What the hell are we doing?

Tour2ma

I never thought I would make friends through the internet, but I have here.

Never thought any friendships formed on this forum would translate into face to face friendships, but they have. And hopefully more will in future.

On balance this is still a great forum with more than it's share of good people.

warviper

I just would like to thank every one for contributing to the forum. I have just joined recently my self and I log on every day just to see of there is anything new with any of you guys.

Lately i ve been looking for an amp and F1nut aka Jesse has opened his mind and let me borrow form his knowledge. I’m sure he has better things to do than to walk me through every single amp on audiogon but yet he still did just that. But the funny thing is that i m sure that if I would have asked any number of you guys that I would have gotten the same results.

I love the way you guys are always looking out for one another and the family atmosphere. Let’s not let a few bad incidents spoil a great thing for new people like my self. Your work here is appreciated.

And I think that Treys dad should just send them back. **** like this is going to make people stop helping each other out. Pm me his email and Ill send him a message. Not like its going to matter to him what a few words from a complete stranger and all. But I wonder how this is going to affect Trey. "Yes son profiting from someone’s absolute generosity is ok, stealing from the church collection tray is just fine. How do you think I got the 1.2's". Let me borrow a quote from Justin the web guy " Bad Bad Man".

Who knows maybe this will make it to the hos. LOL then I will really feel as if I belong.

danger boy

HEY! Don't make me open up a double can of whoop ****!!

As I see it... the club Polk forum has over 20,000 members. How many of use actually use these forums on a regular basis? Maybe.. about 20 people here are the only ones that post on a daily or regular basis. Why aren't we hearing from more of the members in here? I think part of it stems from that fact that.. whenever a new member wonders in... there is some kind of fight brewing here or there.. and it's not very easy to avoid.

I try not to ruffle any feathers in here.. and I know most of you all are the same way. Yeah it's fun to kid and joke around about RussMans huge noggin. but he knows.. that i'm just showing some normal kidding.. and nothing more. If it bothered him.. i'd never do it again.

There will always be times when someone acts inappropriately (sp) and will catch hell for it. That's something we just can't avoid. It's bound to happen. the odds are in favor of sooner or later something going awry.

But i try not to add fuel to the fire whenever some **** is going down. I try to be informed about the topic.. and offer whatever advice I can to calm the situation. Doesn't always work of course. Other times I just avoid it all together. I say if someone rips another member off.. lets not make it public. Lets keep it private. You are welcome to send PM's to other members and discuss it calmly.. but do it in private and lets keep the (public) forums, above all that crap.

I'm not pleased to hear what Sid's dad did or is doing.. but you know what? I'm not losing any sleep over it either. I frankly don't give a rats **** what he does or how he lives his life. What goes around.. always comes around to bite you in the ****.

So Sid and other guys who are bent out of shape with what his dad is doing.. just let it slide. His dad is not on these forums.. so from here on out.... don't do any business with his dad. capiche

that's just my two cents. take my advice or not. It's up to all of us to do the right thing from here on out.

warviper

Im sorry DB I feel the need to have it out here away from PM's. What if some one gets a bad deal and they dont tell anyone about it and the same person that screwed someone now has the opprotunity to do it again. Having a good reputation on this forum is an honor not a given. Good guys should be praised and the bad should be punished.

PolkWannabie

As Justin suggested yesterday ...

Telling about it and pointing at past threads is one thing ... Name calling ad infinitum is another and IMHO not much better than the original transgression. Most of us in here are adults and believe it or not are capable of making our own decisions based on the facts.

steveinaz

Though I've only been here about year, this is by far one the best forums I've ever been associated with. Every forum has its problems, but this one seems to get it "right" and doesn't suffer the problems most forums can't get past. Sure there has been some bumps in the road--they're unavoidable--and you'll have your occasional troll, deadbeat, or even con-man; but those folks come and go quickly and the core group remains in-tact.

For what it's worth, this is 1 of 2 forums that I regularly visit, and will continue too because of the knowledge, the personalities, and the general discussions--it's pure enjoyment for me.


Thanks to all who make it happen...

gidrah

I visit this forum ever frickin' day. I don't always reply when I could or even should, but I keep coming back. Heck, I don't even read most of the threads anymore, but I love it here; even though a majority of the content doesn't interest me at this time, the people do. I don't own SDAs (yet). I don't own the LSi's, nor the RT, nor the RTi, nor an SVS, nor a 7.1 system, but yet,......!

weavercr

Troy,

I completely agree with your words and the level I would like this forum achieve.

I have seen a few members give items away for shipping only. This is great. I Sent some items for free once and I received shipping + a little. I was only asking for shipping. This is is the type of behavior and Honor I would like to see from all forum members.

warlocks1

Nice post Troy.

I am all for the buy low and sell high electronics game. I have IMO, a very nice system and I hardly paid anything for it. I have sold stuff for unbelievable profits and almost felt guilty about it. But, this forum is different. I see the generosity daily. It is the generosity of Russman and Amulford that caused me to give the tweeters to Trey's dad. I don't regret doing it. I believe what goes around comes around. I have not been part of a community on the internet before, and this is the only place I can honestly say that I feel welcome. This forum is supposed to be FUN, not a Ebay forum.
I don't want the tweeters back, I want one given to Russ (Hoosier) and one given to anyone else that needs one. If the generosity and caring stops here, I will be leaving the forum.
I have no friends that understand my passion for A/V gear. I need someplace where I can share my passion and Polk is the only place I have found. God Bless Polk and the people here.

criverajr

I guess I have been here for around a 1 1/2 years and really enjoy this forum, I have started with nothing and have a nice rig that I am pround of. I have learned a great deal about the audio business and about people in general in this forum, I have made great deals known and some deals have gone unpublished but have been great none the less, I love my polks and my Rotels. When I first posted I got flamed by some older members and was one called crymearivera, which made me mad as hell but now I look back at it as growning pains. The forum has gotten a little out of hand, I like that losers are exposed quickly and without mercy and we generally look out for each other. Sid, I feel that if your dad is going to use this forum for anything polk related whether to buy something or sell, or even ask for asistance then man up, or other wise I really don't want here anything related to your dad, I am not being a wiseass just my opinion. I will get off my soapbox and say Viva Polk!

Carlos:cool:

hotwheelman

Quote from warlocks: "I don't want the tweeters back, I want one given to Russ (Hoosier) and one given to anyone else that needs one."

This one is in need, I have one that is toast. Not trying to put myself ahead of anyone either as I know there may be others in need as well. If treys dad decides to let them back into the community I sure could use it.

Cheers,
Mike

pixiedave

I think it sais a world that Sid,s Dad brokers whatever through his son, and when **** goes wrong He hides behind Sid and lets him take the brunt of the FURY!

Sid you should refrain from even mentioning your father, You are a member of this forum not your Dad, and his actions have hurt your reputation while he blindly remains alloof and indifferent.

I think it is great that you and your dad have a like interest and hobby, too many kids and dads hardly communicate. But here you should seperate yourself from Dad,

You have owned up to your transgression in the past, and you obviously love Audio and HT.

Good luck!

PolkWannabie

HotWheelman,

I understand your need and I personally don't have a pair of SDA anythings let alone spare parts at the moment to play with.

I also understand that this idea will not really resolve some of the related issues, but if I thought it would and we could return to posts that are interesting to read, I'd buy a pair for you and have them shipped directly to you.

nadams

Well, I guess I should chime in a little. Mostly I lurk about the forums, asking questions occasionally, maybe even answering one every once and a while. But one thing I make sure of is that I try to keep my nose out of the childish fighting that goes on from time to time. People seem to forget that even though you are not talking face-to-face to someone, you are talking _to someone_. It amazes me to see adults say some of the things that they do around here... sometimes it seems more like I'm sitting in a classroom with a bunch of kids my age (17) than adults....

But one thing I've seen that does lean towards maturity is the fact that if someone offers a sincere apology, it is usually excepted, and life can go on. I'm not going to comment on Sid's dad or the tweeters thereof. I've read through all the threads concerning the topic, but sometimes it's better to just stay out of it.

I remember when Sid first posted here, and he hasn't stopped since. I remember the stunning announcement that nascarmann had died; even though I had just started posting here, and didn't really know him. I could tell that the forum had suffered a huge loss. They're memories that keep me around here. It's like family... everyone has a different personality, but we have to learn to accept that. When people are having a bad day, we need to try and make it a good one.

Anyway, this post is getting too long for even my tastes, so I'll cut it here.

If you want to look at me as an immature 17 year old high-school senior who has no place telling adults how to act, so be it. But I don't expect that from any of you. I've always been treated as an adult here, whether the person knew I was 17 or not.

nadams

PS- sorry about the semi-incoherency, I'm at work and battling a cold and a fever.... not the best conditions for a rational post.

gidrah

There was this time when I spent many hours working on some speaker cables for somebody that I thought could benefit. Yep, I got my shipping and bulk material costs back. It's not like he asked me if I wnated to make a few bucks.

There's a few members I owe (personally not financially), but there's even one member that I won't do business with again till I can "one up" his "one up manhip" (unless he comes across something I REALLY want but never knew I needed).

ninerbj

As far as the number of post next to my name, it would be easy to place me into the "newbie" catagory here in the house that Polk built.
I have admired Polk speakers for as long as I can remember. I have owned such speakers for 20 years. Does this make me more or less knowledgable then say someone with 1000 or 4000 post? I am sure you would all agree that this is not the case.

In all honesty, I would have become a member LONG ago only if I would have known the forum exsited. Am I happy I found it? Yes, very much so! I too am one of those "silent Bob's" who read this forum every day. Most times 2 to 3 times a day, and very seldom post.

A lot of your guys that have been in here for many moons have to sit back and try your best to remember what it is like for a newbie coming in for the first time. Although I have gained a wealth of knowlege from my short time here, it was quite intimidating to say the least. If I remember right, one of my first post was a question on LSi stuff. My questions got answered, but what freaked me out was later that week I came back to find my thread was still going strong...not about the LSi's anymore...but some freeking squabble over something unrelated! (I laughed so hard a blew snot)

I guess what I am trying to say is... Good people will come and go here. If you come across a total douschbag that is nothing more than a cheat and a thief...then as the guest of the house I think it's only right to point it out to the rest of us.
We all know how to read....
We all are capable of forming our own opinions...
Keep it real, and thanks to everyone here for sharing their wealth of knowlege and passion for this god forsaked hobby!

Brad

VR3

In May 2002, I joined this forum. The first couple of months I coasted around the outter limits and stayed in the back seat. I asked several questions, nothing real major. The only real experience I had with audio gear was a JVC MX G50 Shelf System! That was not much to count for. My system at the time was a Sony receiver and RT35i mains. I knew nothing.

My first real post was to stop Russ, Troy, and Dan from fighting in one thread. It was kinda funny. I don't remember the details. This was the first impression, my first chance. The people on this forum was cool.

About a year later, I had grown a comfort level, at this time I still used my old SN MXstylepolkman, like no one remembers, I was wild, started fights, fueled fights, ended fights, and supplied the HOS with many threads. This time was short lived when I finally changed my ways on the forum.

I made this screen name. To turn over a new leaf. However, to turn over a new leaf is not something so easy. It is easy for one to forget the past, but for others around you to forget is entirely different. Russ still did, and has not changed in the least bit. As a member said, He casts bigger stones than the pebbles being thrown most of the time.

My new leaf has come to a short life, and is now dead on one side with the first skin, people don't forget.

Then, everything that has happened the past month has taken place. Problems and events that have taken place, that I had little or nothing to do with were placed in my name and changed my reputation to ruins. This is not fine by me.

So when I continue to try to defend myself, others knock me down saying just to let it die. The hole I am digging is not to dig deeper, but to dig to the side and up out of this hole that everyone on this forum has thrown me in.

My Dad knows nothing of the happenings on this forum, telling him what has happened on this forum would be a waste of time and breath. He is more stubborn than I in most cases. If he truly wanted to give something to a member here, he would have on his own set mind. That is all I will mention of this.

Now, for the events that have taken place my reputation has fallen, from trustworthy, to watch out. When I have done nothing wrong. If everyone on here wishes to look at me as someone that will screw someone over, dosnt deserve things, or just wants free stuff and is the only reason I am here.

You all are so easily influenced by something that barely involves me. I am here for the hobby, I work for my stuff, and I didnt get it by stealing or getting killer deals. Some of the stuff, I paid to much for if anything. To say I am here to eff with people and make everything faulty would be untrue and anyone that knows me on this board other than slamming me all of the times knows that.

I don't care for what yall have done, and I dont care for the perception of the world this forum has. I think it is great yall want to keep fellow polkies safe, but atleast keep them safe from the ones that are messing up.

Now, it is 3/9/04. Almost 2 years later. Many thousands of posts, and I have learned alot from this forum. Many times, I have threatened to leave and I have been asked to stay and learn more. I have made alot of friends on this board, even some that most wouldnt expect.

But it is so amazing how you all can dismiss someone on something that they have nothing to do with. At that note, this is my last post. This is my goodbye. You can all praise god, and give him thanks. You have droven off a member that has done nothing, yet you think so. If you think it is my place to drive MY DAD to do the RIGHT thing, then you don't know my dad.

have a nice day.

- Trey

criverajr

Trey,

I really don't know you or have anything against you or your dad, but saying that when and if you return to the forum just continue to be you, I have learned that what doesn;t kill you makes you stronger and it seems that people have tried to enlighten you and you have grown up on this forum, just take a deep breath sit back for a couple of days, don't post anything and just chill, clear your head and chaulk this up to experience. The facts on the speakers are or can be discussed to the cows come home just come back as Sid nothing else, don't talk about anything else except what you know and what you here, dad is dad and you are you. Who will talk to us about stacking speakers? No hard feeling with me. In case you decide not to come back it was fun while it lasted.

CRJ:(

jdhdiggs

Well done Sid, at least in my eyes you've dug yourself at least a little bit sideways, if not up a bit.

Edit: Missed the leaving part... You'll be back... "Oh whoa is me" messages aren't the greatest idea of all on any message boards (They scream "JUSTIFY AND LOVE ME PLEASE!!!" IMHO), if you feel like leaving, leave. Don't make a big display. I guess that side tunnel just collapsed a bit. Take a deep breathe a chill (no peeking at the sight) for a couple days...

RuSsMaN

Here we go again. What's this, the 5th time you've "left the forum". I think this puts you in the lead over Mantis.

As another forum member stated long ago, and I couldn't agree more:
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People will come and go on forums and imo, they don't need to publicly explain why. Nothing is more pathetic than reading someone's posts about "I'm leaving the forum" - more often than not, they are insecure individuals who crave peer recognition / validation and check back every ten minutes to see if someone actually gives a hoot about them.
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I love how you picked only MY name to mention. How's that Adcom amp treating you? Glad to know you are appreciative of me re-routing your receiver that got shipped to my house, instead of your buyer. How many evenings were spent on aim explaining things to you, answering your questions, and discussing what you were looking for in audio? Good to see it was WELL worth my time and efforts.

You brought up the topic, and kept posting about it - yet others reply and you get your feelings hurt? Call the effin whaaambulance already.

I give it 1 week tops, you CAN'T stay away.

Stones? Pebbles?

"I'm a mushroom-cloud-layin' **** .... I'm SUPERFLY T.N.T, I'm the GUNS OF NAVARONE. I'm what Jimmie Walker used to talk about."

Cheers,
Russ

danger boy

ok lets see now...


can we PLEASE get back to why we're all here in the first place?

our love of AUDIO! and VIDEO!

amulford

I can honestly say that I really dig this forum. Although I have never personally met any of you freaks, I have come to trust a few of you. (I have this thing about trusting people, and I am a pretty good judge of character. I have to be in my line of work or someone could be killed.)

MOST of the folks I've met here are welcome to my home at any time. I feel a comraderie in here I have not found in other forums.

I don't wish to jump on anyone's case or bandwagon, it ain't my style.

We try to look out for each other here, and that's the way it should be. Can anyone remember the jerkoff with all the f/x 1000's? I smelled a rat, and we run his **** off.

I guess I'm trying to say that I don't use the word Brutha lightly. I found a few here, and I would like it to stay that way.

Anthony

hotwheelman

I guess you failed to mention to dad where they came from? I don't think so dude, it's sort of all on you to do the right thing and like I said lay the situ down for dear old dad and what is at stake here for you, if he does not bite on it then its all on him from here on out and not you and you can at least say that you get an A for effort. If dad is not open minded enough to hear you out on this and do the right thing then I feel that he is not very deserving of the free drivers in question.......I know you care about dad and I guess most all of us here care about our dads too but if he truely cares about you as his son he would hear you out and do the right thing. O.k I'm off my soapbox now.

VR3

In people's PM box, there is a PM containing a copy and pasted MSN messenger conversation between my Dad and I. If you wish to see it and I didnt send it to you, please PM me and I will send you a copy as well.

- Trey

HBombToo

ill pass

Henry

Tour2ma

I read it.

I've no problem with you Sid... You are not your father's keeper.

kingkip

I read the whole thread. And I make fun of my girlfriend for watching soaps. Hi pot, I'd like you to meet kettle.

brettw22

Originally posted by ATCVenom
We've had our sunshine, now lets bring back the entertainment..

Well here's a call out for me if I've ever heard one......

I have gone from a system that I liked, to one that I do truly love (even if i do mention the upgraditis that has a nice hold on my a$$). I've been fortunate to meet Russ and talk shop for a bit while I was out in Tejas (hell) and hope to meet others at some point. The gatherings are a GREAT idea, and hopefully we'll keep them going on a regular basis (but not *too* often for people to take them for granted).

OH......and VIVA HOS!!!!!!!!

RSTERN

This fourm has helped me head it the direction I wanted to go with my system , but was not sure how to get there.

There are some outstanding people on here. One member (brett22) found a killer deal on some surround speaker and offered to get them for someone. I replyed back saying I would like to have them. He had know idea who I was. Brett bought , packed and shipped the speakers to me. Thanks again Brett.

Thanks to all that post all the time with so much good info. Now have to go read up on amps. (next upgade).

Rob Stern