Originally Posted by
Rolla
As I see it, the comments are more directed at the equipment, not the user. But some here are so invested in their "retro" identity that they think any criticism of older gear is a personal insult to them.
I don't disagree with what I understand your point to be - people shouldn't take criticisms of equipment personally. But the point is, why criticize "retro" equipment at all? It's fine, it works well and nobody should care.