Comments on Profile Post by skem

  1. JK47
    JK47
    Start your own site, problem solved.
    Dec 18, 2018
  2. OldDude04
    OldDude04
    I don't have BWC, MZR, or IEMW and I don't feel distanced from those folks. I actually like it because if I have questions about measurements, low end in a 2 channel setup, or IEMs, then I'll know better who to seek that advice from. It seemed helpful to me. Just my 2 cents.
    Dec 18, 2018
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  3. GoodEnoughGear
    GoodEnoughGear
    Nope. Seems to me you have to put in some miles for these, they're earned by experience and go-do approach. Age, tenure, clique is not a deciding factor.
    Dec 18, 2018
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  4. Lyander
    Lyander
    ^What the above said (except maybe the new site thing in case that confuses other people). I've got a legit shit measurement rig I just use for testing front filters (for now), does that warrant an MZR? That aside I'm told it's impolite to swing a BWC around, so I'd rather refrain from doing so :)
    Dec 18, 2018
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  5. DigMe
    DigMe
    Seriously couldn't care less
    Dec 18, 2018
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  6. BenjaminBore
    BenjaminBore
    Seems like more of an indication for those unfamiliar with all our members. More importantly; one should not attach their self-esteem to the opinions of random internet club owners ;)
    Dec 19, 2018
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  7. ButtUglyJeff
    ButtUglyJeff
    Its just SBAF's flavor of "verified"...
    Dec 19, 2018
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  8. Senorx12562
    Senorx12562
    ...and I care just as much as I did in high school.
    Dec 19, 2018
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  9. insidious meme
    insidious meme
    You didn't feel triggered when people had "Staff Member" next to their names?
    Dec 19, 2018
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  10. skem
    skem
    Evidently not. Were labels actually practical to newcomers, I’d endorse them, but I’m unconvinced and I’ll leave it there.
    Dec 19, 2018
  11. Lyander
    Lyander
    Mm, any suggestions on how to achieve the same result without needing to resort to special banners? I dunno, this is efficient, and I don't believe very many people really mind. Could be wrong on that last count.
    Dec 19, 2018
  12. skem
    skem
    The first problem is the codes are pretty cryptic. By the time your been here long enough to figure them out, you don’t need to be tipped off as to who’s who. ...
    Dec 19, 2018
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  13. skem
    skem
    Second problem is that virtue of audio gear is subjective. That subjectivity is a fundamental premise of the site. Neither the fact that a subset of admins agree with a person’s view, nor the sheer volume of reviews a person has done, is inherently worthwhile—For example,Rafe & Amir are not wizards (IMHO) despite their experience.
    Dec 19, 2018
  14. Lyander
    Lyander
    Granted, all the BWC jokes were clue enough, your first point is a valid one. Still, fully spelling em out might ruin the aesthetic :P

    Granted all sound is subjective, but at the same time there are factors that can objectively determined through qualitative analysis. Sounds fucked, but until measurements get to the point where subjectives become pointless they're here to stay IMO
    Dec 20, 2018
  15. Lyander
    Lyander
    I'm pretty sure this has been repeated a few times on a few threads, but the members of the group who've been around longest do all tend to share sound preferences, sorta. I take Marv's impressions of "tolerable" treble with a mountain of salt, myself, but I don't find DT880s particularly offensive either. That's where the "calibrate others' impressions against your own" comes in.
    Dec 20, 2018
  16. Lyander
    Lyander
    Also, disagreeing with others is encouraged, so long as it's done nicely and can generate good discussion. Some people can be assholes and not receive sanctions, but eh, that's just nepotism— nothing anyone living in a democratic country wouldn't be familiar with.
    Dec 20, 2018
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  17. OldDude04
    OldDude04
    @Lyer25 "nothing anyone living in a democratic country wouldn't be familiar with."

    That gave me a good chuckle, the funniest stuff is always rooted in truth.
    Dec 20, 2018
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  18. Lyander
    Lyander
    It makes sense, considering how people use humour to sublimate negative emotions and stuff :P

    No but really we basically have fiefdoms in some cities here. Blergh.

    Going back on-topic, I'm still okay with the tags, helps keep in mind people I can bug for info :))
    Dec 20, 2018