If you don’t know what Apple Silicon is I don’t think you have enough context to even comment on this topic. I don’t even know what you’re in this community.
It isn’t a product you directly buy, it’s their new chips (replacing Intel chips) in their computers, and higher end iPads. Their entire lineup uses them now.
If you’re gonna participate in a discussion within a specific community, I wouldn’t call it gate-keeping for others to expect of you at least a base level of topic-specific knowledge.
Apple silicon, within the tech community, and Apple specifically, was a major thing. It’s the reason Intel needed to up their game as it’s why Apple severed the relationship. It drastically increased both battery life and performance, while reducing heat. Even people who hated Apple took a moment to give credit for the industry advancement.
I expect Apple people to understand all that, as well as others in the computer hardware community. I think it’s fair to expect commenters in an “Apple Enthusiast” community to know what Apple Silicon is before they start bashing the company for total failure to innovate.
Where did I say that Apple Enthusiast equates to tech bros? In fact, I specifically differentiated Apple people from those in the computer hardware community.
I agree that the majority of Apple enthusiasts may not know “how their products work,” but if one is a self-described “Apple Enthusiast,” I’d be surprised if they didn’t even know about Apple Silicon. It’s only their biggest ACTUAL innovation of the past few years (imo).
Look. I see you have an axe to grind, but I’m not sure where my standard of “expecting Apple Enthusiasts to know about the existence of Apple Silicon” contributes to the slow adoption of federated social media. I mean, if you want an award for being an early adopter, then I’ll mail you a ribbon. I’m just glad you’re here making it a much more pleasant experience!
It’s not an exclusive club and anyone is free to comment. Ignore them if you don’t feel like it belongs but to tell them off and tell them they shouldn’t be posting here is shit bullies do.
I think the last sentence of the first paragraph was the real problem. I didn’t have that in there when I first wrote it, but then was confused on why someone would be in an Apple community who had no knowledge of the biggest Apple news over the last couple years. That could have been phrased better or excluded. I do still think someone with no knowledge of Apple Silicon doesn’t have enough context to say much on the topic. I did still provide the answer, as well. It wasn’t like my post was nothing but blind insults, which something I’ve seen from other users here.
The fediverse seems to be blossoming quite well, despite your feelings about me.
If you don’t know what Apple Silicon is I don’t think you have enough context to even comment on this topic. I don’t even know what you’re in this community.
It isn’t a product you directly buy, it’s their new chips (replacing Intel chips) in their computers, and higher end iPads. Their entire lineup uses them now.
It was on the front page but gatekeeping is a weird thing. I’m glad you love Apple, I’m sure it means a lot to them.
If you’re gonna participate in a discussion within a specific community, I wouldn’t call it gate-keeping for others to expect of you at least a base level of topic-specific knowledge.
Apple silicon, within the tech community, and Apple specifically, was a major thing. It’s the reason Intel needed to up their game as it’s why Apple severed the relationship. It drastically increased both battery life and performance, while reducing heat. Even people who hated Apple took a moment to give credit for the industry advancement.
I expect Apple people to understand all that, as well as others in the computer hardware community. I think it’s fair to expect commenters in an “Apple Enthusiast” community to know what Apple Silicon is before they start bashing the company for total failure to innovate.
In what world does apple enthusiast equate to a tech bro?
I’d say the vast majority of apple enthusiasts are people who don’t have much of an idea of how any of their products work.
Get out of here with this garbage; this is exactly what’s hindering federated social media. Gatekeeping tech nerds.
Where did I say that Apple Enthusiast equates to tech bros? In fact, I specifically differentiated Apple people from those in the computer hardware community.
I agree that the majority of Apple enthusiasts may not know “how their products work,” but if one is a self-described “Apple Enthusiast,” I’d be surprised if they didn’t even know about Apple Silicon. It’s only their biggest ACTUAL innovation of the past few years (imo).
Look. I see you have an axe to grind, but I’m not sure where my standard of “expecting Apple Enthusiasts to know about the existence of Apple Silicon” contributes to the slow adoption of federated social media. I mean, if you want an award for being an early adopter, then I’ll mail you a ribbon. I’m just glad you’re here making it a much more pleasant experience!
It’s not an exclusive club and anyone is free to comment. Ignore them if you don’t feel like it belongs but to tell them off and tell them they shouldn’t be posting here is shit bullies do.
Grow up and be a better person.
People like you are why the fediverse isn’t blossoming. You could leave your entire first paragraph out and it’s a fair response.
Also, if you’re going to be a smug asshole at least proofread your responses.
I think the last sentence of the first paragraph was the real problem. I didn’t have that in there when I first wrote it, but then was confused on why someone would be in an Apple community who had no knowledge of the biggest Apple news over the last couple years. That could have been phrased better or excluded. I do still think someone with no knowledge of Apple Silicon doesn’t have enough context to say much on the topic. I did still provide the answer, as well. It wasn’t like my post was nothing but blind insults, which something I’ve seen from other users here.
The fediverse seems to be blossoming quite well, despite your feelings about me.