Disagreements and Conflicts between Audiophiles have we lost our brotherhood and maturity?

There are some valid comments here concerning the internet and anyone able to say something offensive or inflammatory without fear of repercussion. I think of two drivers and driver A has some road rage and tries to get the other driver B to pull over. The driver B pulls over and as driver A gets out of his care screaming and hollering he notices driver B is getting out of his car and stands 6 foot 7 and weighs about 270lbs. The driver A turns around to get back in his car.... quickly. But of course there is more to think about. Audiophiles are not different than guys/gals who invest time and money into cars or artwork or anything. If one has susceptibility and vulnerability with respect to what they have invested and what they imagine they know (better than the next guy) they can be triggered. Arrogance plays a part too. We don’t like to be told our amps are not powerful enough or speakers are too bright. And the ones who tells us this.... may also not be the most knowledgeable or experienced either. The key is to show restraint and don’t be offended, don’t get pulled into a fight and remember that these are just boxes of fancy wires.... no more. Now in this political climate we are in, the topic turns into something far more important than audio and the vulnerabilities and susceptibilities we all have are pushed to higher ground.... because we all have beliefs, values and faith in something we feel are important.... and we FEEL know we know better than the next guy. There is much at stake... at least in the US and we all know it.

Inna, calvinj and bigtwin - I understand and I agree wholeheartedly.