Why Are People Such Dicks About What PC Other People Use?

I’m not even going to beat around the bush with this post. Why are people such outright dicks when it comes to what type of computer or phone other people use?

• I see so many Windows users scoff or laugh at anyone who uses a Mac, with the thought that they’re “underpowered and overpriced”.
• I see Mac users—far fewer than in the past—attack Windows users in retaliation, and some attack Windows users for being “stupid”.
• I see Linux users attack anyone who uses “non-free software”, or for not following the free software mentality.
• I see Android users taunt iPhone users for buying “overpriced” hardware.
• I see iPhone users taunt Android users for having “malware-riddled” phones.

It’s just insane that these people go so far out of their way to attack others, just to deal with their own inadequacies.

I use a Mac. I’m still a fan of Windows 7 and Windows Vista. I’m still a fan of Gentoo. I use an iPhone, but I also own Android, Windows Phone, and Firefox OS devices. I won’t make fun of someone for making their own choices.

But I’ll never understand why others do it. It just makes no sense to me.