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See you all after the elections

Regardless of what political messages are being spread around here it’s unfortunately true that the level of courtesy and how we talk with those we disagree with reaches a fever pitch before elections in the United States.

Too many talking heads in the mass media are modelling too much poor behavior and loathing of "others" and it’s filtering into this place which I like to hang out with for fun and to help others. What should be plain technical discussions are being infused with personal acrimony. If I wanted that for fun I’d work in a call center.

I’m taking a break from the A’gon for a while. I can’t say the toxicity it’s not affecting me either. This place is just not worth the anger and frustration it is causing of late and I certainly don’t want to learn how to behave by modelling that myself. Hopefully when I come back in 2025 Americans will again be relating to other Americans in ways that don’t involve criminalization or demonization and this place will be nicer.  I also really am too old to be having "but he started it" excuses over what should be a fun and meaningful hobby.  Be well all.  See you in a few months.

erik_squires

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cleeds
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8th-note

Some of the posters in that thread hurled the most vile, unfounded, ridiculous insults at Amir for eloquently putting forward his philosophy regarding how measurements and bias relate to what we hear.

Amir may be many things, but eloquent he isn’t. Neither do I think calling someone out for spamming the group to be a vile insult.

Geez, if you don’t like what he is saying, just ignore him!

I did. The guy's a clown.

cleeds
6,164 posts
 

Here's another element of A'gon policy that the disrupters flaunt:

Act professionally and use common sense
Audiogon is a business site; all members are responsible for maintaining a professional and cordial demeanor on and off the site including our forums. We will not tolerate the use of hostile, offensive, profane or vulgar language.

Details here.

(Of course certain users claim special exemptions.)

cleeds
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whart

There are plenty of places folks can go to discuss politics. This isn’t one of them, given its purpose. (though last time I checked the TOU, it did not address the subject-- maybe it’s time that the ’Gon updates its terms of use.

It has always been clear that politics are off-topic:

Guidelines

Goals of these discussions

  • Discuss the audiophile hobby
  • Share experiences with other audiophiles.
  • Share news about the high-end audio industry.

Details here.

That’s why it’s so annoying that some just can’t suppress their urge to engage in politics and religion here. It’s obvious their goal is to disrupt. I note that every single one of them claims a special excuse for their behavior.

 

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