The morality of Apple watch buyers

[echo44]

Reading this forum and seeing all the complaints is really
disturbing.
People up in arms at the possibility they may have to wait for their watch longer
than they would like.
Don't get me wrong I get excited with new product releases as much as the next Apple fan boy.
I however do not lose perspective! This is just another gadget.
Its sad when so many in this world don't know when they will get their next meal , or are suffering with illness and all some of you can think about is the tragedy of waiting for your watch. Some one posted what should we do while we wait for our watches. start by trying to contribute something to others.

 

[wizzywig27]

Reading this forum and seeing all the complaints is really
disturbing.
People up in arms at the possibility they may have to wait for their watch longer
than they would like.
Don't get me wrong I get excited with new product releases as much as the next Apple fan boy.
I however do not loose perspective! This is just another gadget.
Its sad when so many in this world don't know when they will get their next meal , or are suffering with illness and all some of you can think about is the tragedy of waiting for your watch. Some one posted what should we do while we wait for our watches. start by trying to contribute something to others.

Each to their own, don't worry about it

 

[C7 POWER]

I will cancel my order so it helps others in the world tell time.

 

[greytmom]

First, there is nothing immoral about getting excited about a purchase and wanting to get the item as quickly as possible.

Second, you have no idea what the members of this forum do in their daily lives. Many are most likely actively involved in charitable efforts. I know I am.

 

[jtrue28]

Reaches for the popcorn...

 

[DirtySocks85]

Know what I'm doing while I "wait for my watch"? Working 55+ hours a week at my job. Seems to keep me busy enough. I can't wait for this Friday, and that's just because of work pressure. The Watch will be a very welcome "reward" if it arrives on Friday.

 

[echo44]

First, there is nothing immoral about getting excited about a purchase and wanting to get the item as quickly as possible.

Second, you have no idea what the members of this forum do in their daily lives. Many are most likely actively involved in charitable efforts. I know I am.

If you read the post it is about the people whining about not getting immediate gratification that they might have to wait a few weeks for their watch. I never stated that its wrong to get excited.

 

[cwosigns]

Reading this forum and seeing all the complaints is really
disturbing.
People up in arms at the possibility they may have to wait for their watch longer
than they would like.
Don't get me wrong I get excited with new product releases as much as the next Apple fan boy.
I however do not loose perspective! This is just another gadget.
Its sad when so many in this world don't know when they will get their next meal , or are suffering with illness and all some of you can think about is the tragedy of waiting for your watch. Some one posted what should we do while we wait for our watches. start by trying to contribute something to others.

Overlooking your misuse of the words "morality" and "loose," being excited about something doesn't preclude empathy and good works for others who are less fortunate. Your entire post is predicated on an unwarranted assumption fallacy that those of us who are excited about getting a watch do nothing for people who are less fortunate than ourselves (which, in my case at least, is false).

 

[dilap]

I think you miss the point
there is no reason not to be excited it is the entitlement that bothers me.

I do. It was sarcasm. Most people are just annoyed that they were promised a release date delivery, and may not get it. It's just the anticipation that kills us.

 

[JayLenochiniMac]

More like the morality of iDevice buyers in general. You see the exact same behavior with buyers of iPhone, iPad, etc.

 

[OpheliaJane]

I think you miss the point
there is no reason not to be excited it is the entitlement that bothers me.

Very noble of you to vent your frustration on the internet. In a gadget forum. Must be difficult to do while farming for poor people.

That said, I work. I feed my family. I give to the needy. If I decide I need a treat, I am certainly entitled to it.

 

[SarZ]

This is an Apple watch forum
We complain , we get excited, we get angry about a watch
This is what it's all about. There are lots of other forums where people discuss world hunger etc

 

[greytmom]

If you read the post it is about the people whining about not getting immediate gratification that they might have to wait a few weeks for their watch. I never stated that its wrong to get excited.

I confess - I skimmed. There are always those who will feel that way... doubt they will change just because you told them to.

Secret to existing peacefully in cyberspace: Don't be a jackass, and avoid engaging with jackasses.

Or, live and let live, but I like mine better.

 

[AdonisSMU]

Reading this forum and seeing all the complaints is really
disturbing.
People up in arms at the possibility they may have to wait for their watch longer
than they would like.
Don't get me wrong I get excited with new product releases as much as the next Apple fan boy.
I however do not loose perspective! This is just another gadget.
Its sad when so many in this world don't know when they will get their next meal , or are suffering with illness and all some of you can think about is the tragedy of waiting for your watch. Some one posted what should we do while we wait for our watches. start by trying to contribute something to others.

Worry about your own morality and get off your high horse.

 

[echo44]

Very noble of you to vent your frustration on the internet. In a gadget forum. Must be difficult to do while farming for poor people.

That said, I work. I feed my family. I give to the needy. If I decide I need a treat, I am certainly entitled to it.

I don't work for the treats, I work because at my job I am helping other people.
Everybody deserves to make money and enjoy things in life. That doesn't mean people need to be obnoxious (not specifically talking about you).
So many of these post remind of the kid at the toy store a few weeks before Christmas and throws a temper tantrum because mom says he will have to wait until he gets his desired unnecessary toy a few extra days.

 

[Qrispy]

loose perspective!

I laughed.

 

[karmamule]

You have to see the context all this discussion takes place in: a forum devoted to talking about a specific gadget. All emotional statements should be seen in that context, so for example when people say something is "outrageous" or "horrible" it's not outrageous or horrible like say a concentration camp, but just within the realm of gadget purchases and usage.

We all get there are far worse things out there, and that we are a privileged group to even be able to have this discussion. I think (almost) everyone here understands the scope of speech when various descriptions/invectives/complaints are aired. It would be tedious to constantly qualify every statement with "I know it's just a gadget...."

Just because the perspective goes unstated doesn't mean it's not there.

 

[/dev/toaster]

This is just another gadget.

I am the same way with ALL gadgets, I want them and I want them now.

 

[foxkoneko]

Reading this forum and seeing all the complaints is really
disturbing.
People up in arms at the possibility they may have to wait for their watch longer
than they would like.
Don't get me wrong I get excited with new product releases as much as the next Apple fan boy.
I however do not loose perspective! This is just another gadget.
Its sad when so many in this world don't know when they will get their next meal , or are suffering with illness and all some of you can think about is the tragedy of waiting for your watch. Some one posted what should we do while we wait for our watches. start by trying to contribute something to others.

Stop reading there, just avoid the forums if it bother you that much.
Come back after the watch it out to see even more 1st world problems

 

[echo44]

Overlooking your misuse of the words "morality" and "loose," being excited about something doesn't preclude empathy and good works for others who are less fortunate. Your entire post is predicated on an unwarranted assumption fallacy that those of us who are excited about getting a watch do nothing for people who are less fortunate than ourselves (which, in my case at least, is false).

No I did not say "the excited about getting a watch" is the issue. The post is predicated on the assumption that a few people on this forum are both angry and devastated that they have to wait for their watch. Trying to point out that in the scheme of things the watch is trivial.

 

[Tsuchiya]

I fail to see where morality comes into this.

I'll be a bit annoyed if my Watch doesn't arrive on Friday (for such an expensive item I wish Apple were more specific about delivery time frames), but it isn't the end of this world. Posts in this forum are not indicative of our lives in general.

 

[SarZ]

I don't work for the treats, I work because at my job I am helping other people.
Everybody deserves to make money and enjoy things in life. That doesn't mean people need to be obnoxious (not specifically talking about you).
So many of these post remind of the kid at the toy store a few weeks before Christmas and throws a temper tantrum because mom says he will have to wait until he gets his desired unnecessary toy a few extra days.

Do you seriously think that all the people on this forum who are complaining and having tantrums are stamping their feet and crying like a baby!
This is the only place where you can take your frustration out and act like a child because you know other people are sympathetic with you
Imagine talking to your friends or family about a watch, they’ll just say get a life
So we come here on this forum and and let it all out

 

[phpmaven]

Reading this forum and seeing all the complaints is really
disturbing.
People up in arms at the possibility they may have to wait for their watch longer
than they would like.
Don't get me wrong I get excited with new product releases as much as the next Apple fan boy.
I however do not loose perspective! This is just another gadget.
Its sad when so many in this world don't know when they will get their next meal , or are suffering with illness and all some of you can think about is the tragedy of waiting for your watch. Some one posted what should we do while we wait for our watches. start by trying to contribute something to others.

What does morality have to do with people being over eager to get a watch ?

 

[Arran]

Reading this forum and seeing all the complaints is really
disturbing.
People up in arms at the possibility they may have to wait for their watch longer
than they would like.
Don't get me wrong I get excited with new product releases as much as the next Apple fan boy.
I however do not loose perspective! This is just another gadget.
Its sad when so many in this world don't know when they will get their next meal , or are suffering with illness and all some of you can think about is the tragedy of waiting for your watch. Some one posted what should we do while we wait for our watches. start by trying to contribute something to others.

Yeah, but buying them is keeping an awful lot of people all round the world in paid jobs producing them. Right down to the folks mining the raw materials.

That helps, surely?

Being impatient means overtime for them which means they get paid sooner and can therefore help themselves sooner.

 

[cmichaelb]

First, there is nothing immoral about getting excited about a purchase and wanting to get the item as quickly as possible.

Second, you have no idea what the members of this forum do in their daily lives. Many are most likely actively involved in charitable efforts. I know I am.

Exactly, same here.