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Lightman beat me to the 40 Year Old Virgin question? How'd I miss that? Or did he? Somebody needs to pay up. And enough of this dead talk already. Watch Game of Thrones if you want dead.
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He once horked a hairball that looked exactly like the statue of David.
He *IS* the most interesting cat in the world.
"Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
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Zltful, I don't mean to disparage your cat, but your cat looks rather impudent and .... churlish !!
I'm not sure if that's allowed on here.Sal Palooza -
As long as I keep typing, I can avoid having to mow the lawn. So .... what else can I come up with ....
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I just don't spend much time at any forum these days. I burned myself out in the 2003-2013 era. I think I'm a 'member' at something like 50+ forums. The amount of emails I get on my birthday is crazy. Half of the forums I have forgotten about.
I still come to this one more than any though.
Overall, I think the photobucket debacle is going to reduce traffic at MANY forums. The tons of photo tutorials, articles, and write-ups that are ruined now is mind boggling.For rig details, see my profile. Nothing here anymore... -
This place is as dead as you make it guys. We can liven it up by posting, yes the simple act of posting increases search engine results for one and that's important. Another suggestion, with newbies that log in, welcome them! Involve them but don't belittle or insult them, a touch of honey goes much further than venom. Simply put, be more friendly, hell it can't hurt.
The nature of the forum over the last few years has evolved to the point, that a small band of guys, were so used to bashing and insulting people, it became "normal" in their minds.
It was normal to be snippy, to be rude, to call people trolls and names, and to openly suggest people are jerks, or need to be banned, or post dozen's of random silly pictures or silly comments.
Thing is, it was NOT the new people complaining, but the silent majority that have been here a while, and that were sick of the antics of several guys, but neither said much about it openly, nor participated in many posts due to the degradation of the forum gradually.
Sorry, but a forum will not run, on 2 dozen guys calling people names, and making snippy remarks.
You guys lost many members gradually, or lost them having interest in posting, by trying to make this your personal social club that has no need for anyone that disagrees or is new.
Surprised no one saw this coming, and it takes someone to explain it.
There is no "US and THEM", here, it is simply random people posting on a manufacturers forum.
When some of you guys tried to make it your personal "Old boys social club".......things were beginning to end.
Bash me all you want, but it was not Me or 2 or 3 Fairly new members that changed anything here, it was DOZEN'S of older members that were tired of years of bashing and rudeness and were sick of the way the forum was becoming.
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You mean all those long time members you constantly PM trying to get them to rally behind you complaining about other long time members? Your perspective here has always seemed a bit off. For example, you've only been here for a little over a year, yet indicate in your comment that it's been much longer.The nature of the forum over the last few years has evolved to the point, that a small band of guys, were so used to bashing and insulting people, it became "normal" in their minds.
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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the parties real now
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You mean all those long time members you constantly PM trying to get them to rally behind you complaining about other long time members? Your perspective here has always seemed a bit off.
Now, now; there is no "Us & Them" here --- unless you're listening to DSOTM, of course.
So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?
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I like wearing women's underwear.The best way to predict the future is to invent it.
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You mean all those long time members you constantly PM trying to get them to rally behind you complaining about other long time members? Your perspective here has always seemed a bit off. For example, you've only been here for a little over a year, yet indicate in your comment that it's been much longer.The nature of the forum over the last few years has evolved to the point, that a small band of guys, were so used to bashing and insulting people, it became "normal" in their minds.
No, I mean all the longer term members,(who shall remain nameless out of courtesy) that seem to be tolerant of certain behavours in the forum, but outside public forum postings, sing a different tune.
I know we have all moved past that phase, hopefully, and it is mostly water under the bridge.
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Damn Kelly, we did until you brought it all back up again lolI know we have all moved past that phase, hopefully, and it is mostly water under the bridge.I disabled signatures. -
You mean all those long time members you constantly PM trying to get them to rally behind you complaining about other long time members? Your perspective here has always seemed a bit off. For example, you've only been here for a little over a year, yet indicate in your comment that it's been much longer.The nature of the forum over the last few years has evolved to the point, that a small band of guys, were so used to bashing and insulting people, it became "normal" in their minds.
No, I mean all the longer term members,(who shall remain nameless out of courtesy) that seem to be tolerant of certain behavours in the forum, but outside public forum postings, sing a different tune.
I know we have all moved past that phase, hopefully, and it is mostly water under the bridge.
You're funny.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."
President of Club Polk -
You mean all those long time members you constantly PM trying to get them to rally behind you complaining about other long time members? Your perspective here has always seemed a bit off. For example, you've only been here for a little over a year, yet indicate in your comment that it's been much longer.The nature of the forum over the last few years has evolved to the point, that a small band of guys, were so used to bashing and insulting people, it became "normal" in their minds.
No, I mean all the longer term members,(who shall remain nameless out of courtesy) that seem to be tolerant of certain behavours in the forum, but outside public forum postings, sing a different tune.
I know we have all moved past that phase, hopefully, and it is mostly water under the bridge.
You're delusional.
Fixed it for you Jess.
"Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."
"Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip -
Problems are typically rooted in the idea that some people can simply state their opinion on something, while others INSIST you adopt their opinion. I've seen this play out many times. Sometimes it's veteran forum members, some times it's the new hot shot who thinks nobody can possibly know as much about audio as they do. Wear the shoe where appropriate.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Never mind all this. Today is Charlize Theron's birthday. Atomic Blonde indeed.
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motorhead43026 wrote: »I like wearing women's underwear.
Well, I like you to like wearing women's underwear.
...... wow, this diversity stuff really kind of grows on you !It was normal to be snippy, to be rude, to call people trolls and names, and to openly suggest people are jerks, or need to be banned, or post dozen's of random silly pictures or silly comments.
Dang, it pretty much sounds like you're describing the situation here at the Ponderosa ! To be completely thorough, though, you might want to add "Scurrilous-savages-who-steal-Grandpa's-Cheese Puffs-whenever-he-takes-a-well-deserved-nap".
You add that and .... Hammer, Nail, Head.
But I suppose that you kind of may have a point. It may be possible that my implication that Zltful's cat was impudent and churlish was uncalled for.
But you have to admit, that cat is definitely spoiled which studies have shown leads to impudent-ness and churlish-ness. You can look that up !
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This place is as dead as you make it guys. We can liven it up by posting, yes the simple act of posting increases search engine results for one and that's important. Another suggestion, with newbies that log in, welcome them! Involve them but don't belittle or insult them, a touch of honey goes much further than venom. Simply put, be more friendly, hell it can't hurt.
The nature of the forum over the last few years has evolved to the point, that a small band of guys, were so used to bashing and insulting people, it became "normal" in their minds.
It was normal to be snippy, to be rude, to call people trolls and names, and to openly suggest people are jerks, or need to be banned, or post dozen's of random silly pictures or silly comments.
Thing is, it was NOT the new people complaining, but the silent majority that have been here a while, and that were sick of the antics of several guys, but neither said much about it openly, nor participated in many posts due to the degradation of the forum gradually.
Sorry, but a forum will not run, on 2 dozen guys calling people names, and making snippy remarks.
You guys lost many members gradually, or lost them having interest in posting, by trying to make this your personal social club that has no need for anyone that disagrees or is new.
Surprised no one saw this coming, and it takes someone to explain it.
There is no "US and THEM", here, it is simply random people posting on a manufacturers forum.
When some of you guys tried to make it your personal "Old boys social club".......things were beginning to end.
Bash me all you want, but it was not Me or 2 or 3 Fairly new members that changed anything here, it was DOZEN'S of older members that were tired of years of bashing and rudeness and were sick of the way the forum was becoming.
You don't know when to quit do you.
I find it funny, that in over 18 years of the forum's existence, with the same 'old members" that are supposedly the reason in your eyes for the lack of activity, the forum has flourished quite well over the years.
Only until recently, past few years, with changes in ownership/vanilla/ and a new breed of people who get **** at the drop of a hat or offended as easily as a Kardashian taking a selfie has the forum suffered some. The forum thrived just fine before, with the same "old guard", so what changed ?
Society changed, the old members haven't. Today, it's offensive to simply disagree and rather participate in conversation some would rather cry to mommy and daddy, aka Polk, to air their grievances instead of talking to the person of whom they have difficulties with. Nobody taught generations how to deal with opposing views or confrontation....only that you must be a victim, of bullying of some sorts.
The old members, or any member raised in a somewhat normal era don't play the snowflake games of victimhood. That's the clash you currently see, a clash of culture, not bullying. I'm not saying too that bullying doesn't exist here, because it does, but not to the degree some think is the sole reason for the forum's downturn or lack of sales for Polk.
I might even suggest, the "old guard" is exactly what keeps this forum going. Why ? Because they are the ones most knowledgeable, have vast experience with a range of Polk products, and a variety of other brands because people mix and match brands all the time in their systems. They are the ones, whom if one would listen a little from time to time, are actually trying to save people money while expanding their audio pleasure. They are also the one's with experience in fixing things should they go south, upgrading parts, what works with what and what doesn't.
As a member of the "old guard", and only speaking for myself, I find your blame misplaced, and while your entitled to your opinion obviously, so am I.HT SYSTEM-
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motorhead43026 wrote: »I like wearing women's underwear.
I KNEW IT, DANG IT !! LOLHT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
SVS SB-2000
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Cables-
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Kitchen
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1420
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motorhead43026 wrote: »I like wearing women's underwear.motorhead43026 wrote: »I like wearing women's underwear.
I KNEW IT, DANG IT !! LOL
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Splains alot. But fear not i don't think any less of you.My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
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BlueMDPicker wrote: »Who doesn't??
Hi Mike!
Never forget the first time I saw that....lol Loved that show.Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 * -
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This place is as dead as you make it guys. We can liven it up by posting, yes the simple act of posting increases search engine results for one and that's important. Another suggestion, with newbies that log in, welcome them! Involve them but don't belittle or insult them, a touch of honey goes much further than venom. Simply put, be more friendly, hell it can't hurt.
The nature of the forum over the last few years has evolved to the point, that a small band of guys, were so used to bashing and insulting people, it became "normal" in their minds.
It was normal to be snippy, to be rude, to call people trolls and names, and to openly suggest people are jerks, or need to be banned, or post dozen's of random silly pictures or silly comments.
Thing is, it was NOT the new people complaining, but the silent majority that have been here a while, and that were sick of the antics of several guys, but neither said much about it openly, nor participated in many posts due to the degradation of the forum gradually.
Sorry, but a forum will not run, on 2 dozen guys calling people names, and making snippy remarks.
You guys lost many members gradually, or lost them having interest in posting, by trying to make this your personal social club that has no need for anyone that disagrees or is new.
Surprised no one saw this coming, and it takes someone to explain it.
There is no "US and THEM", here, it is simply random people posting on a manufacturers forum.
When some of you guys tried to make it your personal "Old boys social club".......things were beginning to end.
Bash me all you want, but it was not Me or 2 or 3 Fairly new members that changed anything here, it was DOZEN'S of older members that were tired of years of bashing and rudeness and were sick of the way the forum was becoming.
You don't know when to quit do you.
In a word - no.
Probably been waiting a while to find a comment to use try to stir as usual.
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