First off, I want to thank you for the genuinely refreshing post.
I feel very similar to the way that you do, and frankly use my Apple gear in a way that does _not_ draw attention to the brand.
I'm almost embarrassed to be associated with such immature dolts.
That said, while I'm not going to let that stop me from using what I want, it has influenced my feelings about Apple. On one hand I like Apple's computers, and to a lesser degree, the iPhones.
On the other, I strongly despise the culture of immaturity, ego mania, and fanboys that act superior. They emulate Uncle Steve, and his never ending, and very successful efforts to create a cult like following.
Something he has done better than Gerry Garcia did, as he fostered the "Dead Heads". Hippies wandering around in a drug induced stupor. Attending every concert the way fanboys attend keynotes.
Gasping in sheer wonderment, at Steve's every word, proclamation, and opinion, these poor souls will truly be in dire straights as he moves away from Apple at some point.
Just what will happen to them, is of serious concern to those who have the ability to function on their own.
Without Steve, where will they vent their unresolved anger? The rage? The need to judge and act the fool? Apple forums will no longer be their outlet.
My what an interesting experience it will be, to sit back and watch.
The problem isn't the people using the phone, it's people like you and the OP spending too much time analyzing the people using the phone. How exactly do you use your "gear' in a way that doesn't draw attention to the brand? The last time I checked, you put a phone to your ear and speak or listen. Do you only use your phone in private to keep someone you've never met from developing some kind of inaccurate perception of you? Get over yourself. Stop spending so much time analyzing the behavior of others and judging them -- after all, that's exactly what you don't want others to do to you, isn't it?
