So Much Negativity

[RossMatt]

Not trying to ruffle feathers, not trying to whine, or complain... but in my meager tenure of membership here, I have noticed a dramatic increase in negative posts.
- assaults on S&W quality, people, customer service
- assaults on S&W guns newer than 1986 +/-
I just wonder - with eager eyes, if this is just the nature of the forum, or whether there is validity to the increase. Although I don't have decades of experience to prop myself against when it comes to S&W equipment, but I can't help but know through general knowledge that Smith's are the best of the best in terms of revolvers. Surely, Colt and Ruger are right there, in the same exact echelon...
Of course there will be Chevy guys and Ford guys forever, but am I right to assume the recent increase to be just coincidence?
If not, that is a shame. If so, how about some more positive posts about just how awesome these guns are. About how it is fun to go to the range or farm with buddies. About how blessed we are to have this forum and others like it, to communicate how blessed we are to live in a country like this - with the rights, liberties, and privlieges that allow us to go spend our hard earned money on such things.
Just saying.
And let me apologize lastly, if I am speaking out of turn here... being such a newbie, maybe it isn't appropriate to post a message like this. Just trying to end my work day, reading about my new and growing passion.
Cheers.

 

[anomad]

Wait till the weather warms up and people can actually go out shooting...

I know my attitude will improve with a few nice Spring days.

 

[NFrameFred]

roc

Be reassured, you're just hearing from the squeaky wheels. Many of us just avoid commenting or participating in a lot of those threads since we don't care to contribute to chewing the same old cabbage. And it seems that many posters ( in my observation mostly newer posters ) have that personality quirk where their preferences, wants and proclivities are superior to the rest of the unwashed masses and we should heed their leadership and see the error of our ways. After all, they are all knowledgeable and are never wrong in their opinions . . .

After a while it's like the droning of a mosquito in your ear, you just try to ignore it and hope it goes away.

 

[RychenCop]

it's the nature of most forums. if you hang around (any forum) you'll figure out who to trust and who not to. attitudes and opinions are like...well you know. i have gotten a lot of good advice and knowledge from this site, so don't let a few bad apples ruin it for you.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Like anything else the more familar one gets with a product the more picky you can get. Also with the tough economic and social times we are haveing, haveing something to grouse about may help with ones temperment and mental well being. All in all compared to some other forums things here in my opinion tend to be rather civil. I myself may complain about a few things here and there but overall I have a cracking good time with my hobby and do enjoy shooting and the fellowship of like minded people. I try to look past the few irritateing things that occur and focus on the good stuff.

 

[photoman]

The number of complaining threads is up from years past. I think a big part of it is the frustration of the general population due to the economy and the totally impotent/defective government we've got right now. Everyone is just a little bit uptight for the moment.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

We have some that would cry if thier Ice Cream was cold, doesn't matter what the subject they will find something wrong with it. Can't build a fire without fuel, so most let the few cry and over look them. You are part of the best forum on the net, so don't give up on it so soon .

 

[rburg]

Hold on just a second here. This is a negative post! And the OP has only been here a month.

We freely air gripes on this forum. Its a healthy thing to do. Posters here often do have legitimate things they want to discuss, and we normally don't have any wet blankets putting the Kibosh on those discussions, nor should we.

 

[RAMS]

What Dick said

 

[off road]

Folks come to a forum to learn the good, the bad, and the ugly! Two of those are negative....

 

[mc5aw]

There are certainly a fair number of "negative" threads posted regularly, but I think those are far outweighed by the positive, enthusiastic posts that appear throughout a given day. For every anti-something post, there are dozens of others discussing the merits of S&W revolvers, new and old. And whatever the pro & con opinions, the wealth of information to be garnered on this site is staggering. Plus, some genuinely fine individuals to talk with, learn from, and even do business with.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

no time to whine here

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Hate to tell you sparky-buy February is the month to be negative.
Now that it is March we start to cheer up.. And do you know why???
March is National Frozen foods month-bringing families closer together with nutricious savory and tasty frozen foods!!!!!!! Ummmm good
NFRA | Annual Promotions

 

[RossMatt]

Well Cajun, You just made my day. I enjoy all types of frozen food products!

Thank you all for the reassurance, the discipline, and the ribbing. I look forward to the knowledge, comradery, and most importantly, more powder stained fingers.

Cheers S&W'ers.

 

[MotoShot10R]

You will have your share of whiners.

You will have your share of chest-thumpers.

You will have you share of know-it-alls.

Welcome to forum life. Take the good, and disregard the petty.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

And do you know why???
March is National Frozen foods month-bringing families closer together with nutricious savory and tasty frozen foods!!!!!!!

I'm sure your post was in jest, but I take it very seriously. One of my wife's and my favorite easy-to-fix foods is frozen whole okra, nuked in the microwave and seasoned with salt, pepper and olive oil. I'm sure that y'all C-A purists would consider that heresy, but we actually like it, so don't be badmouthin' no frozen foods.

 

[cowboy117]

Hold on just a second here. This is a negative post! And the OP has only been here a month.

We freely air gripes on this forum. Its a healthy thing to do. Posters here often do have legitimate things they want to discuss, and we normally don't have any wet blankets putting the Kibosh on those discussions, nor should we.

Right on!!!

 

[G-Mac]

Not trying to ruffle feathers, not trying to whine, or complain... but in my meager tenure of membership here, I have noticed a dramatic increase in negative posts.
- assaults on S&W quality, people, customer service
- assaults on S&W guns newer than 1986 +/-
I just wonder - with eager eyes, if this is just the nature of the forum, or whether there is validity to the increase. Although I don't have decades of experience to prop myself against when it comes to S&W equipment, but I can't help but know through general knowledge that Smith's are the best of the best in terms of revolvers. Surely, Colt and Ruger are right there, in the same exact echelon...
Of course there will be Chevy guys and Ford guys forever, but am I right to assume the recent increase to be just coincidence?
If not, that is a shame. If so, how about some more positive posts about just how awesome these guns are. About how it is fun to go to the range or farm with buddies. About how blessed we are to have this forum and others like it, to communicate how blessed we are to live in a country like this - with the rights, liberties, and privlieges that allow us to go spend our hard earned money on such things.
Just saying.
And let me apologize lastly, if I am speaking out of turn here... being such a newbie, maybe it isn't appropriate to post a message like this. Just trying to end my work day, reading about my new and growing passion.
Cheers.

Get up on the wrong side of the bed?

 

[MWark]

Your should try the 1911 forum! Those guys are C A N T A N K E R O U S! They fight about everything, LOL

 

[vytoland]

yesterday, today, tomorrow....................quality, reliability, accuracy........