chrisv wrote:
> chrisv wrote:
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>>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
> 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"
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