Who Turned Over all the Rocks???

Crazed
Crazed Posts: 60
edited April 2024 in Clubhouse Archives
Don't know if it's the weather, the time of year, or something else, but a lot of the boards I regularly visit (including this one) seem to be infected lately with newbies who act like they just crawled out from under some rock. It goes beyond a lack of respect, almost appears to be a sense of entitlement gone very wrong.

Boards are a little like living organisms. Those that are unhealthy are subject to parasitic infection of this type. Time after time I've seen boards crippled and killed from attacks. However, those boards that are strong call up their internal defenses and ward off intruders.

To those regulars here that are willing to "strap it on" and take on another arrogant newbie, I extend my heartfelt appreciation. It makes this site worth coming back to.

Dave
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PreAmp: Rotel 1098 with MF X-10v3
Amp: Rotel 1090, 1075, 1070
Source: Pro-Ject RM9 with Blackbird Cart., Denon 2900 with MF X-DACv3
Speakers: Gallo Ref 3s (LR), Gallo Due (C, SR, SL), Gallo Micro (RR, RL)


Second System:
Receiver: H/K AVR 630
Source: Pioneer 563
Speakers: Polk RTi10s (LR), CSi5 (C), RTR 200 (SR, SL)
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    Thank you Dave for noticing. I don't frequent any other boards, but I was wondering if it was like this on others.

    And wow, you're a member that actually owns some Polks :D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2005
    You should post more often Crazed, as it sounds as though we need to add you to the ranks :)
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited October 2005
    well then...it's all ok...I don't have a massive amounts of experience or time on these boards but whenever these "newbies" with attitudes occur I just kind of brush it off in a lighthearted manner.

    Chris
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited October 2005
    My motto is try to avoid the "hot zones" because if I get involved I'll get kicked out too and it isnt worth that. :cool:
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited October 2005
    ClubPolk has never been short of those willing to mix it up with know-it-alls.
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  • Crazed
    Crazed Posts: 60
    edited October 2005
    Way more information than I needed, thanks anyway Dennis! :eek:

    Thanks for the support all. I've been around quite a while, but only chime in when I feel I have something significant to add. With all the experts here that's not very often. :)
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    PreAmp: Rotel 1098 with MF X-10v3
    Amp: Rotel 1090, 1075, 1070
    Source: Pro-Ject RM9 with Blackbird Cart., Denon 2900 with MF X-DACv3
    Speakers: Gallo Ref 3s (LR), Gallo Due (C, SR, SL), Gallo Micro (RR, RL)


    Second System:
    Receiver: H/K AVR 630
    Source: Pioneer 563
    Speakers: Polk RTi10s (LR), CSi5 (C), RTR 200 (SR, SL)
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited October 2005
    Dave,

    I noticed the same thing. A lot of newbies roaming the boards trying to peddle illegal garbage, making threats, etc...It's sad but it does happen.

    Don't worry, there is a solid group of people here that contribute to this forum and as a result,the forum can withstand any infection that comes its way. :)
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited October 2005
    Oh yeah....one other thing. Do you want to see how resilient this forum is?? Look at the biggest thread here:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16043

    All started by someone who was eventually banned.... ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited October 2005
    Dave,

    A pleasure to be here with you and don't worry we've got more than a few infection fighting ****'s that'll take care of business as needed.

    Jesse
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • KentVaughn
    KentVaughn Posts: 58
    edited October 2005
    I may be a newbie to this board, but I'm a veteran of a few others, and I just want to remind all the experts that not all newbies are the same. Some just stir up trouble, whether meaning to or not, while others simply want to learn more.

    This is a great forum, and this newbie is glad to be a part of it.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    One reason that the members here are so wary of new members is that there are well over 30k members here and less than 100 of those are regulars and contribute to the fray.
    "SOME PEOPLE CALL ME MAURICE,
    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2005
    I don't recall a "newbie" simply "wanting to learn more" that has EVER been turned away from this forum. It's the post attitude that determines the post response, albeit newbie or veteran.

    Remember that there's more than a few "veterans" that have gotten into heated disagreements amongst themselves about issues, yet not a single one has been banned or has left the forum to my knowledge....so I guess it's intestinal fortitude.

    I always keep one foot out of this forum and involved elsewhere, have stopped recommending gear...if possible, and also don't participate in the light banter....again, if at all possible.

    At 10K posts, I'm hoping to be a quickly forgotten ghost of this place.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited October 2005
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    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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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2005
    F1nut wrote:
    Damn shame too. You've got to stop hanging on the words of Russ.

    You should stop thinking your a Polk Guru.

    I think 7358 should be my last one. Thanks everybody.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,511
    edited October 2005
    I think it was Socrates who said something like people will expand to the limits society will tolerate.

    I used to belong to a 'putie forum that got over run with folks like that. I had like over 8,000 posts there and just walked away from it. Me and a few other guys with a warped, twisted sense of humor. But they ain't all come here yet. Norm's the first. :D
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  • Steamer
    Steamer Posts: 53
    edited October 2005
    SCompRacer wrote:
    I think it was Socrates who said something like people will expand to the limits society will tolerate.

    I used to belong to a 'putie forum that got over run with folks like that. I had like over 8,000 posts there and just walked away from it. Me and a few other guys with a warped, twisted sense of humor. But they ain't all come here yet. Norm's the first. :D

    Who you calling warped Bonehead? I may be twisted but I ain't warped.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,511
    edited October 2005
    Steamer wrote:
    Who you calling warped Bonehead? I may be twisted but I ain't warped.

    Holy smoke! Get lost you troublemaker! :D

    Good to see ya here. Did you buy a pair of Polks yet to keep? I'm gonna tell these guys about you parting them out and burning the cabinets. :eek: :rolleyes: :D
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2005
    dorokusai wrote:
    I always keep one foot out of this forum and involved elsewhere, have stopped recommending gear...if possible, and also don't participate in the light banter....again, if at all possible.

    At 10K posts, I'm hoping to be a quickly forgotten ghost of this place.


    Why is that Mark? You have a lot of knowledge to share and youre a big part of this forum. Why are you wanting to leave?

    Ive noticed a lot of the vets have stopped posting as much as when I first signed on here. Tour has vanished, Russ and Troy doesnt make too many appearances.
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited October 2005
    No, he's a HUGE part of this board and I sincerely hope that he's playing around with Jesse.
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    CAUSE I SPEAK OF THE POMPITIOUS OF LOVE"
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited October 2005
    i hope Mark's being sarcastic. Seriously.
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  • Steamer
    Steamer Posts: 53
    edited October 2005
    SCompRacer wrote:
    Holy smoke! Get lost you troublemaker! :D

    Good to see ya here. Did you buy a pair of Polks yet to keep? I'm gonna tell these guys about you parting them out and burning the cabinets. :eek: :rolleyes: :D

    You really think I'd say something bad about polks being surrounded by a bunch of fanatical polk fans? I think they make a fine motorcycle. You guys don't mind me. Just another newbie. Hope to make some friends here.
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  • Normanality
    Normanality Posts: 297
    edited October 2005
    Steamer wrote:
    You really think I'd say something bad about polks being surrounded by a bunch of fanatical polk fans? I think they make a fine motorcycle. You guys don't mind me. Just another newbie. Hope to make some friends here.


    Good to see ya bud. I'm sure you'll come to your senses and fill that room of yours with some big Polks. Ya know you want them!

    For everyone else, this guy is a clearing house for speakers. Buys and sells.
    Has some real nice equipment too. I have first dibs on his Carvers :D
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  • Steamer
    Steamer Posts: 53
    edited October 2005
    Normanality wrote:
    Good to see ya bud. I'm sure you'll come to your senses and fill that room of yours with some big Polks. Ya know you want them!

    For everyone else, this guy is a clearing house for speakers. Buys and sells.
    Has some real nice equipment too. I have first dibs on his Carvers :D
    As soon as those huge Polks are available in my area I'm gonna jump on em. I mean buy em. Gotta have.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited October 2005
    Oh my. Please please don't tell me doro is really leaving. As I read his post that 7358 should be his last one...and then saw that his last one was 7358....my heart just sank. The last thing this place needs is for the diehard, know-it-all (not being sarcastic; y'all who qualify really do know it all), fanatical, PolkGurus to start leaving.

    Mac - Good point about the 'masters' posting less. Sure is a shame. It seems this place has shifted a little away from being a place to obtain 'truth' relating to audio gear and has turned into more of a place just to chat. Don't get me wrong, there are still a lot of educational posts, but it still has changed some. And I'm afraid I've contributed to that some. I mean, I have 3000 posts....and I can't say how many of those have been helpful. That's over. My posts from now on are going to have a constructive, beneficial intent - to help. I sure don't know a whole lot, and when I can't help, I'll read. But when I can help, I'll help. And stop just picking up a larger post count.

    I would love to see the cornerstones of this club start posting more again.

    And doro...please don't leave.

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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited October 2005
    Don't worry, its just a phase all Polk Guru's go through. :)
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited October 2005
    Doro,

    Before you are allowed to leave you must first submit to my secretary in handwriting, no less than 1000 words why you would even consider leaving. Of course it must be in triplicate and I will get back with your permission slip in a few months.... :D
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  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,623
    edited October 2005
    audiobliss wrote:
    My posts from now on are going to have a constructive, beneficial intent - to help.
    Mine too..... ;)
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
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  • CrBoy
    CrBoy Posts: 580
    edited October 2005
    Things have changed a lot since my first visit to this forum... more empty/stupid/worthless threads than ever before... lots of scammers and brainless newbies...

    Many people is posting only to get their post-counter go higher and higher without, actually, being helpful to other CP members...

    If the big dogs leave the forum, then there is no reason to be here... :(
    I do my best to avoid spam-posts... but I know little about CA or HA

    Hopefully Doro won't leave...
    <|>
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  • spwuinmk67
    spwuinmk67 Posts: 797
    edited October 2005
    CrBoy wrote:
    Things have changed a lot since my first visit to this forum... more empty/stupid/worthless threads than ever before... lots of scammers and brainless newbies...

    I've noticed this too. Everyone/thing goes through phases, I'm hoping this is just that, a phase.
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2005
    Nothing wrong with a worthless thread. We dont have to be discussing the theory of relativity in order to post.

    This forum is a lot more friendly than most others and so we chat more casually. Im a member of the Carsound.com forum and its much bigger and impersonal so I post there about twice a week, only when I have something realitive to say. Here is different. This place is much more familial and unlike any other forum on the internet.

    If you go to posting only things realitive to speaker power ratings or THD specs, this place will become impersonal pretty quick. I personally hope it stays the way it is.
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