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Manufacturers pushing their products and agenda in the forums.

In the deep, dark, past manufacturers participated in the Audiogon forums with a general sense of decorum and a sensitivity to other products that they did not manufacture themselves and which were, from a design standpoint, philosophically opposed to their views. 

What has happened? Manufacturers now post into the forums dogmatically espousing their myopic view of the hobby, shamelessly pimping their own products and view of the audio world and, even more disturbingly, running down opposing brands. 

IMHO, it may be time to throw the baby out with the bath water and ban manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers. If they can’t get their act together they should take it on the road.
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big_greg
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I don't care for the vendors that do the things you mentioned, but I'm sure there are some that appreciate their posts. 

Some people know how to use social media to build their reputation as experts or thought leaders, and some manage to tear down their reputation by misusing social media.  IMHO the posters you described are doing themselves more harm than good and aren't savvy enough to see that.

As long as this place doesn't become a complete spamfest, I don't think they should be banned or restricted as long as they're offering some educational content that may be of value to some members.  

I find the tactics you mentioned offensive and would not do business with anyone that conducts themselves in that way.  Others may see it differently.  
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