This explains a lot of fanboism in general. Like when I would argue about how Xbox > PS3 on forums as a kid because my parents certainly weren't going to buy me

This explains a lot of fanboism in general. Like when I would argue about how Xbox > PS3 on forums as a kid because my parents certainly weren't going to buy me both. I was stuck with the Xbox so I had to validate that reality to myself by defending it on the internet. It's no different on HN.