Starting off with insults seems completely contrary to the point your attempting to make
I would tend to agree, that thread was a bit much, and was strictly intended as you observed. However I think this subject is valid, and depending on participants could serve a purpose. Though it will probably degrade, and should probably just be removed/locked.
The problem here is the nature of the beast, you have supposed "commercial builders" that don't have the knowledge to build the product. They use Tin Snips to shear PCB, poor RF techniques in assembly. Have no idea how to properly tune input/output. All of this as they pedal their wares at prices that a "properly" built equivalent could be had.
These individuals are OFTEN protected by the Forums they frequent, if any negative comments are posted, the users are typically banned and the posts go missing.
If a thread like this educates one individual enough to make decision to spend money on one of these poorly built "amplifiers" I think the thread was worthwhile.
Again, nature of the beast, not that I would agree with these methods, however, If said "Sandbox" were actually filled with sand, there would be no "dirt" to sling. This is where a moderator/administrators earns the money.
Seriously???? Comparing the individuals above to personalities such as "AM Power" LOL... Oh, and for the record, I've NEVER had a "Mullet"
Ahhh.... Nicely done, trying to make a point and then using the same tactics you are campaigning against.... I believe there are some "Big" words to describe that
Citizens Band Related >
General CB Services Discussion >
worst class C amp ?????
Come one now, while it may be loosely bonded to the "Amateur" related section, that is about it. do you actually expect those "CB'rs to live up to your "Ham" standards?
On a little less sarcastic level, I do agree with you to a point, however your method, and ideology is certainly flawed. You've brought this thread closer to what your "complaining" about by attacking individual members that have participated.
To properly have made your point, in an "Adult" manner you should have left out the insults and personal attacks.