So long, and thanks for all the fish

[Allan F]

It is too bad that certain individuals feel that they cannot accept what I view to be a very reasonable standard of conduct. But that is their choice.

[kumakuma]

Just now, Allan F said:

It is too bad that certain individuals feel that they cannot accept what I view to be a very reasonable standard of conduct. But that is their choice.

 

That isn't why people are leaving.

[christopher3393]

4 minutes ago, kumakuma said:

 

That isn't why people are leaving.

 

Are you sure? I have been able to take 4 people off my ignore list today. And I think you know what has bothered me for years.

[kumakuma]

Just now, christopher3393 said:

 

Are you sure?

 

Yes.

[christopher3393]

2 minutes ago, kumakuma said:

 

Yes.

 

Go ahead, by all means. You have defended some pretty poor behavior here at times.

[kumakuma]

Just now, christopher3393 said:

 

Go ahead.

 

With what?

[firedog]

2 hours ago, Samuel T Cogley said:

 

Quint demanded that the forum be more "civil" to people of his station.  His request was more than granted.  Do you seriously doubt he will be here congratulating Chris for making the "right choice"?

False cause and effect. It's the kind of thinking behind conspiracy theories. 

The connection exists in your mind, and no actual evidence for it has been offered. And Andrew can come here and write whatever he wants, what does that prove?

[christopher3393]

1 minute ago, kumakuma said:

 

With what?

 

with nothing. Self -examination might be more fruitful.

[Allan F]

13 minutes ago, kumakuma said:

That isn't why people are leaving.

 

Intended or not, that is certainly the impression created by the content of their posts in the State of the Union thread.

[STC]

5 hours ago, mansr said:

This will be my final post here. The development over the last few months, culminating in yesterday's announcement, make it clear that my participation is no longer welcome.

 

Congratulations Alex, you finally got what you wanted.

 

@The Computer Audiophile, please delete all my posts. I do not wish to be associated in any way with what this place has become.

 

If anyone wants to get in touch, I'll be hanging out with my new best friend Amir.

 

You,among the very few others, always willing to explain your point and point out my errors. I learned a few things from you. I am suppose to get back to you about one point you pointed out long ago but now  probably too late. 

 

 

[christopher3393]

Mans,

Disappointed with your swan song. Was hoping for a more substantial, articulate critique of policy shifts, What you left is more like a presidential tweet. Objectivity has vanished.

[kumakuma]

1 minute ago, christopher3393 said:

Mans,

Disappointed with your swan song. Was hoping for a more substantial, articulate critique of policy shifts, What you left is more like a presidential tweet. Objectivity has vanished.

 

Gloating is not a good look for you.

[Rexp]

4 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said:

Ralf, you just can't stay away so I need to forcibly remove you. You have zero interest in making HiFi more enjoyable and have every interest in attacking whatever you don't like with snark. 

Yay! 

[esldude]

22 minutes ago, Allan F said:

 

Intended or not, that is certainly the impression created by the content of their posts in the State of the Union thread.

That would require some special interpretation on your part.  What actually indicates is you don't understand the reasons some don't like the new forum or that you disagree with them. 

[StephenJK]

6 hours ago, mansr said:

This will be my final post here. The development over the last few months, culminating in yesterday's announcement, make it clear that my participation is no longer welcome.

 

Congratulations Alex, you finally got what you wanted.

 

@The Computer Audiophile, please delete all my posts. I do not wish to be associated in any way with what this place has become.

 

If anyone wants to get in touch, I'll be hanging out with my new best friend Amir.

Man.  I’ve done that too many times.  The hurt, the angst, the abuse and the lack of understanding. 
 

The “please delete my account” feeling is one that many of us have had, and with me more than once. 
 

i never regret leaving, but many times have wondered if with that final missive I should have just left it in draft and let the three glasses of Scotch wear off first. 
 

 But that’s my sad story, not yours.
 

You’ve been a respected contributor here.  i can only presume that you will always be welcome back.

 

 

[Allan F]

50 minutes ago, esldude said:

That would require some special interpretation on your part.  What actually indicates is you don't understand the reasons some don't like the new forum or that you disagree with them. 

Once an objectivist, always an objectivist. No special interpretation is required. Don't you understand that the impression created, whether intended or not, is the subjective one in the mind of the reader?

[esldude]

Just now, Allan F said:

Once an objectivist, always an objectivist. No special interpretation required. Don't you understand that the impression created is the subjective one in the mind of the reader.

Yes, which is why I think your subjective impression is not the one intended because you misunderstand or don't understand the reasons of the other posters.

[StephenJK]

10 minutes ago, esldude said:

Yes, which is why I think your subjective impression is not the one intended because you misunderstand or don't understand the reasons of the other posters.

A slight change of topic, if I may. 
 

Two Canadian women travel to Australia for a well deserved break from the -40 degree weather.

 

Sitting in an outdoor cafe in the hot, sunny weather they’re noticed by a couple of the local lads. The one says to the other “Why don’t you go over and ask the ladies ro join us?”

 

And so off he goes. “Hello, ladies.  Nice to meet you, could you tell me where you’re from?”

 

One of the women with a big smile replies with “Saskatoon, Saskatchewan!”

 

He looks at her, blinks a couple of times and without a word goes back to his table. 
 

His buddy says “Are they going to join us?”

 

He answers “No, they don’t speak English.”

[Rexp]

2 hours ago, kumakuma said:

 

Thanks for the kind words, George. I'm still here although probably one bad post away from being banned.

 

Mans and Bill left on their own. Ralf and Marce were banned. Others have been "encouraged" to leave.

Sorry to see you go, unlike Ralf & Marce, yours and Mans posts were often quite funny. 

[kumakuma]

9 minutes ago, Rexp said:

Sorry to see you go

 

I'm still here.

 

You're the second person to say goodbye to me today.

 

I think I need to start looking over my shoulder...

[Allan F]

7 hours ago, plissken said:

mansr shouldn't have to suffer fools gladly.

 

Nor should others have to suffer mansr badly.

[kumakuma]

18 minutes ago, Allan F said:

 

Nor should others have to suffer mansr badly.

 

Perhaps Chris needs to show those folks how to use the handy dandy ignore feature of this forum.

[Teresa]

5 hours ago, MikeyFresh said:

 ...Most audiophiles are educated (read: not born yesterday), they do not need any form of consumer protection police to aid them in keeping from being fleeced by all of the abundant evil that lurks. There is such a thing called caveat emptor, and it applies everywhere, Hi-Fi included.

 

Yes, everywhere! $100 hamburgers, $1,000 face creams and perfumes. For example: Clive Christian No.1 Imperial Majesty was $205,000 for 500 milliliters. No one can save all these people from wasting their money. BTW I purchase face creams and perfumes at Dollar Tree for $1 each!

[The Computer Audiophile]

2 minutes ago, kumakuma said:

 

Perhaps Chris needs to show those folks how to use the handy dandy ignore feature of this forum.

Tried every technical solution I could. Nothing worked. People claim to hate the subjective nonsense but can stop reading it, just like a car accident.