I see that the fundamental disagreement here is some feel that the internet is a fantasy world where you can do and say whatever and that no one should care one way or the other....and if they don't like it, they should just leave. I guess I disagree.
That isn't exactly how I feel...
I think that people shouldn't take it too seriously either way. You are always going to have people who are numb skulls and are going to do stupid things and you are always going to have the intelligent people.
Most folks can sort the ignoramuses out from the Einsteins. I do agree there needs to be a stronger enforcement system. There also must be rules, regulations, and consequences for actions taken. This isn't a free lunch hour or romper room as many people try to pretend that it is. But, alas it is the internet. If people are that offensive join a new site I know of several decent once which I frequent about once a week.
I come here for 2 reasons. The HT Section and the general entertainment. This forum is fast moving to the point where it is interesting but not where it is over whelming or tedious. Plus, I have a soft spot for this place since it is the first forum I joined. I do see how a lot of the good old members have gone away. I feel that You do have to ask yourself why have they gone? Have they moved on to new places because of the shenanigans here or have they just out grown this forum? Perhaps they have out grown the internet all together. That is why I post here less and less.
I have never really found this to be a very technical forum. I have more found it to be a mix of interneters and a great place for general knowledge and maybe the occasional discussion. Plus the HT area, for me, is always fun and light hearted. Most HT forums are way too serious since audiophiles in their 40 and 50 do not take anything with a grain of salt. It might be bad for their hearts you know.
Just a thought, any word on my speakers? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif