"You suck" - A message to our existing members

[theGinsue]

Welcome to the site, but you suck. Man, you're stupid; why'd you even bother joining this site. You don't know anything about guns, especially AR's. We really don't want you here, why don't you just leave and forget you ever found this site.

Got your attention? Good!

Statements like those above are the sort of thing I experienced when I was on arfcom but when I found the Colorado AR15 Shooters Forum, this site, I was greeted warmly and hospitably. Recently, however, some of our members (particularly long-standing members) haven't been providing the typical warm and friendly welcome that this site prides itself on. Some of us have been practically attacking some of our new members and this is going to stop, NOW.

Now, more than ever before, we need to be reaching out to new members to help them settle in and feel comfortable here so they can help to enhance this community we have as well as the overall firearms community. I'd hate to think that some of the folks I've made friends with on this site could have been run off by hateful attitudes before I got a chance to know them.

I'm sure Marlin and the rest of the staff stand with me when I say that anyone seen to be attacking new members, or providing a less than friendly welcome will face a temp-ban from the site. If the behavior continues, a perma-ban will follow. This will apply to everyone, regardless of how long you've been a member here. I find myself saying this more lately, but we're better than this.

Now, if you see an issue with a new member, report it (there's a "Report Post" icon on every post on the site!). If the member is an outright obvious spammer, report them then have your fun, but leave the legit members alone.

Clear enough?

[Dr_Fwd]

Nailed it!

[ChunkyMonkey]

I thought most of the comments are sarcastic [Coffee]

[ray1970]

Well played, sir. Well played. [HiFive]

[opie011]

Loud and clear [Beer]

[bryjcom]

This thread sucks......






Just jokin..[Flower]

[TheGrey]

Understood!

[Viper45]

+1 I wish more community boards acted liked you all. Thanks for welcoming me in, even though I came for the AK (ahem 7.62x39 sub-forum) and stayed because you're all nice CO gun loving folk :)

[theGinsue]

I thought most of the comments are sarcastic [Coffee]

Some have been, others haven't.

I ask everyone to imagine yourself as a new member. If you're not used to to sarcastic nature of many/most our members (including me), the comments that really are just going for the sarcastic laugh could be misunderstood as hostile. The result is *BOOM* lost member.

Let's let the new guys get used to us before we subject them to our odd sense of humor and sarcasm. Let's allow them to thicken their skin like the rest of us got to do. I can laugh my butt off at a video of a man in whitey-tighties singing "Happy Birthday Ginsue", but directed at a new member it could easily be misunderstood.


This thread sucks......




Just jokin..
Man, if you only knew how back it sucked for me to have to write it too. I need a nap.


+1 I wish more community boards acted liked you all. Thanks for welcoming me in, even though I came for the AK (ahem 7.62x39 sub-forum) and stayed because you're all nice CO gun loving folk
This is the sort of reaction I hope to keep seeing from all of our new members. Thanks for the feedback.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Some have been, others haven't.

I ask everyone to imagine yourself as a new member. If you're not used to to sarcastic nature of many/most our members (including me), the comments that really are just going for the sarcastic laugh could be misunderstood as hostile. The result is *BOOM* lost member.

Let's let the new guys get used to us before we subject them to our odd sense of humor and sarcasm. Let's allow them to thicken their skin like the rest of us got to do. I can laugh my butt off at a video of a man in whitey-tighties singing "Happy Birthday Ginsue", but directed at a new member it could easily be misunderstood.

I can see that happening.. Thanks for the reminder. Now so the new guys are not being left out, are you going to repost the man in the whitey-tighty singing happy bday to you? [Tooth]

[Irving]

So is this happening in the welcome threads, of just in general? I can see it in political threads for sure.

[theGinsue]

So is this happening in the welcome threads, of just in general? I can see it in political threads for sure.
Everywhere.

[sniper7]

So is this happening in the welcome threads, of just in general? I can see it in political threads for sure.

I'd have to say it is prevelant when it comes to reposts.new member welcome is no problem.

[theGinsue]

I'd have to say it is prevelant when it comes to reposts.new member welcome is no problem.
Calling out a repost isn't an issue. It's fair so long as it's not accompanied with something like "you're so stupid newb, learn to use the search function".

[sniper7]

Calling out a repost isn't an issue. It's fair so long as it's not accompanied with something like "you're so stupid newb, learn to use the search function".

I've seen a couple of those!

[clublights]

Thanks Ginsue.....


this has been bothering me lately too

[Graves]

Well said, Thomas!
Thats the exact reason I've been more of a lurker lately. I can't stand the snobbery oozing on over from "the other site".

[jreifsch80]

newbs should come over to the 7.62x39 section where they can sniff cosmoline with me, brycom, Jim and zteknik lol

[Viper45]

newbs should come over to the 7.62x39 section where they can sniff cosmoline with me, brycom, Jim and zteknik lol I did [panic] already! lol

[RblDiver]

Calling out a repost isn't an issue. It's fair so long as it's not accompanied with something like "you're so stupid newb, learn to use the search function".

Bingo. Fairly new member myself, and while I've not had that happen to me (helps to not start new threads lol), I have seen a number of repost callouts along the lines of "OMG Use the search function!!!" (I would suggest as an alternative, for example, linking the thread, and politely suggesting "You can also find a bunch of information by using the search function in the upper right" or somesuch)

[GilpinGuy]

[Awesom]
Well done Thomas. What attracted me to this place was the sarcasm and joking around, but I can see how being called stupid for something silly would piss me off too.

[Dingo]

I agree 100%. Some of the members on here have themselves so worked up over recent events that they've pretty well just let all common decency to other people go. I'm amazed at the way people will treat each other on the internet, when hiding behind a keyboard. Our mothers' advice was right - if you can't say anything nice etc.

And........ a handful are just intractable assholes all the way around. I don't bother getting into sparring matches when I inadvertently brush up against their prickly sensitivities, I just make a mental note not to transact with them in the future. (Brushing up against their prickly sensitivities....... sounds kinda dirty, huh?)

[DEAGLER]

Calling out a repost isn't an issue. It's fair so long as it's not accompanied with something like "you're so stupid newb, learn to use the search function".

Lol i've read that post recently...

[alxone]

i still thinks its funny that some people forget that this is a local forum (for the most part ) and if you piss someone off too bad they might just look you up ! being a bully from the comfort of your home is a cowards move

[Bailey Guns]

10-4.

[alxone]

dont worry carl im pretty sure you still get to be the grumpy old conservative in the hills [Flower]

[Bailey Guns]

Right. Like I'm ever grumpy...

[Byte Stryke]

dont worry carl, I'm pretty

Oh, so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and bright!
And I pity
Any girl who isn't me tonight.

I feel charming,
Oh, so charming
It's alarming how charming I feel!
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe I'm real.

See the pretty girl in that mirror there:
Who can that attractive girl be?
Such a pretty face,
Such a pretty dress,
Such a pretty smile,
Such a pretty me!

I feel stunning
And entrancing,
Feel like running and dancing for joy,
For I'm loved
By a pretty wonderful boy!




[ROFL1]

[Bailey Guns]

^^^ I want whatever you're having in your coffee this morning.

[alxone]

[LOL][Beer] byte your funny

[Byte Stryke]

^^^ I want whatever you're having in your coffee this morning.

1/2 Cup of Folger grounds to 12 cups of Coffee,
Add Sugar, Non-Dairy Creamer and 2 Non-terrestrial circuit outages
Stir violently

[brutal]

Your gun is poop.

Repost?


Oh, wait, wrong threads huh?


Bravo Ginsue, bravo.


If a n00b posts one of the "questions that's been asked and answered a thousand time before" questions (cue shaft of light and God voice), post a brief response if you like and suggest using search in the future, or move on. There's no need for any harassment. It really is that simple.

[Great-Kazoo]

Hang on, I would like an amendment made that has an exemption for Rucker and NYNCO. I can't help myself with those two!

I put them on Ignore. Which works until someone else "QUOTES" them.


So I never did find out if MB888 was a her or him? And I'm dying to know what "it" did to get banned!

Screw him. He actually had the balls to come to my house ONCE!


I can summarize your post if you'd like... Hey JIM, quit giving the new kids swirrlies! lmao.

Once to me is, hey use the correct forum. 2x within 30 min. DUDe either you are that ignorant OR a spamming troll. It's like someone gets to GD and their mouse gets stuck. HeLl even i've done it once, or twice
BUT i learned to try more than 1 or 2 words i am using in my subject line OR actual post b4 going crazy[er]

BTW: Anyone hear about fienstiens Video game attack, or was it the sheriff

Hasta .

[alxone]

wow i think someone needs to go have a coffee , a cannoli ,and listen to a little opera [Flower]

[ChadAmberg]

I agree 100%. Some of the members on here have themselves so worked up over recent events that they've pretty well just let all common decency to other people go. I'm amazed at the way people will treat each other on the internet, when hiding behind a keyboard. Our mothers' advice was right - if you can't say anything nice etc.

Exactly this. Tempers have been high with all the loss of freedoms lately. It's good to remember we're all here working towards the same goals... bacon and available ammo.

[Sparky]

Somebody say they need a skinny white guy in their underoos?

http://i.imgur.com/xB46YOQ.png

[GhostRider]

very well said

[J]

I think ginsue got some bad treatment a few days ago when He was just a 12 post newbie.

Well said ginsue. Lets keep the community welcoming.

[wctriumph]

Thank you. I still think there is too much cussing on the site but... free country.

WFO guys.

[HoneyBadger]

Thanks for the reminder Ginsue. I think we've all witnessed lots of hostility lately because of raging politics or raging prescription medication abuse (JIM! [LOL]). After lurking for about 2 years, I finally joined up because I liked most of the people here. Noob questions were met with helpful answers and guidance, not hostility. That helpful attitude is what builds a strong and supportive community.

Politics are, without a doubt, an unavoidable and important part of our hobby, but it's very hard to know where to draw the line for civility's sake. I am particularly bad at this. As Ginsue said, we can do better. It would be nice to see less arguments and more constuctive discussions. We're never going to gain any support and traction for our cause if we are more focused on proving others wrong than teaching them to like our cause.



I can see that happening.. Thanks for the reminder. Now so the new guys are not being left out, are you going to repost the man in the whitey-tighty singing happy bday to you? [Tooth]

I'm fairly certain I have this video saved somewhere for historical preservation... Maybe I'll dig it up later... [Coffee]

[Blockhead]

Kudos Ginsue. Needed to be said.

[HoneyBadger]

Thank you. I still think there is too much cussing on the site but... free country.

WFO guys.

...Guilty. [gohome]

Thanks for the friendly reminder, I'll try to clean up.

[Dave]

Interesting thread to wake up to. Seen the sarcasm reach some dangerous points here lately, and I'm probably guilty of that and swear words. Between watching state and federal officials call for reduction in freedoms and over half my office being Obama crotch sniffers I tend to let the words I learned from my sailor grandfather and my time in the Army fly. I swear a few I work with don't even really care about the issue itself, just that Oblowme supports it. If he came out tomorrow and said for everyone to arm themselves with AK's, drum mags and ammo these people would go broke buying it all up.

[lllRorlll]

+1 I wish more community boards acted liked you all. Thanks for welcoming me in, even though I came for the AK (ahem 7.62x39 sub-forum) and stayed because you're all nice CO gun loving folk :)
plenty of AK dudes here.. i stayed, cause i noticed everytime i was on the internet, facebook, wwhatever... i would go WELP... time to go over to where the sane people are..

[BlasterBob]

Good going Thomas!!
[blaster]

[MileHighOutlaw]

Crystal.

[JOEO]

Some one told me once maybe twice. If you don't have anything nice to say keep your dam mouth shut.

[spqrzilla]

Very appropriate Ginsue, but sadly I must confess to a lack of character in myself.

When a new person shows up, and their first or among their first postings is to create a thread wherein they "share" their outrage that we are all not already outraged at their pet topic - when we've been discussing it for ages - I don't react with the charity that I should. Similarly to those who show up to post about the fact that they have decided to start a new group or event to protest, because we obviously all need to flock to their banner.

Its a character flaw.

[roberth]

Some one told me once maybe twice. If you don't have anything nice to say keep your dam mouth shut.

My mother says that, I should heed her words more often.

[Gman]

Amen.

[missionxo]

Well said.....

[Great-Kazoo]

My idea was to post another Frog Lube title thread with the post ...ha I got ya bitch!!!

Sure, but after a while it gets tired and old, real old. Especially since there are stickies such as MUST READ, FAQ's etc. Which everyone is suppose to acknowledge before proceeding to the next step of being aboard member.

[theGinsue]

I agree that the reposts get old, but if folks would just report them, type in a simple "repost" post, and let the staff handle them.

[TheBelly]

I agree that the reposts get old, but if folks would just report them, type in a simple "repost" post, and let the staff handle them.

Youve said that before.... In this thread, no less...

[Coffee]

[jreifsch80]

Originally Posted by jreifsch80
newbs should come over to the 7.62x39 section where they can sniff cosmoline with me, brycom, Jim and zteknik lol








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I did [panic] already! lol

pretty soon you'll be getting high on communist oil bottles from all the ak building, i just gave Zteknik some 100% pure uncut polish oil today hahaha

[DSB OUTDOORS]

We can all be dick's at one point or another. I include myself on this one!

[MOD: Content edited]

Yes, yes he is. And this thread is well put Thomas. Very good points all around!

Thank you!!

[missionxo]

Sure, but after a while it gets tired and old, real old. Especially since there are stickies such as MUST READ, FAQ's etc. Which everyone is suppose to acknowledge before proceeding to the next step of being aboard member.

It gets old but people make mistakes.

[Hound]

Great thread! This also helps us ban together in solidarity to kill these damn laws being pressed on us.

[Dr_Fwd]

Just FYI guys - Ginsue might start swinging the ban hammer just for mentioning MB888....

[jerrymrc]

Your search-fu sucks!!!! newb!!!! :)

http://www.ar-15.co/threads/66269-Where-s-MB888 (http://www.ar-15.co/threads/66269-Where-s-MB888?highlight=mb888)

This thread is going to get as long as that one.[Bang]

And 12 months from now the mystery will repeat itself like groundhog day. [beatdeadhorse][LOL]

[Katastrophic]

I have felt very welcomed here, especially for being a girl. Honestly, I wasn't sure how the reception would go. I think as long as one keeps their sense of sarcasm intact, it's all good [Beer]

[Bailey Guns]

I have felt very welcomed here, especially for being a girl. Honestly, I wasn't sure how the reception would go. I think as long as one keeps their sense of sarcasm intact, it's all good [Beer]

Hey...I like girls. I don't know about the rest of these guys, though.

[Coffee]

[n8tive97]

Well said!

[Great-Kazoo]

I have felt very welcomed here, especially for being a girl. Honestly, I wasn't sure how the reception would go. I think as long as one keeps their sense of sarcasm intact, it's all good [Beer]

And that "Young Lady" hits (can i say Hits?) the nail on the head.

Some are either too young or "too sensitive" to recognize it. There are things i would have phrased other way if you were "one of the guys" However to not offend said something else. As for the guys oh well

[nynco]

I agree Ginsue and I will do my best to do the right thing.

[Great-Kazoo]

[MOD: Content Edited]


Realistically this thread should be closed. We all know what ginSUE is saying. We all know it will run smoothly for sometime. Then after some "post" goes off course will happen again. I have the flag burners blocked. Unfortunately the replies with their quotes throw gasoline on the fire.

Roger, Roger.

[Aloha_Shooter]

i still thinks its funny that some people forget that this is a local forum (for the most part ) and if you piss someone off too bad they might just look you up ! being a bully from the comfort of your home is a cowards move

Keeping in mind the fact that a lot of people on the forum believe "better to be judged by twelve than carried by six", I would venture looking someone up physically because your panties are twisted in a knot over something posted on the Internet is not conducive to a long lifespan.

[MrPrena]

Going back to the topic.

I totally agree with Ginsue.
I really like this place. Friendly and funny people.




Some did made me cry, and I had to buy a box of tissue.
[hahhah-no]

[sniper7]

I like all you guys! [welcome]

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

10-4 good buddy.

[Rucker61]

Roger wilco.

[theGinsue]

All right, I'm taking Jim's recommendation and closing this thread.

I've given a couple of days to get opinions and feelings out but I had to clean things up so the message didn't get dilluted with the other discussions.

Just because the thread is closed doesn't mean the original message no longer applies.