Arguments devolve on threads to wordsmithing contests

Why is it that so many well-intentioned threads devolve into wordsmithing contests? Is it necessary to argue about the meaning of posts when the language thereof is reasonably clear on its face?

celander02-26-2019 2:20pm

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jim204 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 881 posts 02-26-2019 at 02:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Some people on here love to argue for the hell of it
celander OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,503 posts 02-26-2019 at 02:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To wit: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-science-of-cables?lastpage=true&page=8#1709051
photon46 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,085 posts 02-26-2019 at 02:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It isn't a trend isolated to this forum or audiophiles in general, the entire online ecosystem is up to its neck in semantic police. That said, written communication's true meaning often is less than clear in spite of the fact the author thinks the content is straight forward. The subtle clues of meaning and intent we pick up from face to face interaction is sorely missing in the online universe.

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