Why are many computer people arrogant in person?

[aphex]

When it comes to computers?

I'm sure i'm not the only one to notice this. It always seems that many people (not all) who sell anything remotely related to computers or even just know a decent amount about them seem to always come across as arrogant in their struggle to convey their opinions.

What do you think causes this?

 

[Canai]

When someone can't seem to 'right-click' for the life of them, it's hard not to sound like an arrogant bastard.

 

[Albatross]

learn PHP,noob :sun:

 

[MyThirdEye]

Originally posted by: aphex
When it comes to computers?

I'm sure i'm not the only one to notice this. It always seems that many people (not all) who sell anything remotely related to computers or even just know a decent amount about them seem to always come across as arrogant in their struggle to convey their opinions.

What do you think causes this?

If this conversation is over the internet, it is really hard to tell their expressions, and voice tone over IM, or a message board. Most people say things that they normally wouldn't say.

 

[deejayshakur]

it takes more brainpower to translate technical language into words a layperson can understand. hence, computer literate people are inherently lazy too.

 

[aphex]

Originally posted by: amjohns5

Originally posted by: aphex
When it comes to computers?

I'm sure i'm not the only one to notice this. It always seems that many people (not all) who sell anything remotely related to computers or even just know a decent amount about them seem to always come across as arrogant in their struggle to convey their opinions.

What do you think causes this?

If this conversation is over the internet, it is really hard to tell their expressions, and voice tone over IM, or a message board. Most people say things that they normally wouldn't say.

My apologies, I meant in person. I'll update the OP

 

[rivan]

Originally posted by: Canai
When someone can't seem to 'right-click' for the life of them, it's hard not to sound like an arrogant bastard.

Or, when you watch someone fill out a web form without tabbing from field to field - clicking on each field.

type, type, type....


.... mouse movement.... CLICK....




..... type, type, type......

Or, possibly worse, using Google, typing into the search field the web addresses of shift you already know, just so you end up with a link to click.

1. Open Browser (Google is homepage)
2. Search for "www.whatever.com"
3. Results for whatever.com show up
4. click link for whatever.com

 

[Boo Boo]

if you cant follow english instrctions then you dont need to own a computer.

i hate expaining myself 5 times to someone who doesn't seem to know how to follow easy verbal commands.

feel like driving over and draw a picture with crayons

 

[Oceandevi]

Originally posted by: rivan

Originally posted by: Canai
When someone can't seem to 'right-click' for the life of them, it's hard not to sound like an arrogant bastard.

Or, when you watch someone fill out a web form without tabbing from field to field - clicking on each field.

type, type, type....


.... mouse movement.... CLICK....




..... type, type, type......

Or, possibly worse, using Google, typing into the search field the web addresses of shift you already know, just so you end up with a link to click.

1. Open Browser (Google is homepage)
2. Search for "www.whatever.com"
3. Results for whatever.com show up
4. click link for whatever.com

I do both. I search for anand to get here. ah well.

 

[Oceandevi]

I hate explaining hardware to people, and I hate when they ask me if I can fix their PC. I know enough to keep mine running and upgraded as needed. Thats it.

 

[CrackRabbit]

Originally posted by: rivan

Or, possibly worse, using Google, typing into the search field the web addresses of shift you already know, just so you end up with a link to click.

1. Open Browser (Google is homepage)
2. Search for "www.whatever.com"
3. Results for whatever.com show up
4. click link for whatever.com

I do that, it is far to easy to end up at a porn site if you mistype something.

 

[0roo0roo]

tunnel vision

 

[noface71]

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: rivan

Originally posted by: Canai
When someone can't seem to 'right-click' for the life of them, it's hard not to sound like an arrogant bastard.

Or, when you watch someone fill out a web form without tabbing from field to field - clicking on each field.

type, type, type....


.... mouse movement.... CLICK....




..... type, type, type......

Or, possibly worse, using Google, typing into the search field the web addresses of shift you already know, just so you end up with a link to click.

1. Open Browser (Google is homepage)
2. Search for "www.whatever.com"
3. Results for whatever.com show up
4. click link for whatever.com

both good ones...but it bugs me to no end when people double click links...

 

[NanoStuff]

Originally posted by: albatross
learn PHP,noob :sun:

Rubiez on Railz is teh PWN 4 U.

 

[IronWing]

I think using a computer and not being able to program is like being a eunuch in a whore house. So maybe I'm one of those arrogant folks. I feel the same way about folks who use the web and can't even create and load a simple web page.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: ironwing
I think using a computer and not being able to program is like being a eunuch in a whore house.

Classic.

 

[Oceandevi]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: ironwing
I think using a computer and not being able to program is like being a eunuch in a whore house.

Classic.

yeah thats cute but not realistic.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: aphex
When it comes to computers?

I'm sure i'm not the only one to notice this. It always seems that many people (not all) who sell anything remotely related to computers or even just know a decent amount about them seem to always come across as arrogant in their struggle to convey their opinions.

What do you think causes this?

cause they think they're sooooooooo good.
actually, it's funny to pull some terms out of my hat and make them think i know what i'm talking about. then they start to treat you better.

it's like when i tell a doctor or a dentist that i am in their profession, suddenly they feel they have to explain their every action in intricate detail.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: noface71

How astute. Maybe you should go back to lurking....
:laugh:

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: noface71

How astute. Maybe you should go back to lurking....
:laugh:

why you gotta pick on a guy with no face.

 

[Exterous]

cuase we r smrtr than u!

 

[techs]

I am offended by this thread.
I am equally arrogant on the phone as I am in person.

 

[ktehmok]

"Why are many computer people arrogant in person?"

Because that is all they have. It is as simple as that. They are just as mediocre and unimportant as everyone else, but for a few minutes, every few days, they get the power trip. They know more than you.

They are about one (or twenty) steps below the rent-a-cops working the local high school with the metal detector wand. Yeah, you're important, but not that much.

Self-importance is golden in an age of mediocrity.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Oceandevi

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: ironwing
I think using a computer and not being able to program is like being a eunuch in a whore house.

Classic.

yeah thats cute but not realistic.

Not really that realistic, but the "eunuch in a whore house" bit carries it.