If the cap fits
 

On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 15:07:59 -0000, "Keith G"
wrote:


"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
...
In article ,
Iain M Churches wrote:
My point is Don, that *we* the members of this group are keeping people
out by our churlish behaviour, and the influx of new blood (or old blood
for that matter:-) would add a new dimension.

I doubt it. Those who are 'put off' by the 'churlish behaviour' are likely
to be those who don't want their views challenged.

If you wish such a group - where say valvies can discuss their hobby and
make the most outrageous claims with impunity - then you need to set up a
group where that is in the charter.

UKRAV is such a group where vinyl enthusiasts can 'wax' lyrical about its
'advantages'. But even those who set it up - for the self same reasons as
you seem to want - ignore it and post here. Draw your own conclusions.

A group, I might add, that was formed with the intention of removing
acrimony and contention from this group and rendered immediately pointless
and futile by the inrush of the few 'antivinyl bigots' here too stupid to
realise: a) that it was in their best interests* and b) they had won a form
of victory and removed an unwanted topic from this group.

Clearly, you didn't read the posts and/or you're just lying as usual.
UKRAV is moribund because no one has anything interesting to say about
vinyl. Quelle surprise!
--

Stewart Pinkerton | Music is Art - Audio is Engineering

If the cap fits
 

On 10 Dec 2004 14:18:59 GMT, ohawker (Andy
Evans) wrote:

Excercise: Here are some of the most recent posts on Audio Asylum, tubes:

Opinions on Sylvania Gold Label 12AT7WA
Mac C22 tube question -
Tubes for CJ PV6 Preamp -
CDE Metallized Polyester Film Caps - Type DME (Radial) vs Type MMWA (Axial).
Is the MMWA overkill for coupling caps?
What are the differences between RCA 807 vs. JAN/RCA 807
6900 tubes
Amazing Amplifier Upgrade -
SOmeone please tell me about E80CCs -
Brimar 6SL7 comments? -
Sylvania 6550 or Tungsol 6550

Now, choose an answer from below that you would typically use about people who
say componants sound different:
a) It's possible

Sure it's possible - have you any evidence that it's actually true in
any particular case?

b) There is no proof I'm personally aware of, though I have in fairness left my
files on this subject in the office, so until incontrovertible proof has been
given, the assumption is that it's all just subjective

Seems reasonable.

c) those people have fairies at the bottom of their gardens

True that they are likely to believe such, on present evidence.

d) Just the usual ****s and cretins.

Often true, on present evidence.

Results:
a) find another newsgroup
b) your name is Jim
c) your name is Don or Dave
d) can't give name because killfiled·

--

Stewart Pinkerton | Music is Art - Audio is Engineering

If the cap fits
 

In message , Iain M Churches
writes

"Chris Morriss" wrote in message
...
In message , Iain M Churches
writes

A; He lays awake, wondering "Is there a Dog?"
Oh dear, oh dear. That's an example of 'perfect' English is it?

2/10 for another incorrect use of the word 'lays'.
--
Chris Morriss

Tough marking from you Chris:-)

My Oxford English Dictionary gives: Lay. alt vb Lie, so
maybe this is not incorrect after all. But in any case,
let's not blame the Swede. Let's say it was my typo:-)
I have lived in Scandinavia for 25 years, so English
is not my first language any more
either. Also, I am sure Arny won't mind:-)

But let's not get too superior. I see from an
article in The European that there are more than
7 million young people and adults in the UK
whose literary skills in the English language
are at or below primary school level,
and an additional 3 million need assistance in
completing a form or questionnaire.

In contrast, most Scandinavians are fluent in two
languages, with English as a strong third.

How many of us, I wonder,
could tell the same joke in Swedish?

Cordially,
Iain



I responded in my rather supercilious manner simply because you claimed
that it was perfect English. My respect for those you have (as so many
Scandinavians have) an ability in English to surpass even native English
speakers, (from St Neots for example) is undiminished.

--
Chris Morriss

If the cap fits
 

My respect for Scandinavians' ability in English is undiminished.


Does that also apply to those of us on the ng that also speak Norwegian? (eller
ikke)

=== Andy Evans ===
Visit our Website:- http://www.artsandmedia.com
Audio, music and health pages and interesting links.

If the cap fits
 

"Chris Morriss" wrote in message
...
I responded in my rather supercilious manner simply because you claimed
that it was perfect English.

Perhaps I should have written:
"His pronunciation was faultless".

My respect for those you have (as so many Scandinavians have) an ability
in English to surpass even native English speakers, (from St Neots for
example) is undiminished.

It takes a lot of hard work. Have you ever tried to order an apple
pie and cream in Danish? (the language not the pastry)
You need to actually have the pie, or some of it, in your mouth,
before the waiter can understand you:-)

I use a Scandi keyboard and also a Scandi spelling checker, and type
very fast with two fingers, so often my errors (I like to call them typos:-)
slip through:-(( In another thread I wrote "genetive" instead of
"genitive"
I hope I will not be sent to stand in the corner wearing the dunces hat:-((


Cordially,

Iain

If the cap fits
 

Stewart Pinkerton wrote:

I am a psychologist........

And yet you steadfastly refuse to ackowledge expectation bias as the
likely source of your audio opinions. Fascinating.....................

Would you buy a used brain from this man? :-)

He has one?? ;-)


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com
www.wally.myby.co.uk

If the cap fits
 

In message , Andy Evans
writes
My respect for Scandinavians' ability in English is undiminished.


Does that also apply to those of us on the ng that also speak Norwegian? (eller
ikke)

=== Andy Evans ===
Visit our Website:- http://www.artsandmedia.com
Audio, music and health pages and interesting links.

Of course! But the ability to speak common sense or nonsense about
audio design isn't affected by one's linguistic skills, however a
cunning linguist you may be :-)

It would be nice to be able to understand Swedish as I'm a great fan of
the current Scandinavian folk-rock bands like Garmarna, Hedningarna and
Gjallarhorn.
--
Chris Morriss

If the cap fits
 

Iain M Churches wrote:

Q: How does an agnostic, dyslectic, insomniac spend his nights?
A; He lays awake, wondering "Is there a Dog?"

Agnostics don't wonder. They either seek evidence, or draw the logical
conclusion from the lack thereof.


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com
www.wally.myby.co.uk

If the cap fits
 

"Stewart Pinkerton" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 16:04:24 -0000, "Keith G"
wrote:

Perhaps my calling 'one here' a *bull****ter* is viewed
as being worse than being continually called a *liar* by that same
person...???

(Who knows? Who cares? - Wouldn't happen more than once, face to face,
believe you me!!)

True enough, but perhaps not in the way you meant.... :-)


Care to explain?

If the cap fits
 

"Stewart Pinkerton"


A group, I might add, that was formed with the intention of removing
acrimony and contention from this group and rendered immediately pointless
and futile by the inrush of the few 'antivinyl bigots' here too stupid to
realise: a) that it was in their best interests* and b) they had won a
form
of victory and removed an unwanted topic from this group.

Clearly, you didn't read the posts and/or you're just lying as usual.
UKRAV is moribund because no one has anything interesting to say about
vinyl. Quelle surprise!



The fact you, if no-one else here, can't leave the topic alone proves quite
clearly that you are the liar here.

(No surprise...)