@JustLuke:
Well, since you detective radar seems to be down, you're opinions on the subject matter are actually irrelevant. I will comment on this little gem though:
Actually you are confusing a notion of what you term "fanboyism" with the notion of an inept argument on the accuser. Some people call this the not-having-a-leg-to-stand-on syndrome, or the no-pot-to-tinkle-in parodox. More harshly, some refer to it as "incompetism".
Since I'm unable to detect sarcasm I'll take your post at face value. You make some interesting points, but in my opinion:
Well, since you detective radar seems to be down, you're opinions on the subject matter are actually irrelevant. I will comment on this little gem though:
It's better to try to separate facts from emotional responses, because failing to do so leads to extremism and fanboyisms.
Actually you are confusing a notion of what you term "fanboyism" with the notion of an inept argument on the accuser. Some people call this the not-having-a-leg-to-stand-on syndrome, or the no-pot-to-tinkle-in parodox. More harshly, some refer to it as "incompetism".