Onhwy61
I do too, but when a person has participated in a large number of threads and hasn't posted their system it makes me very wary.
Why?
If a long-time fellow audiophile, who has been posting for several years, (and especially if you can tell from their posts what their system is composed of anyway), why do you, (or anybody), need to know exactly what their system is composed of?
Some of us prefer not to have a system listed. There are a variety of reasons for this:
1. Humility: Having a system listed could be construed as merely a way to show off your wealth and prosperity.
I don't really think that way, but I know some people who do.
2. Security: Having a system listed could be an advertisement to a local thief that your system is well worth stealing, (along with anything else valuable in the house), as well as endangering any loved ones living there.
I'll be honest and state that this is a major reason why I don't list my system. I buy and sell semi-frequently, and by reading my posts, one can probably figure out where I live, so I'd rather not attract additional attention to myself by posting my system. And Yeah, I know, I'm paranoid. But if there are people out there looking to steal from you, (and there are), is it really paranoid to be actively protective? I don't think so.
3. Privacy: Some people don't like being contacted about their systems, (or their posts).
I am not one of those people, as I gladly answer pretty much anyone who has a question about any of my posts or my equipment, (past and present). But I can understand someone wanting to limit their interaction merely to the forums.
And there are probably even more reasons then the three I listed above. For these reasons, I've never bothered to look to see if a seller has listed their system.
My two cents worth anyway.
