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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
grislybutter
3,307 posts
 

you have a low tolerance @erik_squires for the noise and I can relate, I do too. 

I hope you will come back sooner, you are super helpful in all things audio. 

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wturkey
798 posts
 

“See you all after the elections”

It’s election year once again.

 

Not the first election cycle in history. 
 

Probably won’t be the last election cycle. 
 

The sun will still rise and set as it has throughout history…..

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danager
961 posts
 

Vote early and vote often

Just don't forget your purple fuses

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61falcon
125 posts
 

It's good to take a break, especially when things are getting chaotic. I tend to unplug at times and try to remember what's important in life.

I live about 6 hours from the beautiful Lake Superior...When I need a reset that's where I go.

"It's the end of the world as we know if and I feel fine"

REM

deep_333
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The more technical discussions tend to happen in AVS, DIY forums, etc (which you are also on probably)...The handful of dudes who are perhaps more technical around here are also on those other forums (probably), i.e., don’t think you’re gonna miss much.

The Gon is primarily for scoping out the used market and buying/selling things...and secondarily, a marketing machine on various threads (i.e., the dealers/pied pipers covert club at work)... the latter can provide some entertainment value though ...

 

 

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