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Author Topic: Why the name "Changstar" became, like the "Voldemort," forbidden at Head-Fi?  (Read 21798 times)

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Why the name "Changstar" became, like the "Voldemort," forbidden at Head-Fi?
« on: April 16, 2014, 09:02:21 PM »
Would you please forgive my ignorance and explain why the name "Changstar" became, like the "Voldemort," forbidden at Head-Fi?

If this topic is not appropriate here, a private message would be appreciated as well.
« Last Edit: April 17, 2014, 04:52:02 PM by marvey »
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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2014, 09:30:11 PM »
Apparently the royal courts at HF do not appreciate pirates who sail on the waves of sound (measurements).

Lurk, read and you learn more...
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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2014, 09:41:11 PM »
I can roughly guess. The problem is, I've decided not to waste time at Head-Fi, except for looking at some information occasionally. Any specific incidents in the past?
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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2014, 09:48:43 PM »
Just lurk, read and enjoy this forum. I love this place because of the diversity and honesty.

I used to like HF but that is in the past now...
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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2014, 11:37:47 PM »
Yup... it's all peace and love.  Head-Fi has its place and there is still room for Changstar!  Big inter web and all that.

It's like Head-Fi is the NFL, and we're kind of like the CFL.  No, wait, we're more like a cross between the XFL and the LFL... No wait, we're more like Australian Rules Football. 








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Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2014, 01:16:22 AM »
I'd prefer to think of HF as the NBA and Changstar as the Globetrotters. Less commercial, less stress, more fun, more individual skill.
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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2014, 01:56:34 AM »
They are two forums competing for some of the same readership.  Considering HF makes some amount of money from views/clicks and accompanying sponsorships at least partially based on those metrics, its good business practice to not end up directing to the competition.  Its like allowing an ad for home-made bespoke suits in the Men's suit section at Nordstrom.  Sure, this cottage-industry tailor will never truly chip away at Nordstrom's clientele, but those who do end up going to him will often never be seen at Nordstrom again.

The stated reason (was it Joe?) was people saying less than complimentary things about Jude/HF in the past. 

I think everyone kind of assumes the worst about everyone elses' motivations (ie this site is trying to usurp HF or besmirch it) and that certainly doesn't help things. 

In the end, while there is probably some degree of bitterness for some members over various incidents, Changstar has definitely evolved in the last number of months from being "not HF" to being its own niche place with its own interests and vibe.  Its core is also generally fairly fun-loving and irreverent, so no harm no foul, especially as this is the internet and no owners here make any real-life money from it. 

Specific past incidents are not worth dredging up as they are just that, in the past. 

HF is a privately owned and operated forum and certainly has the right to police itself as it will.


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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2014, 02:13:24 AM »
Quote from: Tari on April 17, 2014, 01:56:34 AM
HF is a privately owned and operated forum and certainly has the right to police itself as it will.
Or deny benefits that were paid for, as I'm finding out from Amos, right now. When he restored my ban he removed my Contributor rank (which removes ads as well as other smaller perks) that I paid about $100 for a few years ago.
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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2014, 02:22:02 AM »
Wow, I'd be asking for a refund straight from Jude.  That's the kind of nonsense I couldn't stomach.  Amos isn't stupid, the random and arbitrary application or misapplication of basic facts and logic drove me nutz.  Posting on HF can be like dating a bi polar sociopath at times.
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Re: Would anyone bother to explain this for me?
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2014, 03:35:09 AM »
Who knows?

I was attracted to this place because of the number of people who, like me, had meandered through a lot of bad audio purchases before getting here. It's refreshing to be somewhere where crap is called crap, the tone is irreverent, and the people can disagree with each other.
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