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whatsbestforum - what's going on

I thought I could reduce my presence here and participate elsewhere so I registered on this site called whatsbestforum. First it looked harmless. I did not read the about section. 

I made one comment, a speaker recommendation - did not name or mention anyone - just posted a link to a speaker site and I was immediately banned. The site went into an endless loop, with the you are banned message. I can't log off or view anything, the only way I can view it is if I start another private browser. On top of that, a few hours later, the message changed to "Your IP address has been banned."  Like I am some kind of criminal to be kept away with a restraining order and pepper spray.

I wonder if it's an exclusive site or a cult, and if anyone from here is a successful member over there. The about us section is truly disturbing. I am not taking it personally, but it does bother me of course.

 

gano
saugertiesbob
27 posts
 

I'm no expert but I think that posting a link of any kind in your first post in a new forum is a red flag to their spam blocking protocols. Most forums are very strict / cautious about people posting links to anything due to many being spam.

moto_man
398 posts
 

I have been a member of WBF for many years, and have never experienced any problems.  I  have found it to be a great site and I often get some different perspectives there as well.

gtricola
2 posts
 

For me believe it or not, Reddit there audiophile forum.

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skinzy
198 posts
 

WBF like all “social media” sites have problems with folks not being respectful or thoughtful with their comments. There are some really well informed members and unlike Agon they rarely get negative on gear because of its price. My main complaint with the site is it’s heavy handed censorship on things that are often very harmless comments. I also felt there was way too much “protection” of dealers and support for manufacturers who advertised on the site. It often feels like one big advertisement rather than audiophiles simply discussing gear and ideas. OMO

bjesien
1,400 posts
 

Only got banned from one site, the Leben Facebook site because the owner of Leben told me he had a kit to make the old 600 into the new version. The guy that runs the site, and I think imports to the US got prickly about it. Probably couldn’t afford 20 year scotch is people started updating instead of buying new? 
most of these sites become overrun with dealers it’s pretty much a hot lead.

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