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Though annoying and often disruptive, Fanboy is a relatively harmless Warrior because his interests and knowledge are strictly limited a single obsession, such as a particular video game, celebrity, television show, movie, sports team, computer operating system, comic book – almost anything, really. Fanboy’s compulsive fixation makes him very easy to identify, but it also arms him with supernatural tenacity in defending his fetish. A suggestion of a minor improvement to the object of his adoration or benign criticism of it immediately brings down a cascade of virulent abuse. Indeed, it is almost impossible to have a reasonable discussion about his subject because anyone not in 100% agreement with him will get bludgeoned with accusations of ignorance or malicious intent. Once his sensitivities are fully exposed, Evil Clown, Troller and Jerk will goad Fanboy mercilessly. CAUTION: ANYONE can become a Fanboy, but the warning signs of a larval Fanboy are subtle and easily overlooked. Are you a little hasty to defend, say, Linux? Are you increasing impatient with people who aren’t fans of your favorite sports team? Has it become important to you that everyone understands that Anime is superior to Manga? If so, you are standing at the edge of the abyss – step back before it’s too late.

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