General Question

[Mazin]

So I know a lot of us have Barf.com memberships (I use mine to reach out to members here when the site is down) but who is actually a active member over there? Why I ask is because I have many memberships to pretty much every firearms forum out there but this is where I primarily hang my hat. Just seeing what others think about them, like's or dislikes.

[ray1970]

I never signed up there. I've browsed a bit looking for information from time to time but seems like there are too many rude douche bags on there.

[blacklabel]

I have a membership, and I'll browse GD for the entertainment but this is really the only forum I'm active on.

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[theGinsue]

I, too, am curious about what members there find appealing. While I'm not driven to change anything here, perhaps there's some things they do that we could consider implementing.

[Robb]

I mainly use to for buying and selling parts.

[hollohas]

I was a member there years ago. Then I found here and never went back.

[zteknik]

I have no desire to go over there. I get all my A.R. and reloading knowledge here.
I'm on a couple of AK. sites but this is home.

[brutal]

I mainly use to for buying and selling parts.

ditto,

Used to visit regular, but lost interest. too much like facebook or teen chat.

There was a guy there that posted some great ammo performance threads that I used to review.

Other than that, buy a little, take a peek once a month maybe.

[Guylee]

I heard enough bad talk here to avoid it.....oops?

[Circuits]

Awesome site with tons of knowledgeable users and great information. I stick to the technical forums, as General Discussion and other "free for all" forums are full of trolls and clickbait.

[Bailey Guns]

I've visited there more in the last few months, since I moved, than I did in several years before. The "Hometown" forum is the only place I go. There's really nothing I need on that site.

[ChadAmberg]

I have memberships on several sites, but really only go here and on Sigforum on a regular basis.

[SNAFU]

I mainly use to for buying and selling parts.

Same here,,,but did FAL files more,,,still do CMPs site,,M1 Garand fiend,and ,,'03s ,but sold my FAL

Been here awhile,, just don't post much.

[USMC88-93]

I spend far more time there browsing around for both technical knowledge and entertainment. It is what you make of it if you disregard the idiots. (And everyone has their own distinct version of constitutes an idiot). Just filter out the chaff and stick the forums that appeal to you and it is a great resource. (With the membership base that they have over there how can you not find things of value to you wether you have an active membership or not)

Molon and his ammunition testing is a perfect example of what is useful over there.

Some forums just want to walk their own narrow path such as the High Power shooting forum here....http://www.usrifleteams.com/forums/ (they have a defined focus on High power competition) and it works for them to stay in that lane. (I have read more there that other places recently as I am really trying to improve my High Power competitive performance.

I like it here and have no complaints worthy of note but have at times felt that the moderation has been heavy handed (too strong a statement as it implies I find fault with it; I don't as it is what it is). (I tried to come up with a descriptive way of saying at times there is excessive moderator intervention but that takes the statement too far as perhaps "unnecessary moderator intervention" would be a better way of describing my impression at times. All of that fundamentally falls into the "Their house their rules" category however.

And that is relative to things like combining like threads even though there is a differing conversation in each. I would rather sift through separate threads even on the same subject than have to make a combined thread read like a coherent thought process) (If you must just lock one or the other offending duplicates with a link directing them to the post you want to keep intact). It is minor things like that that are in truth of little consequence. I never find fault with those that ask a question where the answer can be found 3 pages back or for that matter 3 post down as some new and very welcome individuals might be chased away via first impressions)

AR15.com is my "entertainment" (See their General Discussion forum)
AR15.com is my "knowledge resource" (See their Technical forums)

Hell half of the national breaking news stories end up in their general discussion forum before those stories actually hit the national or local radio and television.

This forum is a local resource and to expand beyond that would be unnecessary.

I might be less disgruntled if I could bet back my High power shooter user title. Even is it said High power shooter but poor shot.

[Great-Kazoo]

I, too, am curious about what members there find appealing. While I'm not driven to change anything here, perhaps there's some things they do that we could consider implementing.

you asked
https://www.ar15.com/forums/b/6_Armory.html

https://www.ar15.com/forums/b/16_Precision_Rifles.html

https://www.ar15.com/forums/b/3_AR_15.html

There's the COHTF which is IMO a mini version of GD since few if any members or potential CO residents know how to do anything past page 1. I "think" the most activity in COHTF is when this forum goes down. OR another person ask IF they can buy magazine parts / rebuils kits from an out of state forum member.[facepalm]
https://www.ar15.com/forums/f_8/20_Colorado.html

And for reaching a much, much wider potential buying & selling base
https://www.ar15.com/forums/b/7_Equipment_Exchange.html


Awesome site with tons of knowledgeable users and great information. I stick to the technical forums, as General Discussion and other "free for all" forums are full of trolls and clickbait.


Beside myself, at least Circuits is honest about his membership. Who BTW, provides clarity about some ATF reg, NFA law or just bs in the tech threads with some of us. Giving his view why the problem exist, or how to improve ones gun operation.


IMO trying to expand a locally based firearm forum like we have here isn't feasible or practical. Reloading, Long distance,basic prepping & politics are covered. ALL Local. Trying to expand the forum to meet EVERYONE'S needs or specific topics are not necessary.



You didn't ask but im a gonna say it anyway..

The IP section. [mop] .

I'l leave it at that.

[MOD: I won't go to the site to check out those links. You'll need to explain them to me]

[Wulf202]

Define active member

[BPTactical]

Awesome site with tons of knowledgeable users and great information. I stick to the technical forums, as General Discussion and other "free for all" forums are full of trolls and clickbait.

Ayup, the technical discussions are full of good info.

[newracer]

I have an account there but don't post much. As others have already said there is a ton of great info there.

[Great-Kazoo]

I spend far more time there browsing around for both technical knowledge and entertainment. It is what you make of it if you disregard the idiots. (And everyone has their own distinct version of constitutes an idiot). Just filter out the chaff and stick the forums that appeal to you and it is a great resource. (With the membership base that they have over there how can you not find things of value to you wether you have an active membership or not)

Molon and his ammunition testing is a perfect example of what is useful over there.

Some forums just want to walk their own narrow path such as the High Power shooting forum here....http://www.usrifleteams.com/forums/ (they have a defined focus on High power competition) and it works for them to stay in that lane. (I have read more there that other places recently as I am really trying to improve my High Power competitive performance.

I like it here and have no complaints worthy of note but have at times felt that the moderation has been heavy handed... Not to imply any faults with it as it is what it is. (I tried to come up with a descriptive way of saying at times there is excessive moderator intervention but that takes the statement too far as perhaps "unnecessary moderator intervention" would be a better way of describing my impression at times. All of that fundementally falls into the "Their houise their rules" category however.

And that is relative to things like combining like threads even though there is a differing conversation in each. I would rather sift through separate threads even on the same sublect than have to make a combined thread read like a coherent thought process)
It is minor things like that that are in truth of little consequence.


Perhaps valid. However on arfcom. Technical forums, which i linked to.
If it's not specific to an OP's question, or gets a "Hey you dumb %$#*# ass" reply. The mods delete said words, inserting a THIS IS NOT GD, DON'T ACT THAT WAY. in it's place.
Or do they allow any mention of .
If you're looking for something like that part, I have a few laying around. Even a i have one sitting here not being used. Gets it not only deleted, BUT a not so suttle PM from the mod informing you next time it's done there's a 1 week temp ban.

Compared to the arfcom mods. This forums mods are very lenient ;)

[Dave_L]

I have a membership but I don't think I've ever posted other than buying stuff. The equipment exchange is excellent, IMO.

[XC700116]

I have (or had, may be gone due to inactivity, dunno) an account, but I don't think I've ever posted there.

[USMC88-93]

Perhaps valid. .....Compared to the arfcom mods. This forums mods are very lenient ;)
I had hoped that my post as written and then edited and then edited again would not come off as finding fault as I do not; But have absolutely busted a gut laughing at times at what gets edited. I think the thought process was once described as trying to create a "Family" atmosphere". So I get a chuckle when the occasional verbiage perceived as profane gets edited out even with modern casual language no longer considers it to be so. As I said absolutely inconsequential issues

AR15.com is the cool uncles house where you can do anything and get away with it (given the right forum of course)

ar-15.co is the uncles house you are always worried about getting the belt or ruler across the knuckles (Even though the chances of actually doing something to cause it are zero as I am not looking to run rampant through the forum using profane language at the drop of a hat. At the same time I do not care if some pre-teen that shouldn't be on here unsupervised anyway catches me using a swear word.
(sometimes perception does not lie in reality and I am trying to use a way out in left field example to describe a perception unfortunately it is hard to do so without seeming overly negative when that is not the case.)

Both methods have equal merit but back to your point. I think that is one of the differences that stands out their moderation is forum specific where here it is site as a whole specific.

[ray1970]

I'm going to agree and disagree with USMC88-93 with regards to the moderation on this site.

I do like the fact that they kind of go out of their way to keep this place in line and keep things civil. Hell, the general respect and civility amongst the members here is the main reason I stay and participate.

But, as USMC88-93 mentioned, there are times when it seems the moderators step in when there really isn't much need for it in my opinion. But, like he said, "their site, their rules."

[Scanker19]

There's other websites?

[Great-Kazoo]

I had hoped that my post as written and then edited and then edited again would not come off as finding fault as I do not; But have absolutely busted a gut laughing at times at what gets edited. I think the thought process was once described as trying to create a "Family" atmosphere". So I get a chuckle when the occasional verbiage perceived as profane gets edited out even with modern casual language no longer considers it to be so. As I said absolutely inconsequential issues

AR15.com is the cool uncles house where you can do anything and get away with it (given the right forum of course)
ar-15.co is the uncles house you are always worried about getting the belt or ruler across the knuckles (Even though the chances of actually doing something to cause it are zero) (sometimes perception does not lie in reality)

Both methods have equal merit.

Yes it is that place. Good Post ;)


I received a NEUTRAL 1 [ROFL2] for feed back from a MOD with this as his reason. Bad enough he can't spell four shit. But the reason. OH BOO FUKIN HOO.
This is a gun forum not a place to start negative comentary for no reason. Grow up

He didn't like i mentioned in one of the Tech Forum threads. I WOULDN'T DO BUSINESS WITH A DEAD BEAT. WITH info to back it up.

[kwando]

Paying member here also. But 80% is on the EE, 20% is on other subforums.

[davsel]

I was a member there years ago. Then I found here and never went back.
+1

[brutal]

Paying member here also. But 80% is on the EE, 20% is on other subforums.

Big difference between a paying member on non-paying member too.

Poll here did not stipulate.

The captcha crap searching the EE is a load of BS for non-paying members IMHO. Perhaps if it was less restrictive, it would promote more use and foster more paying members.

There's several boards I pay or donate to enjoy more features, access to member only trading forums etc. Barfcom isn't one of them.

[Rooskibar03]

This is the only board where I don't feel like it's just a bunch of random tools chatting on the Internet. I haven't met a lot
of you but enough to know there are real people here. Real opinions and real character and when push comes to shove there is any number of dudes here who would step up to help a brother out.

[SouthPaw]

I use it when I'm researching and to browse the FS sections. Other than I don't participate in any discussions they have there, it's a zoo.

[funkymonkey1111]

I go on about once a month--usually when the people here are slacking and not providing enough content to read

I go on AKFiles more frequently

[Gman]

I was a member there years ago. Then I found here and never went back.
I had an account a long time ago, but I think it may not have made it through one of the forum upgrades years ago. Never felt the need to resolve that problem.

[TheGrey]

It strikes me as big-city, and I feel more of the country mouse with that kind of forum.

[tmckay2]

ive had weird experiences there. I signed up, sold a bunch and bought a bunch of items, all positive feedback, etc. then one day I got kicked out but never got an explanation, even after contacting an administrator. I didn't post anything bad, didn't have any bad deals. nothing. so I signed back up a while later with a different email. same story, bought and sold, all positive, posted here and there, then one day deleted. contacted administrator, no response. wtf?

[HoneyBadger]

Awesome site with tons of knowledgeable users and great information. I stick to the technical forums, as General Discussion and other "free for all" forums are full of trolls and clickbait.
This is the good side of it. Lots of good technical info (like the form 1 suppressor threads, for example).

The bad side of it is that it turns into Facebook with petty arguments and really disrespectful garbage being said.


Although I'm sometimes the cause of the problem, I appreciate that the Mods here try to maintain a somewhat "family friendly" environment. Thank you Mods. [Beer]

[Calculated]

I signed up there after I signed up here. Same as others for technical info. There's alot of industry news and interaction there with suppressors and a couple other subsections that interest me. I rarely post and usually to ask something or help someone that hasn't been helped yet. The general disposition doesn't give me a warm fuzzy like you guys do...

[encorehunter]

I never signed up there. I have read through some things after coming up on a internet search. There is some good information there, but lots of crap to dig through to find it. I'm inactive on rimfire central, and belong to one other by hunting/shooting site that I am active on.

[thedave1164]

Yeah, free membership since I am a mod over there, so I have to visit it at least once a day.
Good technical forums, probably the best ham forum online.

Belong to probably 12 or more gunforums but only visit here, arfcom and 1911 forums regularly

[Erni]

Can't remember if I ever signed up or not. I think I visit it occasionally when someone links to a good article like form 1, or battle field vegas threads. Used to be active on THR and SAW forum, but some of the crap there bothered me. Also Calguns when I lived there. Still visit the Brian Enos forum daily as a lurker for some great tech and shooting info from some of the best shooters. Always been into thechnical info like gun tech and shooting tips. (Not that my skill show it.) M4carbine is interesting too, but you have to wade past some bs there and not question the dogma.

But I think this forum has the best signal to noise ratio by far. Feels more like a friends chat group than a forum. At some point in my life I just decided I did not have time for the drama that goes on some of the other forums.

[spqrzilla]

I, too, am curious about what members there find appealing.

Nothing. Its a clown show.

[Grant H.]

The knowledge base is phenomenal if you are in the technical forums.

I have an account there, and no more/less active there than any of the other forums I frequent (here, 4x4 site, MC site, Diesel site, etc).

Reading this thread answers some questions for me. I had never understood why so many on this forum were so opposed to ARFCOM, but I get it now.

[MED]

Why go there when I can get all my questions answered here? I have no knowledge of the people or the site so I can't comment on that.