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I like to bridge the two "science" vs. "faith" camps when I can. Faith, you say? Yes. If you think you hear a difference between Item A and Item B after a subjective listening session, but you haven't done any tests to verify that difference objectively and beyond any doubt -- this kind of testing is tedious and requires persistence, patience, and the right equipment -- then conclusively stating that a real difference does exist is like saying you can levitate rocks, but only when nobody is looking. That's what it seems like to a trained scientist or someone familiar with the scientific method, anyway.


Excellent post Peter.

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Some people just take their science more seriously than others. If they offend you, it is your right to let them know. Just know that it hurts their brain when something is stated as fact without adequate verification.


I am one who takes exception to stating opinion as fact. However, IMHO, having a sore brain (or even being right) does not justify, or excuse, temper tantrums, calling names, and hurling insults. The same is true for believers as well. It is possible to make your point or state your opinion without figuratively poking those who hold a differing opinion in the eye. To me, the "poking" part is simply selfish indulgence in spleen venting. And, as you say, it is anyone's right to let those who regularly indulge in such behavior know that their actions are offensive.

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Also remember that the only thing that matters at the end of the day, with respect to audio, is that you enjoy the music and/or movies. Some of us are fussy over the equipment. Others are happy as clams with their HTIBs or BOSE systems. Thank goodness for non uniformity.


Would it be possible to sticky this final paragraph at the top of every page of every audio forum on the internet? I hate it when someone is so wise at such a tender age.

Jack

"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton