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Closet audiophiles

Well there are a good number of regular posters out there who, help everyone regularly. There are many more who have incredible systems but don't post, for what ever reason. On more then one occasionI have received private emails answering questions I have asked about high end gear, from members, whom never post. I understand not everyone has the time or desire to “hang out” in the forum section. But it strikes me as odd that they would take the time and send a private email helping me out on something I have posted in the forum section, I bring this up simply because I feel others could be helped if everyone was able to see what these people sent to me. Have any others out there experienced this, and if any of you “closet audiophiles” are out there come on in, share with everyone.

Regards,
Tim
tireguy
sean
6,231 posts
 
If you remember Tim, there was a "backlash" regarding certain policies that Audiogon had established ( somewhat forced to ). Some "regulars" stopped posting due to the fact that they did not agree with these policies. Others stepped in to fill their place. I would imagine that the same thing would happen again given the opportunity. Sean
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paulwp
585 posts
 
Sean's right. It's also frustrating to type in a quick answer to a question and then, after waiting for moderator approval, discover you've wasted your time because the question was answered by six other people. Just easier to send an email. I do it all the time.

Paul
ezmeralda11
303 posts
 
And the other thing is that one may choose to post privately because if they put it on the public forum they'd take alot of heat for it. Not to mention the flames created may do more to hurt the thread starters understanding of the whole thing.
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