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The children here are potentially misinterpreting this. I don't see this comment as being judgmental. The fact that Apple has accomplished this does NOT mean that the poster is saying Apple adherents are mindless drones or fanboys.

What's inherently wrong with "brand tribalism" or "proof of discerning taste"?

I read this is a tribute to Apple, nothing more.

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You are right. I am saying Apple's branding is masterful. I'm not saying that Apple products are bad or that the people who buy them are stupid. I'm not saying anything about those because I don't think there is anything interesting to say; I only see computers and people buying computers. Brand tribalism is a great thing if you can get it for your product.