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Internet Explorer Users Have Low Risk Intelligence

Posted by Unknown on from the lemmings-browsing-the-web dept.

First time accepted submitter benne2011 writes "A hoax report earlier this year claimed that people who used Internet Explorer had a lower IQ than those using other browsers. Inspired by this bit of fun, Projection Point decided to carry out a real study comparing the risk intelligence (RQ) of people using different browsers. We found that Internet Explorer users performed worse than everyone else; they had lower RQ scores and were grossly overconfident."

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  1. Salt in the wound? by EdIII · · Score: 5, Funny

    So first we called them stupid, and now they are grossly overconfident according to another study.

    I predict the next study will show that their mothers are fatter than average, and ugly.

    1. Re:Salt in the wound? by DigiShaman · · Score: 5, Funny

      Lets go a step further. Droid users would rather vote for Ron Paul where as Apple users would re-elect Barack Obama. If you're going to throw gasoline onto the fire, at least learn to do it right.

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    2. Re:Salt in the wound? by phantomfive · · Score: 4, Funny

      Fine. Android and iPhone both suck. I make my communications over a celestial golden jaw harp.

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    3. Re:Salt in the wound? by SeaFox · · Score: 4, Funny

      So first we called them stupid, and now they are grossly overconfident according to another study.

      Don't worry. Most will have to ask someone what "grossly overconfident" means so few will feel the sting.

    4. Re:Salt in the wound? by L4t3r4lu5 · · Score: 5, Funny

      Don't worry. Most will have to ask someone what "grossly overconfident" means so few will feel the sting.

      You sound pretty sure about that...

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    5. Re:Salt in the wound? by somersault · · Score: 1, Funny

      Oh dear. Are you lost, little one? How did you get in here?

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  2. {Shudder} by Black+Parrot · · Score: 3, Funny

    What if some of them also watch FOX News?

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  3. New research shows that..... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    firefox users think they are smart,
    chrome users are the douchebags of the internet,
    opera users are superficial,
    safari users are fashion hippies with deep pockets or high credit bills
    and ofcourse....
    netscape users are still on dial-up and
    bbs users have something naughty to hide

    1. Re:New research shows that..... by maxwell+demon · · Score: 3, Funny

      And lynx users are bad at imagination, but good at texting.

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  4. IE Users who watch Fox News by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    IE Users who also watch Fox News are more likely than most to be in a coma and on life support, but on their own dime... cause even in a coma, they didn't need no damn government assistance!

  5. Re:Where's the test? by GoodNewsJimDotCom · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, why do we care if they're good at Monopoly when that has completely different rules than the Risk?

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  6. Re:Of course, but meaningless ..... by hedwards · · Score: 3, Funny

    I don't know, last time I loaded up IE, I got the irresistible urge to watch Fox News.

  7. Re:Is this a case of hoax 2.0 (a hoax of a hoax)? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    What about the 10-step percentage scale they used? Seriously, is any person able to differentiate between being "70% sure" and "80% sure" regarding any statement?

    I play a lot of DnD, and it's amazing how useful knowing that sort of shit is for your saving throws.

  8. Re:Please no... by mwvdlee · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's psychological research... ofcourse it's not a real study.

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  9. Re:This is serious Confirmation by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Hey, folks! This one here uses Internet Explorer!

  10. Re:Please no... by dgatwood · · Score: 3, Funny

    I think you're looking for this one: http://xkcd.com/451/

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  11. Re:Please no... by Dishevel · · Score: 2, Funny

    These are the same people I have at work that do not know what I am talking about when I ask them to open "the browser".
    After a few tense moments they ell at me about why I do not just say open "the internet".

    Fuck I hate my job.

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