Is it me (probably) or are forum posters scary?

[handejector]

We were all newbies once, and uninformed on particular subjects.

I consider this forum to be the gold standard of forums, irrespective of content area. I have visited other firearms forums that, to be honest, are online freak shows. Those are the ones I consider scary. The S&W Forum has always been what I consider an exclusive club, open to all, but attracting the most knowledgeable and discerning firearms aficionados. As gun ownership has increased, along with CCW applications, over the past few years, more "entry level" individuals have walked through the doors of our exclusive club. Most are good folks looking for information and shared passion, some are jackwagons behind computer screens who offer nothing but trouble. It's a simple law of averages ... the more people owning firearms, the more potential for them to join forums for various reasons. I try to pass on experience and knowledge that others on the forum have been kind enough to do for me in the past, but I also steer clear of the occasional "scary" poster, simply as a courtesy to other forum members and to avoid becoming uncivil in tone.

Interestingly, I've noticed a similar increase in "scary" patrons at my LGS for the same reasons as stated above. Ten years back, I didn't know what a Mall Ninja was ... now they're commonly sighted on forums and in gun stores, and I've encountered them far too often in my travels.

Personally speaking, I'll tolerate an occasional "scary" poster in exchange for the privilege of being a proud member of the S&W Forum. It's the cost of doing business ...

Kudos.
Well said.
A productive climate and fertile ground will always produce growth. Cultivate and nurture the plants that produce, all the while expecting more weed growth. Keep a hoe handy.

And thanks for the compliment.

 

[Ilike9mm]

Thank God for this forum!!! At least they (me) have a place to go and ask stupid questions.

I belong to a Bronco Forum (FSB.com), they have a "flame free zone", no attacking allowed.

One guy was having an overheating problem, he finally found the (wrong) fan was turning backwards, blowing instead of sucking. We didn't call him stupid, just said: "great you found the problem".

 

[Roadtrash]

I've heard the term "toys" used all my life in regards to guns, cars and just about anything that a man keeps or collects and personally it has never bothered me. Also the term "recipe" has been used in reloading articles for years and I have come to accept it for what it is. I do understand how it can be offensive to some people and I respect that. I always just try to consider the source of these remarks and go from there. And I probably have used the term toys myself by saying "Hey I got a new toy today" more times than I can remember. I certainly know that they are not toys and don't treat them as toys.

But I digress, I came here because this seems to be the best gun forum around after checking quite a few on the net. I mean it's a S&W forum but you guys discuss every kind of gun on the market and give good reviews on all of them and this is what I like.

 

[williamlayton]

When I came here it was for information. I have been around guns for 62 of my near 72 years on this earth--shot a lot of revolvers---but was completely out of my level with any information on S&W's.
Folks have been kind to me here--and--satisfied my needs.
Most probably a few have wrinkled their nose up and said--who is this idiot?
To those I would reply---I am glad you recognized an idiot, I would not have given you credit for being able to do so.
But that is not what anybody said and I am grateful for grace and patience.
Blessings

 

[SoCal629]

Just another angle about what you are mentioning about common sense,safety,and responsibility..I am very technical and use many sources to get my answers to educate myself before making a decision.I have been shooting 357 for decades and decided to get into the bigger bore handguns for indoor/outdoor target and hiking defense with a moody griz.I decided on finding and purchased a stealth hunter 629pc as it was a heavier underlugged 7.5 barrel,magnaported,can put the 500 cal recoil grip on it and be enjoyable to shoot and be able to maintain solid control with any followup shots needed and still be able to defensively be able to handle most critters south of Canadian border..
However what I also learned was there are alot of people out there purchasing the 460 and 500 S and W as a toy just to let the recoil scare the inexperienced shooters while people standing around laughing..The grip and control by these people were basically non existant.I seen people hitting themself in the forehead,doubletapping the trigger and a stry round shooting off the the sides or up and behind the shooter,dropped and tumbling the revolver or hanging off their finger inside the trigger guard.Etc..Many instances there were alot of people standing around or shooting in a line that are in danger of a stray round ruining their day..
Just to add to your comments about those that may not be the best candidates using guns..I felt some of these people were very irresponsible,negligent,absolutely no regard for safety..If they have to do this at least they should only chamber one round at a time to avoid the stray shot that could follow..Anyway just a thought regarding your safety/toy/ common sense discussion

 

[gdauth]

I agree with what you say Dave. On the other hand there is a saying that "The only dumb question is the one that is not asked".

 

[H Richard]

Some people shouldn't be here, have any of you not seen some of the "Walmarter's" emails with pictures? Yes, they are everywhere. At least the ones that do come here from time to time have enough gumption to actually ask a question, and to them it must be a valid question. I will attempt to answer questions, no matter how many times it has been asked. (Yes, you can shoot +P in a model 10, and "Ctg" is an abbreviation for cartridge).

And, I think it is a really great country that we can have this open of a discussion about nearly any subject (but mostly about S&W's). Let's hope it will continue to be for many years to come, and thanks to Lee for our opportunity to do so.

 

[quneur]

If you could have only one post what would you say?

 

[rimfired]

Sometimes I scare myself. At least levity is allowed.

 

[arjay]

Half the fun of this forum is figuring out which boots to wear.

 

[DeathGrip]

If you could have only one post what would you say?

DeathGrip LIKES this.

 

[charlie sherrill]

And sometimes we have a little fun with stuff not gun related.

 

[old bear]

I'm afraid it is not just guns.
Welcome to the new yardstick for our society as a whole!

And that is what gives me night terrors!! So many believe that good enough is an acceptable goal..

 

[wbraswell]

As the forum grows, there will be a broader spectrum of interested people on it. Some will be highly intelligent, with a lot of common sense. Others, not so much. Remember that tales get told on here, that occured decades ago, in youthful indescretion. I'm sure there are members here, who really don't care about the 2A or S&Ws. Not that they are trolls, but wannabes, or just inexperienced. I'm sure sometines the truth, to some, is nowhere as important as the story. The Eye of the Great Ape is upon us all. We'll be OK.

 

[smithman 10]

Scary posters

It's very true that there are many new gun owners without a good grounding in firearm safety and sometimes they sound a little weird.

The problem is that fewer people take advantage of the groups that used to raise up safe gun owners: The Boy Scouts, the armed services and the most important of all, knowledgeable parents who insist on safe gun handling as they raise their children and introduce them to firearms.

I agree it's up to those with some experience to be helpful to new firearm owners and help them learn to be safe and responsible.

Encourage them to take gun safety courses, join the NRA and leave You Tube alone except for entertainment value.

We shouldn't condemn them, but try our best to help them.

 

[Roadtrash]

The part that does bother me is that some of these people that show all the stupid stuff on u-tube or wherever reproduce and teach their offspring to do things the way they did them.

 

[blujax01]

Like it or not, You Tube is the new medium for instruction and information.
I view it all the time as quite a few manufacturers use it for their installation and repair manuals.
Rather than curse it's existence, perhaps those of you with experience could put up some proper videos to share?

The Smith-WessonForum Video Hour has a nice ring to it!

 

[Onomea]

As the forum grows, there will be a broader spectrum of interested people on it. Some will be highly intelligent, with a lot of common sense. Others, not so much. Remember that tales get told on here, that occured decades ago, in youthful indescretion. I'm sure there are members here, who really don't care about the 2A or S&Ws. Not that they are trolls, but wannabes, or just inexperienced. I'm sure sometines the truth, to some, is nowhere as important as the story. The Eye of the Great Ape is upon us all. We'll be OK.

Don't Bogart that joint, mah friend!

 

[Bekeart]

VOTE YES for the forum.. Far more good than bad.

I say VOTE YES for the forum. It has far more good than bad posts.

Yes, some misinformation may get posted, but it is usually quickly countered and/or corrected.

I heard more misinformation yesterday at a regional gun show than I would read here in a month, and for the mos t part there were no corrections offered by others.

Truly amazing information offered at the show by some who "knew several things that just ain't so". And then there was the legendary gunsmith Robert E. Lee Jenkins who was a great source of misinformation.

Bekeart

 

[Fishslayer]

The 2nd amendment isn't for everyone.

Dave

You're right. But why stop there?

Those (insert extremist organization here) scare and annoy me. The First Ammendment isn't for everyone. They should shut up or be jailed.

Ya know what? Those (insert extremist organization here) are dangerous. The Fourth Ammendment isn't for everyone. If we could just kinda go ahead & read their mail, and didn't have to worry about those pesky search warrants & whatnot... Oh wait. We already have that...

But you catch my drift I'm sure. So should we nominate you to be the 2A czar & decide who gets to exercise 2A rights?