iPhone Air Are you embarrassed to use the Air in public?

[powerslave65]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

Are you cosplaying a Fox News panelist?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

I won't say this wins awards for possibly the "dumbest post" (of today), firstly, because I am not American, and thus, would use terms such as "asinine", or "idiotic", or "imbecilic", rather than "dumbest", and secondly, because even in the category of "dumb" (or "moronic") posts, this doesn't even come close to some of the examples of pure, undiluted idiocy that I have read here over the years I have been a member of the forum.

However, (and there is always a "however"), I would strongly counsel you, advise you, to develop some sense of proportion, and perspective, about such things, - do they define you, or, sketch your sense of self? perhaps you should consider defining yourself by means other than the material - and to try to accept that the opinions - still less, the judgments or scrutiny - of others matter not a whit when what you have purchased is the subject of discussion.

In any case, I have worked in countries where people - including colleagues, both local interlocutors and internationals - were killed (murdered) merely for existing; this means that I find it difficult to develop the necessary - ah, excessive emotion (including embarrassment) - over material matters, not least, because other things matter more: Or, rather, put another way, there are things that I like, (my little Apples, good coffee, fine wine, Japanese knives, seriously good music, to name but a few) but I am supremely indifferent as to how my personal preferences are viewed by others.

At the end of the day (or week, or month, or year), it is nobody's business but yours.

 

[joshwithachance]

This is quite possibly the most ridiculous thread I've ever seen on this site, and I've been here for YEARS...

And the 7 of you that voted yes should seek professional help, or go touch some grass, because WTF?!

 

[johannnn]

lol why would anyone be ashamed of using the latest and greatest phone? just because a few influencers are bashing it trying to get viral for revenue?

 

[profcutter]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

What? Why would anyone care?

 

[MuGeN PoWeR]

lol what type of post is this! why would be someone embarrassed of using a phone in public

 

[Nom4d]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

Dude honestly are you this bored and you thought of making some crazy topic on MacRumors. Honestly leave the internet it’s the weekend and go enjoy some fresh air

 

[macbookj0e]

Haha this is so stupid! I just wear a mask outside now I have an air.

 

[chrismu]

Insane

 

[FeliApple]

This is either trolling or the most stupid, ridiculous thread I’ve ever seen. It only belongs in the wasteland. @Mods? Please?

 

[3Rock]

Now I hope you learned a lesson here.

 

[FeliApple]

I won't say this wins awards for possibly the "dumbest post" (of today), firstly, because I am not American, and thus, would use terms such as "asinine", or "idiotic", or "imbecilic", rather than "dumbest", and secondly, because even in the category of "dumb" (or "moronic") posts, this doesn't even come close to some of the examples of pure, undiluted idiocy that I have read here over the years I have been a member of the forum.

However, (and there is always a "however"), I would strongly counsel you, advise you, to develop some sense of proportion, and perspective, about such things, - do they define you, or, sketch your sense of self? perhaps you should consider defining yourself by means other than the material - and to try to accept that the opinions - still less, the judgments or scrutiny - of others matter not a whit when what you have purchased is the subject of discussion.

In any case, I have worked in countries where people - including colleagues, both local interlocutors and internationals - were killed (murdered) merely for existing; this means that I find it difficult to develop the necessary - ah, excessive emotion (including embarrassment) - over material matters: Or, rather, put another way, there are things that I like, (my little Apples, good coffee, fine wine, Japanese knives, seriously good music, to name but a few) but I am supremely indifferent as to how my personal preferences are viewed by others.

At the end of the day (or week, or month, or year), it is nobody's business but yours.

You destroyed this thread with the most beautiful writing I’ve seen today. This is undiluted perfection, thank you for this post.

 

[Meedoss]

I could never leave the house without my 3 cameras.

 

[Jackbequickly]

Are you cosplaying a Fox News panelist?

More like MSMBC!

 

[GioGiusi]

There’s been an unfortunate amount of negative chatter about the Air lately, and Pro (Max) users in particular (not all of them, of course) often seem eager to prove it shouldn’t even exist. So here’s a question for Air users: have you ever caught yourself, while using your Air in public, feeling a little embarrassed that someone might see you with this so-called “compromise” phone?

Think you might need to get off the internet for a few months. Actually I know it.

 

[NotApplicable]

I’m embarrassed by this thread

 

[GioGiusi]

Is this a troll post?

No this is the affect the internet has on unstable people.

 

[sax6575]

My family disowned me because I bought an Air and a Pro Max and now I’m a huge embarrassment.

 

[eyoungren]

You destroyed this thread with the most beautiful writing I’ve seen today. This is undiluted perfection, thank you for this post.

One of the United Kingdom's finest, @Scepticalscribe.

That isn't sarcasm. I'm serious.

 

[Phone Junky]

WTF?

 

[thistleknife]

Everyone is just taking shots at the post, and I agree it's a lot...but they aren't wrong that the weird intense vitriol toward Air users is real and a thing. I mean, I think it's just a thing HERE, but still a thing.

 

[eyoungren]

When and why did MacRumors become a never ending navel-gazing therapy session? They’re just phones. It’s just things.

MacRumors is a forum. In forums people discuss things…

Including stuff that that isn't really a thing. So people make it a thing, because they want to discuss…something…in a forum where you…discuss things.

People will make up anything in order to talk.

 

[NewOldStock]

Foot in mouth syndrome.

 

[klasma]

I feel embarrassed reading this thread.

 

[klasma]

lol what type of post is this! why would be someone embarrassed of using a phone in public

I mean, it depends on what for…