Re:Nerds don't respond to marketing; try technical documenta...
by jlawer on Monday August 16, 2021 @04:52AM
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I Agree. I think a lot of nerds start out a lot more naïve and idealistic. It seems the further along you go the more you distrust anyone saying something works out of the box without a good explanation of why as you have been burnt before. (Typically while trusting that Product B "completely integrates" into Product A.).
Re:Nerds don't respond to marketing; try technical documenta...
by emodendroket on Monday August 16, 2021 @08:32AM
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I feel like if we look at stuff like game console bits or suspect nanometer counting for processors we can see how the details can be fudged for marketing purposes in a way that is clearly targeted at nerds.
It has nothing to do with ego or hurt feelings. I agree it might be emotional, but it’s more akin to a self defense mechanism.
No details ~= person telling you what you can read on the tin. Why are you subjecting yourself to listening to bullshit from a professional bullshit artist?
A marketer is a professional story teller. You get tired of hearing stories without substance, regardless of being a nerd. It’s more likely correlated with being cynical (or an expert in the field).