Does other Audiogon members' opinion carry any weight for you ?

Depends on the member.  There are a few who serve as negative references-if they endorse something, then I’m not interested 

If there is a point to this thread, perhaps it is a barometer of the current state of this forum.  

Sadly, since I have been a member, things have paralleled society as a whole and deteriorated.  The true gems on this site are becoming a rare find indeed and have been replaced by an increasing population of haters that serve to make this a heck of a lot less fun than it used to be.

almarg, miss you man.

I too am not really sure what this thread is about.

If someone offers just an opinion I stop listening, this is of no value to me.

If someone has an opinion and takes the time to make a case for that opinion then that can be value added.  

Only ones that use grammar correctly, like do instead of does ... ;-)

Inna I think your thread iis relevant , yes there are some like I like to read their post like MikeLavigne, very humble and knowledgeable. True He has a very good system. That is not the reason why I admire his post. Waltersalas is onother good one but he rarely post here.Davidten also is a good one. Very few good ones left but rarely post. The negative ones I treat them with quietness, for in quietness there is power.