fat tom
Absent Comrade
I knew one who did the same thing,but all he got was a Section 8 discharge and a permanent limp.
f.t.
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I knew one who did the same thing,but all he got was a Section 8 discharge and a permanent limp.
f.t.
At the risk of stating the obvious, Internet forums tend to be self-selecting. People go where their interests are and stay when they find common interests and opinions.
I like it here... Informative, amusing and people here like cool guns. Occasionally, the moderators lock down a thread that gets out of hand. Works for me.
I like it here... Informative, amusing and people here like cool guns. Occasionally, the moderators lock down a thread that gets out of hand. Works for me.
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Most intelligent people under-estimate the stupidity of the general population. To fully understand just how stupid the "average" person is, try working for the general public in retail sales for corporate America.
I firmly believe that 75% of the public (95% if under age 30) cannot solve a simple problem using common sense. This critical skill / talent was not needed to play video games. I'll stop now and avoid a "ding" for political incorrectness.
I firmly believe that 75% of the public (95% if under age 30) cannot solve a simple problem using common sense. This critical skill / talent was not needed to play video games. I'll stop now and avoid a "ding" for political incorrectness.
"No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the great masses of the plain people." -- H.L. Mencken, 1926.
Despite his misanthropy, Mr Mencken would be celebrated as a great wit were he alive in this era.
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Walter Rego
Member
I subscribe to the Bell Curve theory of IQ distribution among the general populace. That means that half the people you meet on a daily basis are dumber than average. If you keep that in mind, it is much easier to navigate your way through life.
joeintexas
US Veteran
What happened to the bear thread. ..huh..what?
Not much of the population is "smarter than your average bear". You could dump a truckload of "sense" on people and they would still stumble through live in YOUR way.
Some days I look around and think...I glad I getting older, if I was younger I'd smack somebody...but then the "social media" wackos would put me on youtube and the 6:00 news.
Some days I look around and think...I glad I getting older, if I was younger I'd smack somebody...but then the "social media" wackos would put me on youtube and the 6:00 news.
To comment on your topic in a more serious note..The internet forum community has been riddled with posters who feel compelled to comment,or advise on subjects they no nothing about.I see very little of that taking place here.
HOUSTON RICK
Member
I prefer the idiots here...
LoadedRound
Member
If you think gun forums are bad, take a look at the "community" forums like Topix. You certainly don't have to possess any relevant knowledge to post. In fact if you want to fit in, you have to misspell every other word.
M E Morrison
Member
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
Anyone want to bother asking me why this has been my one and only gun forum for over two years?
Civility is only one part of the answer.
Civility is only one part of the answer.
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mrchuck
Member
I used to be a member of the SIG Forum.
I carried a Sig Sauer for a time and enjoyed it. I guess that I was too confrontational or something, because I got the BAN hammer.
Never was told why either.
I asked, but still no answer.
I carried a Sig Sauer for a time and enjoyed it. I guess that I was too confrontational or something, because I got the BAN hammer.
Never was told why either.
I asked, but still no answer.
OP
I'm a member there too but I don't spend much time on it, usually only when researching stuff.
Seems more like 2/3 sometimes. Guess I need to meet a better class of idiots.
That reminds me . . . when my son was little he liked to play "Cowboys and Idiots." Maybe he had the right idea . . .
The big difference is that we have Kong to keep us in line.
Aircrewman
Member
"Laketime" entry is pretty much how I feel. I don't frequent many other of the gun forums except this one. There's a reason for that. The Colt forum is just too small. At least it seems like. The topic page is ok but not exactly what helps me. Not really criticizing that particular one but it is not like this one...(obviously)... The Ruger forum is like the Colt forum for me. The one mrchuck speaks of is one that I haven't visited in over a year. I got just a little filled up with the rudeness of many of its members, the sycophant nature of many members and the rather over-the-top opinions of the owner. Now, having said that, IT IS HIS FORUM and he has the right. He invited many members to exit if the "conversations" were not something to their liking. Reading some of the entries and the snotty responses and back and forth bickering, the snide and disrespectful nature of many members and, as said, rudeness of many members put me off and I left. No regrets.
Here, there seems to be none of that. Members here seem to be much more in control of themselves, the keyboard and their human nature. There is little controversy in spite of controversial subjects. Members are not outwardly rude to one another and the tone is consistently civil and free of the rancor that is very noticeable on other forums.
The reason(s)? Can't really say. Just that it is what it is and I like it and that is why this site is visited by me every day, and sometimes several times per day.... Example: A few day ago, I made an entry in the Historical section about General Patton's sidearms. I made a mistake which was pointed out by one of the members. That member simply noted that I was wrong on one point of the barrel length of Patton's SAA. The correct length was noted (which is correct) and the discussion moved forward. There were no insults, no nasty private messages, just facts and on-going discussion. That is what these internet sites are supposed to be about. Unfortunately, the anonymity of the net permits some persons to be idiots, as has been pointed out.... But, not here. Which makes this site my favorite. Now, I need to get off my soapbox and contribute some of my spendable income to this site.
Here, there seems to be none of that. Members here seem to be much more in control of themselves, the keyboard and their human nature. There is little controversy in spite of controversial subjects. Members are not outwardly rude to one another and the tone is consistently civil and free of the rancor that is very noticeable on other forums.
The reason(s)? Can't really say. Just that it is what it is and I like it and that is why this site is visited by me every day, and sometimes several times per day.... Example: A few day ago, I made an entry in the Historical section about General Patton's sidearms. I made a mistake which was pointed out by one of the members. That member simply noted that I was wrong on one point of the barrel length of Patton's SAA. The correct length was noted (which is correct) and the discussion moved forward. There were no insults, no nasty private messages, just facts and on-going discussion. That is what these internet sites are supposed to be about. Unfortunately, the anonymity of the net permits some persons to be idiots, as has been pointed out.... But, not here. Which makes this site my favorite. Now, I need to get off my soapbox and contribute some of my spendable income to this site.
I'm just here for Sal's pizza.
ChiefBoatsret
US Veteran
The difference here is that this a gun specific forum where you don't get **** for owning an S&W. I stay away from the ultra 2A and Anti forums where rants and idiocy run rampant. I am also hesitant to take advice from people that would have to be at least 200 years old to know and have done all the things they have.
fiasconva
US Veteran
Not only are they allowed to vote and procreate but some are even allowed to own evil guns.
JcMack
Member
I started the internet and gun forum thing in about '94 with Prodigy as the ISP. Seems like it had a catchy name like "Prodigy Gun Forum". Things have changed on the intrerweb, and not for the better. Except for the porn.
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ChiefBoatsret
US Veteran
The internet has porn???
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