Peter Köhlmann wrote:
chrisv wrote:
chrisv wrote:
One problem is that it's likely not possible to legislate
some of these finer points of what is "fair", or what is a
"recommendation", or what is "obviously" a paid
advertisement. Any attempt would result in vague and
unenforceable laws, I'm afraid.
One thing that comes to mind is the "Monster cable" scam.
This is an organized scam that takes consumers for $millions
each year. People go to stores and have salesmen LIE to
their face about the "night and day" benefits of using
expensive cables for one's audio and video.
Well, there *is* a difference to be heard. If you connect a
good amp to very good loudspeakers, you can hear a (slight)
difference between thin cables and thick ones. And make them
as *short* as possible
But you can get the thick ones at any electric shop of your
lowest mistrust. No need to go to the superexpensive HiFi shop
I've used 16 gauge lamp cord wiring, available at a hardware
store. It has less impedance losses than the usual 22 gauge
stuff. Solder connectors from an electronics store. It may not
be a pretty as the so called gold plated connectors with clear
vinyl and tin coated wires. It is functional.
Should these asshole bes sued? Arrested? Taken-out and
shot? Maybe all three, but I don't see anyone doing anything
about it...
Well, tarring and feathering would be a good start.
On the other hand, they exploit the same weaknesses Apple does
with their stuff. They tell a willing audience that they are a
"special kind" deserving "special gear"
Sometimes innocent people are scammed, but then vigilance is a
necessity. It helps one to recognise a fallacious argument, when
it comes. One such is the UI argument so spouted here but a
certain self seeking troll.
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HPT
Quando omni flunkus moritati
(If all else fails, play dead)
- "Red" Green
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