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  1. pubbawup

    iPhone 4 Case that Supports Oversized Headphone Plug

    Resurrecting an old thread, but as a fellow UM3X user (actually I just got mine today, really enjoying them - and the reason why I'm looking at this thread now), I can say that none of the cases that people have posted pictures of would work.   Here's what the UM3X connector looks like...
  2. pubbawup

    Setting the word length on Stello DA100 USB DAC in Audio MIDI Setup on a Mac

    I know some people think that the quality improvement from going to 24-bit word length is a myth, but some people say you should so I figured it couldn't hurt.   So I go into Audio MIDI Setup to increase the word length to 24-bit, but the only options I see are 1ch-16bit and 2ch-24bit.  The...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by aaron313 That's the point I'm making. The price stays private because a private purchase is in no way a communal act, and we should not criticize those who keep prices private. Sure we can - just because someone has a right to do something doesn't stop...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by aaron313 Yes, bizarre hypothetical situation do get you castigated here, except when they involve stuffed animals and grown men. Heh - fair enough. Quote: And yes, from a philosophical point of view, where should we draw the line? ... Now...
  5. pubbawup

    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by aaron313 I think this paragraph epitomizes why you have been castigated here today. Nobody said that to benefit the community, something has to benefit everybody. That would be absurd, because it is virtually impossible for every member of HF to read any one...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by aaron313 I think Kirosia is correct on this matter. I could tell what the OP tried to do within his first two or so posts, when he implied that his purported benefit to the community through buying gear from another HFer should perhaps be enough to waive the...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Thanks for this post, which I think illuminates why we've been having this argument. Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia Oy, here's what happened: A: I believe the rules should be changed because it's unfair, my buying from others benefits the community B: But you're doing...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by vcoheda you're a 1/5 of the way there and just in one short day and you still have yet to contribute anything to the site. see how easy it is. Yup. Quote: Originally Posted by pubbawup Yeah, in retrospect that's true. And this thread...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia Went nuts? Resigned yourself? Trying to accomplish? You've been trying to backpedaling (as well as argue semantics) the past few posts. You're still doing it, even though I gave you numerous opportunities to stop and admit your started this thread...
  10. pubbawup

    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia Definitely, but it seems you're ignoring mine: Dude, you are so like, not listening to me. You're making angry, and you wouldn't like me when I'm angry! I've got enough pretzel power to pull out a full on assault!! And I won't do it to benefit...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia Ah, the "you makey no sense" excuse. I wonder if you're the only one? Alright, I'll say it even more clearly: You wanted to circumvent the FS requirements, so you pulled out this "benefit the community as a side-effect" crap. I don't blame you for...
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    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia Seriously? You may've not been claiming it directly, but the fact you started this thread and used that as an excuse is good enough. No one here said they posted to "benefit the community". I've never purchased/sold something to help anyone other...
  13. pubbawup

    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by Kirosia You're coming off a bit cocky. You buy an item because you want it, not because you're trying to "benefit the community". Just post, it really isn't that hard. You'll probably get halfway there in this thread alone. I already agreed to do...
  14. pubbawup

    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by PFKMan23 How does your buying an item for yourself (presumably) benefit the community? Uh, because as a result some member of the community who preferred to have some quantity of money over some piece of equipment they owned was able to exchange that...
  15. pubbawup

    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by aaron313 50 posts is nothing. Just screw around in the Members' Lounge for a few days and you'll easily hit that mark. Yeah, in retrospect that's true. And this thread should be a good start. EDIT: I accidentally clicked edit and then save without...
  16. pubbawup

    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    Quote: Originally Posted by Pangaea Again -what I think it comes down to is this is a HP forum not a for sale forum. Your priority here should be to ask questions and give answers along with reviews, etc. Then- oh by the way an added bonus is you can sell and buy stuff. Even as a long...
  17. pubbawup

    Re: Posting Requirements for the Gear For Sale/Trade Forums

    I feel like there should be some other way to qualify to be able to post listings. For example, I'm a long-time lurker who has purchased two items on the trade forums and received good feedback from both transactions (http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f12/pubbawup-266771/). Now I want to sell an...
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