See you all after the elections


Regardless of what political messages are being spread around here it’s unfortunately true that the level of courtesy and how we talk with those we disagree with reaches a fever pitch before elections in the United States.

Too many talking heads in the mass media are modelling too much poor behavior and loathing of "others" and it’s filtering into this place which I like to hang out with for fun and to help others. What should be plain technical discussions are being infused with personal acrimony. If I wanted that for fun I’d work in a call center.

I’m taking a break from the A’gon for a while. I can’t say the toxicity it’s not affecting me either. This place is just not worth the anger and frustration it is causing of late and I certainly don’t want to learn how to behave by modelling that myself. Hopefully when I come back in 2025 Americans will again be relating to other Americans in ways that don’t involve criminalization or demonization and this place will be nicer.  I also really am too old to be having "but he started it" excuses over what should be a fun and meaningful hobby.  Be well all.  See you in a few months.

erik_squires
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I’ve not been around too long but yeah it’s tiresome to read people’s word vomit about things that don’t matter here.  I just want to read/talk about audio things.  Recently,  I’ve been trying to sort out what phase angle is, why it occurs and why it makes speakers hard to drive.  Haven’t really found the resources I need to explain it to me.  Maybe I’ll post something.

If I wanted that for fun I’d work in a call center.

Good analogy Erik. I ran one for a while. Unreal how rude people can be, until the call is escalated to a manager and suddenly they are polite.

Whatever you decide; do try and chill out, and let the negative stuff roll off your back. Stress is BAD.

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