erik_squires Couldn't agree more with your sentiments. This is the only forum I peruse on a daily basis and the only social media venue that I have an account with. I have neither the time or the temperament for any of the other ones. I hang on to the slim hope that things will get back to some semblance of normal next year, but know in my heart that it probably won't happen in what's left of my lifetime. Being old enough to know what we as a society have lost makes it that much harder to see how far we have fallen.
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.
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@erik_squires, I’ve been lurking here for 20+ yrs. I don’t engage much because I don’t feel like I have the street cred to hang with the high end crowd. But I love learning and hearing about the audio adventures of others. There are a few people on here that when they speak about audio I perk up and listen. You are at the top of the list. Regarding the political aspect, the political rabbit hole can lead to social sickness. I’ve seen some of my own family members become infected. It’s sad to see otherwise intelligent, thoughtful, professional people spiral into political madness. Neutrality is the vaccine against blind loyalty.
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……stay well and safe Eric as you and I have exchanged some ideas on audio in the past. I no longer watch TV and over the last two months have grown tired of the snarky comments I see here now in these forums. I have been on this site for almost 24 years and it has really changed . So I too recently have not been as engaged on Audiogon as I have in the past . Unfortunately this is the new norm and some like myself make a conscious decision not to be a part of it. Eric thank you for putting your thoughts and feelings on a thread that needed to be done . I am going to just listen to more music …… |
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