The word "fanboy" in and of itself isn't a problem. Fanboyism is a phenomenon like anything else. When the word "fanboy" is applied to a specific member in a discussion, however, it's name-calling and therefore a rules violation. Sometimes things aren't clear-cut, though, like when a term is used to rile up others. Then it becomes another type of violation (trolling).
Anyone who sees something s/he feels is over the line in relation to the rules, should report it. If we don't do anything about it, and you wonder why, you can contact us to ask. When no moderation has been done, there's no privacy to protect, and we're happy to explain.
Remember - and I'm speaking generally here - if you see a thread that seems to have problems, and the problems seem to be allowed to exist, chances are no one has reported it. The moderators can't possibly see all problems, so we're always grateful for reports. Don't be afraid to report too much, it's no extra work to speak of to take a look at a post that turns out to be ok!
The purpose of the Alternatives forum is stated on the forums main page:
"Discussion of non-Apple smartphones, tablets, and watches; their operating systems; comparisons with Apple products"
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