GOF Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I used to look at Ted Murphy's IDPA Forum for insight to IDPA rules/questions. But, it seems dead; maybe one or two posts a day. Even the Moderator (Ken Reed) seems to have abandoned it. Does anyone go there anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock3422 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I understand that Ken Reed is no longer a moderator. I'm not sure why, but he wasn't very user friendly. I have heard that many of the "faithful" have had issues with the rule book. I won't speak for them by name. The rest are hung up on "Founder's Intent." This is in spite of the fact that none of the founders shoot IDPA anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Once the new rule book kicks in and places get out from under the snow, it will pick up i think. But no guns to talk about, no matches to talk about, no gear to talk about. So yeah... kinda ghosty there. There is something that really gets people's passions up about IDPA, so it's not surprising it waxes and wanes. Also, old people can't be counted on to use the interwebz over a sustained period of time. hahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkeg Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) I understand that Ken Reed is no longer a moderator. I'm not sure why, but he wasn't very user friendly. I have heard that many of the "faithful" have had issues with the rule book. I won't speak for them by name. The rest are hung up on "Founder's Intent." This is in spite of the fact that none of the founders shoot IDPA anymore. Not true. Edited December 7, 2014 by Tarkeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkeg Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Once the new rule book kicks in and places get out from under the snow, it will pick up i think. But no guns to talk about, no matches to talk about, no gear to talk about. So yeah... kinda ghosty there. There is something that really gets people's passions up about IDPA, so it's not surprising it waxes and wanes. Also, old people can't be counted on to use the interwebz over a sustained period of time. hahahaha. Easy there, whippersnapper..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I'm 42 years old. Only in IDPA is that considered young. hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarkeg Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I want the name of your plastic surgeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman195 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Also, old people can't be counted on to use the interwebz over a sustained period of time. hahahaha. Easy there, whippersnapper..... Depends on the club, We have one here the scores are put online and emailed out before I even get my car packed up at the range. The other club takes a day or so to get the scores published. Al the older guys do it and run the matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOF Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 'Old farts' are quite capable of using the internet in a successful manner. My OP was why nobody longer goes to Murphy's site. Even his Moderator (who was pretty sarcastic, and ignored the Forum rules when it suited him) bailed. I wonder how much it is costing Ted Murphy to keep this site running ... when no one goes there any more. How big is his ego trip "Yeah, I got my own web site" worth to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himurax13 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I'm 42 years old. Only in IDPA is that considered young. hahahaha This is sad, but true for most pistol oriented competitions I find that for the most part that most of the folks that play IPSC/USPSA and Action pistol are typically younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordfan485 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I'm 42 years old. Only in IDPA is that considered young. hahahaha This is sad, but true for most pistol oriented competitions I find that for the most part that most of the folks that play IPSC/USPSA and Action pistol are typically younger. If you think it is bad in IDPA trying shooting a Highpower Rifle or Bullseye Pistol match. 50 would be considered young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Law Man Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 I agree with Rowdy, its the off season and there really arent many current hot topics.. Much of the stuff on there has been beat to death. Give it a few weeks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johniac7078 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I'm 42 years old. Only in IDPA is that considered young. hahahaha LOL. I shot on your squad at he Carolina Cup. You look way younger, and shoot like a beast!. And that my friend is a good thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 'Old farts' are quite capable of using the internet in a successful manner. My OP was why nobody longer goes to Murphy's site. Even his Moderator (who was pretty sarcastic, and ignored the Forum rules when it suited him) bailed. I wonder how much it is costing Ted Murphy to keep this site running ... when no one goes there any more. How big is his ego trip "Yeah, I got my own web site" worth to him? I've known Ted for about a decade now -- "ego trip" doesn't seem to describe the guy...... Dedicated to making a quality match experience available to more people -- that comes closer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordfan485 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 What is the address Ted's forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Somebody over there accused me of stealing their target design. Here's mine: And this is how it moves: BobberPeekABooTarget: Here is a wall at my alma mater: Which is located here: So I didn't take too kindly to being called a thief. I don't think I have been back to that forum since that whole fiasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 What is the address Ted's forum? http://idpaforum.yuku.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordfan485 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 What is the address Ted's forum? http://idpaforum.yuku.com/ O that forum , never heard it refered to as "Ted's" forum before. I was under the impression that was the official IDPA forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 It sure seems pretty dead over there. You would think being the "official" forums and with a new rule book out there would be a lot of activity over there. It seems like only about 10-15 member are active on that forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADulay Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It sure seems pretty dead over there. You would think being the "official" forums and with a new rule book out there would be a lot of activity over there. It seems like only about 10-15 member are active on that forum. I would tend to think that it may be because "most" IDPA shooters are content to show up with their "general purpose" sidearm. Shoot it. Play by the simple rules. And go home. Not everyone gets involved in the minutea of how to dissect a stage or what to tweak on a special built gun for a local IDPA match. As the rules are basically simple for the "average" shooter, spending inordinate amounts of time pouring over the arguments of technical specialists gets boring fast. Every now and then a very good discussion gets done about a rule (or ruling) that does affect everyone, but for the most part, it's arguing for people who intend to go "all in" with their choice of division to cut up and how to best attack it. Those normal members who don't go to the forum are just as happy to shoot and shoot well with their normal sidearms. If you can remember how to reload, hit all the appropriate targets and not sweep the SO, you've got the entire rule book solved! Others see much more into it and those are the ones who show up in the forum to ask questions. AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 It sure seems pretty dead over there. You would think being the "official" forums and with a new rule book out there would be a lot of activity over there. It seems like only about 10-15 member are active on that forum. I would tend to think that it may be because "most" IDPA shooters are content to show up with their "general purpose" sidearm. Shoot it. Play by the simple rules. And go home. Not everyone gets involved in the minutea of how to dissect a stage or what to tweak on a special built gun for a local IDPA match. As the rules are basically simple for the "average" shooter, spending inordinate amounts of time pouring over the arguments of technical specialists gets boring fast. Every now and then a very good discussion gets done about a rule (or ruling) that does affect everyone, but for the most part, it's arguing for people who intend to go "all in" with their choice of division to cut up and how to best attack it. Those normal members who don't go to the forum are just as happy to shoot and shoot well with their normal sidearms. If you can remember how to reload, hit all the appropriate targets and not sweep the SO, you've got the entire rule book solved! Others see much more into it and those are the ones who show up in the forum to ask questions. AD Maybe your right but you would think the same subset of Type A competitors that keeps this place active would also be buzzing over there too. Had USPSA made as many changes in one rule revision as IDPA did with their latest rule revision the forum here would be hopping. The 8-shot minor allowance in Revolver generate more buzz here than all the changes IDPA made has had over there. I was just surprised at the lack of activity, especially with it being a cold winter with cabin fever setting in. I know I got the itch to get out shooting, but the two foot of snow on the ground and sub-zero temperatures makes finding a match (IDPA or USPSA) difficult. It was just an observation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADulay Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Perhaps all of the IDPA activity in the forum will increase AFTER the new rules are brought into the fray on March 1st. Our first match of the month will be March 2nd and it should be interesting to see how the changes affect the "regular" shooter. I'm not worried about the serious guys as they've already figured out how to play the game in advance. AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlincoln Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Nobody in New England is shooting IDPA now. Snowshoes not allowed. Probably April things will heat up. There were 11 guys that turned up for an USPSA match last Sunday however in below zero weather..... JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It sure seems pretty dead over there. You would think being the "official" forums and with a new rule book out there would be a lot of activity over there. It seems like only about 10-15 member are active on that forum. Kinda like the USPSA forums, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewinder6 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 It sure seems pretty dead over there. You would think being the "official" forums and with a new rule book out there would be a lot of activity over there. It seems like only about 10-15 member are active on that forum. Kinda like the USPSA forums, then? Only it hasn't been hacked yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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