[azinman2]

Yes instead everyone should be numb and cynical to everything /s

I’m not a Tesla fanboy, but what’s wrong with being one? If someone is getting enjoyment from something in life, isn’t that a good thing? Is it rational to love the sports team that just happens to be where to live, regardless of circumstance? Most aesthetic decisions in life aren’t “scientific” and cold.

[jerlam]

I'll bite. Tying your identity and self-worth to a corporation that will not reciprocate, and in many cases will start specifically extracting more money from you, is bad both for your pocketbook and self-esteem. It's a milder case of Stockholm syndrome.

It's fine to be a fan of something. It's probably not fine to suspend your critical thinking skills, and applaud actions that specifically do you harm.

[azinman2]

Does Beyoncé reciprocate fandom when you’re into her? Does the Mona Lisa reciprocate when you’re a fan of that painting? Fandom is always one way, whether to a person, object, country/group of people, team, company, etc.

[somerandomqaguy]

Fanboy-ism in of itself isn't an issue. It's when someone starts deriding other options without honest consideration for differing considerations that it becomes obnoxious.

[azinman2]

I think of it a lot like sports. Ppl see some product/company as their team, and identify with it. Of course they’re coming in with that perspective to any conversation.

[europeanguy]

Hey, don't let me stop you. I'm not advocating for you or anyone to NOT be a fanboy. In a capitalistic society, the existence of fanboys makes the world better of the rest of us.