Are many audiophiles only seeking approval of the next purchase?

I also find when a person asks what others think, often it is really to confirm what they want. And not to actually get other's input that differs. So I am yes it can be confirmation. Which is not bad, really.Look at the black goo thread, apparently 5700 happy users? when they only have sold 200 bottles? LOL

Often I get the impression that many are looking for validation of a purchase they've already made. I've seen posts where people are hammering on some reviewer wanting to know when they were going to review the ABC Combo Dac and coffee maker. They swear it is the best ever and the best they have ever owned and when, darnit, when are you going to review it? My feeling has always been, why do you care, you've already bought it.....UNLESS....they are a shill! LOL

Yes, approval or validation. So sad...

I still laugh at an old cartoon in Stereophile :
2 guys standing in front of massive stereo,one guy asks the other,so how do you like it?The other answers,
I don’t know,it hasn’t been reviewed yet!
 As a working retiree supporting 2 aging family members my expendable money is very tight..When I post here looking for feedback I damn well want to read the good & bad opinions..This way I know what to listen for when I finally demo whatever piece of gear it might be..

On the other hand, approval of the LAST PURCHASE is also a big thing for posts... Folks wanting affirmation of what they already bought. Then the thread parties where a whole bunch of folks have a happy party over the product, repeatedly praising the product.   Black goo comes to mind...