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Feel vs. Think - take an objective look...

Greetings fellow Audiogon members,

The title of this new thread speaks volumes. Way too much for an explanation here and now. As an experiment, I would like for each of you, at your convenience while browsing any of the discussion forums in Audiogon or any other 'chat' venue for high-end audio - including the major high-end magazines, to pay close attention to the frequency of the use of the word 'feel' or 'I feel' as opposed to the use of 'think' or 'I think' in the context of discussing the various preferences, likes/dislikes, etc., of audio gear.

There is much to be learned about this otherwise minor detail and certainly much more than the casual observer would take into consideration. As a matter of personal opinion, I would venture that entire companys' fortunes and/or viability in the high-end audio community are based upon the aforementioned phrases and their underlying cause/effect upon purchase considerations.

Check it out -
gunnar

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newbee
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If you say you think something then someone may be expected to ask you to explain your rational and you will have to satisfy them to gain credibility - "think" implies that you have been considering something tangible. When you say you feel something you get a pass - everyone knows that what you feel is your emotional response. Works great in advertising - that is one reason there are so many testimonials - and so few statements of fact.

At least thats what I think I feel. :-)
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