Where do all the lost polkies go?

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2013
    See excellent example below!

    "...I also have 5 kids and a wife. When I we had just one little one, I was on here all the time, and it slightly tapered off and leveled off after the third. Loss of high speed internet made it a little harder to keep up. Then hard times hit and I was gone for almost a year. It's like anything else in life it all comes and goes, and runs through phases."

    treitz3 wrote: »
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,013
    edited February 2013
    I know, Cathy, I know. Can't I rub you a little bit? Come on now.....just a little bit?

    There are obviously things that take precedence over audio but the folks that hang here long term, I would think, take audio seriously. Those that have moved on from this forum have either hit a plateau they are happy with and feel they no longer need this forum, found other forums that peak their interest a bit more than this forum, got tired of wasting their time answering the same questions and/or reading the same old arguments that present themselves on a clock-work type basis, given up on audio altogether or found another hobby. Of course, these are just examples of why folks move on but I think most here would get the gist.

    Please tell me that you at the very least that you got the slightest of chuckles off my post, Cathy. It was intended as somewhat of a joke. *winks*

    Tom
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,224
    edited February 2013
    i have moved on a little bit but that is just because of my car. So yes another hobby, but I still like hanging out here.
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited February 2013
    Jstas wrote: »
    DING DING DING DING DING!!!

    WE HAVE A WINNAH!

    Tell him what he's won, Johnny! It's a New Car!! That's right Jstas, a Brand New PolkPontiac SDA convertable with RDO 198's under the hood!! DING, DING DING!!!
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • ratster
    ratster Posts: 324
    edited February 2013
    smglbrth wrote: »
    Winter time is when I frequent more often here, i.e., when the weather turns crappy. During the summer I frequent a motorcycle forum I'm a part of. So..., depends on the time of year for me...

    Same here.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2013
    :cheesygrin: Yes Tom I LOL when I saw the pic, I remember seeing the show with him saying it.

    It's hard over an internet board to really tell when people are serious or not about this issue, and I have lost count of the number of people who have gone **** over teakettle upgrading up the wazoo, and then either come on saying they lost their job and need to have a fire sale or just had an unexpected emergency and needed to sell their gear. Or even worse complain about being in dire straits then talk about how they bought a new piece of gear????:eek:

    To me that just speaks of a reckless carelessness & disregard, of priorities. If you are living that close to the edge that you have to have to have a fire sale of gear you just bought then there is something wrong if you can't see that having an emergency fund is a lot more important then having more gear to play with.

    I understand the upgrade/new gear bug as much as the rest of you. However, I fortunately also have a stronger self preservation/survival instinct then some others on here that will kick me in the **** before I get carried away. It served me in good stead when I got laid off in 2010.

    There were several goodies that I wanted to get my hands on, but I am only now getting around to getting them since I have refilled my depleted coffers from my layoff. Cobra insurance costs a hell of a lot, you don't realize just how much a company picks up until they no longer do!

    Sorry Tom, I just have seen too many fire sales on here that is disturbing to me. I take audio seriously as well, which is why I stick around to help newbies when I can, but I never lose sight of the fact that there are a lot more important issues that take precedence over this hobby.
    treitz3 wrote: »
    I know, Cathy, I know. Can't I rub you a little bit? Come on now.....just a little bit?

    There are obviously things that take precedence over audio but the folks that hang here long term, I would think, take audio seriously. Those that have moved on from this forum have either hit a plateau they are happy with and feel they no longer need this forum, found other forums that peak their interest a bit more than this forum, got tired of wasting their time answering the same questions and/or reading the same old arguments that present themselves on a clock-work type basis, given up on audio altogether or found another hobby. Of course, these are just examples of why folks move on but I think most here would get the gist.

    Please tell me that you at the very least that you got the slightest of chuckles off my post, Cathy. It was intended as somewhat of a joke. *winks*

    Tom
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  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,120
    edited February 2013
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Well said Cathy.

    This is not the only audio forum on the interwebs. I know I belong to a few, but this is the one I call home. Not to mention some of us have more than just one hobby/time waster. I am into Audio,

    DITTO! I call this site home, too . . . . Where are you located Dude? I'm exit 72 off I-75

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited February 2013
    I think that some just grow weary of trying to wade through the oppressive New Jersey smug, PFB. :wink:
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  • cincycat13
    cincycat13 Posts: 882
    edited February 2013
    Who really knows. I really like reading posts here. Good to see Ricardo posting... I have probably gotten more help here than I have given, but I have helped some. Sharing space with a wife and 2 small children I can't be here too long or somthing like this happens:eek:
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited February 2013
    GlennDog wrote: »
    DITTO! I call this site home, too . . . . Where are you located Dude? I'm exit 72 off I-75

    G
    Exit 195...From ages 5-14 it was exit 60. My wife has an Aunt over in your neck of the woods, A good chunk of her family is over in the Novi/livonia area. I have some family in Hazel Park and Warren, but really don't associate with them anymore. Got tired of the drama, and not being good enough for there gang banger mentality. Sorry, I just don't see the point of living the thug life, it's not for me.
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  • Thorton
    Thorton Posts: 1,324
    edited February 2013
    dudeinaroom wrote: »
    Exit 195...From ages 5-14 it was exit 60. My wife has an Aunt over in your neck of the woods, A good chunk of her family is over in the Novi/livonia area. I have some family in Hazel Park and Warren, but really don't associate with them anymore. Got tired of the drama, and not being good enough for there gang banger mentality. Sorry, I just don't see the point of living the thug life, it's not for me.

    I'm between where M5 ends and south of M59. Grew up in Warren. Nice to see some other Motown/Mid Michigan Polkies?
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited February 2013
    Ricardo wrote: »
    No idea.

    TROLL! :cheesygrin:

    Over 10,000 posts, only 25 in the last year.

    We miss you HT Rookie! I hope you and your family are well!!!
    Carl

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,958
    edited February 2013
    Google satellite pics over George Grands house reveals various areas of fresh dug dirt. Where have all the Polkies gone you ask ? Hmmm.....
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited February 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Google satellite pics over George Grands house reveals various areas of fresh dug dirt. Where have all the Polkies gone you ask ? Hmmm.....

    LOL!!! Good one Tony!
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    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Google satellite pics over George Grands house reveals various areas of fresh dug dirt. Where have all the Polkies gone you ask ? Hmmm.....

    Hoffa?
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited February 2013
    pepster wrote: »
    Hoffa?

    I didn't know Hoffa was a Polkie.:mrgreen:
    Relayer-Big-O-Poster.jpg
    Taken from a recent Audioholics reply regarding "Club Polk" and Polk speakers:
    "I'm yet to hear a Polk speaker that merits more than a sentence and 60 seconds discussion." :\
    My response is: If you need 60 seconds to respond in one sentence, you probably should't be evaluating Polk speakers.....

    "Green leaves reveal the heart spoken Khatru"- Jon Anderson

    "Have A Little Faith! And Everything You'll Face, Will Jump From Out Right On Into Place! Yeah! Take A Little Time! And Everything You'll Find, Will Move From Gloom Right On Into Shine!"- Arthur Lee
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2013
    headrott wrote: »
    I didn't know Hoffa was a Polkie.:mrgreen:

    "Was"!:eek:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2013
    daboyz wrote: »
    Speaking of the devil, the prodigal son returns.:biggrin:
    SCompRacer wrote: »
    I remember when you was just an HT Rookie.:cheesygrin:
    heiney9 wrote: »

    Hi Ricardo

    H9
    cincycat13 wrote: »
    Good to see Ricardo posting...
    schwarcw wrote: »
    TROLL! :cheesygrin:

    Over 10,000 posts, only 25 in the last year.

    We miss you HT Rookie! I hope you and your family are well!!!



    Everything is absolutely fine. Life and works have taken a toll on audio time. But I still enjoy music when I have a chance.

    Sooo many new people around here.....
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited February 2013
    Nice to see you Ron.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2013
    Hola George.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited February 2013
    Yeah, It's been a while...
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,008
    edited February 2013
    I, like others have said, come here every day to see what's up but might not post. Either I have nothing to say, don't wish to get in some kind of cable/amp debate. I also have a 6 week old daughter and a 20 mth old son. I don't have the time to play around with my system. For right now my priorities are where they should be, my family as is all my extra cash. I am happy with my current set up, so I'm not really looking to upgrade or tweak.Once we are accustomed to the new routines with our kids, I would have more free time. Just wait till tax refund time arrives there will be more posts( not from me but in general, just like after xmas)
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2013
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    I was just wondering where all the frequent posters just disappear to? Do they just give up on audio never to return or join other forums? So many folks have came here to improve there rigs and then vanish without a trace

    They go to the same magical place my missing socks go to when I put them in the laundry....
    "....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)
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited February 2013
    I find it fascinating, when checking old threads to see members with thousands of posts, and they are never around, would not know they were ever around.

    Kinda like riding around your childhood neighborhood.

    I dont post as much anymore, mostly because of time required here at home for loved ones, partly because i have learned from you guys what i need to know.

    I dont see myself ever stopping checking in because of the people i have come to know.

    Tom, no you cant rub cathy, not even a little bit.

    You would know if she wanted you to rub her!
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,013
    edited February 2013
    Where do all the lost polkies go?

    Perhaps at least one of them finally figured out where to find that ever elusive black paint.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,008
    edited February 2013
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Perhaps at least one of them finally figured out where to find that ever elusive black paint.

    Tom

    Oh no he didn't, not the black paint!
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited February 2013
    They are probably reporting back to the Klipsch forum, telling them all of our "secrets" We need higher security!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,958
    edited February 2013
    Has to be a bar somewhere out in the middle of the desert where all these lost polkies hang out. Could be a back drop for another Quinten Tarentino flick.
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited February 2013
    face wrote: »
    take a look over at the emotiva forum.
    lmao .......
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited February 2013
    Grand Theft Auto " The Lost Polkies"
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