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[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Because Steam Deck is not just a PC and cannot share the same enjoyment and benefits of a regular PC, because it’s a handheld.

This is where you lost most people. When they pointed out that it was incorrect you started adding more words and insisting that everyone else was wrong and you were just misunderstood.

What you’re saying about it being a target is true and is part of what makes it so valuable as a platform, but saying it’s a target does not counter the misconception in your original comment that it cannot also be a PC.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org -3 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I don't know if you guys misunderstand me on purpose. My argumentation was about the initial comment that the Steam Deck does not represent PC very well. You just took one sentence out of context, where the previous part and following part is integratel part of my reply. I did not just add more words to it, i Just had to explain it later because its not understood. The full quote is:

Because Steam Deck is not just a PC and cannot share the same enjoyment and benefits of a regular PC, because its a handheld. I believe the Steam Deck should be handled as its own class of hardware, like a console is and do a PC showcase on its own.

It's just a simple explanation that you guys on purpose misunderstand. The Steam Deck does not represent PC very well on its own, because its not just a PC. It's more than its sum. It's not a new discussion either, this is going on since the launch of the system.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Yikes dude.

Learning when to say "you know what, I was wrong," or even just, "my bad, I misspoke when I said what I originally said. What I actually meant was: " is a very important life skill as an adult. I hope you realize that one day.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org -2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I'm not wrong, I explained why I consider the Steam Deck its own thing. Please read my replies before you spread such nonsense. (Edit: Steam Deck is not just a PC, its a handheld and its a target for developers. That makes it special and is not a good representation for PC. Hopefully your small brain got that.)

[–] GammaGames@beehaw.org 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I tried 👍 if you’re going to start accusing people of misunderstanding you on purpose then I’m done here. Have a nice day!

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org -3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

From the replies, that's what I'm getting, as people really try hard to misunderstand a very simple fact I explained multiple times. I tried too, but can't do more. And even taking out quotes out of context, while the next sentence was part of it. That's pretty on purpose.

[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You're basically arguing that a square isn't a very good representation of a rectangle because it's more than a rectangle. But the fact is, a square is a type of rectangle, just like a Steam Deck is a type of PC.

[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org -3 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] thingsiplay@beehaw.org -2 points 2 months ago

Yeah too stupid to understand basic sentences. Can't do more than that, the understanding is on your part.