Replies to post #128778 on Intel Corp (INTC)

[walbert]

I have no control over that if they follow the TOS and are on topic. ARM is a competitor of Intel and you have no trouble detailing perceived ARM deficiencies ad infinitum so you should not be really surprised if your opinion is countered. Now please, no more posts on this subject as really, truly, no serious moderator is going to start censoring posts on the ridiculous notion that they are too pro ARM !

Whatever.

p.s. please use the term fan rather than fanbois (or variation) in future as the latter has derogatory undertones.

Well, here's the definition:

Urban Dictionary: fanboi
www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=fanboi?
Urban Dictionary
Someone who is hopelessly devoted to something and will like anything associated with their particular thing.
?5. - ?Fanboi - ?Urban Dictionary: fanboi

It seems pretty accurate to me. I therefore see no reason to stop using it where it is appropriate. Being civil doesn't mean being absurd. If you think fpg and Andy Grave aren't fanbois, then maybe you need to re-read some of their posts. Heck, they prolly think it's a compliment.

There is a difference between maintaining civility and applying censorship based on your particular interpretation of every single word and phrase.

Your role as a moderator should be to keep things within reasonable boundaries, not to nitpick and argue over the tiniest definitions and intent. Is following the rules the most important thing on this board or is the encouragement of meaningful discussion?

I have to admit that you have accomplished what I would have thought of as impossible a week ago. You have made me appreciate the Yahoo message boards. With a choice of too much or too little censorship, I find that I prefer the too little choice.