I have mixed feelings about DUP, also known as Carl Engebretsen (see John Atkinson's gallery for a picture). I'm a relative newcomer, myself. DUP can raise some interesting points, and is not as stupid as the character he plays. That being said, he's a constant irritant who butts in on threads and goes off-topic, or creates his own posts that never really deviate from his common theme. It's difficult to put him on "ignore" because others respond to him, causing context loss.

Do I dislike the guy? Not really. He's never said anything that quite offended me personally. At least he has a sense of humor.

Do I agree with the ban? That's harder to answer. I trust Stephen and John's judgment, and am relieved that it's a temporary banishment. I am very against censorship, especially online. However, DUP's behavior often prevents others from enjoying themselves here. It's a fine line we're walking.

I support the ban insofar as it allows people with knowledge and experience to share (like Jan Vigne, for instance) to do so unhindered. DUP isn't always wrong, but he has helped me far less than most other forum members whose input I value a great deal.

That's my two cents.

What I or anyone else might think about the decision regarding Carl's participation in this forum doesn't matter in the least. The action doesn't amount to censorship of the net, but only management of this privately provided discussion forum. Those responsible have done what they are entitled to do.

On the other hand, I can see why you might think it appropriate to raise the question - getting one's two cents in is all the rage these days. Look at talk radio and twenty-four hour "news". Given the prevailing environment, I guess it's difficult to recognize that most of what JA and Stephen, and Britney Spears for that matter, do is none of anyone else's business.

I'm sure the decision was difficult for Stephen and John. No doubt, they struggled with free speech issues, and understandably so. But, it was probably the right decision; there are times when someone or something impinges on the ability of others to conduct themselves freely, and something must be done about it. DUP has more often than not disrupted the free flow of thematic threads. I tolerated his monomania for over 1000 posts and eventually had enough (and I've actually been to the guy's home!) Even though I eventually put him on 'ignore', I found myself less and less interested in participating in the forum--too much DUP, too much negativity. I miss the regularity of posts from the likes of Buddha and Clifton. I'm thrilled with the input of Elk and Erik, and Jan (when he or she isn't sparring with Carl).

Monomania is the perfect word for it. While I have my own odd gear obsessions, as I presume most people with our hobby do, you don't see me dragging Dynaco or Dual into every conversation, nor do I attack anyone who questions why I have a fascination with gear that was last highly rated when I was a child. DUP sometimes posts interesting stuff, but as good as Van Alstine's products are (and his Dynaco ST-70 and PAS-3 mods, for an example, are legendary), most of the reason I read Stereophile, and these forums, is to learn about new stuff, not argue the merits of the same stuff over and over again. There's a tendency for DUP to suck all the oxygen out of the room.

And frankly, some arguments have long since become boring. Some audiophile cables are expensive-- I'm shocked. Some people prefer the sound of vinyl to CD-- how surprising. (Not that variations of these arguments have no interest-- why do certain cable companies continue to receive the benefit of the doubt from reviewers when they've been caught repeatedly in out-and-out deception? Why do some CD players, for example the $30 boombox that my 3-year-old plays with, sound so much better than others? [It's a Memorex, of all things, and if I can't find out what DAC chip it uses online, I'm going to have to take it apart while my little boy is asleep...])

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[It's a Memorex, of all things, and if I can't find out what DAC chip it uses online, I'm going to have to take it apart while my little boy is asleep...])

Heh, just put it in front of him while he's awake and he'll take it apart for you!

I liked DUP. I didn't think he said anything that would even remotely justify any sort of a ban. He mostly ranted and raved against what he perceived as deception and snake oil prevalent within the audio industry. Whereas he didn't articulate his thoughts in the most concise manner, I thought that his sentiment was on the money.

There are a few members on this forum who are more prone to force a bland, noncontroversial discussion, rather than engage in a critical discussion of the audio industry.

I'm sure if DUP were a bit more clever and presented his rants in a clearer way, he wouldn't have been banned. Alas, his style gave the tight asses a way to dump on him.

I agree with this completely. If DUP was a little offensive, I can imagine it's only from frustration. Like the child screaming that the emperor has no clothes and being ignored repeatedly.

--Ethan

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I liked DUP. I didn't think he said anything that would even remotely justify any sort of a ban. He mostly ranted and raved against what he perceived as deception and snake oil prevalent within the audio industry. Whereas he didn't articulate his thoughts in the most concise manner, I thought that his sentiment was on the money.

There are a few members on this forum who are more prone to force a bland, noncontroversial discussion, rather than engage in a critical discussion of the audio industry.

I'm sure if DUP were a bit more clever and presented his rants in a clearer way, he wouldn't have been banned. Alas, his style gave the tight asses a way to dump on him.

I for one, am very glad that John and Steven took this bold move. I am sure it was not an easy decision. There have been many threads on this forum I wanted to participate in but wouldn't because they were hijacked by Dup. For example, I would like to be able to dicuss cables and power cords w/o being labled stupid or a manufacurers shill. I think his return, if he does, should be very closly watched as if on parole.

I, for one, welcome the decision! I often wondered why it took so long! I have zero, that's absolutely NO interest in having to wade through some grumpy, rude, poor spelling guy's posts who quite obviously is mad at the world and takes it out in this forum. The point of a forum like this is not to all agree- of course not- but there needs, like any civil social interaction, to be respect and the space to explore some ideas without someone attacking the poster (and did I mention the bad grammar and spelling?). The guy probably has some giant source of unresolved frustration in other areas of his life and sees the safety of ranting on the net as his outlet. Pity, yes, but a discussion forum is not group therapy and it's members need to behave like reasonable adults (actually reasonable children is OK too, heheh).

i will miss some of dup's sarcasm. i also appreciated his contribution when his focus was on the product or company (as seldom as it was) as was mentioned by an earlier reply. but i also agree things were getting out of hand past the level of adult good taste and past the spirit in which this site was created. congrats to the moderators to be willing to stand up for their rights in owning this sight, and here's hoping dup will learn his lesson and return to contribute in his unique manner in a positive(?) way.

We've got a witch! A witch! A witch! Burn her!

Greek chorus singers.

No need. I have an M.F.A. in Theatre Arts. They would come take it away if I didn't know that one.

Ah, to create a perfect world. One in which we all agree and all topics are pleasent. Comfortably numb.
Despite DUPs abrasive behaviour which is not productive in any way, he does bring a "question everything" attitude here which is much needed.

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Despite DUPs abrasive behaviour which is not productive in any way, he does bring a "question everything" attitude here which is much needed.

If only this were true.

Unfortunately DUP isn't questioning, he is certain; anyone who is not using his chosen equipment to listen to his preferred music at his required volume is unequivocally wrong.

Of course, this is persuasively supported through precise, reasoned, factually supported argument - consisting primarily of loud proclamations of "you're stupid."

DUP even assaults first time posters. After they are DUP-mugged they don't usually return - for good reason.

OTOH, DUP occasionally assists with a good URL to a resource that helps someone resolve a problem finding a replacement part or the like. DUP's relentless Googling has at least this benefit.

I don't care that he actively misspells and is inarticulate. I hate to think what a good editor would do to my posts.

It would be great to find a way to get DUP to engage in discourse. I keep thinking that he may know something other than how to berate.

OK, back to butterflies and bunnies. I miss Art Dudley's Listener...all those bunnies!

"It would be great to find a way to get DUP to engage in discourse. I keep thinking that he may know something other than how to berate."

Hi Elk. I have provided links from PHd chemist, PHd from the Audio Enginnering Society etc, a chair of a committee no less, and other links. He not only ignored the information, but actually demonstrated contempt and ridiculed the information. That from one with a GED.

You hit the nail on the head; why first time posters often do not post again. I have seen this over time at other forums as well.

Objectivists will attack and attack, post after post trying to squash any dissenting opinions, taking over strings etc.

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Objectivists will attack and attack

You certainly didn't mean to imply dup is "objective".

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Objectivists will attack and attack, post after post trying to squash any dissenting opinions, taking over strings etc.

To be fair to both objectivists and subjectivists, it takes two to tango.... Both sides have the power to drive away newcomers if they are too aggressive.

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Objectivists will attack and attack, post after post trying to squash any dissenting opinions, taking over strings etc.

To be fair to both objectivists and subjectivists, it takes two to tango.... Both sides have the power to drive away newcomers if they are too aggressive.

Problem is dup has repeatedly demonstrated, over 2,100 times that he is a gripe, ridicules just about everything in sight, including PHds in multiple disciplines, and has virtually no idea of what he is saying, nor does he want to learn.

No one is pushing him to enter every conversation. He does not have to attack everyone in sight.

He is just around to pester people and squelch dissenting information. You don't see us going over to audioholics and starting arguments over there.

Hey Jan. I think he calls himself scientific and an objectivist. Go figure.

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Objectivists will attack and attack, post after post trying to squash any dissenting opinions, taking over strings etc.

To be fair to both objectivists and subjectivists, it takes two to tango.... Both sides have the power to drive away newcomers if they are too aggressive.

Problem is dup has repeatedly demonstrated, over 2,100 times that he is a gripe, ridicules just about everything in sight, including PHds in multiple disciplines, and has virtually no idea of what he is saying, nor does he want to learn.

No one is pushing him to enter every conversation. He does not have to attack everyone in sight.

He is just around to pester people and squelch dissenting information. You don't see us going over to audioholics and starting arguments over there.

Hey Jan. I think he calls himself scientific and an objectivist. Go figure.

Perhaps it isn't fair to generalize about everyone in a particular category, objective or subjective, simply because DUP or someone from the subjective pool acts a certain way. DUP does not represent all objectivists to me, but he is being unfairly used to generalize and slander people who want nothing to do with him yet subscribe to aspects of objectivist thought.

It takes two sides to continue an argument. Just imagine, if people didn't spend time arguing with DUP, and disengaged from him, they could use that time arguing about whose subjective opinion of a cable's sound is correct or incorrect instead.

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That being said, he's a constant irritant who butts in on threads and goes off-topic, or creates his own posts that never really deviate from his common theme. It's difficult to put him on "ignore" because others respond to him, causing context loss.

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I tolerated his monomania for over 1000 posts and eventually had enough (and I've actually been to the guy's home!) Even though I eventually put him on 'ignore', I found myself less and less interested in participating in the forum--too much DUP, too much negativity.

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There's a tendency for DUP to suck all the oxygen out of the room.

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For example, I would like to be able to dicuss cables and power cords w/o being labled stupid or a manufacurers shill.

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The point of a forum like this is not to all agree- of course not- but there needs, like any civil social interaction, to be respect and the space to explore some ideas without someone attacking the poster

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but i also agree things were getting out of hand past the level of adult good taste and past the spirit in which this site was created. congrats to the moderators

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DUP even assaults first time posters. After they are DUP-mugged they don't usually return - for good reason.

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I have provided links from PHd chemist, PHd from the Audio Enginnering Society etc, a chair of a committee no less, and other links. He not only ignored the information, but actually demonstrated contempt and ridiculed the information. That from one with a GED.

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No one is pushing him to enter every conversation. He does not have to attack everyone in sight

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It takes two sides to continue an argument. Just imagine, if people didn't spend time arguing with DUP, and disengaged from him, they could use that time arguing about whose subjective opinion of a cable's sound is correct or incorrect instead.

Whajja' missing here, JK? Oh, that's right! You put me on "ignore" because you decided to pick a fight on "your" thread. Phhhhhhhhht! Somebody else ask him the question. And tell him no one is using dup to slander an entire category of people.

My description of dup begins with "object..." but ends with a slightly different suffix.

DUP? An "objectivist"? I have been away too long. Sorry, market volatility is where I make a living, and the markets have been volatile. And, I have been (ahem, he said modestly) making a living.

DUP consistently and shamelessly flogs the crap he owns. That is being objective ?

He is a mish-mash of personal biases, pseudo-scientific negatives (you know, those conceptual black holes nobody can prove or negate), and derisive personal tirades. This is an "objectivist"?

Come on. For the most part, he is a run-of-the-mill masochist. A dime a dozen. He can put on any mask (even though he wears them all badly), but he enjoys most the public floggings regularly administered by forum denizens.

As I have stated before, I have mixed feelings about banning anybody -- abuse can have its own rewards, and who is more abusable than our dear DUP.

Still, apparently, there are those who take him seriously. Stephen's comments about chasing off the newbies to our wonderful pursuit (it is more than a hobby -- an ontological fact that DUP can't deal with...) is valid. We certainly want all who ask to receive well-considered answers, or the whole thing is a damnable sham. And the whole thing isn't a damnable sham. It is a real pursuit of excellence that can lead one to spiritual joy.

So, off with his @$%&*@# head. I can handle him. But I don't think he ought to be a poster boy for sincere requests for system help, from good folks seeking honest answers.

Good, Stephen. Give him 30 days for rehab. If he can't find any inner honesty, then banish him permanently to one of Milton's "Stygian Caves."

On another subject, cheers, all, and happy listening.

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DUP? An "objectivist"?

I'm not stating that I think he is an objectivist. My post was a response to 301's post where he suggests that DUP is an objectivist indirectly (see the below quote). To be specific, he discusses DUP during the entire post and in the last sentence implies that DUP is an objectivist.

Personally I try not to label people either way, but if 301 wants to put him in that category, I'll leave it up to others (such as you) to argue against it. What I do find issue with is generalizing groups, such as "all objectivists are a certain way" or "all subjectivists are a certain way," and that is the topic I broached. The problem with this kind of thinking is that people tend to see others as categories instead of unique individuals with singular insights.

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"It would be great to find a way to get DUP to engage in discourse. I keep thinking that he may know something other than how to berate."

Hi Elk. I have provided links from PHd chemist, PHd from the Audio Enginnering Society etc, a chair of a committee no less, and other links. He not only ignored the information, but actually demonstrated contempt and ridiculed the information. That from one with a GED.

You hit the nail on the head; why first time posters often do not post again. I have seen this over time at other forums as well.

Objectivists will attack and attack, post after post trying to squash any dissenting opinions, taking over strings etc.

Since it served to bring you back to the fold, if only for a little while, I suppose this thread was worth it. It still rankles me, however, that after Stephen and JA obviously did a bit of soul searching before taking the action they did, and even bothered to post an explanation of their action and the rationale behind it, that couldn't be accepted as enough said by various members of the forum.

What is it about current society which makes so many believe that anyone gives a damn about their personal opinions on every subject? What happened to humility? Certainly this forum solicits opinions on audio topics - that is its reason for being. Presuming, on the other hand, to engage in some sort of plebecite as to the correctness or lack of it in what the management of the forum admits was a difficult decision is, in my not very humble opinion, stepping over the line.

That said, I'm delighted to see any post preceded by your name and I look forward to more of them. You might even take a shot a explaining to me why my old fashioned notions about manners are out of style, or why they deserve to be.

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Since it served to bring you back to the fold, if only for a little while, I suppose this thread was worth it. It still rankles me, however, that after Stephen and JA obviously did a bit of soul searching before taking the action they did, and even bothered to post an explanation of their action and the rationale behind it, that couldn't be accepted as enough said by various members of the forum.

What is it about current society which makes so many believe that anyone gives a damn about their personal opinions on every subject? What happened to humility? Certainly this forum solicits opinions on audio topics - that is its reason for being. Presuming, on the other hand, to engage in some sort of plebecite as to the correctness or lack of it in what the management of the forum admits was a difficult decision is, in my not very humble opinion, stepping over the line.

I don't profess to have a definite answer to your queries. Perhaps it is just human nature to question status quo. I do think you have earned your Brownie points for the day though. Perhaps that too is also just another one of those quirks of human nature.

What? You still here? Aren't you the guy who threatened to take his toys and go away several days ago?

My question was addressed to Clifton. Your opinion is of no consequence to me.

Clay, I certainly don't think your notions are out of style in the least. I have a lot of respect for you, as well as John and Stephen. In fact, after your first post on this thread, I questioned my own motives for responding in the first place. I suppose that voicing an opinion has its own merits, providing it isn't done maliciously.

I firmly believe that John and Stephen made the right decision, and would feel the same irrespective of whatever conclusion they may have drawn. Without well-intentioned people like you, Jim, and Stephen, I never would have remained a member of this forum beyond the time required to receive answers to my questions.

I saw this thread as an opportunity not to speak for or against the ban, but rather a place where I could lay out my opinion of DUP, which, like that of some others, is neither positive nor all-condemning.

What I said about the ban itself was that I was glad it was temporary, which isn't to say I disagree with its enactment.

I know your first post was not directed solely at me, but some of it must have been, which is why it caught my attention, and why I am taking the time to respond to you here. You're a highly valued forum member to me, and one whom I do my best not to alienate.

I guess if I had been this clear in my original post, I wouldn't have risked offending anyone. Hindsight, eh?

I hope you understand where I'm coming from here and that I meant nothing against John and Stephen by posting on this thread.

All the best,

I'm afraid you misunderstand me, Erik, and I want to be sure to rectify that. My first post on this thread was directed at the originator of the thread. I felt raising the question of who thought what about DUP's banning was inappropriate behavior. I still think that, but obviously that makes me out of step.

I reentered the thread after following it through its course as a opportunity to establish a dialog with Clifton, and my invitation to him to comment on why my position on this issue ought to be out of step was a sincere one. Past history tells me that Clifton might have some interesting things to say.

I believe that lots of things are none of my business and I've lived through a period when many were of the same belief. I shudder at the popularity of television shows which put cameras in police cars and broadcast confrontations between the police and miserable miscreants who are real people with real problems which are also none of my business. I think Britney Spears' methods of child rearing are none of my business. Clearly not many agree with that attitude these days. I really wonder why.

My reference to censorship on the net was a response to that element of your post, but, the fact that you posted didn't offend me. I assume that, given the difference in our ages, we'll have a number of disagreements and, based on history, they'll continue to be handled with mutual respect. It goes with the territory.

"Your son is a Communist", they said. "My son is 25", he replied. "If he were not a Communist, I'd disown him. If when he's 35, he's still one, I'll disown him."

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DUP? An "objectivist"? I have been away too long. Sorry, market volatility is where I make a living, and the markets have been volatile. And, I have been (ahem, he said modestly) making a living.

DUP consistently and shamelessly flogs the crap he owns. That is being objective ?

He is a mish-mash of personal biases, pseudo-scientific negatives (you know, those conceptual black holes nobody can prove or negate), and derisive personal tirades. This is an "objectivist"?

Come on. For the most part, he is a run-of-the-mill masochist. A dime a dozen. He can put on any mask (even though he wears them all badly), but he enjoys most the public floggings regularly administered by forum denizens.

As I have stated before, I have mixed feelings about banning anybody -- abuse can have its own rewards, and who is more abusable than our dear DUP.

Still, apparently, there are those who take him seriously. Stephen's comments about chasing off the newbies to our wonderful pursuit (it is more than a hobby -- an ontological fact that DUP can't deal with...) is valid. We certainly want all who ask to receive well-considered answers, or the whole thing is a damnable sham. And the whole thing isn't a damnable sham. It is a real pursuit of excellence that can lead one to spiritual joy.

So, off with his @$%&*@# head. I can handle him. But I don't think he ought to be a poster boy for sincere requests for system help, from good folks seeking honest answers.

Good, Stephen. Give him 30 days for rehab. If he can't find any inner honesty, then banish him permanently to one of Milton's "Stygian Caves."

On another subject, cheers, all, and happy listening.

DUP may not have been an upstanding netizen, he may not have been an objectivist, he may have been a masochist and he may have been sometimes rude, crude and obnoxious. Alas, one thing he was not is a pooh-say.

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DUP may not have been an upstanding netizen, he may not have been an objectivist, he may have been a masochist and he may have been sometimes rude, crude and obnoxious. Alas, one thing he was not is a pooh-say.

I believe your second setence is contradicted by your first sentence.

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What? You still here? Aren't you the guy who threatened to take his toys and go away several days ago?

My question was addressed to Clifton. Your opinion is of no consequence to me.

Nope, I just put Jan on ignore. If my opinion is of no consequence to you, then why let it move you to post?

"The lady doth protest too much, methinks!"

BTW, I don't care that DUP was banned, and I don't protest his banning nor support it. Personally, I think the guy was harmless and he didn't bother me to any great extent. In fact, he kept some of the other more aggressive people here busy enough to prevent them from harrassing other members. Now those members roam free picking fights with their next "DUP." I do find it humorous that some people here have been trying to get him intentionally "burned" for quite some time, and that those same people played on his foibles in order to excite him. A little bit of schadenfreude on my own part I suppose, because in truth it is unfortunate and not too comical.

Yo, Clay. I have a theory about the "manners" thing, in our time. I cannot profess to be an expert in the field, since I exhibit my own brand of rudeness from time to time. Yet, I usually regret the outburst or action later, and I am never all that reluctant to apologize.

I think the personal prime directive, now, is ego protection. Good manners tend to be seen as signs of submission, as deference to a superior being in the pecking order. You just don't volunteer for such gestures, out of fear that the other fellow will now, somehow, occupy a superior status. You have to show him/her you mean business, or an impression of weakness will be communicated. It is just another extension of the "me first" attitude that, in other contexts, we admire as "edginess" or "attitude." Many actually flaunt their rudeness as a badge of independence and self-importance.

Sigh. I was raised in a kinder, gentler era. I suspect DUP feels obligated to crash on through the veneers of common courtesy, just to show everyone he is nobody to be messed with, and an expert to boot. Just a guess. I have no Psychology shingle hanging in my room...

Life is still good. The tunes keep comin' and fishing is good in the Sierras. Only the Shadow knows what drives the DUPs of this world.

Cheers, and happy listening.

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I tolerated his monomania for over 1000 posts and eventually had enough (and I've actually been to the guy's home!) Even though I eventually put him on 'ignore', I found myself less and less interested in participating in the forum--too much DUP, too much negativity.

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There's a tendency for DUP to suck all the oxygen out of the room.

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For example, I would like to be able to dicuss cables and power cords w/o being labled stupid or a manufacurers shill.

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The point of a forum like this is not to all agree- of course not- but there needs, like any civil social interaction, to be respect and the space to explore some ideas without someone attacking the poster

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but i also agree things were getting out of hand past the level of adult good taste and past the spirit in which this site was created. congrats to the moderators

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DUP even assaults first time posters. After they are DUP-mugged they don't usually return - for good reason.

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I have provided links from PHd chemist, PHd from the Audio Enginnering Society etc, a chair of a committee no less, and other links. He not only ignored the information, but actually demonstrated contempt and ridiculed the information. That from one with a GED.

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No one is pushing him to enter every conversation. He does not have to attack everyone in sight

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It takes two sides to continue an argument. Just imagine, if people didn't spend time arguing with DUP, and disengaged from him, they could use that time arguing about whose subjective opinion of a cable's sound is correct or incorrect instead.

Whajja' missing here, JK? Oh, that's right! You put me on "ignore" because you decided to pick a fight on "your" thread. Phhhhhhhhht! Somebody else ask him the question. And tell him no one is using dup to slander an entire category of people.

My description of dup begins with "object..." but ends with a slightly different suffix.

I think I recall our moderator proclaiming he would not allow any one or group of individuals to team up against another forum member, yet this thread strikes a scary resemblance of such, particularly since the accused is temporarily unable to face his accusers.

RG

Well, Rgbran, it appears at least you got my point. This whole thread full of piling on has no chance of doing anything beneficial and it has a potential for harm. Sometimes it really is better if people mind their own business.

Your point is reasonable.

I think the reason people feel the need - and the right - to comment is the forum is a community of members. Thus, the behavior of a member, positive or negative, has an impact on each forum member. This is unlike the example of Ms. Spear's child rearing that has no impact on anyone other than members of her family.

Whether this can or has gotten out of control is a valid concern. It certainly could become more destructive than illuminating.

Overall I find that the observations made have been simply expressions of opinion. Nothing scary here. Then again I am not easily threatened, possessing sharp antlers.

The irony of this in my armchair psychologist view is that DUP loves any attention he can garner and is probably greatly enjoying a thread dedicated just to him.

Dormston, I've certainly not questioned your right to whatever opinion you hold, nor your right to post your opinion for others to react to. I've only tried to suggest that insofar as there might be a fruitful democratic endeavor of any sort, it would benefit from individual participants being mindful of their personal responsibilities. I think that both here in the US and there in the UK there are some kinds of behavior that are increasingly prevalent and somewhat disquieting - among them:

1- Tabloid scandals and so-called "reality television" are exceedingly popular and,

2- People, in general, are far more concerned with their rights than they are with their responsibilities.

As for this thread shutting down as a result of my voicing my opinion, don't hold your breath. Just as I believe opinions on the banning are of no value, I'm absolutely sure that most people don't give a damn what I think about the discussion of it - nor do I have any right to expect them to. That, as you may recall has been the essence of my point from the outset.

Carry on as you see fit with my best wishes. We all live with ourselves.

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DUP is everywhere

Except here.

yo yall I be DUP.
be here teh say , YO,wassup
why the ban, so unfair
just to keep me outta your hair?

you kick me out just cause yur able
all because o de snake oil cable
I dont want teh vinyl LP
just give me one more modern CD

I be dumped by Steroephile
cause I think cables are a pile.

I know you miss me, why dontcha admit it
doing bad ? I aint the one that did it
AVA is teh best in teh world
if tat hurts your feelings your being a girl

I think this thread has run its course. I'm closing it now.