I see your point and won't pretend there isn't an air of pretentiousness surrounding some who purchase records.
I think any hobby will have its fair share of smugness at the top.
Also comparing listening to records as consulting tarot cards is a bit extreme don't you think?
>I see your point and won't pretend there isn't an air of pretentiousness surrounding some who purchase records.
I was part of the smug audiophile brigade. Still bitter about buying those $700 headphones!
>Also comparing listening to records as consulting tarot cards is a bit extreme don't you think?
Hehe, yeah maybe a tad bit :)
Yeah, it can seem annoying when someone does that to what you like, but all humans do this at some level. Its same thing as when someone insists that a $7,000 bottle of wine makes you sit down and have a personal experience with the wine, makes you appreciate the weight of the wine, its powerful robust swirling texture, and its assertive character. cue: eye-rolls
>Does everything have to be about efficiency and logical superiority?
No, but I bet you don't consult tarot cards before choosing your next job.
>People enjoy the experience more and are spending money on it. How horrible.
Agreed, leave people alone, people !!