well, a person's consuming habits are very tied to their sense of who they are.

think about it - the title asks whether people who bought an N900 thought deep down that they've failed when they chose the N900. and this is on a forum where most people will be very (fiercely?) loyal to at least the concept of the N900. it's like divebombing into a pool at a party.

maybe something that is more forward looking?
like "how can the N900 be improved with how it is now?"
sounds like the M6 thread discusses something similar.
or something like "what would be deal breakers for me if I was choosing the N900?"

if people who want to know whether the N900 is good or not can post that, and the N900 fans and fanboys (incl me) can either ignore intentionally provocative threads entirely or integrate them into other non-objective rants, then this place would be way less tense!