Thumper’s Mother

@anotherbob 

I appreciate your service as a police officer. That job is beyond my level of courage, that’s for sure. Reading your post, I’m not sure I understand your point, but I respect it. If there is a choice of saving an innocent person without violence, of course that is the choice to make. However, if justice requires violence to save or defend an innocent person, I assume that is the job of law enforcement. I could have used a more apt example, it was not my goal to trivialize a very serious situation, my apologies to all if that was the result. 
 

@wolf_garcia 

I respect your opinion, but disagree. I think the majority of members here, given the chance, would promote the ‘keep it real’ crowd to another forum. The feeling I get is a few people here pee in the pool and tell the others to get out if they don’t like it. And sadly, the gentle, well mannered souls leave the pool. Don’t drink the water or eat the snow…

I have been a member of a Corvette forum for many years, even though I sold the car a long time ago. This site has two sub forums that are interesting. One is for general off topic discussion and the other is the same except for topics of a political nature. They are still moderated to a degree, but with a much lighter touch. So it’s not the Wild West, but it’s close. But the point is it keeps things civil where it matters and people tend to have fun and not abuse the “freer” reign they are given. It is really the only reason I continue to frequent that forum.

I've been on here for a year or so now and find it mostly informative, even entertaining to read these posts. Generally they go like this:  Someone asks for a recommendation on something for X number of dollars. A few posts will actually answer the question, a few will recommend devices in the $200 to $400 range, far below what the person asked, then a few others will say "ah what you are considering is crap, you need to spend 5X to get anything worth listening to". 

It's all good. I've learned about brands that I didn't knew existed, and about devices that are a step up and some that are a step below my wallet's comfort zone. But it is good to have that knowledge.  And just as important to know what devices and speakers pair well together at any price point. 

We all love music and gear in varying amounts. That's what counts. 

@roadwhorerecords 

Thanks for your well wishes! Best to you and all the fathers and grandfathers!

Hope you all have an awesome day!

@ozzy62 

I have a similar experience in another ‘off topic audio forum’. For the most part, it is good, clean fun. Bad behavior happens so rarely, it really stands out, and peer pressure keeps things in line. That is how I know the personal issues of several online audio hobbyists. I’m most protective of those suffering life’s hardest issues. 

@moonwatcher 

I agree with you, I’ve learned a lot on here. In the past there were a handful of very well educated, experienced, and well spoken members that were patient to teach others. If you read in the archives, you have likely seen some of those posts, they stand out in the crowd. There are still some here, I hope they stay. 

@uncledemp      IMO the strongest/combative or even the most obnoxious voices are woefully seeking acceptance and validation.