Your most disappointing purchase or audition?

Mark Levinson No. 38S preamp and Inspire KT-88 amplifier.

Hello Charles,

My response was not aimed at you and Melbguy1 specifically, it was more of a general comment of how the thread had turned since Tubes108's original post (not to blame Tubes108). It seems like the train has run way off the tracks, and there is a lot of viral energy here now. I suppose it is not that surprising, given the fact that the premise of the thread is based in a negative context.

While I do not condone Melbguy1's post on Brownsfan, I do not see how pouring gasoline on the fire will help anything. I'm just saying maybe there are a few here that are too close to the fire to see the big picture. Step back and just relax. I know it can get heated in here at times, I've found a nice break (a few days) from the Audiogon threads will help me to get my life's priorities back in order again, and regain some perspective.

Peace,
John

08-07-14: Charles1dad
Regarding the moderator, someone didn't like my comments on a current thread concerning his Magico speakers so he reported me.Now my posts have to be approved.
Charles,

I ran into a similar problem on the High Fidelity cable thread a couple of months ago. I think the moderators should start looking at those who are complaining and not simply jump to conclusions. In my case a newer, less experienced member ran to the moderators, not because my comments were offensive, but because they were "off topic".
I was being moderator for a week or so, until I asked the moderators what was up.
When considering whether to monitor someone, perhaps the moderators should look more closely at the offended complainers history, and consider the source of the complaint, before just having a knee-jerk reaction.

I'm glad that you 'punishment' has been lifted Charles. ;^)

Cheers,
John

Man has this thread taken a wrong turn!! Everybody step back and take a breath........relax.

Very well stated Joe (Trelja), I agree with you 100%. I couldn't have summed it up better myself.

Cheers,
John

Tubes105 also brings up that the most logical reason for any ulterior motives behind his posts are that he is a sleeper agent for another company. Yet he has posted no evidence in his defense of that possibility, so motive is still a gray area. Maybe his story is true, maybe he does have an ax to grind, or maybe he just has something to gain financially.

Sounds like we had better call Mulder and Scully in on this case. ;^)

09-06-14: Tubes108
Per a request I'm waiting for someone to reply to my challenge to come up with "my ulterior motives" that make more sense than the facts I’ve described.

I'm still waiting for you to address the ulterior motive you brought up, that you are tied to a competitor of Atmasphere. You brought it up, it certainly would seem to qualify as a solid ulterior motive. How do we know that you have no financial interests?

Yes, your story could be true, it could have happened, no one is perfect. However, we do not know who you are or what your motives may be, maybe the story is fabricated. Maybe you are simply a hobbyist, maybe you aren't. And so the wheel turns...