The Psychology of Fanboyism

Hypocrisy is one of the only factors we absolutely despise in other folks but staunchly defend in ourselves. That’s the really definition of the word. Of program we can rationalize our very own hypocritical behavior because we understand why we’re behaving a particular way.

What does this have to do with fanboyism? Allow me tell you about how I grew to become an Android enthusiast (ok, fanboy) and you will understand.

Tinkerability
Ever considering that I chose to use IBM compatible PC’s as a youngster, I’ve had an virtually irrational feeling of negativity toward Apple as a business. Even back then I understood that the much more open Computer architecture was much more in line with my way of thinking. I wanted to be able to open up my very own pc and tinker with it, and the Computer platform permitted for that. Apple, on the other hand, owned every thing from the hardware to the software program to the degree of “tinkerability” with its more closed, proprietary program.

This closed method permitted Apple to create a more highly polished finish merchandise because they didn’t have to fear about becoming compatible with something other than themselves. From this walled garden arose a symbol of strong usability, safety, and design. For a lot of, that is far more than enough. For me, it was too rigid and restricted. Tinkerability element close to zero.

iWon’t. Ever.
In 2007, all my friends and co-employees had been finding iPhones and praising its simplicity and usability. It irritated me, primarily since I knew they had been right and their phones were way better than my Windows Mobile Moto Q9c. But I would not budge on principal alone. In my head, Apple was evil and I would in no way give in, ever. So, for a little although I was operating around with a sub par telephone experience telling myself that it was perfectly functional and absolutely usable. The expanding iPhone fanaticism was also actually getting on my nerves and additional greatly to my negativity toward Apple and iPhones.

My Hero
Then, in October of 2009, Sprint released the HTC Hero and my lifestyle changed. Certain, I had seen the G1 before, but it felt unpolished and, frankly, also “bricky” for my tastes. But the Hero sparked some thing in me that I can only now see as a reaction to my disdain for something from Cupertino. Suddenly, I felt there was a genuine competitor to Apple’s dominance in the smartphone industry. And because it was the ONLY viable competitor, I actually jumped at the possibility to get on board. So a lot so that I over-swung and became exactly what I hated most about the iPhone scene…a fanboy. I put on Android footwear. I have several Android t-shirts. I have Android figurines and wind up toys. I have a stuffed Android, Android notebooks, a laptop sleeve, an Android bumper sticker…the checklist goes on. I even design my very own Android goods! Yes, I’m an Android Fanboy in every sense of the word.

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