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Any opinions re UK forums Vs. Audiogon?

Just wondered if anyone in the states ever checked out some of the UK forums?
Some very useful stuff (about 10%)hidden away between juvenille,idiotic and ? shall we say somewhat 'narrow minded' thinking.
"Never in the field of human conflict, has so much s--t been spoken by so few "
I don't generally find them very pleasant places to visit.
it seems to me that Audiogon somehow manages to remain a civilised and predominantly friendly Oasis.
Is this because 'you guys' are more reserved, more polite,more confident? who knows.
We should be offering cups of tea whilst you chaps should be all gung ho - seems to me there has been a role reversal along the line - a visit to Pinkfish can be like a stroll in a/the Ghetto(under privildged neighbourhood?) (Black , white or otherwise), loose your wits for a minute - and you get mugged!

Si

Disclaimer - this is only my opinion, I will retract it if it in any way offends anyone or more to the point I don't want nasty comments, god forbid I should have an opinion.
It's just struck me, would you call a hifi forum Pinkfishmedia - something stinks there.
simon74
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
I like both Pinkfishmedia and Audiogon, but they are of a very different character. I most certainly wouldn't characterize pinkfish as juvenile, but it's certainly less inhibited, and if you express strong opinions you need to make sure you have thick skin.

Some of the off-topic threads on pinkfish dealing with racism, immigration, terrorism, and religion have presented extremely thought provoking and intelligently thought out views. I don't agree with many of the views, and sometimes fights break out between members, but it is incredibly refreshing to see people able to debate these things in a relatively uncensored forum in a world where "political correctness" is often used to stifle the necessary exchange of ideas.

As a parting thought, why did you find it necessary to criticize pink fish publicly ? Why not simply remove it from your bookmarks ? There are plenty of web sites that I am not interested in, but I don't make a point of telling others about them. Instead I refer people to websites I enjoy.
thsalmon
348 posts
 
I think that Audiogon is more "polite," probably due to the quality of those that trade and post here. I also enjoy reading off-topic and non-audio posts, but many of such posts, including some my own, have been censored or removed from this site.
newmanoc
295 posts
 
Thanks for the heads up, Simon. I just registered and look forward to wandering through Pinkfishmedia, and undoubtedly getting myself blasted at some point. I like Audiogon forums, but I also like options. Whether ultimately better or worse, so long as there is basic decency the fact that the site has a different character is clearly a good thing.
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chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
Anny names of said sites you guys can supply?This is intriguing after readding a bit of the press.Remember their ears might not be so different but like most other contries they have on the main much smaller listening rooms thans us (in tha mainthough apt. dwellers.condoi owners are given short shrift).These rooms are made from different materials and this has to effect what they hear.Maybe us Apt renters/condo owners should read euro/asian press because of this difference.
Chazzbo
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