Manufacturers pushing their products and agenda in the forums.


In the deep, dark, past manufacturers participated in the Audiogon forums with a general sense of decorum and a sensitivity to other products that they did not manufacture themselves and which were, from a design standpoint, philosophically opposed to their views. 

What has happened? Manufacturers now post into the forums dogmatically espousing their myopic view of the hobby, shamelessly pimping their own products and view of the audio world and, even more disturbingly, running down opposing brands. 

IMHO, it may be time to throw the baby out with the bath water and ban manufacturers, distributors, retailers and importers. If they can’t get their act together they should take it on the road.
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hicham that is an excellent example of a manufacturer being upfront and honest, and willing to provide information in an open forum about the products they make.  That is a good thing. Not the same as manufacturers pretending to be a customer and praising their own products.
I agree that manufacturers and dealers shouldn’t post anonymously but having them here allows me to see who I would and wouldn’t want to deal with!
For me, there's essentially no difference between an audio retailer pushing their wares and a barker outside a fairground tent.
I don't mind audio retailer providing information regarding the products and services. But don't diss another product that you don't sell, even if you don't like them - cause you have no long terms experience with the product.