Yup! In America, we all do have the freedom to purchase whatever the heck we wish. But, there are people who are so loyal to a name or brand, that they take it to worship level, or to a religious state.
I’m pretty sure you recognize yourself as part of the cult of Apple, and you demonstrate it within each and every discussion that even mentions Apple or iPhone or Macs or OSX or iOS or anything at all where Apple is involved in any way. You’re demonstrating it quite well in this discussion. Who else but a cult follower would be able to recite the praises of Apple? You know each and every product from Apple, and every version of that product that ever was.
Still, no matter how many products or services Apple has, it’s still a one-trick pony with iPHones leading the way, and Macs a very distant second. Once iPHones start becoming just another smartphone, Apple will become just another hardware/software company, at the level of HP or Dell or Toshiba.
And, every post you make does demonstrate that you are part of “The Following” of Apple. Don’t look over your shoulders, because, Kevin Bacon might be getting close.
I like certain mayonnaise, too. I only get the one kind that is the best. I get a particular pair of sports socks, because I find they are the best out there. I don’t get other kinds. I drink Coca-Cola and not Pepsi. I’ve never liked Pepsi and I’ve always gotten Coca-Cola. I like Reagan’s Jelly Bellys and not other kinds. There is a particular barber that I go to, because he does an excellent job, the best I’ve ever seen. I get Top Tier gasoline, because it’s tested to meet manufacturer’s standards for keeping their engines running better and cleaner, and I get it most of the time at QuikTrip ... which is the best gas station/convenience store I’ve ever seen in the entire country. I get a particular kind of cheddar cheese, because it’s aged just right and has excellent flavor. I get a particular cell phone and computer and tablet, because they’re excellent products and the best around with the best customer service I’ve ever found.
I must be REALLY RELIGIOUS then ... LOL ... because I know what products are the best, meet my needs exactly as I see them for myself and I’ll get them over and over again!
Now ... that’s the beauty of our capitalistic free market system in that people can get JUNK if they want to buy it, or the best quality product if they want. And the companies who meet their customers’ needs in the mass market make a PILE OF MONEY just like Apple makes ... the rewards of being so WILDLY SUCCESSFUL ... :-) ...
I’m a “religious follower” ... according to your definition ... of just about every product or service I buy because I buy them according to what I see as the best, and I really like them, and I do repeat business ... LOL ...
Apparently that must be quite an UN-AMERICAN thing to do these days ... or at least it is in the minds of liberals ... :-) ...