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Audiogoners, I love you........

After over two years with Audiogon, I want to express how much this site has come to mean to me. Over and above the buying and selling, this is a place teaming with life and interaction. I know so many names and personalities, even though probably many of them don't know who I am. I could give names, but I won't, because I don't want those I'd fail to mention to feel slighted or forgotten. There is so much intelligence and passion here; so much that is shared and given freely.

I may not agree with everyone or like everything that is said, but that doesn't matter. The fact that so many have so much to express and do express it -- this is what is important.

It isn't that I don't have a life -- I do. But Audiogon has become a PART of that life & I want to thank the people who, collectively, make that part of my life possible. Your experiences, opinions, likes, hatreds -- I appreciate it all.

I haven't participated as much in the forums as I have in the past, due to a big move and some major life problems, but I still go to this site on a regular basis, and find so many of you in the threads, alive and kicking, and it invigorates me. How freely so many of you give responses to those looking for help and recommendations with their problems. Those of you who do this, you deserve to be complemented and given heartfelt thanks. Some of you have done this for me in my learning curve, and I truly appreciate it. Even though I have posted less frequently in the last half year, when I see a post where someone with less experience than I is looking for help, I will try to take the time and answer, because I want to give of myself in this little way, too.

Audiogon --- many thanks to you for making this site such a great one. Your passion, enthusiasm and dedication often goes unnoticed. Although I may not always agree with what you decide to do with particular issues, you have done a GREAT JOB. Thanks again, Audiogon.

And, again, THANKS to those great Audiogoners who I have come to know, some more personally than others, some only through reading their writings. A great bunch of people in one of the greatest hobbies......
kevziek
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wmcmanus
171 posts
 
What I love most about this site (besides the fanatasic deals on mint-condition used equipment from trustworthy and knowledeable people)... is that the A'gon forum provides a free education for novices like myself, and an opportunity for individuals with more advanced knowledege/experience to openly debate their ideas and opinions peacefully.

A'gon has become a part of my life as well, and to the extent that you, my fellow 'Gonners, have encouraged my evolution toward audio nerd-dom, I thank you kindly!
unsound
7,333 posts
 
I'm truly impressed that Albert has opened his home to "computer strangers". There really is a sincere sense of community here.
kevziek OP
323 posts
 
I knew some of the familiar names would respond. Hi - Garfish, Albertporter, Sean, Ligj, Rosstaman.

Sean, your reference to a "family" and a "community" is right on. That's the ambience you get here. Sean, you must be near the top of the list of the most prolific threads writers.

Albertporter, you have become an icon here, and your untiring willingness to answer the neophyte's common questions has been noticed, at least by me. If I lived anywhere near you, I'd be at your house every Tuesday.

Jadem6, your writings are valued and frequent.

Rosstaman, you summed it up: an institution of higher learning........

Thanks, guys, you make a tear come to my eyes.....
sean
6,231 posts
 
Kevziek, i look at it this way: If i run my mouth ( or keyboard in this case ) often enough, something that makes sense is bound to come out sooner or later. I'm just glad that you folks haven't strung me up and stoned me yet : ) Sean
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ozfly
887 posts
 
Sean, stone you??? I think they're thinking of making a virtual stone sculpture of you! Would you like one arm or two? Standing or on a horse? Sabre or soldering iron?

Kevziek, and all, I absolutely agree. This site and your musings and generosity have added to my life. At the very least, I have a place that reminds me I am relatively sane despite my excessive commitment to audio ;-) More than that, I have learned much here: Both about audio and about the value of sharing time with others. Thank you all.
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