Why would someone feel the need to comment unpleasant things on sale posts

I only come here for the drama.

Sadly the idiots among us are all feeling empowered these days.  
 

Mentally unstable and or mentally ill persons tend to compulsively demand affirmation and can be very destructive.  
 

as in all cases and places ignore the fools and soldier on. 
 

I’m sure selling Dad’s beloved gear must be a painful and lonely task. God bless you and may you make a few friends here along the way.

Sorry for your loss ... Audio pursuits may be a special way to kindle a connection with him

I've been with the Audiogon forum for three years.  I've learned more than I've contributed for sure ... I've been on many forums; I think this is the best!

Hang in there!

because theres something unpleasant about the sale--thatd be a good reason

web based social media realities do also invade the hifi forum space. people are really brave in front of a keyboard. there are many degrees of complaining, of course. and shades of decorum.

i just retried from managing a large Honda Dealership for 43 years. part of my job was responding to complaints, including on line reviews. it was by far the most distasteful and frustrating part of my job. basically people will write anything with little regard for the truth. many times try to threaten and leverage and manipulate.

the minimal stuff we see here is just a slight taste of the nastiness i saw.

plenty of people are well meaning and appreciate someone reaching out and will work with you, but there is a dark side of social media too and many complainers mean to cause harm. it’s why i don’t do social media other than hifi forums. i don’t want any part of all that mess....ever.....again.