VinylDavid is national news!!!

[vinyldavid]

Vinyl is now apparently national news!

CBS Nightly News is putting together a piece about vinyl, and they are interviewing me for it tomorrow!

I kid you not.

More details to come when I get interviewed tomorrow.

Just thought I'd share that! :banana::banana::banana:

[treserious]

but what what??

You're getting interviewed?

how did this come about?

[Fast_Eddie]

Well Hell! That's super David!

But come on, I WORK for CBS! They could have talked to me. Hell, I have a TT in my damed office!

[hypertone]

Wow! You've become quite the celebrity and spokesperson for the hobby. Soon you'll have guys offering to trade gear for an autograph. :thmbsp:

[vinyldavid]

but what what??

You're getting interviewed?

how did this come about?

I got a FaceBook message from one of the producers of the show, and he said that he'd like me to be a part of the show. Of course, i said yes, and he'll be here at noon tomorrow.

BTW, the piece is about vinyl and teens/college guys :banana: ....and it's about the sound......:banana:

[Clmrt]

Teen's head explodes, film at 11...
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:D

Be sure to get the drop on the "loudness" wars, make them aware of the issues we face with modern mastering techniques and how it's helping to drive this latest trend.

[tensleep]

Way to go, VinylDavid! Tell 'em vinyl sucks - maybe it will drive the price down:naughty:!

[treserious]

:D

Be sure to get the drop on the "loudness" wars, make them aware of the issues we face with modern mastering techniques and how it's helping to drive this latest trend.

yeah. what he said.

I would go with the "mp3 and CD sounds like a**" angle due to compression and loudness wars.

[x_25]

Lol, what about me, I have two TTs one upstairs one downstairs and over 1000 albums to play on them. And here I am only 18 years old. I have also got my one friend into vinyl (although he wanted to get into it, just sisn;t have the means), and now another person that is a friend of both of us want to get into it after hearing the system I set up for my friend.

Also, what time will it be on, I might try to catch it.

[x_25]

Most new "mp3s and CDs sounds like a**" due to compression and loudness wars.

Fixed. I have some amazing sounding CDs from the 80's.

[mave]

Congtats Dave, I know your parents have to be proud of you. Maybe one of these AK fests we'll get to meet you. Congrats again, Mave

[MisterFishey]

I got a FaceBook message from one of the producers of the show, and he said that he'd like me to be a part of the show. Of course, i said yes, and he'll be here at noon tomorrow.

BTW, the piece is about vinyl and teens/college guys :banana: ....and it's about the sound......:banana:

I assume you will be letting us know when it is, so we can watch it! That's awesome! :banana::banana:

I'm sure you will give us a good name. CBS nightly news... geez! I thought we made the big time with the article in Time...

[vinyldavid]

Lol, what about me, I have two TTs one upstairs one downstairs and over 1000 albums to play on them. And here I am only 18 years old. I have also got my one friend into vinyl (although he wanted to get into it, just sisn;t have the means), and now another person that is a friend of both of us want to get into it after hearing the system I set up for my friend.

Also, what time will it be on, I might try to catch it.

I'll get all of the times and stuff together when I am interviewed tomorrow. I'll prolly only be on for about a minute, but still.....

And my stereo amazes me now. Just from the new TT. It has gone from satisfying to damn.......:music:

[hpsenicka]

Moved to General Off Topic..

[ejguillot]

Congratulations! Be sure and let us know when your segment will air.

[Soundthought]

Excellent.
Tell 'em what it's all about.
You are the voice of future.
Embrace the opportunity.

Congrats!


Regards,
John

[Snade]

Who else would they interview about vinyl than VinylDavid.

Hope it goes well.

Put in a plug for AK.

Cheers, Snade

[treserious]

Quick, someone overnight him an AK t-shirt!!!!

seriously, if theyre interviewing you in front of your system, you'll need to put something there, like the AK logo with URL...:P

print this on a color printer, and make sure its in the frame


http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/images/misc/ak3dheader2.jpg

[dnewma04]

Great...

[JohnVF]

Spread the word! That's how we're going to kill the mp3...exposing people one at a time (or a million at a time on the news) to how much worse it sounds than the standard of 30-40 years ago. Congrats, David.

[Fast_Eddie]

or a million at a time on the news

No, he said CBS. :D

[Aage]

VinylDavid is my VinylHero! :D

[MarkAnderson]

great...

+1...

[secretsenor]

Brush with Fame!

Do they archive their stories online?

[vinyldavid]

Moved to General Off Topic..

Sorry.

Congratulations! Be sure and let us know when your segment will air.

Will post pdates the second I have them.


Put in a plug for AK.



If I can, I will. :yes:

No, he said CBS. :D

:lmao:

The people that work there know best. :D

[avionic]

Now he's going to have to go back to the camp..for the inflated head..:D Well Dave lately everyone on TV is writing a best seller..Best get a head start on it..:yes: Write your AK memoires..

[SpeakerLabFan]

...try a pat of margarine on either temple when you find you're having trouble getting through doorways. :D

[vinyldavid]

Oh yeah.

It will air sometime around August 18th.

[shimniok]

Sweet!!

[dread31]

That is truly awesome, David!!

We are all so proud of you!

Dave

[outlawmws]

Anyone want to bet the server goes into visitor overload either that night or the next day after the interview is broadcast?

[tensleep]

Anyone want to bet the server goes into visitor overload either that night or the next day after the interview is broadcast?

Ouch - good point!

[Danger Boy]

be sure to play some of your best vinyl while the tv crew is at your place...and put on your best speakers, amp, etc. ;)

[vinyldavid]

be sure to play some of your best vinyl while the tv crew is at your place...and put on your best speakers, amp, etc. ;)

Lincoln Mayorga and Amanda McBroom-Growing Up In Hollywood Town.

And Tubular Bells. :yes::music:

[tensleep]

Well, we already know David's room is clean.


At least, it was before summer camp :naughty:!

[vinyldavid]

Well, we already know David's room is clean.


At least, it was before summer camp :naughty:!

heh heh heh.........:para:


:no:



Not yet it isn't totally finished.....closet is finished....room....ummmmm.....:no:

[RayW]

Best of luck with the interview. But please, for the sake of everyone who enjoys this hobby for the simple love of music, don't make some stupid blanket statement that makes anyone with a turntable sound like an insufferable snob.

Ray

[vinyldavid]

Best of luck with the interview. But please, for the sake of everyone who enjoys this hobby for the simple love of music, don't make some stupid blanket statement that makes anyone with a turntable sound like an insufferable snob.

Ray

I won't make us sound like snobs.

[toxcrusadr]

Darn! I thought we LIKED being snobs...

:tears:

"James! Another mimosa please."

[MAXZ28]

Congrats, VinylDavid! I'll be lookin' for yaz on the boobtube. :yes:

[Squidward]

I won't make us sound like snobs.

It's refreshing to know that we won't be hearing any of the "vinyl is better than digital" subjective claptrap that could lead one to believe that being a pompous ass is a prerequisite for the hobby.

[greenmark59]

Well congrats VinylDavid!!! and give the world your honest humble opinion.

I also have seen the younger generation start to gravitate towards vinyl and have sold some stereo systems (vintage receiver/TT/speakers) to the twenty something crowd in the last month or so. I truly believe that it's way more than just THE "music" but more of a holistic attitude of being "involved" with the medium and not just pushing a button and out comes music. My 15 yr old son has come to appreciate the analog medium since I have introduced it to him this summer and enjoys the "experience" that vinyl brings all the way from the album art to the handling/cleaning of vinyl to get the best sound out of it as possible. Plus you can buy some darn good music for a decent price when compared to iTunes.

[similost]

"James! Another mimosa please."

Get your own damn drink.. I only do the driving... :D

Let us know David.. looking forward to seeing this..

[Mystic]

But come on, I WORK for CBS! They could have talked to me.

A potential conflict of interest. That and your SN ain't vinylFast_Eddie.

[marantzfan]

NBC Reporter: "Conratulations David. First Time and now NBC. Where are you gonna do next?"

Vinyldavid: "I'm going to Disneyland!"

All joking aside, congrats David.:thmbsp:

[similost]

Why do I have a feeling I can see David's future?

Here is a letter very similar to what he may get some day...

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sfo/588037045.html

And I bet this will look just like him and a couple of his buds hanging out...

http://www.coolfer.com/blog/blog/images/HiFidel.jpg

:thmbsp:

:D

[vinyldavid]

Why do I have a feeling I can see David's future?

Here is a letter very similar to what he may get some day...

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/sfo/588037045.html

And I bet this will look just like him and a couple of his buds hanging out...

http://www.coolfer.com/blog/blog/images/HiFidel.jpg

:thmbsp:

:D

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

And the room is now as clean as it's gonna get. Except for making the bed. Pics come when they finish uploading.

[vinyldavid]

Room:
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/vinyldavid/Photo_081208_001.jpg


Closet:
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/vinyldavid/Photo_081208_002.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/vinyldavid/Photo_081208_004.jpg
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/vinyldavid/Photo_081208_003.jpg

[outlawmws]

David,

Since you'll be on national TV be sure to mention how badly many re-mastering have gotten, where they simply crank all the levels upwards for a loud but muddled sound...

It probably won’t do any good, but it can’t hurt, maybe they will take this a step further and expose the bloody imbeciles in the recording industry for the generally terrible technicians they are (Beyond the silliness in upper management).

[RayW]

By putting the speakers at the back of those "stands" you're creating a bunch of early reflections. You'll get better sound if you move them to the fronts so the carpet is eating up most of the first reflection.

Ray

[Ultra-Hog]

Congratulations David! :thmbsp:

Don't worry about a thing and don't try to script anything. Just relax and be yourself. You will be absolutely fine. Based on your description of what the story is to be about I couldn't think of a better person to interview. :yes:

[vinyldavid]

Congratulations David! :thmbsp:

Don't worry about a thing and don't try to script anything. Just relax and be yourself. You will be absolutely fine. Based on your description of what the story is to be about I couldn't think of a better person to interview. :yes:

I just winged it, and aparrently, it went very well. :banana:

Even my Teac's Meters got in on it :D And my Akai's meters were recorded while Also Sprach Zarathustra was playing......:music:
And THANK YOU!!!!!!!

By putting the speakers at the back of those "stands" you're creating a bunch of early reflections. You'll get better sound if you move them to the fronts so the carpet is eating up most of the first reflection.

Ray

What are early reflections?

David,

Since you'll be on national TV be sure to mention how badly many re-mastering have gotten, where they simply crank all the levels upwards for a loud but muddled sound...

It probably won’t do any good, but it can’t hurt, maybe they will take this a step further and expose the bloody imbeciles in the recording industry for the generally terrible technicians they are (Beyond the silliness in upper management).

I did not want to piss off the CBS people, so I just kept my mouth shut about that (mostly......) :scratch2:

Funny thing....I played U2's Actung baby, and the guy could not believe how good the sound was......:music:



To all, this will air NEXT Monday, august 18th, time: no idea yet. :scratch2:

[MAXZ28]

David - What were some of the questions they asked you?

[dnewma04]

I just hope it goes better than the time magazine thing for the sake of all budding audiophiles.

[vinyldavid]

David - What were some of the questions they asked you?

Basics....like...

Why do you like vinyl, why does it sound better......ummmm......how did you get into it....portability options.....just the basics.

The real fun stuff was the shots of the meters running and LP collection shooting....


One thing that I am embarrassed about, is that shots of the stylus included some wisps of something attached to the cantilever......:tears:

[beans]

That would have to be an extreme close-up to be noticeable...

[vinyldavid]

That would have to be an extreme close-up to be noticeable...

Cart filled the screen.......extreme does not even cut it.....

[similost]

Sounds cool and can't wait to see it.. but This song probably would have been appropiate for the media :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acguKXlE2Us

[Tmac83]

Congrats david, can't wait to see it. You are the news man!

[Tapehead47]

The room looks really neat and tidy! Good job, we don't want folks thinking AKers are messy and unorganized.

Can't wait till the 18th.

Good schtuff, David, good schtuff :yes:

Rick

[Tapehead47]

Way to go, VinylDavid! Tell 'em vinyl sucks - maybe it will drive the price down:naughty:!

It's possible that the price could come down if more manufactures got on the bandwagon. It may take some time. But it could happen.

It's all on David's shoulders now!! :yes:

Rick

[vinyldavid]

It's possible that the price could come down if more manufactures got on the bandwagon. It may take some time. But it could happen.

It's all on David's shoulders now!! :yes:

Rick

I did say that I could not afford more than a few new pressings........so....:scratch2:

[RayW]

What are early reflections?


They're reflections that follow close on the heels of the original sound from a driver. Having a hard surface close to the speakers like that means that you'll get the original sound and then very soon after you'll get a reflection from that hard surface. It will smear the sound in time somewhat. Getting rid of the early reflections can help sharpen the image, tighten up bass, and make the overall sound more accurate.

Ray

[Tapehead47]

I did say that I could not afford more than a few new pressings........so....:scratch2:

You didn't have to say it. We know how you teenagers are financially! Maybe CBS will hire you on as a consultant! ........:scratch2: "We now go to our own correspondant David for the latest coverage of this mysterious fascination between young audiophiles and the old-school record-player.............David........David?" (Video noise and interference...)

(VinylDavid): "I'm here......"

Something like that.

[Tapehead47]

Another thing, David, how do you access those dresser drawers?

[spaceman]

Pretty cool, but ya gotta wear a tie-dyed shirt for TV. :D

[vinyldavid]

Pretty cool, but ya gotta wear a tie-dyed shirt for TV. :D

If I only had one....

Another thing, David, how do you access those dresser drawers?

I don't :D

Lotsa wires and junk in them.

That white plastic thing in my closet holds my clothes....

I think that two of the drawers MAY be accessible, but I am not too sure.....

You didn't have to say it. We know how you teenagers are financially! Maybe CBS will hire you on as a consultant! ........:scratch2: "We now go to our own correspondant David for the latest coverage of this mysterious fascination between young audiophiles and the old-school record-player.............David........David?" (Video noise and interference...)

(VinylDavid): "I'm here......"

Something like that.

HA! That'd be the day.....:yes:

They're reflections that follow close on the heels of the original sound from a driver. Having a hard surface close to the speakers like that means that you'll get the original sound and then very soon after you'll get a reflection from that hard surface. It will smear the sound in time somewhat. Getting rid of the early reflections can help sharpen the image, tighten up bass, and make the overall sound more accurate.

Ray

Thank you Ray! Just moved the Advents to the front, and MASSIVE improvement! Just what I expected the stands to do. And, at the back of the stands, the sweet spot was behind me (cannot go back farther, bed in the way), and now it is at my head. :music:

[SixCats!]

Hi Dave,

Tell me young Dave, did you mention AUDIOKARMA.ORG ?

Regards,
SixCats!

[AnalogDigit]

Say I PODS SUCK! And mention this site! Maybe not, then the price of vintage equipment will go up!

[RayW]

Say I PODS SUCK! And mention this site!

And probably end up in a libel lawsuit where Apple ends up owning AK. Good thinking.

Ray

[NYListens]

And probably end up in a libel lawsuit where Apple ends up owning AK. Good thinking.

Ray

Applekarma, that would be bad.:thumbsdn:

[vinyldavid]

Hi Dave,

Tell me young Dave, did you mention AUDIOKARMA.ORG ?

Regards,
SixCats!

Nope....never was asked anything that would have allowed me to work that in.

Say I PODS SUCK! And mention this site! Maybe not, then the price of vintage equipment will go up!

I actually recommended iPods +vinyl transfers for portable and on-the-go listening situations. And a price increase is something that I do not want whatsoever.

And iPods do NOT suck (IMHO, of course), and I'll tell anyone that. They're the best out there that I have heard, for their intended purpose.

[Rex Everything]

WOW! No mention of AK huh. Hmmmm....... Would you even be in any of these situations like this without AK? :scratch2:

[mwr885]

You didn't have to say it. We know how you teenagers are financially! Maybe CBS will hire you on as a consultant! ........:scratch2: "We now go to our own correspondant David for the latest coverage of this mysterious fascination between young audiophiles and the old-school record-player.............David........David?" (Video noise and interference...)

(VinylDavid): "I'm here......"

Something like that.

"Whats the frequency David?" :music:

[Cadillac Kid]

"Whats the frequency David?" :music:

HA!. REM...Dan Rather, a classic.

[vinyldavid]

WOW! No mention of AK huh. Hmmmm....... Would you even be in any of these situations like this without AK? :scratch2:

If I coulda mentioned you guys, I woulda. In a heartbeat!

"Whats the frequency David?" :music:

:lmao:

Today's Resonance: 7hz.....almost perfect...and Our Top-End rolloff will occour at 18.92kHz.

[thisOne]

Nice, Make sure that you stress the fact that full enjoyment of vinyl requires one to decorate one's living room with an ample number of cinder blocks. That'll make the MP3 generation toss out their pods for a proper vinyl rig...:D

Seriously, congratulations on your 15 minutes...

Room:
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii298/vinyldavid/Photo_081208_001.jpg

[thisOne]

Also, Here is a decorating idea for you for the interview...

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=103890&d=1218595119

[dnewma04]

WOW! No mention of AK huh. Hmmmm....... Would you even be in any of these situations like this without AK? :scratch2:

Of course, he would.

[jerrymrc]

If I coulda mentioned you guys, I woulda. In a heartbeat!
.

In some ways I want to thank you for that.:smoke:

[thisOne]

...or at minimum, do this...:D

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=103895&d=1218596742

[Rex Everything]

Of course, he would.

Silly me. I should have known.

Wonder what the questions were. Find it kinda hard to believe AK could not have been mentioned somehow. Something like...

"Part of my system and some of this vinyl came as gifts from my buds at AudioKarma.org"

Oh well.

[cableguy]

In some ways I want to thank you for that.:smoke:

Plus one...:smoke:




Bill

[vinyldavid]

...or at minimum, do this...:D

http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=103895&d=1218596742


I'd love to, if I knew where to source one of those!!!!

Got any ideas?

Silly me. I should have known.

Wonder what the questions were. Find it kinda hard to believe AK could not have been mentioned somehow. Something like...

"Part of my system and some of this vinyl came as gifts from my buds at AudioKarma.org"

Oh well.

The guy never asked me about my system, and he asked where most of my vinyl came from....he did not want details, although I did attempt to go into them....he just wanted the simple answers.

I mentioned the MusicDirect gift cards, and said that they were gifts, and that I had a lot of luck and some great friends help me out with the system, but I doubt that that'll actually air.....

The piece is about vinyl, and the current teen boom, not about teen's audio systems.....if it had been.....I am sure that AK woulda been one of the first words out of my mouth. :yes:

[thisOne]

I'd love to, if I knew where to source one of those!!!!

Got any ideas?

go to art.com and type "blown away" in the search box on that site. Then take your pick. The unframed 24" x 36" print is about 26 bucks...

:thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp:

[vinyldavid]

go to art.com and type "blown away" in the search box on that site. Then take your pick. The unframed 24" x 36" print is about 26 bucks...

:thmbsp: :thmbsp: :thmbsp:

Thank you! :thmbsp: :ntwrthy:

[thisOne]

Thank you! :thmbsp: :ntwrthy:

...pleasure!!!

make sure to post a photo when it up on the wall...:music:

[vinyldavid]

...pleasure!!!

make sure to post a photo when it up on the wall...:music:

Just gotta get the $ for it first.....I have $2 to my name (found it during the massive cleaning)......so we'll see.

Then I gotta get a frame.

But thanks for the link!

[AnalogDigit]

Applekarma, that would be bad.:thumbsdn:

Eeew! :yikes:

[dnewma04]

Silly me. I should have known.

Wonder what the questions were. Find it kinda hard to believe AK could not have been mentioned somehow. Something like...

"Part of my system and some of this vinyl came as gifts from my buds at AudioKarma.org"

Oh well.
Count your blessings.

[outlawmws]

Maxell was giving them away for the asking a year or so ago. That promo ended, but...

http://maxell-usa.com/index.aspx?id=7;33;108;110

They do have a screensaver available!

[elgato8905]

Plus one...:smoke:




Bill

Add me to that list too...:smoke:

[Fast_Eddie]

Silly me. I should have known.

Wonder what the questions were. Find it kinda hard to believe AK could not have been mentioned somehow. Something like...

"Part of my system and some of this vinyl came as gifts from my buds at AudioKarma.org"

Oh well.

(smart ass comment self censored)

I think you need to have some appreciation for how these things are done. They have the thing largly written before they get there and just get the sound bites they need from him. He has very little input in the situation truth be told. I think maybe we could all just try to be happy for him and enjoy the story.

[Johnny]

i just threw up in my mouth a little....






































better now tho-





















































































nope, here we go......BLAHHGERRRDDFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!

[Ultra-Hog]

(smart ass comment self censored)

I think you need to have some appreciation for how these things are done. They have the thing largly written before they get there and just get the sound bites they need from him. He has very little input in the situation truth be told. I think maybe we could all just try to be happy for him and enjoy the story.

Thank you for that, especially your last sentence.

[beans]

HA!. REM...Dan Rather, a classic.

Dan Rather - more of a RELIC.

[75Center]

(smart ass comment self censored)

I think you need to have some appreciation for how these things are done. They have the thing largly written before they get there and just get the sound bites they need from him. He has very little input in the situation truth be told. I think maybe we could all just try to be happy for him and enjoy the story.


Ditto

They are reporting on David's love of vinyl. They are not reporting about David being in a car wreck, breaking into someone's house, being arrested for drug possession etc. It's a positive story - he's a nice kid - let's celebrate our
little brother's/son's/nephew's good fortune.

[xiaNaix]

WOW! No mention of AK huh. Hmmmm....... Would you even be in any of these situations like this without AK? :scratch2:

I think his appearance is more likely a result of his friendship with Michael Fremer than it is with AK. :yes:

[Tapehead47]

I think his appearance is more likely a result of his friendship with Michael Fremer than it is with AK. :yes:

The surprises never end....:yes:

[theblackknight]

great...

+1...

+2.

[vintage-yungin]

Nothing against you but not all of us see it as he's just letting people know his daily ventures, he's doing it so people think he's just so great. I personally am tired of reading about his publicity, he is not the voice of the future he's just another kid in society no better then any of us here!.

IMO it is inappropriate to do this kind of thing, I would not come on here bragging about a scholarship to UTI as other members may be less fortunate and may take it as me implicating superiority does this make sense?

+3






That is truly awesome, David!!

We are all so proud of you!

Dave

[Tapehead47]

Sour grapes.

It's David's "15 minutes of fame".

Rick

[Rex Everything]

Nothing against you but not all of us see it as he's just letting people know his daily ventures, he's doing it so people think he's just so great. I personally am tired of reading about his publicity, he is not the voice of the future he's just another kid in society no better then any of us here!.

How dare you and TBK take such an attitude. And to think that between you two there is not even half of the post count VD has. For shame.

[Fisher-Dave]

How dare you and TBK take such an attitude. And to think that between you two there is not even half of the post count VD has. For shame.


Quality,not quanity.

[kcollins4]

Hey congratulations, David! I'm looking forward to "The News with David."

[theblackknight]

How dare you and TBK take such an attitude. And to think that between you two there is not even half of the post count VD has. For shame.

:lmao: :lmao:

[Fast_Eddie]

You guys feel cool beating up on a kid? Well done. No attitude indeed.

[vintage-yungin]

I am not beating up on the kid, simply voicing my opinion that he should tone down on the publicity, do interviews cool but keep it to him self things like this make people swell his head, ever since the time magazine he threads about any publicity he gets, cool he's getting an interview but he's still just an average joe like all of us here.


You guys feel cool beating up on a kid? Well done. No attitude indeed.

[Fast_Eddie]

HE'S GOING TO BE ON THE NETWORK NEWS! It's cool. I'd post about it and you damn well know you would too. Hell, people post when they find a crappy pair of speakers at the thrift store. You don't think national media exposure for our hobby merits a post?

[vintage-yungin]

I wont argue as people have there own opinions but I can tell you with honesty that I wouldn't post about it it's just not who I am.

HE'S GOING TO BE ON THE NETWORK NEWS! It's cool. I'd post about it and you damn well know you would too. Hell, people post when they find a crappy pair of speakers at the thrift store. You don't think national media exposure for our hobby merits a post?

[Rex Everything]

You guys feel cool beating up on a kid? Well done. No attitude indeed.


UH...TBK and VY are both H.S. age kids but go ahead and bash em Ed.:thmbsp:

I learned how to make the posts with attitude from watching Toze :D

[Fast_Eddie]

Yeah. That explains two of you. The rest of you are just acting like high school kids. And I didn't bash anyone.

[caddisgeek]

It seems to me that their is two types of people on this forum

[fotno]

Word to the wise, no matter what side of this discussion you might be on. Keep this civil or it goes away.

[tentoze]

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[Toasted Almond]

Loud and clear Vintage-Yungin, loud and clear. Hopefully ALL the young members of AK will someday get their 15 minutes of fame. But being realistic, life will sometimes deprive some their hard-earned rewards, and heap upon others rewards they may not have earned.

[Sandy G]

Guys, I've been silent here, but I'm gonna say my peace, & then I won't say any more- looks to me like when ONE of us makes "The Big Time", we oughta all be PROUD of him-and NOT be critical. That's one of the things that, to me, sets us apart-When one of us has good fortune, we bring it here, share it w/the group, & we ALL get to share a little in it...I LOVE the stories of neat scores, of old equipment being rescued from the landfill, the wonderment & joy in someone's posts when he has just "discovered" vintage equipment-whether it is an old radio or TV, a rare & valuable piece of gear from the '70s that he's lusted after since college...I guess David, like a lot of us, can sometimes go a little "overboard" in his enthusiasm-but, can you blame him ? So come on, lighten up...& be proud of our collective good fortunes...

[toxcrusadr]

Not bad for an old cuss. +1

If I was to read a post where someone said they're doing something I don't think they should be doing, I'd usually just move on or at least keep it to myself. I would not take it upon myself to make a big speech about how they should run their gear. Or their life. Just my 2 cents.

[mwr885]

Guys, I've been silent here, but I'm gonna say my peace, & then I won't say any more- looks to me like when ONE of us makes "The Big Time", we oughta all be PROUD of him-and NOT be critical. That's one of the things that, to me, sets us apart-When one of us has good fortune, we bring it here, share it w/the group, & we ALL get to share a little in it...I LOVE the stories of neat scores, of old equipment being rescued from the landfill, the wonderment & joy in someone's posts when he has just "discovered" vintage equipment-whether it is an old radio or TV, a rare & valuable piece of gear from the '70s that he's lusted after since college...I guess David, like a lot of us, can sometimes go a little "overboard" in his enthusiasm-but, can you blame him ? So come on, lighten up...& be proud of our collective good fortunes...

Not bad for an old cuss. +1

If I was to read a post where someone said they're doing something I don't think they should be doing, I'd usually just move on or at least keep it to myself. I would not take it upon myself to make a big speech about how they should run their gear. Or their life. Just my 2 cents.

Well put gentlemen!

[tentoze]

Last Word On This From The Moderators

My post #115 obviously wasn't CLEAR enough. This thread is NOT a referendum on the OP, regardless of your position pro or con.

Any further posts offering opinions of the OP, whether good, bad, or indifferent, will be deleted as off-topic and the offending poster will be suspended.

And if THAT isn't clear enough, you'd better request clarification by PM, and NOT in this thread.

[mulester7]

.....Karma....the good or bad emanations felt to be generated by someone or something.....

.....I notice it says the good or bad emanations, and in this referendum and specific reference, I believe there is obviously a choice to be made in guiding the projected karma rendered....since when, do we at AudioKarma not regard each other in positive ways with positive thoughts and attitudes?....since when, are honors graciously bestowed along the lines of audio not proudly reported and well received, no matter what the conditions or age of the reporter?....once again, it appears attitude is everything, and there ARE choices to be made in forming attitudes.....

.....Congratulations, David, and I'm looking forward to the airing of your REQUESTED involvement.....

[Pstraums]

I hope some of you can "youtube" it since some of us wont be able to see it "live" ;)

.....Karma....the good or bad emanations felt to be generated by someone or something.....

.....I notice it says the good or bad emanations, and in this referendum and specific reference, I believe there is obviously a choice to be made in guiding the projected karma rendered....since when, do we at AudioKarma not regard each other in positive ways with positive thoughts and attitudes?....since when, are honors graciously bestowed along the lines of audio not proudly reported and well received no matter what the conditions or age of the reporter?....once again, it appears attitude is everything, and there ARE choices to be made in forming attitudes.....

.....Congratulations, David, and I'm looking forward to the airing of your REQUESTED involvement.....

[buddhadas]

The major reason I have always loved AudioKarma is that negativity is rarely seen, I hope that continues. I don't know about the rest of you, but I was taught at a very early age not to put anything into print unless I was willing to deal with the potential fallout. Of course this was way before the internet arrived.
In David's case, I don't blame you in the least. Everything I have ever read of yours, is always respectful and dignified. Whether you are 11 or 110 those are appealing qualities.
Congratulations on the piece, I look forward to seeing it.

Peace,

Jim

[mulester7]

I hope some of you can "youtube" it since some of us wont be able to see it "live" ;).....that's definitely a worthy proposal, Pstraums....I wouldn't have a clue and am barely able to find this site, but maybe Luther/WardsWeb could get involved toward that end....word has it he can make a computer levitate from across the room....

[onwardjames]

I think most of that negativity posting is some of the younger crowd here at AK. Not that all young AK'ers are that way, it is just a different attitude than the elders here (not that we can't get shitty too).

It is the anonymity of the net, and a zeitgeist of "I bested you" that leads to this. Dating shows/reality tv types are all about "OOHHH I told YOU!" or "Yeah, I let em have it!" Very coarse, very lowbrow attitudes in some of the other forums I visit.

AK is kept on the level by our fantastic moderators, and also by some of the senior members (duration, not age). It is the only website I've ever given donations/subscriptions.

VinylDavid, as a 12 yr vet of radio, I know how interviews go. We have time constraints, and are forced to keep things "on-topic". Nobody here is doubting any allegiance to AK. I cannot wait to see the piece.

Keep 'em spinning!

[onwardjames]

Okay, just went back and read Tentoze's final word.

Not another word about OP. Please. I really want everyone to see VinylDavid's piece. It is just cool that one of us gets to opine about our love of old gear/vinyl.

[vinyldavid]

I hope some of you can "youtube" it since some of us wont be able to see it "live" ;)

I'll talk to CBS and see if they archive their stories online, or if there is some way to stream them.

[Negotiableterms]

Wow... there's a lot going on here, all in one little thread. Let's see if I can summarize:

First, many feel that it can only be a good thing that David gets to talk about our hobby on national news, but it could easily be a bad thing if the topic turns to be about David, instead of about the hobby.

Second, when anyone gets their 15 minutes of fame, it almost always degenerates into a story about the person, instead of the topic.

Third, some people feel David has done well here and deserves some fame, while others feel there are more deserving young members who know more and have put in more quality (but not quantity) time here. Some feel this is sour grapes, others feel it's a justified response to David seeking fame.

Obviously, the many factions at work here aren't ever going to agree. And now, for the official AK view:

This thread demonstrates that it's impossible to discuss the fame (tiny and evanescent or otherwise) of a member without discussing the member, which isn't allowed. By agreeing to national news coverage, David invites the fame, and thus the discussion, but it still isn't allowed on AK. AK is about 'no attitude' and karma, and thus, if he's enjoying it and creating good publicity for our hobby, he has our congratulations and best wishes.

David, if you can come up with a link for your interview, please post it in a new thread. Everyone else, there will be no negative comments about other members, including David, in that new thread.

Thread closed.