Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks?
I think we can all agree that threads about tweaks like fuses, stones, mats, power conditioners etc. stir up all kinds of controversy, conflict and ill will.
Short of banning discussion of these controversial topics, is there another solution to this problem?
I got this idea from teo_audio’s comments about a solution implemented at Canuck audio on another thread:
“Canuck audio tames it by having a cable and tweak area for threads. Where any counter to the idea that such things are functional (in attempt or in analysis), is not tolerated.
Meaning.. threads where people discuss tweaks, or mods or cables and so on, if a naysayer posts there, and interrupts the discussion, in any way, they get their posts deleted. And...if the given naysayer can’t hold their tongue, after said deletion-ish warnings..... they will, rapidly, via any repeats in behavior, find themselves banned from the forum. They have to grow up, or get lost.”
You may not like parts of his description, but I think the idea has real merit.
I propose a new “safe haven” sub-forum, with some special rules, for the discussion of tweaks. These rules would ONLY apply to this specific sub-forum, the current rules would continue as they are in all other areas.
The special rules would be along these lines:
Posts that categorically deny the possibility of tweaks having any effect or value are not allowed.
Posts proclaiming tweaks to be “scams” “cons” etc. are not allowed.
Posts that directly state, or imply, that another poster is lying, are not allowed.
Posts that make absolute negative statements like “Science proves it can’t work.” are not allowed.
Posts demanding measurements, controlled listening tests etc. are not allowed.
Posts that express skepticism (without making absolute negative statements), ask tough questions, or request more information are welcome.
Of course, some who hold the above opinions may object, but they would still be able to express those opinions in all other parts of the forum, just like they always have.
What do you think?
@jperry +1 @tommylion So you want a safe space? Not sure that will work and in real life it is debateble if it works on college campuses. They have created an entire generation of softies that is for sure. But if Agon created it I would respect its boundries....oh who am I kidding no I would not...yes I would....no, no I would not, dang the bats are back.
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Could this be the sign of the times? Lack of self control? With all the frustration of COVID, the economic conditions and external factors (political) (supply chain and not getting your speaker or treadmill) that are dividing us and causing us pain, and we lash out. Or is it just in our nature, human nature?
Could it be that technology is de-humanizing our selves? We need to get back to basics. I know I can be salty and it is usually my frustrations in business that are boiling over and I do apologize. Sometimes it’s cause it was earned. Have a great day. |
@dabel I really hope not as that is what my old nieghboorhood in Chicage has reverted to and it is not working. Was think more in the lines of this.
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@mahlman +1 @dabel I think that house may be Lexan? @millercarbon looking through the MC Archives I think you are throwing stones and you reside in a glass house.
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Wow this silly thread is still going? BTW the Bible explains time in I believe it is Genesis 1-1..... Science explains gravity as What is the scientific theory of gravity? Gravity is most accurately described by the general theory of relativity (proposed by Albert Einstein in 1915), which describes gravity not as a force, but..... |
@jssmith I do not think this thread was ever about the $1.49 sharpie… I think it was more about segregation and not allowing an opposing view on the subject matter. @tsushima1 all we hear is blah, blah, blah goop, blah, blah, blah tinfoil hats, blah, blah, blah…you will never get your safe space and there will always be challenges to voodoo sciences. Enjoy your day.
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@thecarpathian Just ignore it. |
As are the ones posting EUREKA a magic elixir that makes my $400 speakers sound like $4000.00 speakers. So take the lumps we do. "Heart Attack Time" is the translation. Crazy 🤯 Agree with the OP, the guys screaming snake oil every 10 minutes are extremely toxic. They should have their own SCIENCE thread, there they can listen to graphs or whatever else they do all day.
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