We've been pretty negligent when it comes to a more thorough diagnosis of Shinyitis. It presents itself in any number of ways. Without a better understanding society may never show the appropriate empathy for those afflicted with this disease. In addition, misdiagnosis could have devastating outcomes.
Here is a rough list of some of the most common subtypes:
Shinyitis Subtypes
Alpha - likes to be the first one to have and share their score
Conservator - gets complete sets in every size and color
Easily distracted - sees something new and different, thereby needs it
Follower - sees what's hot and talked about the most and joins in
Geneticist - requires a DNA board
Hoarder - finds something they like, so they buy six
Hunter - holds out for the very best possible deal, winning some, losing some
Justified - loves existing setup, continues buying to prove nothing is better
Matchmaker - coordinating shapes, colors or pursuit of a color theme dictates their tastes
Perfectionist - continually purchasing/searching for a better vape
Squeezer - bottom feeders only
Stealthy - acquires devices they love, immediately boxes them up, you know who you are
Watchful - unfulfilled, feeds vicariously, typically due to a lack of funds
Woody - buys all manner of stabwood devices, just because they're beautiful
Please consider this as only a jumping off point for this uncomfortable but necessary conversation.
There may never be a cure but many who deal with this on a daily basis lead otherwise normal lives.