Why have some of us turned into Hi FI purists in our dotage?

I am sure it was not like this in the old days

Ships switches on when being off with dismal Vin diesel malnourishment for three days. Fast and furious crew eating cold candles with ship lit with warm sausages rev up the engines. Live to race another day

Signal logged and appreciated on shore whatever blower you are listening to the bell on

These days, anyone in the Caroline organisation breaks wind within 20 miles of Cobra Beer mist whatever AM transmitter room (hall sorry for purists) everyone is suddenly listening through oscilloscopes to write posts to Hi Fi Choice anoraks corner