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Some of the most common types of computer zealots include :
Since the word ''zealot'' is extreme, the label ''zealot'' is useally leveled only at the most extreme advocates, or used satirically, though some critcs of particuler computer advocacy may lable all such advocates as zealots regardless of how they advocate. ANTI ZEALOTRY Due to the phenomena of zealotry, so called ''anti-zealots'' have appeared. These can include parodying the zealots points in favor of the zealots pet hate, for example " PC zealots" when against Apple zealots. Trolling with "facts" about the platform, when done professionally, is known as " FUD ". Highly publicizing when something is wrong with the platform, a common occurrence when a Security Vulnerability is found in a "secure" platform. The worst form of all is parodying the Zealots themselves, by deliberately over advocating the platform and spreading misleading facts. Examples of places where anti-zealots are common include MacSlash , comp.os.linux.advocacy on USENET , Slashdot BSD , and OS news SEE ALSO |
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