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Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks?

I think we can all agree that threads about tweaks like fuses, stones, mats, power conditioners etc. stir up all kinds of controversy, conflict and ill will.

 

Short of banning discussion of these controversial topics, is there another solution to this problem?

 

I got this idea from teo_audio’s comments about a solution implemented at Canuck audio on another thread:

 

“Canuck audio tames it by having a cable and tweak area for threads. Where any counter to the idea that such things are functional (in attempt or in analysis), is not tolerated.

 

Meaning.. threads where people discuss tweaks, or mods or cables and so on, if a naysayer posts there, and interrupts the discussion, in any way, they get their posts deleted. And...if the given naysayer can’t hold their tongue, after said deletion-ish warnings..... they will, rapidly, via any repeats in behavior, find themselves banned from the forum. They have to grow up, or get lost.”

 

You may not like parts of his description, but I think the idea has real merit.

 

I propose a new “safe haven” sub-forum, with some special rules, for the discussion of tweaks. These rules would ONLY apply to this specific sub-forum, the current rules would continue as they are in all other areas.

 

The special rules would be along these lines:

 

Posts that categorically deny the possibility of tweaks having any effect or value are not allowed.

 

Posts proclaiming tweaks to be “scams” “cons” etc. are not allowed.

 

Posts that directly state, or imply, that another poster is lying, are not allowed.

 

Posts that make absolute negative statements like “Science proves it can’t work.” are not allowed.

 

Posts demanding measurements, controlled listening tests etc. are not allowed.

 

Posts that express skepticism (without making absolute negative statements), ask tough questions, or request more information are welcome.

 

Of course, some who hold the above opinions may object, but they would still be able to express those opinions in all other parts of the forum, just like they always have.

 

What do you think?

tommylion
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mahgister
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If someone own a perfectly controllled refine DSP system, like cindyment, for sure he will not need cable, fuses, or Schuman generators...Nor a complete grid of Helmholtz resonators fine tuned for the speakers...The ancestor of electronical DSP is mechanical Helmholtz equalization of a room....😊 I am pretty sure our friend cindyment know that...

Because anybody who knows enough about DSP can reach a good S.Q. without that....

Myself i dont use DSP, i am not knowleadgeable in DSP and dont have the money to buy it, i used some homemade devices for controlling vibrations for example....

I used Helmholtz method in acoustic at peanuts costs...

But i dont denigrate the power of DSP...

It is ridiculous then to denigrate other ways... Like controlling acoustics or vibrations or even other controversials devices...

The only important matter is that it is not money who give a good sound most of the times but experiments and ELEMENTARY science....At peanuts costs if we know what to do....

Then someone could be right with DSP control or like me with my homemade devices...It is useless to argue for one and denigrate the others...

The more important truth is elementary science is enough....at low costs...

i develop at no cost my own way to control mechanical,electrical,and acoustical embeddings of the system... The most powerful being Helmholtz method... is it better than DSP ? No...

But it cost me NOTHING and it is so good all my 7 headphones sleep forever in a drawer...

The truth of one sometimes dont contradict the truth of another because the world of possible experiences is so vast it can accomodate many perspectives...

 

Let me give you my take on this. I will even state that I think most tweaks are ludicrous.

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@mahgister , I will request that you delete your post, not because you said anything wrong, but because it is totally off topic, and that is what this thread is about really, staying on topic. I sent you one response privately.

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mahgister
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i understand your point...

but i think that my post is related to this topic...

If someone else think it is not related to the topic or off topic like you think, i will erase my post...

My best to you....

 

@mahgister , I will request that you delete your post, not because you said anything wrong, but because it is totally off topic, and that is what this thread is about really, staying on topic. I sent you one response privately.

 

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