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Prayer in audio; or, how to become an automaton
While scaling the slippering slope of sophistry erected by certain RAO claquers, it occurred to me that Their contradictions should be taking a toll. The Holy Blinding Rituals are alternately promulgated as an antidote to sin, as a means of discovering the purity of trVth, and as a defense against "unscientific claims" or some such. Is it sinful to spend "too much" on an audio system? In the real world, that's an individual choice; in the Hive, there's an absolute answer. Perhaps the 'borgs are unable to comprehend the relative value of money because, of course, they ain't got much. Is trVth of any value to hobbyists? In the real world, again, an individual choice; in the Hive, you're either with sicccnciecce or against it. Since the concept of "fun" is unknown to the 'borgs, They are forced to view audio as a "deadly serious business"™, as Major 'Borg Nousiane has called it. Is there any merit in disputing an opinion, whether rooted in personal experience or simply feelings, on the basis of "proof" or lack thereof? In the real world, the entire concept is nonsense. This point has been hammered home to the Hivies time and time again, and yet They still retreat to the "claim" and "proof" 'borgma. The oddest aspect of Audio 'Borgism is that certain individuals, specifically lesser 'borgs and dyed-in-the-wool nerds, are willing to defend the Major 'Borgs simply because they share a class envy. They seem unable to accept that in the real world, people make subjective choices for subjective reasons, and their explanations for their choices are couched in subjective language. This approach is fine for wine, cars, cigars, art, skydiving, restaurants, and movies, but not, according to Them, for audio. Oh, wait, it's the marketing departments who are the sinners. They indulge in [gasp!] exaggeration and hype. This is obviously completely different from marketers of other consumer goods, where only trVth is spoken and only "facts" are proffered. No, wait again, the problem is that consumers buy stuff that's too expensive. Who defines "too expensive"? Why, the 'borgs do, of course. There are hidebound rules for how much stuff should cost. We need laws to prevent people from spending their own money on stuff they want to own. After all, say the 'borgs, even though Big Government is evil, we have a precedent for interdicting "controlled substances". They want to expand that category to include the likes of Krell and Wilson. Certain other RAOers -- the anonymous or pseudonymous ones -- are not ashamed to admit they identify with the Major 'Borgs. Do they offer some religious rituals to Normals as a way of "proving" what They know to be "true"? No, they do not. They simply lash out angrily at Stereophile and those who berate the Major 'Borgs. Why don't they tell us about the purity of the Holy Blinding Rituals, instead of merely running intereference for the Major 'Borgs? Perhaps they will explain this omission to me. The "tests" are the sine qua non of audio utilitarianism, and yet the anonyrodents don't seem to care about them at all. Lionella, torrie****s, and Bwian McLardass haven't told us a single detail of their own experience with "tests". Could it be they're the ones who are "afraid" to take them? It can't be a question of time -- they all have loads of spare time to burn. Maybe it's a question of money... a proper testing box for the blinding rituals runs several hundred dollars. That's a lot of bicycle repairs, or a lot of sewers to scrub, or a lot of investors to rip off. I don't expect the Kroopologists to explain Their silence on the subject of "tests". It's so much easier for them to attack me for pointing out Their hypocrisy. |
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George Middius schrieb:
While scaling the slippering slope of sophistry erected by certain RAO cl= aquers, it occurred to me that Their contradictions should be taking a toll. The = Holy Blinding Rituals are alternately promulgated as an antidote to sin, as a = means of discovering the purity of trVth, and as a defense against "unscientific claims" or some such. Is it sinful to spend "too much" on an audio system? In the real world, t= hat's an individual choice; in the Hive, there's an absolute answer. Perhaps the 'borgs are unable to comprehend the relative value of money because, of c= ourse, they ain't got much. Is trVth of any value to hobbyists? In the real world, again, an individu= al choice; in the Hive, you're either with sicccnciecce or against it. Since= the concept of "fun" is unknown to the 'borgs, They are forced to view audio = as a "deadly serious business"=99, as Major 'Borg Nousiane has called it. Is there any merit in disputing an opinion, whether rooted in personal experience or simply feelings, on the basis of "proof" or lack thereof? I= n the real world, the entire concept is nonsense. This point has been hammered = home to the Hivies time and time again, and yet They still retreat to the "claim"= and "proof" 'borgma. The oddest aspect of Audio 'Borgism is that certain individuals, specific= ally lesser 'borgs and dyed-in-the-wool nerds, are willing to defend the Major= 'Borgs simply because they share a class envy. They seem unable to accept that i= n the real world, people make subjective choices for subjective reasons, and th= eir explanations for their choices are couched in subjective language. This a= pproach is fine for wine, cars, cigars, art, skydiving, restaurants, and movies, = but not, according to Them, for audio. Oh, wait, it's the marketing departments who are the sinners. They indulg= e in [gasp!] exaggeration and hype. This is obviously completely different from marketers of other consumer goods, where only trVth is spoken and only "f= acts" are proffered. No, wait again, the problem is that consumers buy stuff that's too expens= ive. Who defines "too expensive"? Why, the 'borgs do, of course. There are hid= ebound rules for how much stuff should cost. We need laws to prevent people from spending their own money on stuff they want to own. After all, say the 'b= orgs, even though Big Government is evil, we have a precedent for interdicting "controlled substances". They want to expand that category to include the= likes of Krell and Wilson. Certain other RAOers -- the anonymous or pseudonymous ones -- are not ash= amed to admit they identify with the Major 'Borgs. Do they offer some religious r= ituals to Normals as a way of "proving" what They know to be "true"? No, they do= not. They simply lash out angrily at Stereophile and those who berate the Major 'Borgs. Why don't they tell us about the purity of the Holy Blinding Ritu= als, instead of merely running intereference for the Major 'Borgs? Perhaps the= y will explain this omission to me. The "tests" are the sine qua non of audio utilitarianism, and yet the anonyrodents don't seem to care about them at= all. Lionella, torrie****s, and Bwian McLardass haven't told us a single detai= l of their own experience with "tests". Could it be they're the ones who are "= afraid" to take them? It can't be a question of time -- they all have loads of sp= are time to burn. Maybe it's a question of money... a proper testing box for = the blinding rituals runs several hundred dollars. That's a lot of bicycle re= pairs, or a lot of sewers to scrub, or a lot of investors to rip off. I don't expect the Kroopologists to explain Their silence on the subject = of "tests". It's so much easier for them to attack me for pointing out Their hypocrisy. What are you in such a state to make such nonsense in here? What is this "class envy"? Who are these "borgs"? Why would anyone be "angerily" at such a book as the Stereophile? When I see the Stereophile, I must laugh! Surely what these men write is joking. They cannot mean to be serious with the sounds in the wires, the wooden discs and so on. This is nonsense! It is for entertainment. |
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Somebody said:
What are you in such a state to make such nonsense in here? What is Is that you, McIn****? We haven't heard from you in a while. We figured you were imprisoned somewhere. Were you in jail, or just locked up in a nuthouse? |
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I don't expect the Kroopologists to explain... Ol' George, he wrote a long spiel He attacks the "borgs" with zeal.. His motive is clear, That what he wants here Is to try and be the big wheel. He plays it like a game of chess One wonders if he's not ES But it's quite plain That it's all in vain 'Cause Arny he can't suppress... So he nips at AK's butt... Much like an ornery mutt He carries on the 'fight' An' he calls him Mr. ****e Hard to tell which one's the biggest nut :-) Hammingaway |
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George "MonaLisa" Middius a écrit :
Lionella, torrie****s, and Bwian McLardass haven't told us a single detail of their own experience with "tests". With pleasure George ! Not later than last monday I have ****ed in a beaker for an general screening... No problem. Thank you for your kind attention. ;-) |
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Not later than last monday I have ****ed in a beaker Now Lionel he ****ed in a breaker Looks like he's temptin' his Maker When a hundred and ten volts Hits your pecker it jolts.. And can send you to hell's half-acre. What? You said "beeker"? Never mind...... Hammingaway |
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jclause a écrit :
Not later than last monday I have ****ed in a beaker Now Lionel he ****ed in a breaker Looks like he's temptin' his Maker When a hundred and ten volts Hits your pecker it jolts.. And can send you to hell's half-acre. What? You said "beeker"? Never mind...... Hammingaway 220 volts here in Europe. :-D |
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George Middius schrieb:
Somebody said: What are you in such a state to make such nonsense in here? What is Is that you, McIn****? We haven't heard from you in a while. We figured you were imprisoned somewhere. Were you in jail, or just locked up in a nuthouse? Why are you in such a state to make this nonsense in here? Who is this "McIn****"? Have you been in the jail or the nuthouse? |
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