Discrepancy between reviews and MacRumors articles

[con2apple]

This is not a criticism. Just an observation. I don't know whether this thread is correct here. But it affects the community and not just one section of it.

MacRumors has been reporting on the new GUI for Apple devices for months. In all the enthusiastic words that Apple also uses. Now, shortly after its release, there are what feels like dozens of articles about the new features.

Never before have I seen so many critical comments under the articles.

These aren't new members, but in some cases long-standing members who otherwise defend everything Apple does.

The general criticism on other platforms is also devastating, especially by Apple standards. I have never heard such clear criticism from American users. And we all know how polite Americans actually are when they communicate.

At the same time, I notice that MacRumors doesn't even address the criticism, which is actually always the same.
While other topics are given their own ratings, MacRumors doesn't even report on criticism from its own members. I don't even see criticism from other media outlets in the articles.

I don't know why that is, and I'm not suggesting any malicious intent. But I do notice a certain discrepancy between the forum members and the editorial team. This has also been mentioned negatively by other members.

What do you think?

 

[I7guy]

For me I noticed as the market cap for Apple increased, criticism also did. To me the takeaway is that MR can be a bit of a bubble and I don’t give the over the top criticism a second thought.

 

[S.B.G]

I believe that too many people associate their self-worth with brand-identity. That is a dangerous and unhealthy thing to do.

I think that is what contributes to extreme criticism of Apple (or any company). They become personally offended at other views of a product that they associate with their self-worth.

 

[maflynn]

Never before have I seen so many critical comments under the articles.

Regardless of the type of upgrade we're looking at, iOS, macOS, MBP, new phones, its almost always met with criticism. The bigger the change, the bigger the complaints. Just look at how much dissension and conflicts arose when Apple introduced the ill fated touch bar.