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Post by pre65 on Sept 30, 2014 14:16:30 GMT
Marco , we all make choices based upon the knowledge , resources and information available to us . It is not always necessary to prove our choices are better than others , they can lie on the same plane of experience , happily . The needless consideration of the minutiae of our choices in order to stratify them in to a hierarchy of whats best is at a least tedious and at worst can lead to pointless conflict and arguement . If I may be so bold , Hifi and cars are two such subjects for me . I think Marco (in particular) is in danger of being accused of "willy waving" here.  |
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 14:33:11 GMT
Marco , we all make choices based upon the knowledge , resources and information available to us . It is not always necessary to prove our choices are better than others , they can lie on the same plane of experience , happily . The needless consideration of the minutiae of our choices in order to stratify them in to a hierarchy of whats best is at a least tedious and at worst can lead to pointless conflict and arguement . If I may be so bold , Hifi and cars are two such subjects for me . So why be a member of various hi-fi forums? What exactly do you get out of it?  Also, relating your experiences in and outside of audio, to (in the main) like-minded people on forums, is not about determining who's ‘best’ is best, or indulging in oneupmanship (as you always seem to see it), but rather simply a desire to have a chat or socialise with others, by discussing topics of mutual interest. No offence, but you do have a rather cynical and negative outlook on life sometimes, and appear to look for ulterior motives to perfectly normal human activities, when in fact there are none…. Returning to the subject of driving, you never answered my question: can you drive, i.e. have you passed your driving test? I’m simply curious! Also, if you wish to avoid pointless conflict and argument, then it’s probably not a great idea to refer to the nice cars some people here own as ‘penis extensions’, and instead (like i respect your choice to use taxis), respect the choice of others who derive great pleasure from a) owning a nice car, and b) driving it  Marco. |
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 14:34:44 GMT
Marco , we all make choices based upon the knowledge , resources and information available to us . It is not always necessary to prove our choices are better than others , they can lie on the same plane of experience , happily . The needless consideration of the minutiae of our choices in order to stratify them in to a hierarchy of whats best is at a least tedious and at worst can lead to pointless conflict and arguement . If I may be so bold , Hifi and cars are two such subjects for me . I think Marco (in particular) is in danger of being accused of "willy waving" here. Interesting you should interpret what I’ve written that way, Philip. I’d suggest that says rather more about you than it does me Marco. |
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Post by pre65 on Sept 30, 2014 15:24:22 GMT
I think Marco (in particular) is in danger of being accused of "willy waving" here. Interesting you should interpret what I’ve written that way, Philip. I’d suggest that says rather more about you than it does me Marco. I'd be interested as to how you came to that conclusion Marco ?  |
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 15:33:07 GMT
Because you always interpret me simply relating aspects of my (perfectly genuine) lifestyle to others as “willy waving”, which for me, tells me something about you. DQ also shares that unfortunate trait. What’s wrong with being happy and living a fulfilled and contented life - is that such an alien concept to some? 
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Post by pre65 on Sept 30, 2014 15:45:43 GMT
Because you always interpret me simply relating aspects of my (perfectly genuine) lifestyle to others as “willy waving”, which for me, tells me something about you. DQ also shares that unfortunate trait. What’s wrong with being happy and living a fulfilled and contented life - is that such an alien concept to some?
Marco. There is nothing whatsoever wrong in being happy and contented in life Marco, in fact it is to be encouraged. It's boasting about it in minute detail that causes the "willy waving" remarks. |
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 15:49:31 GMT
Well, that’s where you’re going wrong, then. I’m not “boasting” about anything, simply describing my circumstances. If you see that as “boasting” then there’s something wrong with you, not me.
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Post by pre65 on Sept 30, 2014 15:56:19 GMT
Well, that’s where you’re going wrong, then. I’m not “boasting” about anything, simply describing my circumstances. If you see that as “boasting” then there’s something wrong with you, not me. Marco. I think the truly contented man would not need to broadcast to anyone about his wealth, cost of possessions, size of car etc etc. In fact, in a lot of cases, less is more. Perhaps when you get older you might realise that ? |
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Post by MartinT on Sept 30, 2014 16:00:25 GMT
To be fair, Philip, this thread is about cars so I hardly think anyone should come over all shy and say nothing about their car if they're going to contribute? TonyC clearly has a monster car but hasn't been accused of willy waving.
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Post by AlanS on Sept 30, 2014 16:06:39 GMT
Well, that’s where you’re going wrong, then. I’m not “boasting” about anything, simply describing my circumstances. If you see that as “boasting” then there’s something wrong with you, not me. Marco. I think the truly contented man would not need to broadcast to anyone about his wealth, cost of possessions, size of car etc etc. In fact, in a lot of cases, less is more. Perhaps when you get older you might realise that ? That is true about anything in ones life. Why the need to tell others about yourself and circumstance? With regard to HiFi tell if asked or offer if being discussed rather than publisise what one has. |
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 16:12:45 GMT
To be fair, Philip, this thread is about cars so I hardly think anyone should come over all shy and say nothing about their car if they're going to contribute? TonyC clearly has a monster car but hasn't been accused of willy waving. Precisely, Martin, but for some reason (best known to Philip) it’s different with me - and I (by far) certainly don’t have the best car here…. Marco. |
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Post by settingson on Sept 30, 2014 16:14:37 GMT
..... then there’s something wrong with you, not me. Marco. Surprise, surprise. |
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 16:16:30 GMT
I think the truly contented man would not need to broadcast to anyone about his wealth, cost of possessions, size of car etc etc. In fact, in a lot of cases, less is more. Perhaps when you get older you might realise that ? That is true about anything in ones life. Why the need to tell others about yourself and circumstance? With regard to HiFi tell if asked or offer if being discussed rather than publisise what one has. That’s exactly what I did; I wasn’t ‘publicising’ anything, but as Martin correctly says, merely contributing to a discussion. It’s a sad day that when doing so, and simply relating your experiences to others, is automatically considered as “boasting” or "willy-waving”. For me, that says rather more about the insecurities/hang-ups of those who think that way than anything else! Marco. |
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Post by John on Sept 30, 2014 17:18:26 GMT
Guys lets get back on subject we going round in circles a bit
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 17:56:08 GMT
Ok then, onto the pertinent questions: 1) Has Martin’s interest been sufficiently piqued in terms of trying Nitrogen tyre inflation on his BMW? 2) Can DQ drive, and if so, why is he so shy about discussing it? Marco. |
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Post by John on Sept 30, 2014 18:29:59 GMT
Not sure why point 2 matters
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 18:42:12 GMT
Hi John, It doesn’t really, but for someone who’s got so much to say about the cars people drive, and their reasons for owning them, it might come across as a little less disingenuous if he himself was a driver
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Post by John on Sept 30, 2014 18:58:14 GMT
Perhaps we all a bit of guilty of that one from time to time
Now back on track please
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Post by Marco on Sept 30, 2014 19:02:52 GMT
Was that a deliberate pun? Back on TRACK, geddit?  Anyway, as you were………... Marco. |
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Post by John on Sept 30, 2014 19:04:38 GMT
Humour is always worth adding in when you can
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