I have been buying things from internet vendors, mostly NewEgg for computer stuff and Amazon.com for tools and house stuff. I just want to rant a little bit about the so-called reviews that are posted on products.
New Egg user comment fanboys will be my target as they are the best example, but this will apply to all.
Most of what is contributed at NewEgg is opinions and comments. Those are fine if you remember they are not really well researched product reports. Many appear to be written by 13 year olds with nothing better to do but display poor spelling and brag about what a wonderful computer they have assembled. Generally they list every component on which they have squandered their allowance.
Most of these kids only purpose in life is to see how fast the computer parts they have purchased will oscillate beyond their design limits. It’s called over-clocking. They act like this is really important stuff to discover and the world should know of their great skill on fine tuning computer performance. I assume it also makes them really good (fast?) with video games.
The kids of the 1950’s did the same thing with their hot rod cars… and they never heard of the term “turbo”, “409” or anything really cool in today’s jargon except supercharging – yes! They bragged alot about speed, and did something non productive called “drag racing”.
Today it’s, “Well gee whizz, I am able to get 12.7 GHz outta my Qr8080BZ turbo processor before the water starts to boil out of my water cooling system and my 1000 watt power supply starts to smoke!” Sounds like hot-rodding to me.
I considerate it entertainment how these folks like to play with and describe their computers instead of using them. I did the same with Amateur Radio experimentation so I can’t fault them on that. I just never deluded myself thinking I was making a contribution to anything but my own knowledge and entertainment.
The hot-rodder’s did teach Detroit a few tricks and a few hams discovered some radio secrets to share with humanity, but I am just sitting back waiting for an earthshaking breakthrough from the over-clocker’s! Ha!
But Hey! It’s a hobby. Just having fun is a good enough reason. I feel the same about my machine shop. As long as it makes me happy, I don’t care what some old geezer says in his blog. Too bad if you can’t stand the dig. (one g)