Axe to grind know it alls

Hello George,

     Yes, I really (as in actually) thought it was funny.  But I don't think it was really (as in very) funny. I now understand that you assumed he was ticked off at me because he titled his thread "Axe to grind know it alls".
     But his original post gave no specific examples and named no specific user names.  I had no reason to believe he was referring to me as one of his so called "Axe to grind know it alls".
    Only much later in the thread did he give a specific example of what he was referring to.  It was a reply posted on another thread he started that he titled "Sucking the romance out of the music".
   My post was in response to this specific example he cited in which a member told him to put on some music and be romantic with himself. I just posted that the reply to his cited example was relevant and funny.  I still think it was a relevant and funny reply which lacked any evidence of a particular axe to grind.  I believe most members would agree with my assessment.
     I had and still have no intention of being mean to ishkabibi.  I'm simply calling them as I see or hear them and funny is funny.

Thanks,
  Tim
 

    I tend not to agree with the approach of just ignoring trolling or other inconveniences and pettiness we all find ourselves confronted with at various times during our lives.
     I prefer to adopt the approach that a little nudge or unexpected shocking response, with it being as relevant, targeted and humorous as one can muster, can work wonders by providing a good enough jolt to the discussion to bring participants back on track and move on to more productive discussion. Plus, it's a heck of a lot more fun than doing nothing.
     For example, say you're visiting grandma and the discussion between you, mom, sis and gramma has suddenly become so boring that it's actually about various meats that gramma thinks tastes like chicken. Sure, you could just grin and bear it until the topic eventually turns to something more interesting.
     Or, you could shake things up a bit, spur a quicker topic change and have some fun by interjecting that you've discovered that bald eagles taste just like chicken.
     Yes, gramma may poop her pants spontaneously but someone's also bound to quickly change the topic of the discussion. Mission accomplished!  
      I just think little creative things like this are sometimes more effective and entertaining with these little, homeless troll creatures.  BTW, how do they all those little imps get electric and internet access underneath bridges?

Tim

jetter,

     Thank you for the kind words.

Tim

George,

     Mean to  ishkabibi?  How was that mean, I meant it humorously?  Do you know him and he told you this?

Thanks,
   Tim

"If you can't stand the heat, don't enter the kitchen."

     I can take the heat, I just wanted to make an omelet.

Tim

     I rather enjoy the drama, trolling, arrogance, fanaticism, egotism, factions, poking, shoving, feather ruffling, gasping, pearl clutching and just individuals generally getting their panties in a bunch on these forum threads.
     I'm fairly certain our founding fathers saw all this coming from all their highfalutin riffin on that freedom of thought, freedom of speech and the pursuit of happiness jazz. 
https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/In-a-Word/2019/0926/Poking-holes-in-pretentiousness-with-highf...

     They'd get together at their little double secret Constitution parties, typically booze fueled events that always got more interesting once the wigs came off and they began hurling them at each other to emphasize their points.  
     I like to imagine those wily rascals all giggling uncontrollably like school girls once they began collectively ruminating on what their fine ideals would eventually lead to.
     I choose not to despair about the current state of this Audiogon Forum affair. 
    How about we all just give a wink and a nod in acknowledgement to that wise old guard crew?

Tim

     How do I get to the Politics section of this forum?  I'm feelin like riffin. 

Tim

     I consider myself a fragile, sensitive egg wrapped in an incredibly thick, impenetrable and inaccessible skin.
     Also as a lesbian trapped in a man's body.

Tim

" Here is an example of a reply to one of my posts.....
I posted that High End Audio is Sucking The Romance out of Music....

Hello ishkabibil,

    "I have no idea what you're talking about but I'm going to teach you how to spend a romantic evening with your music and your S.O.:
1, Get yourself looking and feeling as attractive as possible; haircut, shower, shave, man-scaping, a dash of cologne and some cool new clothes.
2. Cook a good meal, play some music, light a candle or two and serve it with an expensive bottle of wine.
3. When the mood strikes, move casually over to the sofa and …... make love to yourself.

    Sorry, I heard you currently don't have a S.O. Love the one your with, right?"

ishkabibi,

     I really doubt you can expect a more apt, strong and humorous reply to your original thread question than that.  I'm not sure if you related that thread post reply because you were upset, offended or just to illustrate how incredibly creative and funny a fellow member's response actually was.
     In any case, I'd like to thank you for quoting it for all to enjoy.  Very relevant and funny.

Thank you,
    Tim