[B]Pour Mademoiselle Duba[/B]

Casey Bennett said:Could you tell me if there is any single aspect of blind testing that hasn't been thoroughly picked apart already?

Well, just yesterday we learned (at least I did, let's not generalize) that human beings simply aren't capable of listening to and comparing three consecutive sounds in a sequence.
Beyond that, there is clearly an interest in this subject, otherwise people wouldn't debate it so much. And for a debate to happen, there have to be two sides.

And is it the one and only topic allowed for discussion over there?

Of course not. I see plenty of other topics being discussed—I've personally stuck to threads about spikes and Chromecast. I try my best not to offer advice on subjects where I don't have expertise.
However, it does seem that A/B testing is the one and only topic where discussion is effectively off-limits.

The ban isn't permanent or set in stone. My goal is to let passions cool down and to filter the forum membership a bit.

No, I really don't want that. I believe I've already explained my reasoning in the thread you started.

That ban isn't permanent or carved in stone. I want passions to settle and to filter the forum users a little.

I'm afraid the only way to settle those passions is through consistent enforcement against bad manners. Whether you intended it or not, it seems you've stepped into the role of judge and penalized only one side.
If you think that will filter the forum users, you aren't entirely wrong. Most people who refuse to listen to how cables make a massive difference—since hi-fi is a subjective hobby—will likely just leave the forum altogether.🤷

Roger Sanchez29 said:The "objectivists" have their own dedicated thread now. It just doesn't seem to interest anyone else because they can't go in there to troll or stir up trouble.

Well, there you have it. They finally opened a thread and told us we could all head over there to chat. They actually titled it "audiophile corner." They even went out of their way to explain that this space was created so they could "socialize and express their own viewpoints." Naturally, they view anyone with a different opinion as an outsider, and in their eyes, being an outsider makes you a non-audiophile. Isn't that just thoughtful of them?

Looking at it from a distance, I honestly find myself wondering why we haven't found it interesting. 🤷

The way you’ve helped push the boundaries of what we consider HiFi—whether you call it a hobby, a "lifestyle," or even a "scientific discipline"... I don't know, let's just say there's no stopping it—is clearly reflected right there in your signature.

Rather than breaking down your post piece by piece, let's wait and see what Bradley Doyle36 has to say about this. His perspective matters a lot more than our back-and-forth.

Look, I’ll meet you halfway and open up an "objective" thread here.
There you go..

As for continuing this debate between the objective and subjective camps, you'll get timely updates once it's permitted again. Until then, just keep gathering your data.

Casey Bennett said:Look, I'll meet you halfway and start an "objective" thread for us.
Go ahead, please.

I don't think anyone here actually intends to post there—if we wanted to, we could have just started our own thread ourselves.

Just so we're clear—purely for the sake of following the rules—is that really the only topic we're allowed to discuss and write about?

Is this really the only thread where we're actually allowed to have a conversation?

Absolutely not. Please, feel free to post across the entire forum regarding the specific subjects those threads cover. As for the AV subforum chat, you can discuss anything related to AV tech there, especially if it doesn't have its own dedicated thread or if the topic drifts slightly off-topic.
On this thread I just opened, you are more than welcome to comment on any tests to your heart's content, based entirely on your own perspective, without anyone breathing down your neck or trying to provoke you.

In one of your previous posts, you claimed there wasn't a dedicated thread, and even if there was, you insisted it was offensive—so I went ahead and fixed that. Now, you can either post here or not at all; the choice is entirely yours.

edit: I am currently working out an alternative option with the moderator, so if we can reach an agreement, perhaps we'll find a way to keep everyone satisfied. Just have a little patience.

Casey Bennett said:edit: I am currently discussing an alternative option with Tiki. If we can reach an agreement, we might find a solution that keeps everyone happy. Just a little more patience, please.

Alright, I will hold off on replying to the post until we have a clearer picture of what's happening. Thanks.