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Anger Management: Over 33 Percent of Americans Verbally or Physically Abuse Their Computers
Hot Hardware ^ | 8/2/2013 | Hot Hardware

Posted on 08/06/2013 5:44:50 PM PDT by Dallas59

It doesn't matter if you're a saint or a frequent sinner, a sailor with a potty mouth or a monk who took a vow of silence. If you own a computer, then at some point you've belted out a line of obscenities that would make Andrew Dice Clay wince in astonishment. PCs have a way of bringing out the worst in us when things go wrong, and according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Crucial in June 2013, some even tend to get physical.

Out of over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older who were surveyed, more than a third -- 36 percent -- of Americans who experienced computer problems in the past six months admit to lashing out at their PC by using vulgar language, screaming, shouting, and even punching it or using an object to beat down the insolent machine.

(Excerpt) Read more at hothardware.com ...


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: abuse; computers
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1 posted on 08/06/2013 5:44:50 PM PDT by Dallas59
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To: Dallas59; null and void

Not my computer! If I verbally abused my computer, it would say what, Nully?????


2 posted on 08/06/2013 5:47:33 PM PDT by Shimmer1 ("What a poor, ignorant, malicious, short-sighted, crapulous mass." John Adams)
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To: Dallas59

Oh I get it, this article is to get us to quit cussing at the NSA; its not about the computer.


3 posted on 08/06/2013 5:49:20 PM PDT by Ghost of SVR4 (So many are so hopelessly dependent on the government that they will fight to protect it.)
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To: Dallas59

A long time ago I used to own a Compaq desktop computer. It would upset me with its frequent stops and crashes, which got me into the habit of smacking it when it would do so. One day, I smacked it, and I heard something from within fall, and the computer was finally dead.

Now I use, primarily, laptops, and none give me the kind of trouble that desktop did. So, I don’t abuse my computers anymore.


4 posted on 08/06/2013 5:49:42 PM PDT by Greetings_Puny_Humans
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To: Dallas59

Are liberals going to create a special victim status for computers now?


5 posted on 08/06/2013 5:50:40 PM PDT by dragonblustar
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans
Now I use, primarily, laptops, and none give me the kind of trouble that desktop did.

yeah huh it is easy to throw a laptop and you dont bruise your hand

6 posted on 08/06/2013 5:52:27 PM PDT by bigheadfred (INFIDEL)
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To: dragonblustar

Oh gosh, I hope so. My wife would get the computer abuse person of the year award. Let’s just say when she is on her computer I have a pillow on my lap in case I have to protect myself.


7 posted on 08/06/2013 5:52:44 PM PDT by kempster
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To: Dallas59

I treat my computer better than a jihadist treats his wife but not as good as he treats his camel...


8 posted on 08/06/2013 5:53:01 PM PDT by dragonblustar
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To: Dallas59
The only time I have a PC-related urge to kill is when I have a specific PC problem I need help with, and a poofter shows up and helps by saying, "GET A (insert name of fruit here)!!

The only time.
Machines are inanimate objects, and normally behave neutrally.
The immature nut jobs?
Not so much.

9 posted on 08/06/2013 5:54:09 PM PDT by publius911 (Look for the Union label, then buy something else.)
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To: Dallas59
Anytime a picture of Obama or that fat bitch Moochelle show up on my computer you can bet your ass I hit my computer!

(I began hitting them after replacing the computers I shot became too expensive.)

10 posted on 08/06/2013 5:56:01 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: Dallas59

Here’s how I feel about my Apple mini mac..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QjTIm-vSKg

(Anyone know how I can get this 12-second video to show up here, not just the link?)


11 posted on 08/06/2013 5:56:26 PM PDT by Veto! (Opinions freely expressed as advice)
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To: kempster

Yours too, eh? I’ve had ex-GF’S who turn Lorena Bobbit after a break-up. Women know what to target unfortunately..


12 posted on 08/06/2013 5:57:43 PM PDT by max americana (fired liberals in our company after the election, & laughed while they cried (true story))
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To: Dallas59; Revolting cat!; Slings and Arrows

Now the libs are standing up against verbal abuse of computers.


13 posted on 08/06/2013 6:01:30 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: Dallas59

I found that posting a profanity laden memo on Facebook does more to get my message across to the programmers responsible for #@CKing up what formerly worked on that site than shouting out loud. I also get the pleasure of seeing others agree that the changes suck and cause them browser problems as well.


14 posted on 08/06/2013 6:03:29 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (America 2013 - STUCK ON STUPID)
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To: Dallas59

Like politicians, computers need to be threatened from time to time.


15 posted on 08/06/2013 6:05:38 PM PDT by Standing Wolf
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To: Greetings_Puny_Humans

“would upset me with its frequent stops and crashes.”

All computer companies used to sell-off-the shelf desktops without enough RAM to keep the price down. Increasing the amount of RAM would have solved your problem.


16 posted on 08/06/2013 6:08:06 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Learn three chords and you, too, can be a Rock Star!)
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To: Dallas59

In my lifetime I have body slammed two laptops and one blackberry, much to the detriment of my wallet.


17 posted on 08/06/2013 6:09:49 PM PDT by aomagrat (Gun owners who vote for democrats are too stupid to own guns.)
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To: Dallas59

I like my computer.


18 posted on 08/06/2013 6:10:37 PM PDT by BunnySlippers (I LOVE BULL MARKETS . . .)
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To: publius911

“The only time I have a PC-related urge to kill is when I have a specific PC problem I need help with, and a poofter shows up and helps by saying, “GET A (insert name of fruit here)!!”


(banana?)


19 posted on 08/06/2013 6:10:39 PM PDT by SgtBob (Freedom is not for the faint of heart. Semper Fi!)
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To: Dallas59

Heck...you should hear what people say to Siri.


20 posted on 08/06/2013 6:11:21 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both.)
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