I think texting and messaging on a message board are hard because they lack nuance. I am new here. I started following water cooler before CanJam New York.Thank you.
And I assumed that may have been you, thanks for that also, appreciated.
I don’t want to get to involved because I know Rockwell75 took exception to me based on that earlier situation and as he is the originator of the WC I don’t to lessen his probably already low tolerance for me
I will say this since I was asked:
As I see it the WC isn’t welcoming unless one slots in line. I believe that isn’t my unique opinion since apparently critical comments are a semi regular occurrence. I think the ‘problem’ if it is even that is exactly what you said insofar as a subculture has developed based on the common interest of much of the user base, probably pushed along by Rockwell75s personal interest and enthusiasm for it. That has developed such that outsiders probably have a feeling of not having a place here unless they accurately fit the mould so to speak. Frankly I don’t know how you make it more inclusive feeling for others who aren’t as deeply immersed in high end IEM and associated gear without diluting the culture it has become and no regulars would want that.
I think if the current culture remains intact the outside perception will always be a byproduct of that. Not sure there is any way around that and I am not saying there needs to be.
That said, perhaps my comments might give some users cause to consider how others outside the WC perceive the personalities here. I know many won’t care and that is perfectly okay as well.
Please don’t crucify me, I provide the above because I was asked to and in good faith with best intent. Currently the WC isn’t a place for me despite what the title description states and I am good with that.
When I got there and wandered over to the Musicteck table. Ended up meeting and hanging out with @RTodd. One of the nicest people you can ever meet. @bigbeans and his father invited me to hear the audio technica amp. He let me listen to his wonderful set up. Met @Visceral and talked fatherhood.
I guess the point I am making is I was an outsider and I got welcomed with open arms. I don’t feel like this is an old boys club. It is a group of people passionate about sound.
