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And I think you are off base (and perhaps uninformed)

Posted by John Marks (M) on December 3, 2017 at 18:27:06

In Reply to: before the person dies posted by Bill the K on December 3, 2017 at 18:04:22:

Stereophile's sub-site dedicated to Computer Audio, Michael Lavorgna's "Audiostream," has given extensive coverage both to Ayre's products and to Charles Hansen, culminating just about a year ago in a video interview.

Furthermore, many people feel uncomfortable hearing about themselves what sounds like tactical praise or an early funeral oration. I usually deflect praise by saying, "Praise no warrior until his ship has been burned."

I would feel very weirded out if a whole bunch of AA Inmates began bombarding me with emails about how wonderful I am or making posts about how wonderful I am.

Now, of course, within a family or a close friendship, things are different. Of course one praises one's spouse and kids, the more frequently the better. But at the end of the day, Mr. Hansen and Mr. Atkinson were "business friends." Both would have had very valid reasons to keep a critical amount of critical distance in their relationship.

So your criticism of JA in this respect just won't wash with me.

john marks

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