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Jumbonium2007 · Sep 6, 2007, 08:42 PM

Im taking a computer history class up at the local community college.. and they've asked us to write a paper or do a video on Computing history and the most innovative companies and whatnot.. and which have the biggest fans.. Basically a Mac version of trekkies except it would be the mac fanatics and stuff.. What do you all think.. I wouldnt mind having some members here just toss in some video about there addiction to macs and how they've impacted theyre lives..

This is my first college paper ever so im kind of geeked.

Any Help Would be appreciative

design219 · Sep 6, 2007, 08:50 PM

Sounds interesting.

Are you going to poke fun at us?

Jumbonium2007 · Sep 6, 2007, 08:56 PM

LOL im just as bad as most hardcore mac geeks out there i mean come on I got a Mac Plus with original boxes in my living room. an iMac G4 sitting on the coffee table, and a Mac SE that just shows the weather information in my entertainment center.. But yeah it seems like its going to be a fun project

turtle777 · Sep 7, 2007, 12:00 AM

A good move would be to print out every single thread in the Lounge and attach it to your paper as evidence.

-t

Jawbone54 · Sep 7, 2007, 12:02 AM

I hate Macs.
Not really. Today is OPPOSITE DAY, like in 3rd grade. Mac users are mature.

mitchell_pgh · Sep 7, 2007, 12:49 AM

It would be an interesting project. Considering how much people are willing to pay for their Macs... I'm sure there is money to be had with such a film.

RAILhead · Sep 7, 2007, 09:47 AM

Be sure you don't randomly capitalize words in your paper like you did in the OP.

osiris · Sep 7, 2007, 10:00 AM

Well, we can be a handful at times. Apple employees are worse - almost scary as they appear brainwashed to a certain degree.

I think we're a loyal bunch because we like the hardware, software, and that all important image of not being the beige bore (even when Macs were beige).

When else in the history of computing has it been cool to be a geek? I think Apple made that possible.

irunat2am · Sep 7, 2007, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by turtle777

A good move would be to print out every single thread in the Lounge and attach it to your paper as evidence.

-t

ROFL. I completely agree. It's the only way to go.

Jumbonium2007 · Sep 7, 2007, 05:02 PM

Thats alot of paper to print out every single threat in the lounge

turtle777 · Sep 7, 2007, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by Jumbonium2007

Thats alot of paper to print out every single threat in the lounge

Oh come on, show some dedication.

But please print two-sided on recycled paper.

-t

Jumbonium2007 · Sep 7, 2007, 08:25 PM

Well Guys I need a Title.. I was thinking Maccies kind of like trekkies but that doesnt sound good.. or something along the lines of this.. Apple- A Hard look into the company that has almost become a religion

design219 · Sep 7, 2007, 08:35 PM

The Fellowship of the Mac

A goofy collection of odd balls with the goal of, of, of...

Jumbonium2007 · Sep 7, 2007, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by design219

The Fellowship of the Mac

A goofy collection of odd balls with the goal of, of, of...

I really like that.. Its great.. lol now to get steve wozniak to be on it lol

So Far this is what im planning.. The opening starts with the 1984 Mac Ad.. And then goes into someone talking about there first experience with that little mac

besson3c · Sep 7, 2007, 10:15 PM

Jumbo: to be completely honest, what you are describing sounds painfully boring. A Mac documentary that basically just puts Apple in a positive spotlight and goes on about how great Macs are would be about as exciting as watching a prolonged commercial.

What is really fascinating to me about Mac fandom has nothing to do with the quality of Apple's products, but what it is that demands this loyalty, this emotional investment, this (sometimes reactionary) defense of most things that Apple does, and what sparks this religion. The obvious answer is good quality products, but there is more to this than just that, I think. Go beyond the obvious.

How many other companies have this sort of fan base? Many companies make good, even great products. Is there fanatic base of Ferarri owners? Of Pepsi drinkers? Of a clothing line? Of a record label? Of a gaming platform? What makes the whole Apple culture tick?

Jumbonium2007 · Sep 7, 2007, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Jumbo: to be completely honest, what you are describing sounds painfully boring. A Mac documentary that basically just puts Apple in a positive spotlight and goes on about how great Macs are would be about as exciting as watching a prolonged commercial.

What is really fascinating to me about Mac fandom has nothing to do with the quality of Apple's products, but what it is that demands this loyalty, this emotional investment, this (sometimes reactionary) defense of most things that Apple does, and what sparks this religion. The obvious answer is good quality products, but there is more to this than just that, I think. Go beyond the obvious.

How many other companies have this sort of fan base? Many companies make good, even great products. Is there fanatic base of Ferarri owners? Of Pepsi drinkers? Of a clothing line? Of a record label? Of a gaming platform? What makes the whole Apple culture tick?

I agree.. I dont want it to be like a prolonged commercial.. boy ill need some help with this one

mitchell_pgh · Sep 8, 2007, 12:16 AM

I would really focus on the viciousness of the Mac loyal. Sure they get caught up in the Steve Jobs RDF, but there are so many self hating Mac users out there it's funny.

You should read "The Cult of Mac" before going all that much further.