Do you still debate or argue?

[Goodwatch]

When one is serious and enthusiastic about one’s hobby, it’s obvious that over the years you acquire more and more knowledge about the subject. Has nothing to do with you becoming an unbearable ‘know it all', you just know more about it then the average lay man. Many years ago I still argued. Some salesmen say whatever non sense it takes to make a sale (or they’re just ignorant) and I had to correct them. “Class A amps are just so old fashioned and hardly used anymore. In fact, they’ve become obsolete. It’s all A-B now”, and stuff like that. With a straight face and not a blink in the eye. Now I’m 46 I don’t bother anymore. Takes up too much energy. I still can be very amused overhearing such conversations. But it all depends on the store. If you’re visiting a dealer of reputable High End audio equipment, you won’t hear cock ‘n’ bull stories about Class A power amps. You will if you’re visiting a large media store where they just don’t sell the good stuff.

My question is: do you still debate or argue upon hearing facts or stories about you favorite subject that just aren’t true or, just like me, hardly bother anymore?

I make one exception. This is with flight jackets. If I come across a shop, be it on the Net or in the street, that tries to sell crappy copies as the real thing I always make a note and e-mail the owners. Non existing models numbers or a B-10 made out of leather don’t escape my comments.