Well, you really should try a Mac out for a little while. No disrespect or sarcasm intended. It’s ironic that you mention “contempt”. The only contempt I’ve witnessed consistently are by anti-Apple users. For instance, there isn’t one Freeper on this thread who said ANYTHING degrading about any other OS/brand. You brought that up. Inevitably an anti-Apple Freeper or troll will show up and start throwing the accusations around. I’m not suggesting that you’re one of these individuals.
In my thread there was the note concerning the hate all Mac users have experienced, but that was more of a joke.
I’ve used Windows XP, Windows 8ate, and Internet Explorer for years as well. We’ve used Dell products longer than our Macs. It’s a matter of preference and/or job requirements.
Of all the brands out there, I find Macs to be most reliable, well built, designed, virtually devoid of bugs, and without the “strings” you have to deal with in using other brands on the market. As I mentioned, it’s a matter of preference. Apple Support is by far the best tech support out there.
Mac-Haters are notorious in highjacking forums and reviews just to level personal attacks and accuse Mac users of being snobs. I have yet to meet these so-called “Mac snobs”.
I helped an older friend set up his new Windows computer. I was amazed at the amount of crap-lets that are included, all those temporary programs (Norton and such) that offer you a trial and permanent solicitations.
It reminds me of Direct TV. You pay each month for their service and see 30% advertising channels. Jerks.