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.
128x128viridian
viridian,

     I'm just interested about what motivated you to start a thread, which in my opinion is much ado about nothing, in the first place.  Why exactly do you think this is a big issue and why do you have such difficulty discerning between legitimate and shilling posts?  
     I'm not itching for a fight, I consider myself a well adjusted and reasonable individual with a distinct lack of psychological issues and peculiarities. However, I do admit I am the curious and analytical sort, which explains my interest in your reasons for posting on this subject.
     " Please feel free to abstain and let those interested continue."  Actually, my interest in your post is waning precipitously and I've contemplated abstention but I also enjoy slow-motion car wrecks, like this thread, in which no one is seriously injured.
      I don't believe I've stooped to personal attacks upon you or belittled you, at least not in any manner that would cause any durable harm, so I therefore don't think an apology is merited.
      I agree that we all have our viewpoints and that is what makes these forums both interesting and challenging. I suggest this thread should proceed and develop unfettered by any unwarranted moderation and with my sincere commitment to continuous consideration of abstention.

Tim
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viridian: "“I consider myself a well adjusted and reasonable individual with a distinct lack of psychological issues and peculiarities.” Of course you do, LOL."

     Well, I definitely did consider myself well adjusted and reasonable up until that unfortunate sexual molestation and murder of that young women.  Okay you got me, let me just say I still consider myself a reasonable individual with the 'well adjusted' personality trait accuracy still awaiting the court appointed psychiatrist's final determination based on his extensive examination of me.  Hopefully, I can report back on this open issue prior to my execution.

Tim    
Audiogon forums allow it. The worst offenders are at Audio Circle, so shopper beware.