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

It's simple there is viral meningitis this is a known fact.covid is a virus and causes drastic changes in some people.almost the whole world tested positive for covid just like the flu. I had patients on multiple times test negative 4 times  they had all the symptoms. Its called a false negative.then the 5th time positive. I saw several people just change over the past 4 years and not for the good.i went to Greece and the college educated tour guide was angry due to the situation.the whole world was effected and mad angry. Stay healthy enjoy the music and the search.

Senseless spats and disagreements are just a part of life in general. No big deal, especially when it comes to something that’s as non-essential to real life high end audio.  Personally, I welcome respectful heated debates and disagreements. Happy listening.

For the most part, the people you are referring to are not audiophiles. Some people hate the concept of high end audio so much, they take time out of their lives to hate it. How do you debate someone like this? You can't. Its not a level playing field. When it comes to audio components, someone like you can be skeptical in a healthy way because you're just after the truth. Once you have it figured out, you take what you learned and apply it in any way it helps you.

The haters can't do that because they're not after the truth. They don't WANT the high end gear to make a difference. You can't compete with that and its why these debates never end. For them, its about emotions, not audio equipment.   

Interesting discussion.  I am a relatively new member of this forum.  One of the reasons I joined is that the topics involve music and equipment and that comments are mostly positive and constructive.  I have moved away from other sites because a lot of the topics have to do with politics and too many of the posts are negative and not helpful.  I find this hobby brings me joy and peace.  It’s an escape from the chaos in the world.  I think it’s up to each of us to remember why we got into this hobby in the 1st place, enjoy our musical journeys and help make this a positive forum.

The arguments and snark don't keep me off this site. I don't contribute a whole lot but I still get useful information and enjoy the daily updates in my email inbox when I wake up.

On another note, it is interesting to contrast Audiogon to other sites that have a different angle like Audiokarma. I haven't viewed that site for awhile, and while I do remember some bickering, they don't seem to have blowups like this one.