The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
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The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Despite many attempts to make the voting easier there is still a poor turnout and It would be useful to know why, and if it is worth while continuing having the KAOTM so please could everyone take the time to vote in this poll, and feel free to give suggestions on how we can get more people to take part. For reference there were 64 members entitled to vote for the duration of last months poll only 7 of which voted.
Please note that all votes are entirely anonymous.
Please note that all votes are entirely anonymous.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
For me it is a bit of fun and before I vote I look at all of the pages each month to decide how to vote. It also helps me to explore new music as enjoyed by everyone on here so my music collection and tastes get expanded. I like the KAOTM
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Its great to hear a positive comments on the KAOTM. That was whole idea of the monthly poll
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
I do vote but not every time.. I think the issue is only a very few post on the listening thread. Probably the same 7 that vote! And maybe 5 albums is too many?
I use the notes to remind myself what I posted too. Perhaps it's too much of a faff for some? Or many.
The poll will tell us!
I use the notes to remind myself what I posted too. Perhaps it's too much of a faff for some? Or many.
The poll will tell us!
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
I added the Rules#note extension precisely for this purpose (its also useful for other things of course)
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I think I’ve voted every month since I joined and qualified. However, I’ve just realised that I forgot to vote last month, so my continuous record is now broken
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
I'm afraid my musical taste is a couple of standard deviations from the norm. Therefore, I can't really relate to most of the choices in the polls.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
... but don't let that from preventing you from voting, as Grandad_Matt said
Grandad_Matt wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:54 pm It also helps me to explore new music as enjoyed by everyone on here
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
My two penny'worth... I reckon that 7 out of 64 eligible to vote is not, in itself, a bad turnout for things such as these. There are plenty of "what are you listening to" places "Linn Sondek LP12 facebook" page for one, this place seems to me to be more people chatting about the kit rather than the music (not in itself a bad thing).
I voted this time around (first time, inspired by a chat with Dan on the what are you listening to thread which, I admit, I don't really follow that much). I think I would agree with one of the suggestions here, don't mandate five choices; allow anything from one to five maybe?
I voted this time around (first time, inspired by a chat with Dan on the what are you listening to thread which, I admit, I don't really follow that much). I think I would agree with one of the suggestions here, don't mandate five choices; allow anything from one to five maybe?
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Worth thinking about, thanks.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
... but without the music all we would have is an expensive set of doorstops
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Grandad_Matt wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 1:54 pm For me it is a bit of fun and before I vote I look at all of the pages each month to decide how to vote. It also helps me to explore new music as enjoyed by everyone on here so my music collection and tastes get expanded. I like the KAOTM
Exactly what i do, and I leave it till as late as I can so I get all posts for that month to choose from. Backfired on me this month as we were minding our two granddaughters aged 2 &3 who completely ransacked our home and I forgot to vote being worn out. I noticed no jazz albums this month
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
100% agree. Question is, how do we get us "Linnies" chatting about music rather than boxes? I'll make a start and be more active on the "what are we listening to" threadsThe Kaptain wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:38 pm... but without the music all we would have is an expensive set of doorstops
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Some people prefer to buy boxes onlyAndyt916 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:51 pm100% agree. Question is, how do we get us "Linnies" chatting about music rather than boxes? I'll make a start and be more active on the "what are we listening to" threadsThe Kaptain wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:38 pm... but without the music all we would have is an expensive set of doorstops
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Not what you want to hear Kaptain but Akamatsu pretty much sums up my thoughts. I have voted in the past and will vote again but I prefer to vote when I recognise a good number of artists/albums.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Surely the more people that vote and post makes the point that likeminded will see something they like.
You’ve got to be in it to win it.
You’ve got to be in it to win it.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
It’s great that people take the time to post on their music choice of playing. I think there are plenty of good artists/albums posted every month to choose from. If not you can post your own stuff you are listening to and vote for it. But you two really post so what’s the point of your comment
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
So why not post in the "What Are You Listening To ... " topic and then you will have a choice. It does not matter if anyone else has posted the same artist or album or not.
Its a great way to introduce everyone to artists they may not have heard before.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
.Coyote Jim wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:24 pm Surely the more people that vote and post makes the point that likeminded will see something they like.
You’ve got to be in it to win it.
Exactly. One or two of the above comments are just lazy thinking IMHO. If someone doesn't want to take part no problem. But one or two of the reasons are a bit lame
I didn't vote this month because I was having hospital treatment all week which somewhat distracted and exhausted me
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Hope you are ok AdamWenge1 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:46 am.Coyote Jim wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:24 pm Surely the more people that vote and post makes the point that likeminded will see something they like.
You’ve got to be in it to win it.
Exactly. One or two of the above comments are just lazy thinking IMHO. If someone doesn't want to take part no problem. But one or two of the reasons are a bit lame
I didn't vote this month because I was having hospital treatment all week which somewhat distracted and exhausted me
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Best wishes Adam.Wenge1 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 10:46 am.Coyote Jim wrote: ↑Sun Sep 01, 2024 10:24 pm Surely the more people that vote and post makes the point that likeminded will see something they like.
You’ve got to be in it to win it.
Exactly. One or two of the above comments are just lazy thinking IMHO. If someone doesn't want to take part no problem. But one or two of the reasons are a bit lame
I didn't vote this month because I was having hospital treatment all week which somewhat distracted and exhausted me
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Amplifier - Naim Supernait 3
CD Player - Naim CD5si
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Cables- Kudos KS-1 Speaker Cable, Linn Silver Interconnects
Support - Target TT4.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Take care Adam, chill out (the best you can) and play some tunes
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Thanks Chaps - Treatment is a week's worth every 10 weeks. You get used to it and the side effects. But it takes a bit to get over and get back into the 'normal' swing of things .......
Thanks Chaps - Treatment is a week's worth every 10 weeks. You get used to it and the side effects. But it takes a bit to get over and get back into the 'normal' swing of things .......
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
Dan,Dan Steel wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2024 6:26 amIt’s great that people take the time to post on their music choice of playing. I think there are plenty of good artists/albums posted every month to choose from. If not you can post your own stuff you are listening to and vote for your it. But you two really post so what’s the point of your comment
I accept I am not a prolific poster on this or any of the other forums of which I am a member. I prefer to post when I have something relevant and (hopefully) informative to say.
You will notice I do post on the "What have you been listening to" thread. Although I HEAR and enjoy music every day I only post when I have actively sat down, specifically chosen music, and LISTENED to it. My musical taste do not coincide with at least 80% of the artists that get posted on here and that is absolutely fine as the joy of music is everyones tastes are different - I accept I am an outlier on here.
As to "what is the point of your comment" - WE WERE ASKED!!!! I could have just ignored the request but felt that Akamatsu comment pretty much summed up where I stood so I agreed with him - perhaps I shouldn't have bothered.
One thing that I have posted about before is the lack of a simple option to 'like' a post. I think this would be particularly useful for the 'listening' thread. Yes I could reply to a post and say "lives here too..." or similar (I do occasionally when I see an album that I like and I am surprised someone else does too) but I personally think this leads to a cluttered thread which doesn't flow very nicely. If a particular post attracts a lot of likes maybe a shortlist could be drawn up which would concentrate votes rather than having a long tail of albums with only a single vote. Just a suggestion made with a positive intention...
PS @Wenge1 sorry to hear you are not well. Hope you get better soon though it sounds from your comments that it could well be a long haul.
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Re: The "Why I don't vote in the KAOTM" Poll
I think you need to play the music a bit louder. That’ll help
Hope you’re OK, Adam