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


I looked back over my posts and even my audio business dealings over the last 5 years and it seems like we have lost our ability to peacefully disagree or resolve disputes like grown men. Some of my best friends in this life are audiophiles and I enjoy the gear, the music and the brotherhood. I don’t enjoy the senseless spats. The inability to resolve conflicts and the people trying to destroy peoples business and reputations. Thoughts? 

calvinj

@052rc now you preaching.  Listen I started out cheap as hell. Yup I have taken this high end gear a bit far but on a Friday after a long week it puts me in heaven and I’m glad I have what I have. Some do hate the high end and the fact that some of us spent way too much for nothing in their eyes but some people like cars and houses. I like audio. I like it at the level I’m at. I’m happy and I’m happy for those who didn’t spend as much because it’s up to you to like what you have and be happy. Most of us will never hear each others system.  

@mahler123 i get what you saying but the surprising part for me is when it goes way past audio. I guess I’m old school I was never an habitual line stepper and I have seen a gang of habitual line steppers crossing the line when addressing another man. I try to respect people.  Some folks are way out of pocket here. 

"@052rc now you preaching.  Listen I started out cheap as hell. Yup I have taken this high end gear a bit far but on a Friday after a long week it puts me in heaven and I’m glad I have what I have. Some do hate the high end and the fact that some of us spent way too much for nothing in their eyes but some people like cars and houses. I like audio. I like it at the level I’m at. I’m happy and I’m happy for those who didn’t spend as much because it’s up to you to like what you have and be happy. Most of us will never hear each others system."

If you think I'm preaching then you're directly contributing to the problem that you started the thread for. Can you quote 1 word out of my post that speaks against anyone that starts out, or ends up with budget gear? I stand by every word of it. If you would rather be a drama queen, than ask me to clarify something, that's on you. 

When you start a conversation like this, its your job to control it. If you can't be bothered to read and understand the comments that you asked for, don't start the thread.  

@052rc i understood it. But at the end of the day. To each his or her own. Enjoy the music and what you have and the way you see things. Wish you all the best take care.