Why Are People So Concerned About How Others Spend Their Money?

@russ69,

 For the life of me I can’t figure that one out. It seems more and more people just have to push their own personal budget restraints on others. I won’t,and don’t take it personally when I can’t afford something that someone else can. More power to you. We see these blanket statements all the time, all cables sound the same, the amp I got out of the dumpster sounds as good as any 4 or 5 figure amp. Now if someone can’t hear a difference,fine. That doesn’t mean that I can’t. I call this,Gladys Kravitz syndrome. Oh Abner!! 

Most of these arguments focus on two topics;

• will the product do what is claimed, and 
• is it worth the cost

The performance of the product can be respectively discussed/debated on these forums based on both objective specifications and measurements, and subjective observations of those who have tried the product.  The worth or value of the product is judged uniquely by each individual, based on criteria that likely varies from person to person.

The trouble starts when people attempt to refute the subjective assessments and/or the value judgements of others.  Of course, it only gets worse when those detractors have never heard or used the product themselves.

Finger wagging is one of humankind's most common activities. It's gotta be sourced from way down in the recesses of the brain. It's a way to project power & dominance. And yeah, It takes true vigilance to hold it in check...To use it wisely.

If you don’t want people to be concerned about something don’t post about it on the internet.  Simple. 

Some people speak in absolutes with a predetermined response based on their experience. They write a narrative as if they are telling you what you will experience. You can do this if you are a good fisherman or hunter with a kill at your side, but audio is way more imaginary and personal. These are the people I’d pay money for that ignore button to avoid 😃