I get the topics email every day and I check in on this forum but I don't spend much time here. There seems to be a high level of dysfunctional interaction.
I have had a much better experience with the audio forums on Facebook. They are much more tightly moderated and a**holes are removed pretty quickly. I also like the structure better that allows you to efficiently respond to individual posts in a thread. The overall level of ego also seems to be less. People generally want to share information and help each other.
I used to have a recording studio and there were some recording forums that were as bad as Audiogon. Gearslutz was the best example. You could always depend on a few jerks mucking up any good discussion.
Audiogon is worth a quick scan every day and there are a few threads like Thiel Owners have been extremely valuable and constructive. I paw through the trash to find the occasional diamond and try not to waste too much time in the process.
I have had a much better experience with the audio forums on Facebook. They are much more tightly moderated and a**holes are removed pretty quickly. I also like the structure better that allows you to efficiently respond to individual posts in a thread. The overall level of ego also seems to be less. People generally want to share information and help each other.
I used to have a recording studio and there were some recording forums that were as bad as Audiogon. Gearslutz was the best example. You could always depend on a few jerks mucking up any good discussion.
Audiogon is worth a quick scan every day and there are a few threads like Thiel Owners have been extremely valuable and constructive. I paw through the trash to find the occasional diamond and try not to waste too much time in the process.