TheSonicTruth
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The only things I've ever said "I already everything I need to..." about were things were ultimately repulsive, offensive, or could cause mental, spiritual, or physical harm.
There are usually two sides to every story, especially when it comes to bannings.
I sincerely hope that by quoting the above you were not implying that they are wrong. If so, that could imply that your first statement is also incorrect.
I, like many opponents of the loudness war, initially villainized the mastering engineers for overcompressed new releases and what was sold to the public as remasters. That was years ago, just as protesters of the Vietnam war blamed the returning soldiers for that. I have since matured and learned more about the recording business and who ultimately calls the shots. Sure, there are still a few engineers who talk the talk but don't walk the walk - some like to exclaim "Ignore the DR values and that man behind the glass, use your EARS!" but for the most part I think most engineers try to educate their clients on the compromises of overloudening, but in the end let the clients make the final call on how far to take it.