@clearthink I shun labels too. So what?
Most labels that are attached to us as individuals are done by tribal groups who DO adopt a tribal identity and find it important to their agenda to wrap themselves around their label and then label those with a contrary view with some pejorative label. Labels are powerful things. I also find those who have a singular agenda focus, readily use tribal identities to assert a communitarian importance to their group and demonize those who would oppose them. In my original post, I listed labels that might be applied to me, as this "tribal thing" is all the rage.
Interestingly, the "Tribal movement" was originally geared to business and the corporate culture. Look how quickly this has become "the thing" in politics and social movements.
I would like the audiophile community to NOT indulge in this movement, at least in the form of ascribing labels or tribes to those who hold views contrary to your’s. As you assert, most of us are, as individuals, much more than any tribal label can describe.
Most labels that are attached to us as individuals are done by tribal groups who DO adopt a tribal identity and find it important to their agenda to wrap themselves around their label and then label those with a contrary view with some pejorative label. Labels are powerful things. I also find those who have a singular agenda focus, readily use tribal identities to assert a communitarian importance to their group and demonize those who would oppose them. In my original post, I listed labels that might be applied to me, as this "tribal thing" is all the rage.
Interestingly, the "Tribal movement" was originally geared to business and the corporate culture. Look how quickly this has become "the thing" in politics and social movements.
I would like the audiophile community to NOT indulge in this movement, at least in the form of ascribing labels or tribes to those who hold views contrary to your’s. As you assert, most of us are, as individuals, much more than any tribal label can describe.