Isnt there something we can learn from them?

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IMO we could learn something from the Commodore 8bit market. Most users accepted the platform as a retro hobby 15+ years ago. Many Amiga users (and companies) still expect the Amiga to take over the world, which is far too unrealistic of a goal.

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I completely agree with you. I've been back in the Amiga scene for about 5 months and I've gotta say that things are really weird around here. On the one hand, you've got some really smart and friendly people who really make this community shine. But on the other, I see a lot of hate filled, mean people who are so quick to slam others. And as you said, it's a hobby. People have hobbies to relax and have fun, right? So why all the 'tudes around here? We really could learn a lot from the Atari, Apple and 8bit Commodore users. It would be nice if we had a unified front some day.

Well actually when it come to people's attitudes, the Commodore 8bit community is no different. Many people are very helpful, but there are very angry hate filled individuals who explode, rant and attack others at the first opportunity. I have not heard a better explanation than Nerd Rage, so it is either that or  Internet Tough Guy Syndrome.

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Recently, I mentioned that I picked up an ST without knowing that some of them didn't have RF or composite out, so I'm not using it.  I was kind of thinking I'd get some advice....

I got slammed for being an Amiga fanboy.  
Someone tried to back me up and said one thing wrong (he thought the early STs all came without RF/composite) and they slammed him as well.

Nerd rage, it infects all retro communities it seems.