What do you think of the AoS forum?

[Pigmy Pony]

That sounds logical.

With a lot of issues people ask 'what's the person in charge going to do about this'. My point is that with many things in life the answer isn't just to look to someone in charge to sort things out, part of the solution is on us, the people. Be the change that you want to see in the world, and all that. So maybe as well as the practical stuff like refreshing the website etc another part of the answer is for contributors to see it as their role to contribute more new threads.

I should just add in answer to the original question that there's much to like about AoS. Above all the culture is very welcoming.

I agree with all of that, Pete. It's on us, all of us, to do our bit. I've managed to get 18,000 posts under my belt whilst knowing bog all about hifi and how it works

[Barry]

We are certainly getting various 'vibes' about the AoS. Let's have some more comments and suggestions: good, bad or indifferent.

So far all I can say is that the Membership can divided into three groups: those that are proactive; those that are merely reactive, and those that are downright apathetic.

[Barry]

I agree with all of that, Pete. It's on us, all of us, to do our bit. I've managed to get 18,000 posts under my belt whilst knowing bog all about hifi and how it works

You have already shown what it takes to be part of the AoS community, as envisaged by Marco. You participate in the discussions on various subjects, not just 'Spinning Today', but many others for which your imaginative and sometimes cheeky sense of humour is a bonus.

We don't expect Members to be experts on anything in particular, but if anyone has questions there is usually someone here who can provide an answer.

[majex45]

I appreciate this is a member driven forum and as such we rely on ourselves to post interesting topics.
The discussion forums seem to be trending towards the higher end leaving the more available items behind. I am in the league of Marantz, Denon, Technics with occasional forays (when I can get away with it) to Audiolab and Naim. But I would love to re-aquaint myself with valve (tube) technology. However this trend is largely my own fault as I don't contribute items on the equipment I own or buy as I don't think they will be intersting or specialised enough. Am I wrong here? Contrarywise, I also like to read of exotic kit as well.
I am also interested in DIY Hi-Fi, cables, pickup arms, amps and other hardware, including stands etc.
I usually browse the classifieds and have bought from here in the past. Unfortunately lately the equipment for sale has become more exotic (read expensive) so I have curtailed my purchases.
We cannot grumble about the forum if we don't contribute - as I said it it up to US to make it work, the moderators facilitate our efforts and they are doing a good job.
So to precis: keep it generally as it is, it is like a familiar magazine and we will alter it if we have the inclination. At least this is a friendly forum, no one tries to score points or belittle my lack of knowledge. So the membership is what will keep it alive.

[Pigmy Pony]

We are certainly getting various 'vibes' about the AoS. Let's have some more comments and suggestions: good, bad or indifferent.

So far all I can say is that the Membership can divided into three groups: those that are proactive; those that are merely reactive, and those that are downright apathetic.

Not sure which of those three groups I belong to, also not sure if I can be bothered to find out

It's all very tricky Barry, I for one like it just as it is, though I know it could be better with more active members. Time for more thinking caps, the member coming with the best suggestion wins a brand-new CD of Little Barrie/Malcolm Catto "Quatermass 7". I'll even pay the postage.

[Tim]

Not sure which of those three groups I belong to, also not sure if I can be bothered to find out

Well I think Barry just permanently lost the third group with his wonderful bedside manner!

[Alex_UK]

Well I think Barry just permanently lost the third group with his wonderful bedside manner!

Yes, but they won’t be arsed to complain about it so that’s ok!


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[Tim]

Well held sir

[Barry]

Well I think Barry just permanently lost the third group with his wonderful bedside manner!

[gninnam]

Can't believe I have been a member of the forum since 2008 but only 700+ posts

I originally joined all those years ago as I found the HiFi and music sections interesting and vibrant.
Like most forum's now adays, they tend to drift off into areas that I do not find remotely interesting - hence why so few posts.

Also, not just AoS but many of the older HiFi forums, they can come across as very clique.

I do visit the site nearly everyday but the majority of the posts are not for me so I do not join in.
Do I plan to leave? Not really as every now and again something comes along that piques my interest