Is it cabin fever or what???

Don't feel bad Ben. I feel the same way about some of the great UK auctions on Ebay for classic gear (the last being for the last batch of Harbeth LS3/5a's produced, the shipping was murder), I live in LA.

I too am new to the site (less than a year) but while I acknowledge that some threads are less than stimulating it is inevitable. I haven't read too many that I sensed have been started simply for effect. I believe most of the posters are sincere if perhaps somewhat misguided sometimes. This hobby of ours and particularly the end of the means engenders passionate reactions in most of us. I have seen more insincere posts about gear than I have about music and as long as it stays that way I won't worry too much. This forum can be a great place to learn about the depth of music and the means to that end. Good , lively discussion; bring it on. As for the clowns: "who cares"; the AudiogoN world is not coming to an end nor will it be in a state of decline as a result of the few. Happy listening. By the way, to anyone who hasn't already, check out the Joe Henderson Big Band CD. Smoking!

Thanks, Frogman. That's why I come here. BTW, are you an ex SEAL or UDT w/ such a handle?

Audiogon is a great site - we would not criticise its minor imperfections so much if we did not already value it highly - we would have just walked away, like we did with the other sites. I see its growth as inevitably causing its focus to diminish. But I don't see it as a problem if we learn to use it like a newspaper - noone reads everything yet everyone gets to read what is of interest to them, most of the time. I know what you mean Dekay - as I am sure you have noticed, I have gotten drawn into some meaningless jousts, but I think I have learned I don't enjoy it and so I think I have kicked the habit. Good luck.