Originally posted by marcello This definitely needed to be voted on and not just fixed.
Is your head in your 4th point of contact?
The OP isn't suggesting that the sound go away, just muted by default.... which could absolutely be "fixed" without a vote. In fact, the fact that it is up for vote instead of more worthy suggestions is laughable at best.
Edit: If I misplaced my sarcasm filter, then that is another story altogether.