Annoying Forum traits

[davidf]

Forums didn't exist during Blockbuster days. I remember I used to ask the shopkeeper of my local video library to recommend any new films that have come in..... probably more so because you know the video quality of a new VHS tape will be pristine. 🙂

That's fair enough, as you likely knew the guy running an independent video library, or some staff in a more national store like Blockbuster. What I'm talking about is more akin to asking some random person who is also browsing!

 

[davidf]

Forums seem mostly full of people saying what they don’t like. If that’s what folks want to do, more power to them. It’s an open space, and we’re kind to each other it’s exactly the diversity of topics & opinions that make this site, and the internet in general, a place I love to spend my time.

That's the direction social media in all its forms has generally taken. I'm in a number of film groups on Facebook, and someone might post up about a film they've just watched (which could be a stone cold classic that everyone loves), and a bunch of people will just wade in to slag it off - the worst ones being those who said they only watched 20 minutes and couldn't watch any more so they turned it off, which in my books means you don't have a valid opinion! It's like listening to two tracks of an album and deciding it's rubbish.

 

[Friesiansam]

For fourteen years I have been a member of a computer forum, not as busy as it once was but, has a hardcore of longstanding members that keep it active.

On there, threads frequently go off topic, so much so it's expected, there is quite a bit of pee-taking and, has sections where you can talk about just about anything, as long as it's legal. All of this is good if you like an easy going, friendly forum but, what makes it really good, is that if anyone asks a question about how to do something, what to buy, how to fix something or, any other problem whether or not computer related, there will always be someone willing to help or, offer support. It's good way for a forum to be.

 

[manicm]

I genuinely don't get why anyone would seek the advice of audiophiles in the first place!

Mostly subjective toss, dressed up as supposed wisdom (or worse, fact), they think they've gained from years of titting about box swapping or spaffing money at the wall on pointless accessories.

Then hearing differences in every small change because they completely disregard the physiology and psychology of how we process sound and only "believe in their ears"...

And yet here you are - on a hi-fi forum. If you're paying for a product, subjectivity will wade in justifiably. Anyway, nobody buys a Mercedes Benz because it's engineered like no other car in the world anymore. Maybe Linn comes close to that, but still not everyone likes the sound.

 

[manicm]

My annoying trait? People telling me what I should be hearing - on my own equipment as opposed to what I believe I hear.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

Rudeness.
Know-it-all-ism.
People who just come to show off their expensive gear.
People who think having a good setup makes their opinions more important.

 

[jjbomber]

Rudeness.
Know-it-all-ism.

That's 99% of the members then!!!

 

[Al ears]

New members who come on and ask odd questions about their wonderful set-up and then get really shirty when they don't get the response they think they are going to get.....

 

[Friesiansam]

In light of some recent posts, new members who claim to have an impressive system and, back it up with pictures they have copied from a website.

 

[Dave_]

If you're paying for a product, subjectivity will wade in justifiably.

Off course it will and that's precisely my point!

If I'm spending my money on a product then the only opinion that matters is mine!

Not some random forumites and especially if they're the kind of idiot who thinks they hear differences between bits of wire and the like...

Anyway, nobody buys a Mercedes Benz because it's engineered like no other car in the world anymore. Maybe Linn comes close to that, but still not everyone likes the sound.

No. Linn are a prime example of everything that is wrong with the industry....

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

New members who come on and ask odd questions about their wonderful set-up and then get really shirty when they don't get the response they think they are going to get.....

Whilst describing he cheapest part of their system as costing 'a mere £10k'?

 

[camcroft]

A guy on another forum mentioned a £400 turntable said it was a bargain costing the same as a night out. I replied to him and said it's a good job I don't go out anymore then. He laughed

 

[Gray]

... it's a good job I don't go out anymore

Same here.
I'm pretty sure I did whole decades for (well) below £400 🤪

 

[Friesiansam]

Same here.
I'm pretty sure I did whole decades for (well) below £400 🤪

Tight-fisted old git, very unsociable , or both, like me?

 

[JDl]

I only read the audio reviews on AV forums but haven't bothered with the forum side for ages now.

Some bloke on there asked if he was strange to fantasise over owning a certain router.
I said yes and called him a pervert.
Any normal person could tell it was a joke.
But I got reprimanded and given some penalty points of some kind - I presume they counted towards a ban.

Here the people have a sense of humour....they can hear differences between cables 😉

Back on topic.
People often come to this forum with a shortlist.
It doesn't hurt for others to make their own suggestions - as long as someone advises the original poster not to (necessarily) accept advice blindly.

If, after that, they never come back, too bad

Off course it will and that's precisely my point!

If I'm spending my money on a product then the only opinion that matters is mine!

Not some random forumites and especially if they're the kind of idiot who thinks they hear differences between bits of wire and the like...



No. Linn are a prime example of everything that is wrong with the industry....

Hi Dave, I've never owned any Linn products, and have no axe to grind on the subject of Linn.
I'd be really interested to know what you mean when you write that they're a prime example of everything that's wrong with the industry.
If you don't mind expanding on it, that is.
Of course if you don't want to, no problem.
Cheers.

 

[Dave_]

Hi Dave, I've never owned any Linn products, and have no axe to grind on the subject of Linn.
I'd be really interested to know what you mean when you write that they're a prime example of everything that's wrong with the industry.
If you don't mind expanding on it, that is.
Of course if you don't want to, no problem.
Cheers.

Utopik & Dynamik

 

[JDl]

Utopik & Dynamik

Hmmm.....I see. Power supplies that cost ...I don't know and don't particularly care.
Thanks.

 

[nopiano]

Utopik & Dynamik

At least they’re built in, unlike Naim’s add on boxes, to mention just one alternative.

I’m no great fan of Linn’s speakers, but I do like their source devices - and I’m mainly thinking streamers - and whatever one thinks of the Sondek it is a piece of hifi history, legend almost.

The power supplies are very good ime. Totally silent, immune from sundry clicks, bumps etc., from other appliances or external hash, and efficient electrically too. But being made in Scotland certainly comes at a premium price. When new versions are available they are often designed for kit that is a few years old (as well as current production), so it can be improved if you can justify the expense.

 

[Dave_]

At least they’re built in, unlike Naim’s add on boxes, to mention just one alternative.

I’m no great fan of Linn’s speakers, but I do like their source devices - and I’m mainly thinking streamers - and whatever one thinks of the Sondek it is a piece of hifi history, legend almost.

The power supplies are very good ime. Totally silent, immune from sundry clicks, bumps etc., from other appliances or external hash, and efficient electrically too. But being made in Scotland certainly comes at a premium price. When new versions are available they are often designed for kit that is a few years old (as well as current production), so it can be improved if you can justify the expense.

It's the fact they offer PSU upgrades in the first place and BS claims they make about them.

I'm no fan of Naim!

Nor have I forgiven Kef for teaming up with Chord and offering a £130 Cat6 "High performance" interspeaker cable upgrade for the LS50 Wireless II/LS60 either...

It's all unscrupulous shitbaggery as far as I'm concerned!

 

[davidf]

Let it all out...

 

[JDl]

It's the fact they offer PSU upgrades in the first place and BS claims they make about them.

I'm no fan of Naim!

Nor have I forgiven Kef for teaming up with Chord and offering a £130 Cat6 "High performance" interspeaker cable upgrade for the LS50 Wireless II/LS60 either...

It's all unscrupulous shitbaggery as far as I'm concerned!

Aah, there, there.