So we're all tired of hearing about nothing but Covid-19 (or, as I term it, the C-Plague). What can we do, as audiophiles, to help with all this. I was amazed, and delighted, when I went to the Cardas website to see that they are doing their part. Go to their website and you'll see their director, Angela Cardas, wearing a mask. If you click on the Cardas Nautilus logo in the upper left corner, you'll see pictures of people there in the factory making masks with sewing machines. I called the company to congratulate them, and spoke with a woman named Darla, who said it was their way, during this economic slump, to keep their employees working and also their way of trying to "do our part." I'm not writing all this to advertise Cardas products. They are a very good company, but trust your ears, not anything I write, when it comes to buying their products. They do get credit, however, for helping me come to a realization that pushed me in the right direction. I called a woman I am friends with, who is 85 years old and is a good seamstress, to suggest she start making masks. She already was--and is. By phone she has organized several other women to do the same, and right now they are needing more material and elastic. I managed to gather about 50 pounds of material and am starting to gather elastic while also getting more material. But I don't sew. I can't help out with that. Any ideas as to what we--all of us who are good with our ears and focused with our budgets--can do to help out in other ways?
I realize this is an odd topic to bring to an audio forum, but it was a very socially responsible audio company that got me to thinking about it, and frankly I believe I should be socially responsible enough to do what I can to get other people to thinking about it. While also being open to other people's ideas about ways someone like me who is "just an audiophile" can help.
Thank you, in advance, for any and all ideas on this.
We're being trolled. Are you having fun phd? I was right from the beginning about you. I am no longer reading any of your posts. While some of the things being said on this thread are pretty outrageous, for the most part the people seem sincere in their beliefs. I have no problem with that. But you, phd, are just jerking us around for fun. Nobody can honestly believe some of the nonsense you are writing. I know I said I was not going to be insulting, but I don't like it when people mislead others for their own amusement. Anybody agree? A guy named mahlman did the same on a thread about who should be called an audiophile. Got a lot of people believing he was serious. Millercarbon even came to his defense. He was just jerking people around for his own perverse pleasure. Is that you mahlman?
phd, I'm sorry to say that you are wasting your time attempting to enlighten some. As Yogi Berra said: "There are some people who, if they don't know already, you can't tell 'em". I'm afraid some people still have their eyes glued to the mainstream news TV despite what the President constantly warns against. Fake News. Folks!!Â
Our personal world views are laid bare in these posts. On one side there are people who are driven by emotion, mostly negative, and their deeply imbedded prejudices. Many white males in this country are angry because they believe their country is being taken away from them by the changing demographics. But I have yet to hear one of these angry white men explain in a non-emotional, fact-based, prejudice-free way what exactly they are angry about. As a white American male I am well aware that I have enjoyed white privilege my entire life. These angry white men either; are in denial of the advantages they have had, or believe that that is the way it should be. On the other side we have posters who share the view that all people are human beings deserving of respect and dignity. We believe that to live up to the ideals put forth by the founding fathers in the creation of this great experiment called the United States, there should be a level playing field for everyone residing in the country. That has historically not been the case. Treat ALL people with the respect they deserve as members of the human race and give everyone equal opportunity. That's all I'm saying. It seems pretty simple to me when you take it logically. A little Paul Simon influence there.
cal, The "Jazz for aficionados" has everyone getting along graciously, more so than any other long running thread. It is about the Love of music, (good music, my favorite:) The majority of my Jazz collection is of Black artists. I am a White male. Second favorite is Classical music. Some groups, whom I consider as trouble makers, use any "situation" to advance their agenda. They'd say "your statement of being white and liking black music is racist"! OR. "You like Classical music, you're a white-supremist. Either way. The elite-crowd want's us all at odds with each other in one way or another, so we don't have time to spend understanding truths.
’phd, I’m sorry to say that you are wasting your time attempting to enlighten some. As Yogi Berra said: "There are some people who, if they don’t know already, you can’t tell ’em". I’m afraid some people still have their eyes glued to the mainstream news TV despite what the President constantly warns against. Fake News. Folks!!’
Nothing to argue with there, but isn’t it always too early to give up on the communication and exchange of ideas?
Aren’t the ones in the wrong, those who seek to distort this exchange via propaganda and censorship?
Common values such as mutual respect and civilized behaviour should be required of everyone, shouldn’t they?
We all know how privileged we are to be living in the western world, don’t we?
As I see it unfortunately the world remains largely tribal, different vested interests in competition. The history of the world is largely one of conflicting tribal interests isn’t it?
In fact those of us without any financial interests involved here on AG could also be deemed a loosely affiliated tribe ourselves, couldn’t we?
Most of us are willing to share our experiences and knowledge via a common language and a common interest for a common good.
Namely a standard of excellence in the reproduction of sound recordings. Unfortunately our tribe has always lacked significant influence and is still generally ignored by the recording industry.
Not that we audiophiles always help our cause by some of our antics.
Werhner Von Braun's headstone say's only: "Psalms 19:1". For those who aren't familiar who he is, research him. Read that Passage from the Bible. Understand what the Firmament is. Now, the big question is: Why would he choose that as his parting words? Honestly, look into that.
For those who does not believe Covid19 good luck to you, If you will get big  viral dose on this virus your body will be miserable a, you might even die, google Richard Quest he got it, According to Him I think his neurological function was affected, This virus kills.I don’t understand why some doctors don’t get it.
In a way I have enjoyed this thread, but it is time for me to leave. I do want to say before parting that much has been said about who we are as a people in this country. What do we really stand for? The upcoming election will tell us. If the majority of the country re-elects the current occupant of the White House then we are apparently a country that believes immigrants are disease carrying, drug smuggling murderers and rapists, people of color come from s...hole countries, and confederate flags and monuments are symbols of honor and heritage not hatred. I am hoping we will show ourselves to be better than that. Let's not forget that a plurality of the country actually voted for the Democratic nominee. Since then the Republican party has steadily shrunk as people have grown tired of the divisiveness, nepotism, cronyism, disregard for law, and the incompetence currently on display. That doesn't bode well for his re-election chances. But then, there's Russia, so who knows.
I'm going to check out the jazz thread and also see if I can find some devoted to classical music. Those of you who care about facts and science and form your opinions from them, and aren't ruled by emotions and prejudices keep up the good fight. Millercarbon; BLACK LIVES MATTER!!!!
I have reviewed your first number of many, which tell all. I agree with you in one area. Your post are the least fulfilling. You are not worth any further attention. Good luck.
The only thing I have learned from this thread are there are a lot of members in these forums who are very racist, believe in white privilege, believe only white lives matter, believe in fake news vs the real news, love Russia and dictators, think their rights are more important than wearing a mask to protect others. They are also people who lack any kind of empathy, believe the government is coming after their so precious guns ( I do not own one and never will) and believe in every conspiracy story known to man. Unfortunately, my son is like you in his beliefs and that hurts me greatly as it makes me feel I failed him as his father.
I also have learned that none of you would ever be welcome in my home and that I will no longer read any of your responses in any thread. You are part of the problem in this country. Perhaps when DT cuts Medicaid and SSI, people who are disabled or can’t work due to health reasons and depend on that source of income will see the light. You are a sorry group of people. Hillary said it best, you truly are deplorables. May God help us all.
People dont have education nor the freedom to choose the best for themselves...
The education is most of the time annihilated by technology and easy playings games....Even "news" are bits for small brain gamers...
The more easy road is believing what most around you of the same age believes in any society....
There is no easy road and free travel to knowledge....Even for a pharaoh....Painful dedication and search for truth are not replaceable by pills or chips in the brain except for the deluded....
Books cannot be replaced by computers....
Living trees and books are more precious than money.....We can recreate civilization with trees and books not with money only....Money buy nothing except perhaps the daily bread if there is some to buy, nothing more ,except deceptions and illusions....
« Ptolemy I, king of Egypt, asked Euclid "if there was in geometry any shorter way than that of the Elements, and he answered that there was no royal road to geometry.» -from the net....
"Wear a damn mask when you go out! A very minor inconvenience, for the collective benefit of all."
As James Dean was supposed to say "the life you save may be your own".
Or even, as he said, "the life you save may be mine".
I forgot who it was, but to the poster who had to help Elvis with aliens. Do you mind asking if I can stop by for an autograph? I got Chuck Berry, I got Kris Kristofferson, I am missing Elvis and then I am practically done.
Wow! Things are finally looking up around here. Someone quoting Jean-Paul Sartre (asvjerry, albeit unknowingly??). For a really uplifting read, try "Huis clos".
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