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Originally Posted by DannyB /img/forum/go_quote.gif
Clearly, I am aware of the issues along with the horrible situations resulting from the actions or inactions of Mikhail. It brings me much sadness to see these terrible things happening to good people who are only guilty of wanting a headphone amp to enjoy our hobby and then being bilked out of their/your money.
When I originally asked Mikhail if he would like to attend CanFEST these issues were not all in the open as they are now. I have made multiple attempts to contact Mikhail to confirm whether he will attend or not. I have heard nothing from him.
As a result I have sent an Email to Mikhail making it clear that I am assuming he will not attend and there will not be any table space available to him. He has been removed from the exhibitor list. Thus, I think it would be reasonable to conclude that the matter of his attending CanFEST 2009 is closed.
What is important is that CanFEST be a successful and fun event for all with no hesitation on anyone's part to attend. CanFEST is an event to help us escape and forget our daily problems, if even for only a few hours. I am hopeful that my handling of this situation, in this way, will give everyone the confidence, opportunity, and comfort level to attend and enjoy what will be a wonderful day with great equipment and even greater friends. Please, make the effort to join us and be a part of the Head-Fi community in Charlotte on 2/21/09. I look forward to seeing as many of you here as possible.
Danny
Organizer--CanFEST 2009
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f24/of...2009-a-360873/
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This seems wrong to me. Had everyone else who planned to show their wares responded, indicating they would attend? Was Mikhail the only one who hadn't responded?
Or was the question asked of him based solely on this thread, with the action taken based, again, on this (or other similar) thread?
I haven't read through all the pages; just some here and there, but I get the gist. But something tells me that for every customer Mikhail has pissed off and (possibly) wronged, there are countless others who are happy with their purchase and ownership of a SP amp. And if he was going to exhibit his amps, isn't it a disservice to other show-goers who wanted to listen to one for themselves?
Just because a couple of people got really bad burgers and fries at Red Robin and got into a pissing match with the manager and vowed to never, ever eat there again doesn't mean that others have had the same experience, does it? I've been there a few times and I might not have been the happiest with the service a time or two, but I've always enjoyed my meal and considered it money well spent.
Others might feel the same way.
So if you chose to blacklist...I mean exclude SP from attending simply due to their (Mikhail) not following the guidelines and procedures that were put out, I say Kudos to you. However, if you felt pressured, however slight, from this thread and took the actions you did, I'd say you need to grow a pair.
Mamoru