Computeraudiophile name change

[extracampine]

I've not frequented this site as much recently and am therefore a little out of the loop - but why was the name changed from Computeraudiophile to Audiophilestyle? I think I prefer the former as it is a clearer description of the site.

[Jeff_N]

 

[JezQ]

I dont like the change either, I think the name is horrible, but I'm very much in the minority, and it's Chris' site so entirely his choice. I'm just glad it's here under whatever name.

[mrvco]

All the good names / domains were taken.  Que sera sera.  Fortunately it doesn't appear to have changed or effected the community one way or the other.  I'm sure there was a good reason, but I'm a bit surprised that the 'Superphonica' name wasn't used.

[wgscott]

It reflects the change in emphasis embraced by the majority of the participants here.  There is a fairly substantial contingent that regards computers as an inherently inferior compromise, and those who think otherwise as objectivist fools who refuse to get with the program.

[mrvco]

I guess the concern would be that the raison d'être could be misinterpreted by layman as debating Beats Headphone colorways and tips on choosing an interior designer to select speakers that really bring your room together.

[realhifi]

To be honest I wouldn't think anything with "Audiophile" in it's name would be the direction to go.  It sure can't be that he wants more hits!

[Cebolla]

On 3/30/2019 at 3:46 PM, wgscott said:

It reflects the change in emphasis embraced by the majority of the participants here.  There is a fairly substantial contingent that regards computers as an inherently inferior compromise, and those who think otherwise as objectivist fools who refuse to get with the program.

 

This (part) Iberian onion will never forget its computensis roots.

[esldude]

I hate the name too.  Thought I might get used to it.  So far I haven't.  So whatever the reasons I'd vote to change it back.  

 

Words are weird.  I happen to have a mag wheel.  Why are custom car wheels called mag wheels?  Because all the early ones were made with magnesium.  So rather than say magnesium wheels it got shortened to mag wheels.  People forgot or never knew why.  So then you have aluminum alloy mag wheels. 

 

My mag wheel is actually magnesium however.  

 

I just hate the style thing.  Stylish.  I'd have preferred modern audiophile, or modern sounds or digital audiophiles or most things other than xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-style.  Widgets for digits.  Music things.  Networked sound.  Bits of sound.  Sound bits.  Maybe I'd balk at Kibbles and bits with style. Streams of sound.  Sounds of the aethernet.  Musical appliances for audiophiles.  Master Quality Audio-style.  

[Paul R]

2 hours ago, esldude said:

I hate the name too.  Thought I might get used to it.  So far I haven't.  So whatever the reasons I'd vote to change it back.  

 

Words are weird.  I happen to have a mag wheel.  Why are custom car wheels called mag wheels?  Because all the early ones were made with magnesium.  So rather than say magnesium wheels it got shortened to mag wheels.  People forgot or never knew why.  So then you have aluminum alloy mag wheels. 

 

My mag wheel is actually magnesium however.  

 

I just hate the style thing.  Stylish.  I'd have preferred modern audiophile, or modern sounds or digital audiophiles or most things other than xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-style.  Widgets for digits.  Music things.  Networked sound.  Bits of sound.  Sound bits.  Maybe I'd balk at Kibbles and bits with style. Streams of sound.  Sounds of the aethernet.  Musical appliances for audiophiles.  Master Quality Audio-style.  

 

So agree, and the name change puts my ball cap out of date too!

 

But it is true that the system covers far more ground than just computer audiophila. 

[PeterSt]

3 hours ago, Paul R said:

But it is true that the system covers far more ground than just computer audiophila. 

 

So what ?

[StephenJK]

We should have had a contest. 

 

That would have given us the opportunity to pick truly terrible names like DigiphobeDungeon and MuzicalBits.  

 

Then, when AudiophileStyle came along it would have been a huge relief.  I thank Chris for not having put us through all that.

[mourip]

On 3/30/2019 at 10:58 AM, mrvco said:

... but I'm a bit surprised that the 'Superphonica' name wasn't used.

 +1

Much mo bettah!

[Paul R]

4 hours ago, PeterSt said:

 

So what ?

 

So “computer” in the name gets sneered at in some circles. 

 

[esldude]

15 minutes ago, Paul R said:

 

So “computer” in the name gets sneered at in some circles. 

 

That was more true when CA started than now. So why change now?

[mav52]

11 minutes ago, Paul R said:

 

So “computer” in the name gets sneered at in some circles.

 

 

11 hours ago, esldude said:

I hate the name too.  Thought I might get used to it.  So far I haven't.  So whatever the reasons I'd vote to change it back.  

 

Words are weird.  I happen to have a mag wheel.  Why are custom car wheels called mag wheels?  Because all the early ones were made with magnesium.  So rather than say magnesium wheels it got shortened to mag wheels.  People forgot or never knew why.  So then you have aluminum alloy mag wheels. 

 

My mag wheel is actually magnesium however.  

 

I just hate the style thing.  Stylish.  I'd have preferred modern audiophile, or modern sounds or digital audiophiles or most things other than xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-style.  Widgets for digits.  Music things.  Networked sound.  Bits of sound.  Sound bits.  Maybe I'd balk at Kibbles and bits with style. Streams of sound.  Sounds of the aethernet.  Musical appliances for audiophiles.  Master Quality Audio-style.  

 

To be honest when I first heard the name I though there was going to be a clothing line, shirts, hats

[rando]

The truly funny part that sticks so many noses out of joint is how long ago he planned this change.  Basically from the beginning.  

[mrvco]

11 hours ago, SJK said:

We should have had a contest. 

 

That would have given us the opportunity to pick truly terrible names like DigiphobeDungeon and MuzicalBits.  

 

Then, when AudiophileStyle came along it would have been a huge relief.  I thank Chris for not having put us through all that.

 

I would have voted for www.manicallyqualitativeaudiophiles.com (and yes, it is available!).

[Teresa]

Personally, I like the name Audiophile Style. Now that music downloads and other audio files can be played on many devices other than computers I think the name change is relevant.

[Axial]

It could have been "Computer Style". ...Or "Computer Music Style". ...Or "Computer Audio Style". ...Or "Digital Computer Music Server Style". 

 

It could have been "Computer Audiofile". It could have been "Audiofile Style". 

[One and a half]

30 minutes ago, Teresa said:

Personally, I like the name Audiophile Style. Now that music downloads and other audio files can be played on many devices other than computers I think the name change is relevant.

Yes, talk about anything audio, except power, interconnecting, coaxial, speaker and USB cables, vibration reduction, cable elevators or wrongly perceived excessive prices on equipment.  

[Nordkapp]

Meanoldaudiophilesarguingonlinealldaylong Style. 

[Axial]

Audio discussions should be banned, like politics, sex and religions. 

Music should be under control, because some messages are taboos that shouldn't be discussed. Music videos with foul languages, bikinis, violent video games with guns and knives and bad make-ups should also be banned. Everything not family friendly oriented should be disposed in garbage trucks. 

 

Audio forums need censure. There are just too many freelancers with ideas that don't conform with the norm. I would hire inspector Clouseau, the pink panther to censure, investigate, moderate, control, impose the laws of the audio lands. 

 

I like "Audiophile Style"; it doesn't violate any law and it hurts no animals, no children, no families. It is conform to good form. 

[sfseay]

The word Audiophile has taken on a negative connotation in my opinion.  Too many people spout the Audiophile label that post BS and nonsense on forums and in audio reviews.

 

Audiophile-style is a poor choice for a website name as it doesn’t connect with most people born after 1980.  

[Axial]

39 minutes ago, sfseay said:

The word Audiophile has taken on a negative connotation in my opinion.  Too many people spout the Audiophile label that post BS and nonsense on forums and in audio reviews.

 

Audiophile-style is a poor choice for a website name as it doesn’t connect with most people born after 1980.  

 

What would be the perfect name/title in your opinion for this special community here and abroad...everywhere where music lovers are walking this Earth and beyond (in space, by planes, private jets, by trains, by automobiles, by transit buses, metros, suspended tramways, bicycles, boats, jogging, walking, canoeing, skiing, ...@ home in front of the télé, computer screen, dedicated hi-fi stereo room, surround sound system setup, SSSS, ...)?