Homophobia in the UK audiophile industry

**Gordon Steadman** · 08-08-2015, 09:16

Originally Posted by Howard Popeck

Oh dear - are you upset about something?

From my perspective, anyone can make any comment about this topic or indeed any other. Adding observations might broaden the debate, in which case this is in my view most welcome.

As for me in terms of comments re this topic I have nothing worthwhile to add to the story as posted on HFA that I can think of right now. That said, if you are inviting me to comment then I'll do my best to respond in an objective manner if you think I might have something of further relevance to contribute. Thanks. Regards. Howard.

Surprising reaction.

**agk** · 08-08-2015, 09:17

I hadn't even considered it until I saw this thread. Why would I? This is a music and kit forum as I understand it.
Should this thread be in "abstract"?

**Neil McCauley** · 08-08-2015, 09:19

Originally Posted by agk

I hadn't even considered it until I saw this thread. Why would I? This is a music and kit forum as I understand it.
Should this thread be in "abstract"?

I think you might be correct. Let's see what the moderators think.

**walpurgis** · 08-08-2015, 09:22

Originally Posted by Howard Popeck

Oh dear - are you upset about something?

Not sure why you said that Howard

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**Neil McCauley** · 08-08-2015, 09:24

Originally Posted by walpurgis

Not sure why you said that Howard

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My male menopause I guess. It's such a trial!

**walpurgis** · 08-08-2015, 09:44

Originally Posted by Howard Popeck

My male menopause I guess. It's such a trial!

Yes. You're probably just a grumpy old sod like me.

**AlanS** · 08-08-2015, 10:03

Originally Posted by Howard Popeck

My motivation was, as you'll see from the opening sentence in the post on HFA, that I was asked the question: "Howard I heard this rumour that you observed homophobia in the industry in the 1980s?".

I agree your sentiments re AOS; this being he only forum I am registered with. That said, yes I have seen what I perceive as homophobic comments on at least one non-UK forum and although posted, were quickly removed.

Originally Posted by Howard Popeck

Yes, I believe some are openly homophobic. That said, one of any persuasion can find evidence of prejudice against them if they look for it.

Why now though; I was asked the question "Howard I heard this rumour that you observed homophobia in the industry in the 1980s?" and a honest reply seemed appropriate.

Well you got my attention for the first and last time. I shall not read hifianswers again.

The nebulous "someone asked me" really riled - a typical journalistic fabrication could be a mere invention why not indicate who did this supposed asking?

You have the right to post here as a trade member. Just like all trade members should you not be posting this publicity for your web site (your product) in the trade area allotted to you?

I am a stubborn person when presumed upon as this attempt to promote your web site purports to be a friendly human (none trader) chat.

**struth** · 08-08-2015, 10:12

Dont really see the relevance of the thread tbh but i will move it to abstract for now.

**Oldpinkman** · 08-08-2015, 10:56

Undoubtedly homophobia was a problem in the trade itself back than. I referred to that in my Happy Anniversary thread. But much less now. Within forums its divided. PFM is positively PINK. In others it is easy to detect some traces, but I don't think its a major issue - and certainly not endorsed or tolerated by any forum officially. I have seen some rants - but usually in the sort of places you'd expect to see such things - hardly a mainstream forum - just a bunch of malcontents

**Joe** · 08-08-2015, 10:57

AoS seems to have more than its fair share of cross-dressers.

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