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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited July 2010
    Im really surprised this has made it to 5 pages, the Mods must be on vacation or somethin. :)
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2010
    Whoops
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited July 2010
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Im really surprised this has made it to 5 pages, the Mods must be on vacation or somethin. :)

    It's actually been nice and civil and within the guidelines :)
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  • wz2p7j
    wz2p7j Posts: 840
    edited July 2010
    Not really rules, just guidelines, eh?

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    Knowledge is fine and well...when questions are asked. But you still are coming across with that elitist attitude like you know more than everyone else here!
    Like I said, humility is your friend, don't forget you are a Noobie to the community's eyes and despite your knowledge, your post count is more important to the overall community. Like many that went through the same pack attack you have to humble your self and let the community slowly know you and accept you.

    Again the I am THE king of knowledge attitude prevails. There are MANY here that "know what they are talking about!" :rolleyes:
    Just the fact that your screen name suggest you are a GURU isn't the best approach. Fact is that so called GURU title was denied to many on here by new CP ruling. So, for many that might simply be an annoyance and repulsive.


    P.S. I have cheap Monster Cables. Can't afford anything better. Can you send me a free set of something better so I can demo them? :p
    Better watch what you wish for ;)
    reeltrouble1 wrote: »
    Your miscalculation is the essence of this Clubs true membership.

    Good Luck.

    RT1
    Yup, woodguru you are coming way too strong as a noobie and you are more likely considered as a threath by the so called top guns here that considered that knowledge and recognition belong to them... HUMBLE your self ;)
    You dont get it do you? We as a collective group could care less what your background in audio is, there is no need to provide your audiophile credentials so to speak to us. We dont want nor do we need a new audio guru to lead us unwashed masses out of the darkness and into the light of your audio wisdom. You continue to insinuate that we as a group need this assistance, for example this statement.
    Again, as a noobie you must humble your self, there are already a whole slue of acknowledge and respected GURUs on here ;)


    You imply that anything we can come up with suggestion wise will be inferior due to your extensive knowledge and yet you say you are attempting to be less condescending? a perfect example of that is in the thread mentioned next.
    There is already extensive exotic cable knowledge on here, woodguru you are not preaching anything new on here ;)

    You mention a thread where a fellow specifically asked about whether a Pass Labs X-250 or a Parasound amp would be a better fit for his speakers, then you take it upon yourself to make the decision to reccomend something entirely different without even considering or asking him if he had heard the amp you thought was a better fit. He may have heard this amp and hated the sound and then it really doesnt matter if it is a better built amp or not or whether it sounds better to you, that is your oppinion that isnt fact.
    However, shouldn't even noobies allowed to their own opinions? Opinions are subjective not facts, right? ;)
    Simply try to fit in here as reccomended earlier and stop trying to impress us with your audio knowledge, connections, wealth, etc. Simply put we dont give a rats **** :D If you continue on in this manner you will be the most despised person on CP in short order.
    As pointed out, HUMBLE your self, realize that no matter what you are considered a noobie on here. If you realize that and act accordingly you might have some chances to fit in :cool:

    Boasting and showing off (especially with $$$) will surely not lead you anywhere on here (even if all were to be thrue!). Listen to Snow, he may come across as rough around the edge but his wisdom is still valid ;)



    I don't claim to run with the big boys of audio on this board but I know who they are and they didn't have to come out and tell me. They proved it.
    Bingggo!!!!
    F1nut wrote: »
    Well said +1

    I was so impressed with his audio knowledge, connections, wealth, etc. that I added him to my Bozo list.
    Too threathning? ;)
    inspiredsports wrote: »
    Ignore is tempting, but the entertainment value may be immense :)
    Agreed :D

    Woodguru, as a noobie, start by listening (reading) more than talking (posting) and learn to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of this community and while (like in anything else) there are some weaknesses you will learn to appreciate its strenghts which surpasses any weaknesses by far and some pointers are in this thread as the community backs up and protect it self (members) from any percieved threaths. This community is also very generous and if you start slowly you might get to appreciate it so slow down a little ;) I recall someone mentionning that when you enter any club-group you shouldn't come across too strongly if you want acceptance so, slowdown and humble your self, you will soon find out it is worth while and pay off!

    Cheers!
    TK
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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited July 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Like I said, humility is your friend, don't forget you are a Noobie to the community's eyes and despite your knowledge, your post count is more important to the overall community. Like many that went through the same pack attack you have to humble your self and let the community slowly know you and accept you.
    Just the fact that your screen name suggest you are a GURU isn't the best approach. Fact is that so called GURU title was denied to many on here by new CP ruling. So, for many that might simply be an annoyance and repulsive.
    Better watch what you wish for ;)
    Yup, woodguru you are coming way too strong as a noobie and you are more likely considered as a threath by the so called top guns here that considered that knowledge and recognition belong to them... HUMBLE your self ;)
    Again, as a noobie you must humble your self, there are already a whole slue of acknowledge and respected GURUs on here ;)
    There is already extensive exotic cable knowledge on here, woodguru you are not preaching anything new on here ;)
    However, shouldn't even noobies allowed to their own opinions? Opinions are subjective not facts, right? ;)
    As pointed out, HUMBLE your self, realize that no matter what you are considered a noobie on here. If you realize that and act accordingly you might have some chances to fit in :cool:
    Boasting and showing off (especially with $$$) will surely not lead you anywhere on here (even if all were to be thrue!). Listen to Snow, he may come across as rough around the edge but his wisdom is still valid ;)
    Bingggo!!!!
    Too threathning? ;)
    Agreed :D
    Woodguru, as a noobie, start by listening (reading) more than talking (posting) and learn to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of this community and while (like in anything else) there are some weaknesses you will learn to appreciate its strenghts which surpasses any weaknesses by far and some pointers are in this thread as the community backs up and protect it self (members) from any percieved threaths. This community is also very generous and if you start slowly you might get to appreciate it so slow down a little ;) I recall someone mentionning that when you enter any club-group you shouldn't come across too strongly if you want acceptance so, slowdown and humble your self, you will soon find out it is worth while and pay off!

    Cheers!
    TK

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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Im really surprised this has made it to 5 pages, the Mods must be on vacation or somethin. :)
    What,s so surprising? The OP always kept his cool despite the attacks, right? ;) Basically, such-similar threads that were closed in the past were threads were the OPs lost their cool while under attacks, they eventually got banned as a result. There are definitely GURUs at tactics to lead threads down that path but the OP always kept his head and never got caught up in this gimmick ;) It makes for a fine and very entertaining thread :cool:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    TouchOfEvil wrote: »
    Awhmmmmm, THREAT.:D
    What dia mean, trick or treat? :D
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2010
    :rolleyes:
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited July 2010
    snow wrote: »
    What method would you suggest for scratching your arse in public while in a meeting while holding a hot cup of coffee in one hand and typing on your cell phone with the other hand oh Butt guru?

    Perhaps the slide an glide on the chair? or would the wiggle worm side to side method be better under these condiions? :p

    REGARDS SNOW

    I would definitely use the side to side here for if you use the slide and glide it may look like you are thrusting to your fellow peer and may get some rather awkward looks...and if it's a woman who catches you, you might be going to court on sexual harassment charges:o
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Amateur:rolleyes:...

    You have no technique whatsoever. The art of the proper butt scratch is to find a woman with long fingernails willing to do it FOR you while handing you the remote!:D;) This way you can use your hands for other things like eating or whatever else may come to mind...

    This option ends very quickly for me as I am engaged...and if I found a long finger nailed woman to do this, it would be my last butt scratching ever:eek:
    However like how there are seeing eye dogs, you could train yourself a scratching butt dog, but stay away from small dogs as they may be squished.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,194
    edited July 2010
    woodguru wrote: »
    When I had questions I called the guys who knew what they were talking about.

    I knew I'd talked to you before.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Fixed it for ya ;)
    Sorry Fred..I still rule








    The Realm Of Useless Posts! Thanks a bunch, Jerks!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2010
    greyford1979 wrote: »
    My butt itches...I just wanted everyone to know for I am the foremost authority on the techniques of scratching one's butt...And for anybody wondering, I just did the 5 finger scratch with the left hand while drinking a sprite in the right hand and typing this with my toes, multitasking:eek::eek::D:p
    Impressive! Do tell the secrets of this technique.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2010
    Hey Nooshin! The corn field out back is still a little low. Mind if I sidle up to the boxwoods near your house?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,383
    edited July 2010
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Hey Nooshin! The corn field out back is still a little low. Mind if I sidle up to the boxwoods near your house?

    You are welcome to drop by any time. Just make certain to wear pants this time as the neighbor's sheep are still terrified from the last visit. The animal therapist bills are outrageous.:p
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited July 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    You are welcome to drop by any time. Just make certain to wear pants this time as the neighbor's sheep are still terrified.:p

    LMAO!

    I clearly see what he's the ruler of now :eek::eek::eek:
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited July 2010
    If that post isn't trolling then the poster forgot to read the book How To Win Friends and Influence People. My vote is trolling and it's working, I posted.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    Fongolio wrote: »
    If that post isn't trolling then the poster forgot to read the book How To Win Friends and Influence People. My vote is trolling and it's working, I posted.
    I hear someone's caught a great big fish? :D
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited July 2010
    TECHNOKID wrote: »

    Cheers!
    TK
    despite your knowledge, your post count is more important to the overall community. Like many that went through the same pack attack you have to humble your self and let the community slowly know you and accept you.
    I couldndt disagree more, post count means little to me and im certain most others here. And he isnt suffering a "pack attack" simply because many of us have the same oppinion of the OP only lends validity to our beliefs.
    woodguru you are coming way too strong as a noobie and you are more likely considered as a threath by the so called top guns here that considered that knowledge and recognition belong to them... HUMBLE your self ;)
    Huh a threat? I dont believe anyone here feels that knowledge and recognition belong to them only and certainly dont feel threatned by the OP's knowledge.
    Boasting and showing off (especially with $$$) will surely not lead you anywhere on here (even if all were to be true!).
    Agreed.
    There is already extensive exotic cable knowledge on here, woodguru you are not preaching anything new on here ;)
    Agreed.
    However, shouldn't even noobies allowed to their own opinions? Opinions are subjective not facts, right?
    Agreed of course he should be allowed his thoughts and oppinions and he may even be right in those oppinions it is simply how he presents these oppinons as being the only correct oppinion that leads to ridicule.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2010
    kab wrote: »
    I've suspected that for some time.
    Drinks are on me at PF10.....;)
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited July 2010
    snow wrote: »
    I couldndt disagree more, post count means little to me and im certain most others here. And he isnt suffering a "pack attack" simply because many of us have the same oppinion of the OP only lends validity to our beliefs.REGARDS SNOW
    I have nearly 3700 posts of absolutely nothing. Hence I agree with your statement, Snowman.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2010
    :YAWN:





























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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    Agreed of course he should be allowed his thoughts and oppinions and he may even be right in those oppinions it is simply how he presents these oppinons as being the only correct oppinion that leads to ridicule.
    And agreed ;)
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  • ratster
    ratster Posts: 324
    edited July 2010
    I'm not gonna say this has been the best thread I have read but,it certainly has been the most entertaining!
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  • Ric5811
    Ric5811 Posts: 400
    edited July 2010
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Im really surprised this has made it to 5 pages, the Mods must be on vacation or somethin. :)

    They're top busy pissing on everybody's ideas to the VP of Marketing on swag for the new Lsi's...:D
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited July 2010
    blows massive gas bubble
    :eek::p
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited July 2010
    ratster wrote: »
    I'm not gonna say this has been the best thread I have read but,it certainly has been the most entertaining!
    Who ever said CP is boring? ;)
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  • woodguru
    woodguru Posts: 76
    edited July 2010
    inspiredsports wrote: »
    I was trying to keep a really open mind, then I decided to write a paragraph or two, then I realized h9 had already done it for me :).

    And there went your open mind? :)
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  • woodguru
    woodguru Posts: 76
    edited July 2010
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Woodguru should know............he knows everything. Wait, how expensive were your fish taco's? If they weren;t top of the line from the finest restaurant..........then he probably won't know. ;)

    H9

    Hey see there, you're wrong. I get the Alaskan Cod fish stick filets from Costco and fry them in olive oil till they're crispy, season them up. They aren't particularly pricey but it does make a good fish taco.

    Probly ought to give that up h9, you'll never come close to figuring me out.

    Already you are wrong thinking I'm about money, I'm all about getting the most for the money spent. Best bet is for you to ignore me.
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  • woodguru
    woodguru Posts: 76
    edited July 2010
    snow wrote: »
    Just curious here more than anything else, Do you read your own posts after you are finished? If so you would know you are missing a couple of key elements to making friends here. First off there is no need to Categorize all republicans as bad or are argumentive nor democrats or any other group of people.

    Secondly we have no need to know nor do we care about your whole life, especially if the main goal is to brag about your past present and future ventures, what your wife does, what kind of car you drive or how fast it goes nor do we need to be taught that cables make a difference.

    If you want to establish yourself here as a member perhaps start by answering questions posed by newbies, Purchase a few items in the FM area so people can see your trustworthy and responsibile, put up a Karma or two, sponsor a get together in your area with other Polkies etc.

    Dont give the impression in your first 50 posts here that feel you are this guy.

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    REGARDS SNOW

    Sorry about the political crack, I had already agreed that that was stupid and out of line, I won't mention politics again.

    But who is that guy?
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