But they do allow this because the dominant voice there is right-wing, yet any mention of LGBT or race and we’re not allowed to talk about it.
Having visited MacRumors for years now, the only obvious bias I have found is a diametric opposition to logic or common sense. That may include the things you mention, but a whole host of other issues, as well. Just like many other Apple users, I was excited when the M1 Pro/Max were announced. I was looking forward to
@Cmaier's insightful commentary. We were forever robbed of that because the MR forum moderators decided to suspend him, and they did not deign to allow him back until much of the buzz was over. I said at the time that suspending
@Cmaier from MacRumors was like banning the Pope from the Vatican.
As has been pointed out by others, MR's primary motivation is traffic; not news, not reviews, not engaging dialogue. That requires them to drive clicks and engagement as much as possible. That also means that they give everyone a voice. In theory, that sounds great, the problem arrises when everyone then believes that what they have to say is important and they need others to know it. This philosophy also works under the assumption that everyone is posting in good faith. If you spend any time there, you will know the opposite happens. As was the case with
@Cmaier, he doesn't suffer trolls and malcontents. Those who pretend to be asking an honest question, repeatedly divert attention away from answers that don't fit their pet agenda, and then continue to beg the question. When called out on their antics, the moderators are alerted, and the fool wins while hiding behind forum rules.
MR has its uses, volume helps in some ways. I needed a specific type of cable for my LG UltraFine, and scouring that forum allowed me to find it. However, the benefits are outweighed by a vitriolic environment. This forum has become a refuge for those of us who want a civil debate, with sensible rules and moderation, without having to worry about pointless tribal warfare, particularly when a pernicious troll decides to come out from under its bridge and promote their false narrative.
There are also simple structural issues with the MR forums. The chief moderator is a Windows user, prefers Microsoft products, and doesn't own a Mac. I have yet to figure out the logic in giving such a person a perch of authority. Also, there's simply no kind way to say this, but trying to drive traffic as high as possible lends to individuals from the bottom-half of the IQ scale to make their opinion known. I've gotten into a number of roundabout circular debates, only to realize it was pointless, because I was arguing with someone who doesn't have the mental capacity to be holding an argument about highly technical topics. I know my own limitations, which is why I appreciate the thoughts of folks here who are more knowledgeable than I am. Sometimes wisdom is knowing when to say nothing.
I realize this isn't directly related to Twitter, but it is related to the quality of open debate. In that, I am thankful to be a member here.
