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Holy hell. Google led to me that "other" site this morning. Thought my head might explode from the rampant stupidity and general lack of knowledge or common sense there.
Glad that most of you here on this site aren't a bunch of ass goblins like those clowns.
Happy Sunday. [Beer]
blacklabel
11-08-2015, 08:49
Ehh, GD is pretty entertaining. I lurk over there a lot.
Great-Kazoo
11-08-2015, 09:24
Holy hell. Google led to me that "other" site this morning. Thought my head might explode from the rampant stupidity and general lack of knowledge or common sense there.
Glad that most of you here on this site aren't a bunch of ass goblins like those clowns.
Happy Sunday. [Beer]
PLEASE................... For every person here who bashes that site. An easy 50-60% are regulars there. I like the "Well i'm a member because i post a lot of stuff that reaches more people than here" excuse. YET............................all of them have footprints in numerous other forums there. I've been a member there since 98. Lost my post count when it changed over from a BB? style. Not that it matters. Just find it hilarious how many deny or bash that site, yet have a fairly impressive post count.
The key to enjoying it or other gun forums,,,,,,,STAY OUT OF THE GD SECTION. There it's a free for all. With (IMO) folks who don't have the spine to do or act on anything w/out moral support. It (sometimes) reads like a Dear Abbey. OK most of the time.
Need the hive minds opinion. Caught my girlfriend / spouse / partner, having sex with another (woman / man) what should i do?
MY neighbors dog barks, not sure what to do
I Think my co-workers is in to bondage. She sent me a package with "sexy pictures of her in various positions AND a pair of handcuffs. What should i do ?
The other forums like here, are a wealth of information. As is RFC, or GT.
Not bashing the "other" site; I don't have an account with them so don't have the "post count" issues. Before I joined this forum, I pondered the merits of joining that site.
This site has a more welcoming demeanor, truly. :)
I've read threads on the other site that helped me with a question. Don't have an account there, and haven't spent much time over there either.
I had an account over there until they changed the forum software. I haven't felt the need to go back to participating over there.
Don't get me wrong, I have usually found helpful information there just by browsing.
But, man... the thread I stumbled onto today was stupid. Bunch of people with small dicks trying to overcompensate I guess. Hell, I doubt two thirds of the people spewing their garbage advice had ever even owned an AR type rifle. Probably never even fired one. Well, maybe in Call of Duty or whatever.
sneakerd
11-08-2015, 11:30
I don't go there- but did just now just for fun. See a thread entitled- "Is it ethical to bring your own snacks into a movie theater?". Tells me most of them just have to be playing Halo or something in their parents' basement.
I believe my post count is 3...but it might only be 2.
I tend to browse the HT forum mostly, unless I'm researching a specific issue. See quite a few familiar handles.
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buffalobo
11-08-2015, 12:11
I check the HT forum for a "Omagerd COAR15 is down!" thread when our site is down. [Flower]
StagLefty
11-08-2015, 12:23
I used to go there for info about 8 years ago but since then it's really slipped.
HoneyBadger
11-08-2015, 12:32
I have 19 posts there and I think every one of them is in the HTF. Every once in a while there is some good stuff over there, but its hard to find. [Coffee]
Honey Badger282.8
11-08-2015, 13:26
I have 19 posts there and I think every one of them is in the HTF. Every once in a while there is some good stuff over there, but its hard to find. [Coffee]
Yup. I feel like YouTube is a better source of info than over there. I'll check the various deals threads but that's about it.
What site is the "other" site? Are we not allowed to actually mention the name of it?
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Great-Kazoo
11-08-2015, 13:30
Don't get me wrong, I have usually found helpful information there just by browsing.
But, man... the thread I stumbled onto today was stupid. Bunch of people with small dicks trying to overcompensate I guess. Hell, I doubt two thirds of the people spewing their garbage advice had ever even owned an AR type rifle. Probably never even fired one. Well, maybe in Call of Duty or whatever.
First off get away from their GD forum. Try Precision Rifle, Reloading, The NFA section. Even their For Sale forums.
I believe you'd be surprised how many members here, as well as replying to this thread, didn't own an AR, OR any firearm when they signed up. Hell some folks here STILL don't own more than 1 maybe 2 guns. ESPECIALLY an AR, let alone more than 1K of ammo.
Now do a poll of how many here have had a CCW for more than 1 year, 2 - 3 - 5 - etc. Probably 1/4 - 1/3 membership doesn't have one, or better yet. Attended anything other than a basic (need a ccw cert) course. I'm not asking for anyone's pedigree, all i suggest is one look at them self before hand..............
There are other gun boards on the Internet? [Faint]
RonMexico
11-08-2015, 13:51
I recently made an account over there but have yet to post.
Bailey Guns
11-08-2015, 14:17
I have 14 posts there since 8/02. Not what you'd call an active member...I'm afraid stupid is contagious.
Guess I'm a 40%er. Never had an account there. I think the last time I was there a guy was bragging about spending $5000 on his AR.
It's got some useful stuff. Example Picture threads for figuring out how the rail you're looking at will cover over the muzzle.
You just have to dodge the mountains of bullshit.
The key to enjoying it or other gun forums,,,,,,,STAY OUT OF THE GD SECTION. There it's a free for all. With (IMO) folks who don't have the spine to do or act on anything w/out moral support. It (sometimes) reads like a Dear Abbey. OK most of the time.
…but the stories of people in cattle country sending back steaks is just too good to miss! ;)
First off get away from their GD forum. Try Precision Rifle, Reloading, The NFA section. Even their For Sale forums.
I believe you'd be surprised how many members here, as well as replying to this thread, didn't own an AR, OR any firearm when they signed up. Hell some folks here STILL don't own more than 1 maybe 2 guns. ESPECIALLY an AR, let alone more than 1K of ammo.
Now do a poll of how many here have had a CCW for more than 1 year, 2 - 3 - 5 - etc. Probably 1/4 - 1/3 membership doesn't have one, or better yet. Attended anything other than a basic (need a ccw cert) course. I'm not asking for anyone's pedigree, all i suggest is one look at them self before hand..............
I would never rag on anyone for simply not owning a firearm or having little to no experience. I would, however, rag on someone who spouts off a load of BS like they know what they are talking about when it's blatantly obvious they don't.
As far as the last part of your post, you're just being mean. You know I just got my permit earlier this year.
[gohome]
HoneyBadger
11-08-2015, 16:22
Actually, To their credit, I assembled my first AR lower based on a thread there (This one: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/226782_Assemble_your_own_LOWER__UPPER__FREE_FLOAT_ _TRIGGER__GAS_BLOCK___Step_by_step_instructions_.h tml)
And there is some really ingenious stuff, like the form 1 suppressor threads and the Fruity Ghosts thread.. but the rest is poop. [Coffee]
zimagold
11-08-2015, 16:55
I have been a lurker there since 04, joined after the advanced search feature got pulled from public access, sometime in13. Turned out you now need to be a team member for advanced search. My post count is 2.
As mentioned above, I find lots of useful stuff outside GD. Pictures of reticles in real life settings and configurations can be quite helpful when looking for new items.
I've read threads on the other site that helped me with a question. Don't have an account there, and haven't spent much time over there either.
Me too.
Pisses me off I have to put in a captcha or be a paid member to search the Classifieds.
I'd not hesitate to pay for membership here and do so on other worthwhile forums I frequent.
Posted a bit over "there" when I first got into black guns, and when everyone was looking for parts during the panic, not so much anymore.
First off get away from their GD forum. Try Precision Rifle, Reloading, The NFA section. Even their For Sale forums.
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Uggh I would wager 80% of the folks on the NFA section have ever even held something with a stamp. The amount of incorrect advice and "facts" spewed in there is over the top. Then they all get butt hurt when you try to explain they are wrong.
No.. no need to go there.
jhood001
11-08-2015, 19:15
I've never been over there. I won't be heading over there any time soon after this thread.
USMC88-93
11-08-2015, 19:34
It is what you make of it, I have been a member over there since Jan 2005 and lurked over there from 2002. I have seen productive intelligent members come and go. Some I miss some I don't. Stay in the forums you find useful and intelligent and it is a helpful tool.
The Forum I have been utilizing the most I have the fewest post on. I have spent more time here http://www.usrifleteams.com/forums than anywhere else as most of my shooting these days is High Power matches.
So why does everyone tiptoe around saying ar15.com? It's like fuckin Harry Potter here and "the site who must not be named" I've been over there through Google searches but never had an account.
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HoneyBadger
11-08-2015, 21:27
So why does everyone tiptoe around saying ar15.com? It's like fuckin Harry Potter here and "the site who must not be named" I've been over there through Google searches but never had an account.
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You're gonna have to give TheGinsue a "Flipper Rub" if you want to know the answer to that one...
USMC88-93
11-08-2015, 21:36
So why does everyone tiptoe around saying ar15.com? It's like fuckin Harry Potter here and "the site who must not be named" I've been over there through Google searches but never had an account.
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I would venture that it avoids the typical forum vs forum bashing that can occur when an idiot or two takes things too seriously.
I would venture that it avoids the typical forum vs forum bashing that can occur when an idiot or two takes things too seriously.
That makes sense. Fair enough.
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SideShow Bob
11-08-2015, 21:43
So why does everyone tiptoe around saying ar15.com? It's like fuckin Harry Potter here and "the site who must not be named" I've been over there through Google searches but never had an account.
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Get it right Noob, It is "The Site That Shall Not be Named". [Coffee]
OtterbatHellcat
11-08-2015, 21:49
I've never been over there. I won't be heading over there any time soon after this thread.
I don't have any desire to check out that site....I've heard enough about it way before this thread showed up.
I'm happy to call this place home, great folks that I've met and helped......folks here that have also helped me a lot.
You're gonna have to give TheGinsue a "Flipper Rub" if you want to know the answer to that one...
You need to ask about that, Noah......just sayin'.
Not to promote another site, but I've gotten some good info from http://www.m4carbine.net/forum.php without all of the unnecessary fanfare associated with that other site.
Of course this site is my first resource for useful AR related info.
[Beer]
OtterbatHellcat
11-08-2015, 22:11
I love you too, Ray.
I love you too, Ray.
With a few exceptions, I love all you guys.
[Flower]
OtterbatHellcat
11-08-2015, 22:16
:D
Great-Kazoo
11-08-2015, 23:59
Not to promote another site, but I've gotten some good info from http://www.m4carbine.net/forum.php without all of the unnecessary fanfare associated with that other site.
Of course this site is my first resource for useful AR related info.
See you get "good info" I tried M4 and it's a bunch of pretentious anal cavities (assholes for the laymen). If you don't run a NF on XX bbl and XX lower with XX trigger and flash hider you're an idiot.
Look there's forums for fuking around, forums for learning and forums for a combo of everything along with a "family" atmosphere.
Meaning we can agree to disagree, call out some flag burning doshay. Get a time out or banned. It's what one makes of it.
I just don't understand how some folks can be so helpless, they need the internet to give them an answer of stay or divorce the bitch, or dick (what ever gender one prefers)
Then again some folks here couldn't find a topic if it was [B]HIGHLIGHTED IN RED CAPS and be the only other topic in that forum beside yours. Don't even bring up a DUPE.
How long you say you've had the CCW , again ? Ask the guy who drives 50 miles, forgetting the part he was going to give one who shall remain nameless ;)
Have an account and have 11 post since 2012. It is a good source to hit up COAR members when a site crash happens.
Bailey Guns
11-09-2015, 07:20
I tried M4 and it's a bunch of pretentious anal cavities (assholes for the laymen). If you don't run a NF on XX bbl and XX lower with XX trigger and flash hider you're an idiot.
The "CHART", man, the "CHART".
HoneyBadger
11-09-2015, 09:27
Have an account and have 11 post since 2012. It is a good source to hit up COAR members when a site crash happens.
I go to the COAR facebook page where I usually turn the "site is down" thread into the PWT with Brutal's help.
[Coffee]
ETA: Just occurred to me that some of youse guys talk about Facebook like it is an alternate version of "the site that shall not be named" and it makes a lot of sense to me - there is a lot of bullsh!t to wade through before you find the good stuff. I think the best way to use facebook is to actually just keep in touch with your close friends and family and avoid the politics and drama and other time wasting stuff like the plague.
Great-Kazoo
11-09-2015, 09:53
I go to the COAR facebook page where I usually turn the "site is down" thread into the PWT with Brutal's help.
[Coffee]
ETA: Just occurred to me that some of youse guys talk about Facebook like it is an alternate version of "the site that shall not be named" and it makes a lot of sense to me - there is a lot of bullsh!t to wade through before you find the good stuff. I think the best way to use facebook is to actually just keep in touch with your close friends and family and avoid the politics and drama and other time wasting stuff like the plague.
https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.Mb93f35fb7e4e986cf208437f78f32bcfo0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=303&h=101
You need to ask about that, Noah......just sayin'.
So what does it mean to give TheGinsue a "flipper rub"?? Sounds like I'll need to wash my hands in acid afterwards...
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buffalobo
11-09-2015, 10:34
So what does it mean to give TheGinsue a "flipper rub"?? Sounds like I'll need to wash my hands in acid afterwards...
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Naw, Ginsue will probably kick flipper rubs over to Marlin. A nostalgic thing.
Damn, now gotta go find Marlin.
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PLEASE................... For every person here who bashes that site. An easy 50-60% are regulars there. I like the "Well i'm a member because i post a lot of stuff that reaches more people than here" excuse. YET............................all of them have footprints in numerous other forums there. I've been a member there since 98. Lost my post count when it changed over from a BB? style. Not that it matters. Just find it hilarious how many deny or bash that site, yet have a fairly impressive post count.
The key to enjoying it or other gun forums,,,,,,,STAY OUT OF THE GD SECTION. There it's a free for all. With (IMO) folks who don't have the spine to do or act on anything w/out moral support. It (sometimes) reads like a Dear Abbey. OK most of the time.
Need the hive minds opinion. Caught my girlfriend / spouse / partner, having sex with another (woman / man) what should i do?
MY neighbors dog barks, not sure what to do
I Think my co-workers is in to bondage. She sent me a package with "sexy pictures of her in various positions AND a pair of handcuffs. What should i do ?
The other forums like here, are a wealth of information. As is RFC, or GT.
Actually, I've been a long-time member there and I think you'll find that my post count agrees with the summation that that forum is a cesspool of retardation masquerading as informative and topical.
Great-Kazoo
11-09-2015, 12:26
Actually, I've been a long-time member there and I think you'll find that my post count agrees with the summation that that forum is a cesspool of retardation masquerading as informative and topical.
Yet you like others (myself incl) do post / participate. It's nothing at all to post , be a member of any web sites. I find it hypocritical the "condemnation" of a site some of the same people post / are a member of. IF it's that shitty a site, don't be a member or go there, that's easy. Money says this hits 3 pages, easy.
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Yet you like others (myself incl) do post / participate. It's nothing at all to post , be a member of any web sites. I find it hypocritical the "condemnation" of a site some of the same people post / are a member of. IF it's that shitty a site, don't be a member or go there, that's easy. Money says this hits 3 pages, easy.
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I too was a member back before the new forum software. I didn't feel the need to join again though until like 2k8 for some reason or another. I think it was to use the EE there or something. The forum does suck. I keep hoping that it will get better or that site staff will make efforts to get things under control but it just gets worse and worse. I wouldn't call 155 posts in 7 years 'participating' as you have.
Great-Kazoo
11-10-2015, 09:16
I too was a member back before the new forum software. I didn't feel the need to join again though until like 2k8 for some reason or another. I think it was to use the EE there or something. The forum does suck. I keep hoping that it will get better or that site staff will make efforts to get things under control but it just gets worse and worse. I wouldn't call 155 posts in 7 years 'participating' as you have.
Here's the way "I Look at it" 1 post or 10K post. If you're signed up to any web site and participate. No matter how little or many post you do you're a member.
The best example i can give is this site, AR-15.co We have people whose post count is under 1-200 total, for say 5 years. To the laymen, they're members. YET the only thing they log on for is to sell shit. Not participate in any forum, just sell .
So you're either a member of a site or you're not. 1 or 1K post. IF, IMO, one despises and HATES going there don't stay a member. Don't Bitch about them, don't do anything. BUT Don't say one thing and do another. That's Hypocrisy Hopefully that one can agree on.
Here's the way "I Look at it" 1 post or 10K post. If you're signed up to any web site and participate. No matter how little or many post you do you're a member.
The best example i can give is this site, AR-15.co We have people whose post count is under 1-200 total, for say 5 years. To the laymen, they're members. YET the only thing they log on for is to sell shit. Not participate in any forum, just sell .
So you're either a member of a site or you're not. 1 or 1K post. IF, IMO, one despises and HATES going there don't stay a member. Don't Bitch about them, don't do anything. BUT Don't say one thing and do another. That's Hypocrisy Hopefully that one can agree on.
Ones person's 'hypocrisy' is another person's 'keep your friends close, keep your enemies closer'.
I've gotten some nice things from their for sale section. I've never ventured into actually posting beyond that area.
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