If you don’t want people to be concerned about something don’t post about it on the internet. Simple.
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Finger wagging is one of humankind's most common activities. It's gotta be sourced from way down in the recesses of the brain. It's a way to project power & dominance. And yeah, It takes true vigilance to hold it in check...To use it wisely.
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Most of these arguments focus on two topics;
- will the product do what is claimed, and
- is it worth the cost
The performance of the product can be respectively discussed/debated on these forums based on both objective specifications and measurements, and subjective observations of those who have tried the product. The worth or value of the product is judged uniquely by each individual, based on criteria that likely varies from person to person.
The trouble starts when people attempt to refute the subjective assessments and/or the value judgements of others. Of course, it only gets worse when those detractors have never heard or used the product themselves.
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@russ69,
For the life of me I can’t figure that one out. It seems more and more people just have to push their own personal budget restraints on others. I won’t,and don’t take it personally when I can’t afford something that someone else can. More power to you. We see these blanket statements all the time, all cables sound the same, the amp I got out of the dumpster sounds as good as any 4 or 5 figure amp. Now if someone can’t hear a difference,fine. That doesn’t mean that I can’t. I call this,Gladys Kravitz syndrome. Oh Abner!!
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Good Samaritan syndrome? Savior Complex? Certainly some type of mental disorder.
Bottom line is … who cares!
In any case, I was told by the master of them all, Ethan, that I cannot be saved, it’s for other people 😂😂😂.
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“ All kinds of reasons. None of them any good.“
Then why do you incessantly pester folk into purchasing products from your * nefariously interested * commercial companies , Tekton and Townshend ?
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don't think they really care at all...
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I've said this a few times lately but I'll say it again. Far too many contributors on this site fail to accept their comments, suggestions, advice...... only amount to their opinion. And as such are generally no more or less valid that any other opinion proffered. Want to tell me that one speaker cable is better than another? Have at it. It's just your opinion. IMHO 🤣
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A young guy told me I had it easy with no debt and a fancy stereo. He was 25 years younger. I told him I'd give it all back to be his age again and that 25 years ago, I too had none of what I have now. It's all perspective and relative.
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@russ69
Well as you can see, you aren't the only one annoyed by this type of behavior (I'm sure you knew that). I attribute it to simple (And common) envy and jealousy. I have zero concern or issue with how another adult decides to spend "their" money. It's absolutely no one else's business. This envious attitude seems more prevalent the last few years on this site.
Charles
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Keeping ego out of things is hard.
I have a very healthy ego, but years of competition have taught me to respect my competitors and enjoy the process of competition.
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I suspect ego is the dominant driver. Most folks think they have the only correct take on reality and since they decided this is right for them it has to be right for everyone else… and as I have said before, anyone earning more money than them, or just willing spend it are ignorant, stupid, or shallow. It’s all about them being the center of the universe.
Keeping ego out of things is hard. It creeps in in small, medium, or large doses depending on the individual.
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All kinds of reasons. None of them any good.
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Do want you want to do.
Why care what others think.
I am a Tube Bot.
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Well, when you really think about it what we spend on our audio pleasures (a fuse cost how much??) can be considered ridiculous. How about a coin collector? (a penny cost what?) and so on.
But, and it’s a big butt, if it makes our lives more enjoyable and can afford it, go for it. We are only on this world for a short time, enjoy it while you can. To heck what others may think.
ozzy
I am a robot.
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Seems like it always comes down to money and the effort to save us from ourselves, silly really.
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People try to be help be the warning sign be significant. You got it you spend it. I sometime don’t like see guy have window falling out side of house but have $10,000 amp sitting there. That fool. But no say anything wife looking me bench press at gym.
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Neither do I.
Ain't nobodies bidness but my own....
Maybe some are thinking they're the equivalent of today's armchair journalists and investigators, out to right all wrongs. The instant celebrity status some have garnered has turned way too many into thinking they can be the next, great social influencer, or some other rubbish like that.
Don't get me wrong: some are doing society (at large) a favor with some really good work but for the most part, the internet has replaced TV as the vast wasteland.
All the best,
Nonoise
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