Popular Post kumakuma Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, christopher3393 said: But on this forum where I see more offensive comments on an almost daily basis, why pick out this one? Because you're the one strutting around with the cereal box sheriff badge on his chest... askat1988, Ishmael Slapowitz, crenca and 2 others 4 1 Sometimes it's like someone took a knife, baby Edgy and dull and cut a six inch valley Through the middle of my skull Link to comment
Rt66indierock Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 40 minutes ago, christopher3393 said: I think you are making an unwarranted assumption that could have easily been clarified with a question.Please feel free to turn it into a stronger argument if you actually value the substance of the point made.I'll look forward to it. My intention is to refer to the statements, the steady pattern of statements here and elsewhere from this member that suggests that it all boils down to the economic bottom line and that is all that really matters.This is a kind of reductionism that, like other forms of reductionism, only tells part of the story. The poster's profession could be any number of things, and I'd still see the statement that way. A more multi-dimensional assessment is what is called for. Apologies if this offended Stephen or you or Mikey. I intended bluntness and brevity, not belittling Stephen's career. But on this forum where I see more offensive comments on an almost daily basis, why pick out this one? But I've seen you let a lot worse go unchecked. Your objection is, I think, influenced by long term bias against my critical perspective, and so I take it, and Mikey's clearly partisan participation, with a large grain of Tibetan pink salt. Seems like there is a big double standard around here sometimes. But hey, it's all about enjoying this wunnerful hobby of ours, so if it makes you happy, continue offering me remedial education so that I can learn to make better, and more civil arguments. 🦄 The problem here is reductionism applies understanding the nature of complex things. Michael's decision is not a complex thing. crenca 1 Link to comment
Popular Post christopher3393 Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 2 hours ago, kumakuma said: Because you're the one strutting around with the cereal box sheriff badge on his chest... ...ah, true colors, and the guys that gave Michael the most shit are upvoting you. Gracious as fuck. Welcome to AS. 🦄 SuperRoo, daverich4, kumakuma and 2 others 2 1 1 1 Link to comment
Popular Post christopher3393 Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Rt66indierock said: The problem here is reductionism applies understanding the nature of complex things. Michael's decision is not a complex thing. So you have spoken with him about both his personal and professional reasons for "retiring"? The Computer Audiophile, Teresa and Ralf11 2 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Rt66indierock Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just now, christopher3393 said: So you have spoken with him about both his personal and professional reasons for "retiring"? It isn't a complex thing. You seem to want to make it complex. One person retiring isn't complicated. Ishmael Slapowitz and crenca 2 Link to comment
Popular Post crenca Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 19 minutes ago, christopher3393 said: 22 minutes ago, christopher3393 said: ...ah, true colors, and the guys that gave Michael the most shit are upvoting you. Gracious as fuck. Welcome to AS. 🦄 You have quite the rose colored selective memory. Literally for years ML gave s*** to anybody who did not agree with him or in his audiophile magic. Then he comes here and tries to give s*** to these very same people, except this is an open form and so he cannot control the narrative, and naturally shows his true colors by telling people to go f*** their mother. Have you looked up the definition of graciousness lately? Are you sure you want to hitch your civility crusade on this guy??? Ralf11 and vmartell22 2 Hey MQA, if it is not all $voodoo$, show us the math! Link to comment
Popular Post christopher3393 Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rt66indierock said: It isn't a complex thing. You seem to want to make it complex. One person retiring isn't complicated. If you simply said it is a possibility that this was a simple decision, no problem. I wouldn't share that opinion, but no problem. Anything else strikes me as presumptuous. Too many here have presumed to tell us who Michael is, what's wrong with him (see Connaker rant with that title) and why he can't or couldn't hack it. Finally, it's gossip. But if that's you're pleasure, who am I to intervene? So to those who are bothered by my posts: why not put me on ignore or report me? Nothing new to see here. 🦄 The Computer Audiophile, Teresa and Hugo9000 2 1 Link to comment
Rt66indierock Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, christopher3393 said: If you simply said it is a possibility that this was a simple decision, no problem. I wouldn't share that opinion, but no problem. Anything else strikes me as presumptuous. Too many here have presumed to tell us who Michael is, what's wrong with him (see Connaker rant with that title) and why he can't or couldn't hack it. Finally, it's gossip. But if that's you're pleasure, who am I to intervene? So to those who are bothered by my posts: why not put me on ignore or report me? Nothing new to see here. 🦄 What may be complex to you about retirement isn't to me. So tell what you think about this is complex. Link to comment
Popular Post kumakuma Posted August 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 14, 2019 52 minutes ago, christopher3393 said: ...ah, true colors, and the guys that gave Michael the most shit are upvoting you. Gracious as fuck. Welcome to AS. 🦄 In my experience, folks here get the treatment they deserve. mansr, botrytis and crenca 3 Sometimes it's like someone took a knife, baby Edgy and dull and cut a six inch valley Through the middle of my skull Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 1 hour ago, christopher3393 said: why not put me on ignore or report me? why not send Lasagna after you with his axe? Ishmael Slapowitz 1 Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted August 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/13/2019 at 5:49 PM, christopher3393 said: you were one of several that needled ML off of this forum With all do respect, he got himself kicked out of here. People need to take accountability for their own actions. askat1988, firedog and Teresa 2 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted August 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Rt66indierock said: What may be complex to you about retirement isn't to me. So tell what you think about this is complex. Humans are complex. Only Michael knows the complete reason(s) why he is calling it quits. Only he knows if his farewell message was truthful (I assume it was). On the other hand, sometimes people don’t even know the real reasons they do things. We are complex beings. Perhaps an online presence wasn’t healthy for him. He seemed to get riled up fairly easily. That can’t be good for one’s mental health. If this was the case, site stats would be irrelevant. But, I’m only guessing. We can only speculate the real reasons why he is calling it quits. But, don’t we have better things to do? Teresa, AudioDoctor, firedog and 1 other 3 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
AudioDoctor Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 On 8/11/2019 at 4:55 PM, Ralf11 said: is that a Hawaiian reference?? Hey, spam is proudly made in Minnesota... Ralf11 1 No electron left behind. Link to comment
Rt66indierock Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 52 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Humans are complex. Only Michael knows the complete reason(s) why he is calling it quits. Only he knows if his farewell message was truthful (I assume it was). On the other hand, sometimes people don’t even know the real reasons they do things. We are complex beings. Perhaps an online presence wasn’t healthy for him. He seemed to get riled up fairly easily. That can’t be good for one’s mental health. If this was the case, site stats would be irrelevant. But, I’m only guessing. We can only speculate the real reasons why he is calling it quits. But, don’t we have better things to do? This thread is now about Christopher going all philosophical on us not Michael. AudioDoctor 1 Link to comment
Samuel T Cogley Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 13 hours ago, Rt66indierock said: This thread is now about Christopher going all philosophical on us not Michael. He's certainly trying to make it his thread. Something about the whole ML fiasco here has really triggered him. Link to comment
Rt66indierock Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 22 minutes ago, Samuel T Cogley said: He's certainly trying to make it his thread. Something about the whole ML fiasco here has really triggered him. When the real action was on Audio Asylum and Audiostream. Link to comment
Popular Post plissken Posted September 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 8, 2019 I won't miss him, his shilling, his egregious technical misconceptions, his acerbic communication especially in the light of talking out of his kazoo. Good riddance. marce, crenca and mansr 3 Link to comment
Matias Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 ...and welcome back, Michael Lavorgna. Now writing for Darko. https://darko.audio/2020/09/nad-c-338-review-or-why-you-should-care-about-chromecast-built-in/ PeterG 1 1. WiiM Pro - Mola Mola Makua - Apollon NCx500+SS2590 - March Audio Sointuva AWG 2. LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. PC - RME ADI-2 DAC FS - Neumann KH 80 DSP 4. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red 5. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red Link to comment
matthias Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Matias said: ...and welcome back, Michael Lavorgna. Now writing for Darko. https://darko.audio/2020/09/nad-c-338-review-or-why-you-should-care-about-chromecast-built-in/ And on TM as well: https://twitteringmachines.com/twittering-machines-news-im-back/ Matt "I want to know why the musicians are on stage, not where". (John Farlowe) Link to comment
Allan F Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 On 8/10/2019 at 3:10 AM, firedog said: You won’t have ML to kick around anymore: https://twitteringmachines.com/farewell/ When I first saw the title "Farewell ML" and read the initial post I had never heard of twittering machines, and I was wondering what people had against Mark Levinson and why Harmon had discontinued it I guess there are times when I am completely out of the loop. "Relax, it's only hi-fi. There's never been a hi-fi emergency." - Roy Hall "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - William Bruce Cameron Link to comment
PeterG Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 He's kind of touchy, but he's a terrific reviewer and a good writer. Glad to have him back Richard Dale 1 Link to comment
botrytis Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 What is old phrase about a 'Bad Penny'..... Current: Daphile on an AMD A10-9500 with 16 GB RAM DAC - TEAC UD-501 DAC Pre-amp - Rotel RC-1590 Amplification - Benchmark AHB2 amplifier Speakers - Revel M126Be with 2 REL 7/ti subwoofers Cables - Tara Labs RSC Reference and Blue Jean Cable Balanced Interconnects Link to comment
Samuel T Cogley Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I can't lie. I really enjoy ML's music reviews. Link to comment
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