Axe to grind know it alls


Recently I have noticed that there are people who apparently enjoy having controversial posts. One in particular stands out. I have no problem with people expressing different opinions but are they doing this just to get attention? They don’t care what the responders to their posts have to say as only their opinion is the correct one and everyone else is wrong unless they agree with the op which is rare.

I have always looked at the Audiogon forums as a resource to get information and exchange ideas . When the post is a one way street, I think it does little if anything to contribute to the forums so going forward I will just ignore their posts.  Anyone else irritated by these posers?
128x128lwin
Yes, there are people that are so insecure that getting attention on an internet forum is a balm to their fragile egos.  They are like little children that misbehave because they want/need attention.  No matter whether it's "positive" or "negative" attention, as long as someone is paying attention to them, they feel a little better about themselves.

I find the best course of action is to identify and ignore these people.  It's a phenomenon that occurs on many forums.  

     I consider myself a fragile, sensitive egg wrapped in an incredibly thick, impenetrable and inaccessible skin.
     Also as a lesbian trapped in a man's body.

Tim
" Here is an example of a reply to one of my posts.....
I posted that High End Audio is Sucking The Romance out of Music....

Hello ishkabibil,

    "I have no idea what you're talking about but I'm going to teach you how to spend a romantic evening with your music and your S.O.:
1, Get yourself looking and feeling as attractive as possible; haircut, shower, shave, man-scaping, a dash of cologne and some cool new clothes.
2. Cook a good meal, play some music, light a candle or two and serve it with an expensive bottle of wine.
3. When the mood strikes, move casually over to the sofa and …... make love to yourself.

    Sorry, I heard you currently don't have a S.O. Love the one your with, right?"

ishkabibi,

     I really doubt you can expect a more apt, strong and humorous reply to your original thread question than that.  I'm not sure if you related that thread post reply because you were upset, offended or just to illustrate how incredibly creative and funny a fellow member's response actually was.
     In any case, I'd like to thank you for quoting it for all to enjoy.  Very relevant and funny.

Thank you,
    Tim