TOS vs. a Local Forum

[SuperiorDG]

Being new to the forum thing I have a few thoughts that have been buzzing around in my brain. My first forum I participated in was a big world wide M4 forum. Being new to this world of forums and tactical guns and not as "smart" as the participates over there I was ridiculed, insulted, and hassled constantly. I was thinking, "are there that many assholes in the shooting community?" Would these people act this was to my face? I mean, most folks I run into at the range and training classes are really cool and polite. Are these the same people that once sitting behind a computer become assholes?

One thing I have noticed on this site is that everybody is really cool and polite to each other. Why? Is it because we live so close to each other and we will probably meet face to face one day at the range? This is what I think. Or perhaps it's because Coloradans are just good people?

What are your thoughts and experiences?

[Byte Stryke]

Its the threat of a "Personal Interaction."

[LOL]

seriously, lesseee
I've met allot of the people on here, have regular interactions with:

BP Tactical, He's my Gunsmith now.
Opie11
Batteriesnare
Stuving
TheInternet
BigBear
and a few others I just cant remember atm

[hip55]

A forum's "attitude" is set by the site owner(s), Admins and Moderators.

If the Admins want the place to be nice they will surround themselves with those types of Moderators and that attitude will be expected.

If the Admin is a jerk & surrounds himself with like minded jerks, expect the forum to have a nasty attitude.

Also, if there are not any rules then it will be a free-for-all.

So to answer your question, this place has professional, level headed/fair staff, and the prevailing attitude reflects this.

Good job guys -

[Monky]

I dunno.. I think we can be pretty harsh on some n00bs around here..usually when they start trying to sell shit first and get an attitude about it.

All in all.. it's the internet.. Keyboard black belts will always be around. Just like alcohol causing people to become 10' tall and bullet proof.. so does the internet.. only then they're 10' tall and a SSDG.

[Graves]

Would these people act this was to my face?

Nope, folks tend to grow big brass ones when there's a firewall and an audience involved.

[ghettodub]

Nope, folks tend to grow big brass ones when there's a firewall and an audience involved.

agreed, there is a lot of internet toughguy and thugging out there, and most of those people are really 13 year old skinny kids...

Everyone that I've met from this forum in RL, or have known before hand, are all good dudes. There are some people of course I don't care for, but I just ignore that and just focus on having good interactions with folks.

[BigMat]

I thought it was because we already decided I won this forum! I am the most tacti-cool, therefore arguments don't need to happen here. Its quite simple really. [Abused]

Also, I still need my n00b donation from you! I will take 3 pieces of multicam anything.

/thread



But really, I think there is no internet facade here, I have meet most of the regular posters at this point and plan on seeing them again in the future. If I puff my chest out and make myself sound like a super ninja, I may have to Put-Up someday, at a real range, in front of these people and prove it, or fake an injury, which could happen.

Beyond that, the admin guys do a great job of keeping us, mostly level headed. I'm sure if you asked any of our wives, thats a hell of a job, and something to be really proud of.

[BushMasterBoy]

I simply refuse to match wits with the unarmed...the rest I just ignore!

[CrufflerSteve]

It's not just gun sites. When it is acceptable to pile on noobs and jerks are tolerated it gets bad. Gun sites tend to be bad. Here it is a badge of honor to have been banned by ARF15. I'm here because it is local and the level of discourse is civilized. I've met some members FTF and they are all good guys.

I'm at the point in my life where my boss can be a jerk since he pays me but I don't put up with it anywhere else.

Steve

[funkfool]

All in all.. it's the internet..
I KNEW IT!!!
Bust out the Ban Hammer...
(And here I thought he was a cool guy!)
[LOL]

(Just kidding... BTW - get going on those grips... I want to see what you come up with.)

[BPTactical]

I honestly don't know where my Smithing business would be without this forum. The members here have been the entire customer base for me practically The Mods were gracious to allow me to become an IP on just my word and they have been great. I will second the sentiment of the forum being a reflection of the Mods and majority of the members. We get a lot of different views on subjects and for the most part few pissing matches. We all become better as a result.
Attitude begets attitude.
I rarely go to "that other site" anymore other than the Gunsmithing section. Too many keyboard warriors and character assassins.
Every forum member that I have met has been a down to earth individual vs a "mall ninja" and we all have common bonds, our fetish of things that go Boom and aside from a few folks that are out of state, we are all in the same relative place. There is a kinship here.
We help each other when warranted and I would be willing to bet if somebody was really in dire need, they would find a line of members willing to help outside of their front door.

BigMat- don't worry about tanking it at a range around the guys here, nobody is watching anyway.
[Tooth]

Reminds me-we need to set up another COAR15 shoot and maybe a camping weekend.

[leatherneck448]

Just like alcohol causing people to become 10' tall and bullet proof.. so does the internet.. only then they're 10' tall and a SSDG.


new sig line....[ROFL1]

[mc223]

I aint that close at the moment but will be again. 23 years in and around the Springs is a hard act to follow and yeah I have met a few of the members here that were associated with IPSC in pueblo in the late 90s.

Great, Fun place


That other site for arfcom rejects can do without my superior intellect anyhow.

[Ronin13]

I agree with all that has been said, and being somewhat new myself think these guys here are great. Haven't met any in RL yet, but UberTong is meeting me up at Squaw Pass "Playground" for some shooting this weekend (I know it's father's day but my dad is too busy playing golf). Anyone is welcome...
Usually if you don't know something just hop on here and ask and you have an answer without any real negativity, just be thick skinned because some will flame you a tad- but it's all in good fun. [Beer]

[funkfool]

Yeah.. Just watch your spelling, grammar and punctuation!
(I firmly believe we are critical of these items because we want those who represent us as 'firearms enthusiasts' to be able to communicate clearly and effectively)!
[Flower]

[Ronin13]

Yeah.. Just watch your spelling, grammar and punctuation!
(I firmly believe we are critical of these items because we want those who represent us as 'firearms enthusiasts' to be able to communicate clearly and effectively)!
[Flower]

But mie teacherz dun learned me gud engrish!
Yeah, those spelling/grammar Nazi's do love to roll around this thread and police the ones who just can't quite communicate like grown people. [PoPo]

[68Charger]

http://pictures.pichaus.com/627b5dae1df38855f37890e50a8df52346afce9d?AWSAccess KeyId=0K4RZZKHSB5N2XYJWF02&Expires=1308260000&Signature=1dzzg8EyQMk6Y40RLi%2BRDPC1J40%3D

Because we're more local, it greatly reduces the anonymity part of the above equation...

[alxone]

Yeah.. Just watch your spelling, grammar and punctuation!
(I firmly believe we are critical of these items because we want those who represent us as 'firearms enthusiasts' to be able to communicate clearly and effectively)!
[Flower]
yep im guilty of getting corrected a lot [Tooth]

by the way love the avatar funkfool , really makes me want to find the old anteater cartoons

[SAnd]

As has been mentioned above it all depend on the standards of the board owner and moderators. I don't think it is just because this is a local board. There are other boards that are not just a bunch of jerks. I go to the Bowers Subguns.com boards. The moderators keep the board free of jerks but still have lively discussions. I'm sure there are other gun boards that are friendly to all good people. Uzitalk.com is good too. Just keep checking around.

[StagLefty]

I honestly don't know where my Smithing business would be without this forum. The members here have been the entire customer base for me practically The Mods were gracious to allow me to become an IP on just my word and they have been great. I will second the sentiment of the forum being a reflection of the Mods and majority of the members. We get a lot of different views on subjects and for the most part few pissing matches. We all become better as a result.
Attitude begets attitude.
I rarely go to "that other site" anymore other than the Gunsmithing section. Too many keyboard warriors and character assassins.
Every forum member that I have met has been a down to earth individual vs a "mall ninja" and we all have common bonds, our fetish of things that go Boom and aside from a few folks that are out of state, we are all in the same relative place. There is a kinship here.
We help each other when warranted and I would be willing to bet if somebody was really in dire need, they would find a line of members willing to help outside of their front door.

BigMat- don't worry about tanking it at a range around the guys here, nobody is watching anyway.
[Tooth]

Reminds me-we need to set up another COAR15 shoot and maybe a camping weekend.
"Molon Labia"-Dude [ROFL1]

[soco11]

I think the fact that the folks on the board are less national/international and more localized helps alot. When you might well bump into the guys you are talking to on the board, you tend to be a bit more rational and courteous. Plus you come to know some of these guys, and like and respect them. On the other hand, something about anonymity brings out the worst in us. I started a monthly breakfast for the guys and gals of a large metro gun forum long ago and far away and I hosted the breakfast at a local restaurant for about five years. It was astonishing how the decorum and politeness of the board skyrocketed after the guys got to know each other at the breakfasts, formed relationships, and started seeing each other socially and shooting together. I did it just to encourage relationships but the effect it had on the forum was dramatic and unforeseen.

[Mazin]

Do I feel a hug coming on?????

[SideShow Bob]

Yeah.. Just watch your spelling, grammar and punctuation!
(I firmly believe we are critical of these items because we want those who represent us as 'firearms enthusiasts' to be able to communicate clearly and effectively)!
[Flower]

And don't use the term "clip" instead of magazine, or all the Rexall Rangers will flame you forever. [LOL]

[Byte Stryke]

And don't use the term "clip" instead of magazine, or all the Rexall Rangers will flame you forever. [LOL]


Not all of us.
I will just point and Snicker.