You just did get into it, who here said anything about "dumpster diving"? Garage sailing and thrifting are not the same as jumping into a dumpster. Maybe the issues arise due to the casual use of inappropriate language. Think about it: audiophile, there is a certain sophistication there vs. dumpster diver, very negative connotation there.
What do you expect when you casually insult people like that?
You do know some folks use Audiophile as a pejorative, right?
Frankly, I'm pretty sure I just said "Dumpster diving" - I confess!!
I've certainly dived in a dumpster and I've grabbed good stuff off the curb on trash day.
I'm no snob. My daddy grew up on a farm and I respect the value in things.
I don't take offense, none was meant.
I did not "casually insult people" ... check your baggage.
But just like you did, others get anxious and upset in those threads
It wasn't done as an insult, its a shame you took it as one.
Now ... please calm down.
I also said class warfare - they are simply words, no connotations or insults implied by me ...
I mentioned wire battles and class warfare as 2 things I have seen go ballistic here ...
My point was how some people start argumentative threads simply to watch others get into fights -
and how that amuses them. It does not amuse me, or amuse you, or amuse most of us here.
Folks who know me in real life will tell you I mean no harm -
but on the internet, no one knows what you REALLY mean -
its far too easy to misinterpret what people say, especially with a head full of baggage