The three categories of threads mentioned in the original post are missing at least one more. Threads that are none of those three and it is often close to impossible to decipher what the initial purpose for them was. They become a dumpster and fertile soil for behavior that probably, at least to some extent, prompted elizabeth to start this thread. Like responding to "No biggie" with "Surely not an English major" or something like that.
As far as censorship here goes, I think that administrators are more than forgiving. It is not easy to police a virtual world with many threads.
Speaking of stalkers, it may be flattering to think that way about self, but no, most of us are not worth stalking. A little paranoia here and there does not hurt. However, ideas of grandeur are laughable.
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As interesting as some of these discussions are, it is hard to explain how they ended up on an audio-hobby forum. I do not know if it would qualify as anarchy and what Plato would have said about it, but it is enlightening in some way. "You are just talking your talk." This brings back memories of another recent thread. What else could a person do with a talk than talk it? |
I agree. It would be boring if all the focus was on an original post topic, but, from time to time, I look at threads and get amused by how far from the topic itself they have strayed. Over time here, I have probably learned more about other things than I have about audio reproduction and I find it valuable, too. |
Freedom, safety, economic stability. Hmmmm, that would be a hard sell to many more than just declared anarchists. Not saying that it is not true, but that many would disagree based on their surroundings and pocketbooks.
I am for "responsible anarchy". Everybody does whatever they want, but not bother others along the way. Unfortunately, it seems to be undoable with the set of humans roaming the Earth these days. |
True. true. and true. However, I placed "responsible" into "responsible anarchy" as an equally important word as anarchy. "Anarchy" itself, in a sense, points to the direction and would not be anarchy in the full meaning that is accepted these days. "Responsible anarchy" should be one word except that I cannot come up with a word. If it worked, there would be no need for enforcement or consequences. Utopian for sure. Humans are not fit for it, I think. When it comes to government/ruling, times of Maria Theresa’s rule were one possible example of tight control that improved lives of many and has done it for centuries after her death. Dictatorship that takes good care of those dictated. It is an interesting reading for some spare time.
Now, I am off to looking for those speakers mentioned. |
Those speakers are a steal. It seems that you do not need to buy an amplifier. There, you save another half a million. |
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There is a drain, but it is clogged with our posts. |
If we do not get to Utopia, with this kind of thread we may at least get to some reality show. Which is not bad at all, once you think about it. |
Like a faraway dream island, wonderful, sweet, largely unattainable...
You know, kind of like...Utopia. |
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It will be hard to hold the ground on the ship. Especially on the sinking one. |
The progress of the philosophy of 21st century will be halted. Let's be careful, we owe it to the generations that will follow us. |
david_ten,
you surely know how to associate things. Are you subtly directing us all back to the thread of all threads? You definitely know how to talk the talk, walk the walk, and sink with all of us.
I was referring to Focal Utopia speakers, too. Not that I have ever heard them, but I did see the picture. |
They will follow us in audiophile steps, as long as iPhone says so. |
inna,
I think that uberwaltz was more thinking along the lines of euthanasia and not so much suicide. |
uberwaltz,
What else could it become with valid, but still not audio-related, title it has? Well, it has "audio related" in there but the title could skip those two words and be applied to any other segment or hobby.
I just caught myself writing a tractate on respiratory mechanics, physiology, and I do not know what else on a thread about......cables. How did that happen? I have no clue. It seems that threads on Audiogon have such a tendency. I learn more about philosophy, geography, etc. here than I do about strictly audio topics.
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n80,
I agree and am actually appreciate non-audio knowledge I gather here. This thread has been quite pacifistic and enjoyable so far. Wait, what was the topic again?
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geoffkait,
I gather the ideas. Grammar knowledge is lower on my list of interests for now, but am open to new acquisitions. Thankfully, there are those who write well here so I do pay attention.
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n80,
I know, geoffkait does like to point out my occasional typo while not being able to construct his own sentence most of the time. I do not pay much attention to that. Nor am I able to understand those little pictures he often places within his posts. Even teenagers do not do it anymore. And they write way better. I do draw the line at his insults with calls for death, suggestions of suicide, etc.
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geoffkait,
You may need to ask for money back from your high school. They did not deliver. They did not prepare you for meaningful and courteous communication with other adults.
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Are those pictures of hamburgers? |
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Holy cow, I would have never figured out it was Asperger's syndrome symbol. Not in this lifetime, not ever. |
Should we make a whole thread about him, rather than usurping other threads? That way, geoffkait could feel good (see statement 1 above) and we would be doing a good deed. |
You could get those off of your list, too. I do not eat them. |
mapman,
That is what I was hoping for. However, I am afraid geoffkait would trash the thread in his honor, too.
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People with no answers do get tired of clear and, often, simple questions. In fact, I noticed that posters on Audiogon do not like having their posts read carefully and then having questions asked about them. It is, all too often, a one-way communication. |
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geoffkait,
I might have perfected whatever you feel I have. Aren't you curious how it is to be good at something? Why don't you try to improve your posts? Maybe, with some effort, you could make a coherent one more often than once a month. It is not hard to do. Write what you think you want to write. Then delete it and write just the opposite.
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n80,
Thanks for the wake-up call. I will take a break.
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"Polite Rules for discussing Audio related things"
As witnessed above. |
geoffkait,
Following a public thread is not stalking. However, if you do feel a need to be followed, I recommend Twitter where you can be your own paparazzo. Most of us you dread so much will not follow you there. |
+1 for n80, word by word. |
sejodiren,
Do not let threads like this discourage you. There are many helpful posters on Audiogon willing to share good advice. Enjoy your speakers. |
For non-audiophiles, they have DQ-8s, too.
https://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Menu/Cakes/DQ-Round-Cake/?localechange=1& |
Apparently not right now, but, according to Wikipedia, there would be in the future. |
Why did a thread titled "Polite Rules for discussing Audio related things" turn into a debate about geoffkait’s pattern of posting and, to some extent, personality? |
sejodiren,
Just so you know that, if I ever run across a pair of your speakers for some acceptable price, I will buy them to try just because of your description and praise. May us Trolls be with you.
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geoffkait, "Be sure and try the Blizzard, ya. Ausgesheitnet! Ya!"
I am not that proficient in Swedish so I wonder if you meant "ausgezeichnet" in German? Thanks for recommendation, but Dairy Queen cakes do not appeal to me. I am more of Imperial Torte person. That is truly ausgezeichnet. Meisterstück! |
celander,
We all know the forum is free for all. Yet, participating on it is occasionally considered stalking. I am far from being obsessed with geoffkait. Just merely thanking him for a suggestion about a cake.
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sejodiren,
This is about the moment you'd better stop responding. Otherwise, you get sucked into purposeless arguments and end up wondering what is wrong with all of us. Maybe try a different thread or take a walk outside? I promise you, you will lose nothing.
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Elizabeth, "Elizabeth, here here! Oh, and don’t feed the trolls." According to your rule, the Troll is viridian. She/he mentioned the word in the 8th post of this thread. About four hours after your original post. |
