Club Polk Perception

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Well, he's certainly not a man of many words, but I think he's right.
  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,328
    Great post John! This Forum has done a lot to advance my audio journey. A lot of people here have given me great advice, I bought and sold gear, and made many friends, I have been to 3 or 4 Polkfests, been at Polk HQ and I have visited several people in their home all over the country. I don't post nearly as much as I use to do. That's not because I dislike Vanilla or have been bullied by trolls. I visit here often and enjoy the conversations, friends and I can always learn something new or make a new friend. Long live Club Polk!
    Carl

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    no feeding the bear.
    kharp1 wrote: »
    Well, he's certainly not a man of many words, but I think he's right.

  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    Jstas wrote: »
    This place is beyond tame compared to what it used to be.

    Amen to that, yet another point myself and many others have made. In this touchy feely world of today, even the forum as it stands today is "offensive" to some. Back in the earlier days of the forum, it might have sent many to their safe spaces, and fork out some coin for psych care.

    .....but it was fun, entertaining, and informative.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,517
    edited August 2017
    Jstas wrote: »
    This place is beyond tame compared to what it used to be.

    That is not very comforting! So "this place" used to be a 30 acre food fight and now it is only a 20 acre food fight? Thanks for your candor about what a mess this place was. I've read thru some of the older threads and then compared to now seems about the same to me. But I only went back as far as 2009, maybe there was more mayhem before 2009.

    I've added in italics the portion of your post many people may take offense to, myself included.

    I am hoping by pointing out what SPECIFICALLY someone might take offense to, that in the future you may avoid that type of phrasing, assuming your intent is not to try and get a rise out of forum members/membership.

    If you are trying to troll, then your passive aggressive post does indeed work well toward that end.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,471
    It wasn't a mess then and it's not a mess now.
  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,124
    I'll add one more thing. Audio is great for get together's even just a couple people.
    Have always been told "hey stop on by if you're in the area" and "your always welcome"

    These are great opportunities for friendship and knowledge

    It's not like there are always a neighbor with the audio interests.

    Take advantage of gtg when you can, even a meet up at the show, great way to break the ice
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,124
    Some stories are longer than others. Lets just say changes in life.
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    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,952
    None of them got banned fyi.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 16,832
    F1nut wrote: »
    That is not very comforting!

    Awww, someone needs a hug.

    LMAO!!!
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,517
    F1nut wrote: »
    That is not very comforting!

    Awww, someone needs a hug.

    A BEARhug I think....

    and I know just the person for the job :neutral:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,471
    edited August 2017
    Doro was a hoot, TroyD told it like it is like it or not. Russman while i remember nothing comes to mind that sticks out. I too have been here since 2009, i remember looking at old threads and seeing the who's who of corporate Polk and they too could tell it like it was as well. Those who want to morph into what it never was have no clue.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,116
    Was certainly different when @dorokusai was around.

    Would be fun now...
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,471
    Break out the chaps :p
  • Stew
    Stew Posts: 645
    I was a newbie back then. It was fun and I got lots of great advice that transformed my system.
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,116
    Stew wrote: »
    I was a newbie back then. It was fun and I got lots of great advice that transformed my system.

    But you didn't dare step out of line then.

    He was very politically correct......well, maybe not??
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    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
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    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

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    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
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    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
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    CSi40
    PSW 404
  • Stew
    Stew Posts: 645
    vmaxer wrote: »
    But you didn't dare step out of line then.

    He was very politically correct......well, maybe not??

    You're absolutely correct. I realized that I was the new guy, used some humility, and assumed that I would have to earn the respect of those already here. I felt welcomed and everyone was happy to help.

    PC - No, screw that.
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    1000VA Dreadnought
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,811
    edited August 2017
    newbie since 2007....was one of those who knew everything on day 1 and now knows how clueless I was on day 1. Maybe that's why I was on the ignore list sooo quick
  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,116
    Stew wrote: »
    vmaxer wrote: »
    But you didn't dare step out of line then.

    He was very politically correct......well, maybe not??

    You're absolutely correct. I realized that I was the new guy, used some humility, and assumed that I would have to earn the respect of those already here. I felt welcomed and everyone was happy to help.

    PC - No, screw that.

    The good ole days. It sure was a blast though.

    Hope we get like that again.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
  • Stew
    Stew Posts: 645
    Me too!
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    Jolida JD-100a (Sylvania BP TM Gold Brand 5751's), NAD C275BEE, Blue Jeans

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,704
    My last comment is that perhaps when you discover that everyone on a given forum, this or otherwise, has a problem with you, and that one fact is the only common thread weaving all the users together, perhaps the issue doesn't lie with them, but in some behavior you continue to repeat.

    Nail, head, HAMMER!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."


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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,230
    Give me a break. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see......awe, never mind.

    You are not worth my time

    Tom
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