Why discussions generate into personal affronts...
I guess some people just have to be right and get their way but if that was the case we would only have one amp company, one speaker company or whatever. We should all be able to have our opinion without being nasty and insulting. I spent my money on what I like and sounds good to be and you should be able to do the same. |
People's understanding of audio (and in general, the world) is a part of who they are. Dissenting views threaten that understanding which can be upsetting and people can get angry. Counterpoint: In theory there is no difference between theory and practice; in practice there is. There are things in various areas of life that should not work, but do, and/or are unexplainable*. Which is not to suggest that one believe every fad either. *Science is only settled, until it is not. History is filled with examples of peoples/scientists sure of one thing or another which are subsequently shown to be false (see Max Plank quote in the "Is There any Consensus at all amongst Audiophiles" thread.) |
@berner99 People's understanding of audio (and in general, the world) is a part of who they are. Dissenting views threaten that understanding which can be upsetting and people can get angry.True, but it’s too bad that before getting angry they don’t spend even a little energy trying to understand the alternate viewpoint and how that perception may be valid for somebody else. We have forgotten how to agree to disagree. Newsflash, there are no trophies given here for being “right.” |
