rd party publisher releasing a once exclusive title on another platform...
If you've ever been upset to see a console fix something that was wrong with it, or become otherwise improved...
If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

You're a sad, sorry little fanboy, and you're giving the hobby of video games a bad name.  Video games are not a zero sum game.  For one company to succeed, it does not mean another has to fail.


Anyone think I've got it right, or do you think something else makes someone a fanboy?


"

I would say that's a little bit fanboy, but a lot more hater. You forgot the inability to accept rational thought and criticism regarding a product they support to illogical extremes. That would make it perfect."

Couldnt have said it better."

What makes someone a fanboy?  An ego association of identity with possessions.

There are Ford & Chevy fanboys...Patriots & Cowboys fanboys...and America & UK fanboys.

The only thing that's really new as far as game consoles go is the term fanboy, which is actually kinda sexist.

Given that most fangirls inhabit nintendo forums in the rank underbowels of the internet, I don't think anyone cares.

"Exactly, so, so true. This and the fact that someone who ignores facts, stuff like that."

"Sentry said:

"Exactly, so, so true. This and the fact that someone who ignores facts, stuff like that."

............says the biggest fucking Fanboy on the site.

LMAO!!! cant believe this kid still tries to act like he's not a ps3 fanboy. Hey kid, heres a hint, this thread is making fun of people like YOU"

"Sentry said:

"Exactly, so, so true. This and the fact that someone who ignores facts, stuff like that."

............says the biggest fucking Fanboy on the site.

LMAO!!! cant believe this kid still tries to act like he's not a ps3 fanboy. Hey kid, heres a hint, this thread is making fun of people like YOU"

I don't think he's trying to hide it...his name is blue.  One of the great things about this site is it gives you the option to wear your preference on your sleeve, and most do.

"cakeorrdeath_ said:

"Sentry said:

"Exactly, so, so true. This and the fact that someone who ignores facts, stuff like that."

............says the biggest fucking Fanboy on the site.

LMAO!!! cant believe this kid still tries to act like he's not a ps3 fanboy. Hey kid, heres a hint, this thread is making fun of people like YOU"

yeh ive got to agree.
"

Yeah, I agree fully.

"Exactly, so, so true. This and the fact that someone who ignores facts, stuff like that."

I think fanboys are those who don't see any flaws on their console of choice and just can't admit a game that is only going to be released to other systems is good.

Quoting Wikipedia:

"Fanboy is a term used to describe an individual who is devoted to a single subject in an emotional or fanatical manner, or to a single point of view within that subject, often to the point where it is considered an obsession."

Your definition:

>The one thing I feel truly makes someone a fanboy is a genuine interest and personal desire for the failure of a specific game >company or console.  With that also comes becoming upset when a specific game company or console finds success.

I would put your definition under hater or hayter.

And many fanboys are haters of other systems. Or you can be just one or the other.

[Vaxadrin]
> ... the term fanboy, which is actually kinda sexist.

I'd go with fangirl, then. For fanperson doesn't sound too good.

[Jayge's reply to Vaxadrin]
>Given that most fangirls inhabit nintendo forums in the rank underbowels of the internet, I don't think anyone cares.

"Nobody" cares because it's a derogatory term. But look at things like mailmen, now they're mail delivery personnel or something like that. I think there should be equality for everything for everything, good and bad. Well, once bigger problems are solved, we'll work on this one.

My old bus driver is a mailwoman now. People usually refer to them as such.

It's like saying "you guys" to a mixed group, but "you girls" to a group of women. It's acceptable.

"I've been thinking about this for a while,

"SpaceInsomniac said:

"I've been thinking about this for a while,

YOU HAVE BEEN WASTING YOUR DAMN TIME"

If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

basically you won't give any concessions to the competing system. take the 360 vs. ps3. PS3 games (sometimes) have better graphics. a fanboy would argue different. And I am talking about comparing the exclusive games.

Well theres alot of X factors, but i would say that a system you have fun memories with, your favorites games and a system u got really involved with

"SpaceInsomniac said:

If you've ever actively wanted to see a console or console publisher fail...

another thing, i want to see two consols fail so i dont have to spend so much money, but i dont care which ones"