Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy?

They are not men? They are Devo?

@unsound

In answer to the original question:

Perhaps because there are some trolls who seem to try and use these threads as bait to trap those who don"t share their love of horns:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/why-not-horns?highlight=horns

Your first reply to that thread was:

I absolutely loathe horns!

Not exactly an inviting outset for further conversation on the subject, but nonetheless a clear statement on your stance. I don’t know whether the OP of linked thread (or others there) ever came to ask you this in earnest, but why, if you were to elaborate a bit, do you resent the sound of horns? I’m simply curious. Is it horn-hybrids in particular, or all-horns equally - perhaps even more? Are there aspects of horn sound that triggers your resentment more than others? Ever heard horn speakers (hybrids, all-horns?) that appealed to you more than to lead to the thought of simply hating on them?

You claim to provide an answer to @johnk, but still this hasn't happened. Why don't we start here?

@unsound 

Phusis, As you can see; some of the more recent posts offer confirmation of what suggested earlier.

With all due and sincerest respect I think it best that I exit.

Thanks for your reply.

Still, I'm sincerely interested in being offered a more detailed approach on your dislike of horn speakers, as I'm sure others (certainly the OP) are as well. I'm not trying to convert you as I'm not on a mission here, but find it inspiring to learn of the particular aspects and frame of reference (i.e.: experience) that leads some people to turn their backs on horny sound, so to speak - in all its varying forms (though I'm some will find they're all of the same, homogeneous evil). Feel free to chime in.