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Re:Are MacBooks Just Trendy? by alaskamiller on Monday March 17, 2008 @03:31PM (#139138)
Real hackers can use tools at their disposal, they have preferences for a particular computer but really... does it really take all this effort, blog posts and commentary for a $1000 dollar computer?

How is this not in any way but masturbatory? Is there any arguments about the perceptions that exist in either market segment? Any explanation of user interaction differences? Is there anything relevant for a computer software developer to chew on and discuss? No. This is a blog post about whether or not a Macbook it too trendy for web browsing.

I'm not quite sure where you're venturing off to in your last paragraph so I'll just ignore it.

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Re:Are MacBooks Just Trendy? by jsomers on Monday March 17, 2008 @03:50PM (#139153)
I just think it's unfair to say something is "masturbatory" when you're using human life as your measuring stick.

You can't expect everyone to devote themselves to your idea of worthwhile work, and you shouldn't begrudge their momentary diversions.

I don't begrudge you for closely following an internet comment thread when there are people suffering.

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Re:Are MacBooks Just Trendy? by alaskamiller on Tuesday March 18, 2008 @02:51PM (#140056)
There aren't that many synonyms to masturbatory. And I find it adequate in using it.

And these posts aren't explaining my expectations, I've already expected people to focus on dorky and trivial things, but rather pushing my political agenda.

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