Why is it that every time, lately, that I'm interested in a thread...


... a couple days later it gets removed by the moderators? How bad can a thread be to deserve being REMOVED? 

I may have missed something but... I'm confused!

rolox

It's because nearly any mention of politics in connection with subject matters triggers someone who says something ridiculous and then there's a food fight and then the thread is shut down.

Here's a template:

These speakers are good.

They're made in China.

China policy was wrecked by X party.

No, China was wrecked by Y party.

At least X party didn't do A, B, C.

You're only saying that because you're a moron.

THREAD DELETED.

yeah often times what hilde45 stated happens.

I would like to add the following additional reason.

Thread topic and question clearly stated:

Original poster

"I am looking for a new CD player in the $1000 range. I have narrowed down my choices to two players, the yankee and zebra. Does anybody have any experience with these players?"

Response 1 "Yeah I have had the Yankee and it’s a great spinner, and you can connect an external DAC to improve the sound."

Response 2 " Have you tried the alpha, it’s a great CD player"

Response 3 " I have the delta deluxe and I would get that one. It’s about $10,000 but you can get it used"

Response 4 " I would suggest the Bravo model dealer, It’s the best one we carry at our store. I can get you a deal for $15,000.00. It will trounce any other CD player".

Response 5 " Turntables are better than CD players. You are in incompetent moron for wanting something digital. And your mother wears combat boots".

Original poster, " All I want is a budget CD player, not trying to start a war, but you guys s**k".

Post and eventually the thread gets deleted somewhere down the line.

@2psyop Nice! I think we have a creative new genre, here: The Ways Audiogon Threads Go Wrong. Or, Threads Gone Wild.

Here's another iteration (from a while back but still in living memory):

OP: I'm looking to get some isolation for some components in my system. Where is the best place to start?

"Isolation is snake oil. Better to spend on a new turntable."
"I like Herbies footers. They really solved my issues."
Then, an old hand steps in:
"You all are whistling in the dark. You need to learn to LISTEN. To really pay attention. Here are some photos [inserts link of his system for the 1000th' time] of what a real Einstein can do. Oh, and by the way, you need to get Townshend podiums, Tekton speakers, and Raven Audio tube amps."
"Shill! Shill! Shill!"

Thread deleted.

Post removed 

Honestly, politics should not come into any discussion of audio equipment. Lest you be tone- deaf on either left or right ear