New Forum...

nooshinjohn

Hey guys...

Over the past couple of weeks, I (along with Endershadow and others) have set about putting together a new forum where we can discuss everything... It is audio based, but without any of the restrictions that come with the territory of a site beholden to a manufacturer. I invite all of you to come over and take a look at what we have begun, and join in the discussions.

The concept is much as it was for the defunct "Polk Army" site, so this place should be a new place to discuss all things audio and those things important to you.

The only rule is treating each other with respect.

Check it out here...
http://audiomilitia.proboards.com/

Join if you like, we look forward to seeing you there.

nooshinjohn

Thanks for visiting and signing up guys... feel free to share the site with other forums you frequent. I would love to see 100 members there by the end of next week!

There may even be a Karma of sorts for the 100th member...

tonyb

Treat people with respect ??

Forget it now man.....LOL !!

kidding.....I joined and already started some threads that would have been closed pronto around here. Always looking for good discussion/debate. Enter if you dare......

EndersShadow

Tonyb has indeed already started stirring the pot over there fellas! Get in while the gettin is good.....

And pic your avatar wisely

pitdogg2

hope it don't go the way of that other one we had a few years back....lets see what was that guys name again mmmark Doro something or another

tonyb

Word on the street is, the "administration" over there can be bribed with Cannoli and Prosciutto. I wouldn't know where to send it though, they meet once every 6 months in a secret location on an island off the coast somewhere.

Word on the street also is that none of them are potty trained.

gimpod

No offense intended but no thanks as I can see already it seems to be headed down the same path as the "Polk Army Forum" did, God, Guns and Politics. (IMO a bad combination)

EndersShadow

tonyb wrote: »

Word on the street is, the "administration" over there can be bribed with Cannoli and Prosciutto. I wouldn't know where to send it though, they meet once every 6 months in a secret location on an island off the coast somewhere.

Word on the street also is that none of them are potty trained.

Interesting.... Never had either of those items.....

And I take offense at that Tony.... I am potty trained, I just choose not to be. Its a choice

tonyb

gimpod wrote: »

No offense intended but no thanks as I can see already it seems to be headed down the same path as the "Polk Army Forum" did, God, Guns and Politics. (IMO a bad combination)

God, guns, politics....and AUDIO.

Besides, the notion that you can never talk about that which divides us is silly. How do we ever hope to accomplish anything if we can't talk without violence or insults in a civilized manner ?

rooftop59

tonyb wrote: »

God, guns, politics....and AUDIO.

Besides, the notion that you can never talk about that which divides us is silly. How do we ever hope to accomplish anything if we can't talk without violence or insults in a civilized manner ?

The problem my man is quite simple: 1. I don't know you from Adam. You're not a human being to me. I don't have to look you in the eye and see your joy and your pain. And neither one of us will EVER change our minds because of what the other says unless a. we are very rational people open to changing our beliefs based and reason and evidence or b. we know the other person and have experiential or personal connections that cause a change of heart and belief. 2. There is no moderator. I talk about these issues all the time in my courses, but I am leading the discussion, and everyone knows that if they get out of line (i.e. offensive languuage or personal attacks) they will be penalized or kicked out of class. 3. There just are some people who you should not discuss the above things with (see 1.b).

Having said that, good luck with your forum. Hope it goes well for y'all.

jflail2

tonyb wrote: »

God, guns, politics....and AUDIO.

Besides, the notion that you can never talk about that which divides us is silly. How do we ever hope to accomplish anything if we can't talk without violence or insults in a civilized manner ?

And there's the problem. Pointing at politics specifically, I can't think of a single online discussion where politics hasn't derailed into a full blown train wreck. It appears the masses are incapable of having a healthy, logical debate about anything relating to politics, so I can't blame Polk for banning that topic from its forums.

Rooftop said it best in regards to no one ever learning anything from those types of discussions. Everyone's too busy being riled up/ arguing for their point to take what someone else of a differing opinion said at face value. It's a shame, but it is how it is.

nooshinjohn

Guys... it's really quite simple. If you want to participate in a civil discussion, please do. Mods are in place and will enforce the rules regarding the conduct of civil discourse. If you don't want to participate in those discussions, that's ok too.

The new forum is intended to be engaging and thought provoking, with much more leeway to discuss what is important to you.

steveinaz

Signed up, but I can't post from work---I think because of the word "militia" in the title. Ain't that some shi-ite.

tonyb

That's a failed thought process my friend. That's how we learn, by sharing thoughts, opinions, facts, discussion. If we stick with past notions without an open mind, progress will never be made. Maybe that's why everything around us seems to never change year after year, election after election. Some are so entrenched in their beliefs, they don't even want to listen anymore. Listening in and of itself is just as important to the process. If you can't talk.....nobody listens. Maybe some will get a better grasp of things , maybe not, who knows. Point is to just talk and express ones self. Nobody is looking to assimilate anyone. LOL

cnh

EndersShadow wrote: »

Interesting.... Never had either of those items.....

And I take offense at that Tony.... I am potty trained, I just choose not to be. Its a choice

Seriously? Cannoli and Prosciutto? You don't know what you're missing! I'm still thinking of taking up that offer to "escape" winter in the Keys at some point!

As for whether or not you'll be happy on the new site, here's a test for you...fill in the blank

Obama is a ____________! I think you know what I'm talking about. lol

If you don't you can just send me your "answer" and I will SCORE it for YOU!

cnh

tonyb

steveinaz wrote: »

Signed up, but I can't post from work---I think because of the word "militia" in the title. Ain't that some shi-ite.

HA....Try Tea Party and see if that works. WAAAAAAA !!!

steveinaz

There's a difference between "passionate" debate, and all out shouting matches. I have no use for the latter, as no one is listening. In the words of General George Patton: "If we're all thinking alike; someone isn't thinking."

tonyb

cnh wrote: »

Seriously? You don't know what you're missing! I'm still thinking of taking up that offer to "escape" winter in the Keys at some point!

cnh

Hey man, no joke. Seriously.....I have to go down there and visit my daughter this winter. Don't see why I can't take a few more days and hit the Keys with ya bro. Or another part of the State......doesn't matter to me.

cnh

tonyb wrote: »

Hey man, no joke. Seriously.....I have to go down there and visit my daughter this winter. Don't see why I can't take a few more days and hit the Keys with ya bro. Or another part of the State......doesn't matter to me.

Thanks Tony!

Straw hats and sandals, Rum and Bourbon, warm ocean breeze and more.....May have to wait a year or so, have to get the daughter into college first!

cnh

headrott

Joined. posted a couple times. Will enjoy discussions with you guys over there.

tonyb

cnh wrote: »

Thanks Tony!

Straw hats and sandals, Rum and Bourbon, warm ocean breeze and more.....May have to wait a year or so, have to get the daughter into college first!

cnh

Easy solution.....send her to school in Florida. LOL

VR3

Hmm I tried to join... never received activation email

brgman

VR3 wrote: »

Hmm I tried to join... never received activation email

Take a hint!

JUST KIDDING!!

VR3

:-p...

tonyb

VR3 wrote: »

Hmm I tried to join... never received activation email

Try again Trey. I told ya man, they aren't potty trained yet over there. Probably have to wait awhile until they get squared away.

I jest of course. Though I did put 5 bucks down on Dan's daughter being potty trained before him.

polkfarmboy

I can see myself getting banned lol

mrbigbluelight

VR3 wrote: »

Hmm I tried to join... never received activation email

The mods had incorrectly set the "DO NOT LET PEOPLE IN WITH MANNERS" toggle.
It appears that has been corrected.
.... but not before I snuck in. Hmmm. It appears "snuck" is not a word. Let's try "sneaked in". ... Okay, that's better.

Kind of nice to have a place where opinions can be expressed that might be controversial/upsetting to some. I can understand Polk's position on certain topics and that's their right and might be / probably is the correct business decision to make.
I'd have to disagree with the "Nothing ever happens, nothing ever changes" viewpoint. If that's true, then MAKE something happen. MAKE something change.

I personally am going to make nooshinjohn realize and admit that Nancy Pelosi is one fine, good looking babe with lots of smarts !

Good luck to both sites !

nooshinjohn

Actually PFB, I would love to see you over there. If you are anything like you post here, it would be nice to have you posting

treitz3

mrbigbluelight wrote: »

I personally am going to make nooshinjohn realize and admit that Nancy Pelosi is one fine, good looking babe with lots of smarts!

There are not enough drugs and alcohol on this planet........*throws up*

Tom

EndersShadow

VR3 wrote: »

:-p...

Trey if you use gmail try checking the other tabs like update and social etc. IIRC it was buried in one of those in my gmail.

Polkersince85

nooshinjohn wrote: »

Actually PFB, I would love to see you over there. If you are anything like you post here, it would be nice to have you posting

What's not to love? His posts alone would generate 40,000 ad hits a week.