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RE: the question: ":Why do forum interactions become contentious". . .

I've just had a very unexpected and very unpleasant PM from a forum participant. 

He'd been suggesting I buy a certain component  and I told him politely that I didn't visualize that particular purchase fitting in with my long-range plans.  

His response was to accuse me of wasting everyone's time and to call me an "effing idiot" (except he spelled "effing" correctly). 

The great majority of interactions I've had here have been very enjoyable and recent input from
more experienced forum members has helped greatly in clarifying my plan for the next upgrade cycle. 

The thread on lesser-know Jazz has been great-- lots of participation and lots of terrific suggestions. 

Nevertheless, I've decided to take a break. 

Best regards,

Stuartk



stuartk
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hilde45
4,863 posts
 
Love that Zappa quote!

I wonder if Zappa was channeling T.S. Eliot:

Where is the Life we have lost in living?
Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge?
Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?

from,: T.S. Eliot, Choruses from the Rock
plaw
80 posts
 
There are pimps and shills on Audiogon, and if you do not like a particular piece of equipment or a particular company, then you may get attacked because we are talking about their livelihood.  Really has nothing to do with opinions or discussion - follow the money.  I would not take it personally - you seem like a nice fella to me.  Prayers for your health.
ghasley
2,439 posts
 
Who was it that sent you the message?
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ghasley
2,439 posts
 
Indeed. I cant imagine getting so worked up that a nasty PM would be an option.
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