I've got the Bdgregory syndrome myself, though I do have a system posted thus saving myself from the flaming damnation of Onhwy61's special corner of hell at a slightly lower temperature than those who talk on hand-held cell phones while driving. I still actually own and listen to two of the components of the system I have posted (though even those have been in hibernation at times). It has changed so many times over the past eight years or so that I've not tried to keep up with it. It looks nothing at all like it does in my pics anymore. I don't even occupy that space anymore! I'll update it soon. Never had any need for anyone else's approval. Never bought anything as the result of comments on my system page. I do it mostly as a form of socialization and entertainment, and to stay out of the flaming pits of hell. I enjoy seeing what others do with their systems and rooms. All of the decisions I make about what changes to make I've made with my own ears. I've certainly been steered in productive directions, in that regard, as the result of comments by some folks here in the forums. But those I actually pay attention to are folks with a track record of participation and advice that actually resonates with my own experiences from time to time (a few of whom have already posted this very thread) most of whom I've taken the time to correspond directly with. That said, I neither condone nor condemn your decision to not post your system. God will sort it all out in the end.
Who else wants to keep their system secret?
For 15 years I have assembled a system that I think is really good for music and video. My system has been affected by location,income,spouse and reviews from Sound and Vision and Home Theater. Reading almost all forums and not seeing any of my components mentioned has made me feel like I missed something. I am grateful for all I have learned from the forums but I am not sure I want to face them. Who else has a system they are happy with, but would rather not reveal?