Axe to grind know it alls

Do not care at all.

"If you can't stand the heat, don't enter the kitchen."

     I can take the heat, I just wanted to make an omelet.

Tim

Tim, I'm allergic to eggs:(  I do think an anthropologist would find this thread interesting. 

I have never ground an axe, but I did grind a splitting maul once as it had developed some pesky deformities...worked better after grinding.

I feel that the authority to delete posts should be left to the moderator.  If an OP has the authority to delete posts then that person basically only wants yes people or people that only agree or say what they want to hear and not allow alternative opinions.  Yes, rudeness should be a capital offense here, but not agreeing?  

I, for one have enjoyed and learned much from contributors that some didn't appreciate.  

When there is name calling, insults or "trolling", the the moderator should step in. 

Most have gotten to where they are in the audio world totally differently that I did.  My taste are different than my friends.  But, we  do agree that although it may be my style, good music is good music.  I'll like and appreciate any music that is good.  Be it "classical (don't like that reference), jazz, blues, country, ethnic, non-English, you name it.

same for equipment.  Well made, well designed, nice sounding equipment just is.

Yeah, some people do have an axe to grind.  So what?  Let them rant.  no harm done, and I don't have to participate if I don't want to.

I appreciate this forum and most (vast majority) of the people that contribute.  I've seen references to music, equipment, artist from members here that I would have never found out about. Even from the so-called negative posters. 

I don't care for rude people. That is unnecessary.

I get a chance to read about and interact with people I would never have the opportunity to meet or interact with.

That is a good thing.

You want the rudeness to come out?  Start talking about Bose equipment here.

anyway, with the state of the world the way it is now, enjoy your music, acquaintances, family and friends.