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    If it ain't broke don't fix it...

    ...it seems as though the "new" holding pen is broken...tried posting there and it's either that or the nearly subliminal message I recieved would seem to indicate each message is being gone over with a fine-tooth comb...

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    I'll check the settings. There shouldn't be any restrictions on it.

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    Fixed

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    I haven't a clue as to the answer...

    to your question "...whats that drink that goes well with cheese?..." BTW, you forot the apostrophe...

    I don't fancy myself as an effete arbiter of good taste...

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    You forgot the G in "forot"!

    ha!

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    Here's the one I owe ya' ...g...

    and a few extra...

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    ...you should have plenty of time to count 'em while moderating your ghost town...

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    Yowza!

    I thought this place cleared out fast during the great troll wars of 2002! If I didn't love this place so much, I'd actually be eager to watch hilarity ensue as Eric continues to alienate longtime members.

    I registered at audiokarma.org yesterday for the first time. It's really picked up since the last time I checked in over there (which was probably months or years ago). A couple of the old fellas from the P&B greeted me.

    This new nonsense might just be the last nail in this old site's coffin. Bummer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Resident Loser
    ...you should have plenty of time to count 'em while moderating your ghost town...
    While AR IS a ghost town, relative to it's activity several years ago, it's not because of anything Eric's done. It's happened because the people who want to talk about the sound of audio equipment have, to an alarming degree, been chased away by the naysayers who want to argue about whether audio equipment has any sound at all. Now that the naysayers' antics are no longer going to be tolerated, hopefully a sizable portion of the former membership will return.
    "Reality supercedes science."
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    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    While AR IS a ghost town, relative to it's activity several years ago, it's not because of anything Eric's done.
    No, he's just putting the chain on the gate. Once this site achieves it's goal of emulating the asylum as far as it's one sided politics, it will become redundant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    While AR IS a ghost town, relative to it's activity several years ago, it's not because of anything Eric's done. It's happened because the people who want to talk about the sound of audio equipment have, to an alarming degree, been chased away by the naysayers who want to argue about whether audio equipment has any sound at all. Now that the naysayers' antics are no longer going to be tolerated, hopefully a sizable portion of the former membership will return.
    Ah, I get the picture now. It's now time to chase away the naysayers! Well, perhaps that's the thing to do. Apparently, the "people who want to talk about the sound of audio equipment" have neither the cojones nor the strength of convictions to fight their own battles... with the exception of the supremely wonderful posts of E-Stat.

    I wish Eric and the surviving posters well in their kinder, gentler version of A/R, which could best be called Audio Review Lite. My best to you all!

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    Quote Originally Posted by markw
    No, he's just putting the chain on the gate. Once this site achieves it's goal of emulating the asylum as far as it's one sided politics, it will become redundant.
    Ah, the politics of hearing. I actually hadn't conceptualized it as such before. I guess that would explain why there exists a group of people who insist on the "politically correct" approach of hearing only what external authorities say they are allowed to hear. Oh well, I've never been very impressed with political correctness.

    This site is intended to let people talk about the sound of audio equipment, not to emulate other sites.

    I disagree about this site becoming redundant. Most of the discussion at AA involves mid-fi/hi-fi gear, and consequently, much of the equipment being discussed is probably beyond the price range that newbies to the hobby will be willing to spend. I think AR can probably evolve to serve the home theater/low-fi/mid-fi segments quite nicely.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rb122
    Ah, I get the picture now. It's now time to chase away the naysayers! Well, perhaps that's the thing to do.
    The naysayer tendency to try and interject their orthodoxy into every discussion is not going to be tolerated anymore. Since they don't seem to want to talk about much else, yeah, they'll probably leave.

    Apparently, the "people who want to talk about the sound of audio equipment" have neither the cojones nor the strength of convictions to fight their own battles
    This site is for people who enjoy talking about the sound of audio equipment. It's not for juvenile bickering about what other people are allowed to hear. Since you apparently didn't notice, when other audio sites arose that didn't allow the juvenile bickering, people abandoned AR in droves. Maybe that's because it shouldn't be necessary for normal, reasonable, MATURE people to feel the need to display their "cojones", or to have their "strength of convictions" insulted, when they're simply trying to share their hearing experiences with others.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    The naysayer tendency to try and interject their orthodoxy into every discussion is not going to be tolerated anymore. ....
    It seems that what you label an orthodoxy" is most likely a differing opinion which, being based on solid. verifiable facts, is one you and this forum choose to ignore.


    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    This site is for people who enjoy talking about the sound of audio equipment. It's not for juvenile bickering about what other people are allowed to hear.
    Again, you presuppose that everything has a sound. And yet again, the possibility that there may be none is vehemently rejected for whatever reason.

    Then again, I wouldn't want to try to inject science into this other site either.

    http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/

    Bigfoot... In spite of a lack of real proof, believe or be gone!

    Cable sonics, same way?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    This site is for people who enjoy talking about the sound of audio equipment. It's not for juvenile bickering about what other people are allowed to hear. Since you apparently didn't notice, when other audio sites arose that didn't allow the juvenile bickering, people abandoned AR in droves. Maybe that's because it shouldn't be necessary for normal, reasonable, MATURE people to feel the need to display their "cojones", or to have their "strength of convictions" insulted, when they're simply trying to share their hearing experiences with others.
    Then by all means, continue to hide your heads in the sand and ignore logic and science. I now see why Mtrycrafts compares audio beliefs to UFO sightings and holistic healing.

    It's sad that you view the introduction of facts and their deviation from some people's experiences as "juvenile bickering". Certainly when confronted with other potential truths, many folks initially revolt. There's nothing wrong with that. But "normal, reasonable, MATURE" people eventually explore things such as bias control unless their goal is to spoon-feed their belief system. Please enjoy your new forum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rb122
    Then by all means, continue to hide your heads in the sand and ignore logic and science. I now see why Mtrycrafts compares audio beliefs to UFO sightings and holistic healing.
    First and foremost, this is a forum. What does that mean? Here's one definition:

    A medium of open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper or a radio or television program.

    What I find interesting about this whole debate as to moving the "demands" for statistical proof of an individual's opinion to a dedicated forum is that only with audio have I found individuals with a total disregard for observational data. Spend a moment in either of the sister forums dedicated to photography or automobiles. Requests for opinions abound and they are not immediately challenged for veracity.

    I even checked out a ham radio forum (Zapped, you out there?) which should have a similar mix of adherents. I still don't find the dismissal of observational data. Here's one where a respondent actually revealed (gasp) specific brand names of what he uses and his opinion on said.

    http://forums.delphiforums.com/hamra...ages?msg=719.1

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    Quote Originally Posted by E-Stat
    First and foremost, this is a forum. What does that mean? Here's one definition:

    A medium of open discussion or voicing of ideas, such as a newspaper or a radio or television program.

    What I find interesting about this whole debate as to moving the "demands" for statistical proof of an individual's opinion to a dedicated forum is that only with audio have I found individuals with a total disregard for observational data. Spend a moment in either of the sister forums dedicated to photography or automobiles. Requests for opinions abound and they are not immediately challenged for veracity.

    I even checked out a ham radio forum (Zapped, you out there?) which should have a similar mix of adherents. I still don't find the dismissal of observational data. Here's one where a respondent actually revealed (gasp) specific brand names of what he uses and his opinion on said.

    http://forums.delphiforums.com/hamra...ages?msg=719.1

    rw
    I'd certainly be one of the last people on this forum to dismiss observational data outright. I also cannot dismiss scientific data. Hence, I'd like both, preferably within the same thread. One side of the story simply doesn't work for me. You of all people must understand that, since your arguments have elicited some very exciting and informational activity on this board. Will you have that same fire if you're discussions center ONLY around observational data? I wonder.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rb122
    You of all people must understand that, since your arguments have elicited some very exciting and informational activity on this board. Will you have that same fire if you're discussions center ONLY around observational data? I wonder.
    I appreciate the kind words.

    The answer to your question is a resounding no. It will, however, make it a bit easier not having to point out to some objectivists that no testing has ever been performed on a wide range of components discussed. My lifelong passion is for musical reproduction and I cannot imagine toning down my enthusiasm for said. Conversely, I still strive to understand the other viewpoint and you will find a response to RL's manifesto over in the Science Lab.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markw
    It seems that what you label an orthodoxy" is most likely a differing opinion
    orthodox - conforming to established doctrine

    No, I got it right.

    which, being based on solid. verifiable facts, is one you and this forum choose to ignore.
    Solid verifiable facts as determined within the limitations of current understanding, you mean. After all, jitter was a fact before anyone realized it was there and figured out how to quantify it, right?

    Again, you presuppose that everything has a sound. And yet again, the possibility that there may be none is vehemently rejected for whatever reason.
    I am presupposing that, but the point is whether or not people can HEAR the sound qualities of the equipment, and the only way to determine that is to LISTEN to the equipment.

    Then again, I wouldn't want to try to inject science into this other site either.

    http://www.n2.net/prey/bigfoot/

    Bigfoot... In spite of a lack of real proof, believe or be gone!
    IME, people resort to silly analogies when they're having trouble supporting their position.

    Cable sonics, same way?
    Nope, no requirement for "belief" of any kind. It would be nice if people would actually listen to cables before forming an opinion about them, but I realize that solution might not be melodramatic enough for some.
    "Reality supercedes science."
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    Quote Originally Posted by rb122
    It's sad that you view the introduction of facts and their deviation from some people's experiences as "juvenile bickering".
    The fact is that science is limited by current knowledge. Our observational abilities are not.

    But "normal, reasonable, MATURE" people eventually explore things such as bias control unless their goal is to spoon-feed their belief system.
    That's your opinion, and your opinion doesn't mesh with my experience.
    "Reality supercedes science."
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    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    orthodox - conforming to established doctrine
    Such as requiring that one believe cables make a significant, audiable difference? ..Sounds like the established doctrine here if you ask me.

    ...it's ironic that you would label those who oppose it as the orthodoxy

    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    Solid verifiable facts as determined within the limitations of current understanding, you mean. After all, jitter was a fact before anyone realized it was there and figured out how to quantify it, right?
    ... If something is believed, only research can determine if it's real. Not blind allegiance. A lot of virgins were sacrificed to the gods before they realized their sacrifice had no bearing at all on the following year's crops.


    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    ...the only way to determine that is to LISTEN to the equipment.
    ... and again, you presuppose that others have NOT listened to a goodly amount of equipment. I'd say that there's a good chance that some here have been listening to equipment since you were merely a wet dream and, after years of experience, simply have other opinions, which are disallowed here.


    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    IME, people resort to silly analogies when they're having trouble supporting their position.
    Sometimes those "silly analogies" are so spot on that it's lost on those who it was used against. They have on recourse except to call them silly in order to (attempt to) dismiss the parallel.

    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB
    Nope, no requirement for "belief" of any kind. It would be nice if people would actually listen to cables before forming an opinion about them, but I realize that solution might not be melodramatic enough for some.
    ... again, you know not of what you speak here. You're actually talknig to the first "maysayer" who allowed for the possibility for audible differences. When a little restraint is applied, YOU might actually be the one disappointed because a lot of those differences can he based on solid science, not mumbo jumbo techno babble.

    FWIW, there ARE sites where these issues are explored with an open mind. If anyone would care to read for themselves in a true open forum, I would recommend http://www.audioholics.com and search for any posts by one J Neutron.

    Reality is relative. Talk to an Alzheimer's patient.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ToddB

    That's your opinion, and your opinion doesn't mesh with my experience.
    You don't believe there is anything beyond your perceptions, that they can't be biased, that it's possible your brain "told" you to hear something that wasn't there?????

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    Quote Originally Posted by E-Stat
    I appreciate the kind words.

    The answer to your question is a resounding no. It will, however, make it a bit easier not having to point out to some objectivists that no testing has ever been performed on a wide range of components discussed. My lifelong passion is for musical reproduction and I cannot imagine toning down my enthusiasm for said. Conversely, I still strive to understand the other viewpoint and you will find a response to RL's manifesto over in the Science Lab.

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    E-Stat,

    Over the course of the year+ that I've posted on A/R, I have lurked over and participated in many interesting discussions. Notable was the Sir Terrence vs the objectivists regarding SACD vs RBCD and the numerous interchanges you have had with a multitude of our measurement friends on the audibility of various components. All such posts have been wonderful debates, full of twists and turns, points and counterpoints, with both sides scoring. To me, it's this debate that fosters knowledge as well as experimentation.

    My fear is that this kind of interaction will cease with the segregationist policies of our new moderator. You see, you're sort of a model for the subjectivist camp. You're one of the very few that doesn't tremble and falter when presented with the scientific arguments. You don't wallow in the same old "I know what I heard" quicksand. You don't attack with the tired "you can't hear" drivel. You present intelligent, coherent arguments from the observationalist side. It makes for a much more enjoyable visit to A/R that a discussion of batteries on an interconnect or the latest solid state power amp.

    It's the new moderators site but I can't help but feel as if the new forum, while kind and friendly, will become extremely boring and not at all worth my time (I do, of course, understand that opinions vary). And in case you're wondering, I'm a subjectivist at heart. Give me vinyl and a turntable, tubes and a CD player only if absolutely necessary and I'm happy with what I observe. I'm just not totally sold on the validity of those observations from an absolute standpoint and that's where the objectivists arguments are hard to ignore. A little scepticism is a good thing; there's nothing wrong with hearing both sides of any issue.

    I believe I've said all I can dream up. Hopefully, you'll continue to post both here and on the Audio Lab. Ciao, and above all, happy listening!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Resident Loser
    and a few extra...

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    ...you should have plenty of time to count 'em while moderating your ghost town...

    jimHJJ(...hey skep, hey Rockwell...wait up...)
    Hey, what about me? Don't leave without me. I'm in no mood to hang around with this Jon Risch wannabee clown at the helm.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pctower
    Hey, what about me? Don't leave without me. I'm in no mood to hang around with this Jon Risch wannabee clown at the helm.
    Hey pct

    I know you must feel like half of a Tom & Jerry cartoon without skeptic around. Don't worry too much. Various roles around here will likely shift, and you may find yourself tangling with someone quite different than your old adversary. Imagine pct vs. ToddB (or fill in some other poster) - round 1

    I personally wonder if the new site admin and his posse are the result of a management coup, or if he is simply excercising the will of the owners of audioreview.com. Afterall, they are a company that makes a living collecting and selling marketing data. In memory of our departed friend, I might take a new moniker - Cynic.

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    Hey, Phil...

    ...not quite gone yet, although "it's just a matter of time"(Brook Benton with a cover by Randy Travis)...there is much left to do, many seeds to sew...

    Watch that loose talk, it'll get you whacked on the pee-pee fer sure...the delete key is a fave 'round here...

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