Weird that so many audiophile threads are argumentative

[Friesiansam]

I haven't actually looked at this trs person. Yes Jason is entitled to his opinion, however we are entitled to question his opinion if it seems not to match up with the way we see things.

Questioning an opinion is fine, personal attacks are not.

 

[Revolutions]

Like I said before, there’s no arguing on hifi forums.

 

[ToppingSMSL]

Like I said before, there’s no arguing on hifi forums.

I'm going to have to disagree with you there.

 

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I think this thread has become its own self-fulfilling prophecy!

A reminder to all about the forum rules on civility. Commenting negatively on other users will not be allowed - you can disagree without getting personal.

Could I ask that if people choose to quote something containing personal abuse that they do not repeat the abuse itself? Makes the mods' job harder as we need to edit these replies as well as the offending item.

And please use the report function rather than replying to abuse if possible.

Thanks, one and all.

 

[Jasonovich]

I haven't actually looked at this trs person. Yes Jason is entitled to his opinion, however we are entitled to question his opinion if it seems not to match up with the way we see things.

Yep every right to question my opinions but it should be done with humility and fairness.

 

[Al ears]

Some people never learn....

 

[Al ears]

I think this thread has become its own self-fulfilling prophecy!

A reminder to all about the forum rules on civility. Commenting negatively on other users will not be allowed - you can disagree without getting personal.

Could I ask that if people choose to quote something containing personal abuse that they do not repeat the abuse itself? Makes the mods' job harder as we need to edit these replies as well as the offending item.

And please use the report function rather than replying to abuse if possible.

Thanks, one and all.

It would appear some people have deaf ears...... See recently reported.

 

[Jasonovich]

Ive still got some popcorn if anyone wants some ;-)

Thanks I might join you. Mustard on your hotdog?

 

[Al ears]

Thanks I might join you. Mustard on your hotdog?

Can I get onions as well?

 

[manicm]

I do see debate in other hobbyist forums and just like HiFi money influences peoples equipment selection and yet in my experience they are much more likely to have a supportive and healthy debate.

I wonder if its because there is significant skill on the part of the participant in taking part and honing skills in these groups, especially for musicians, and model engineers and that it is not all about the gear, just partly!

Probably the most amazing example I came across was a chap responding to my beginners question on 'how do i do this?', he grabbed an offcut of metal from his stock, set it up in his machines, performed the various machining steps he was proposing, photographed each step and documented each stage, all done that afternoon and posted on the forum, amazing commitment. Not a condescending word uttered about my lack of experience/knowledge.

That debate is usually very polite and non-critical. E.g. when the official Linn Forum was still around, it was very sycophantic. One valid criticism and you would be frowned upon. This I actually found less so on the official Cyrus forum.

And I wouldn't use the term 'argumentative' - I'd change your title to 'challenging'. Cos in some forums some don't want to be challenged, or the brand they use to be challenged.

However I have encountered some argumentative individuals - who thought they knew better then what my ears heard over time on my own equipment.