Bear23 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I belong to another forum, where i've posted since 2003. I actually wrote a post on a gun that i tried, ran about 100 rounds through it...Frickin hated it. big bulky, recoiled like a wet mule, shot low out of the box, trigger felt like i was squeezing a marshmellow. And these guys call BS!!!!!!!! (no, it wasn't a Glock, but it was Plastic) I simply offered a little constructive input, yes i said it all rather elegantly......and instant swiss cheese is the result. Please Rant away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 The 100 rounds you shot is probably more than some of those doofi have shot in their entire lives so they didn't believe you when you said you did it all in one session! -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I belong to another forum, where i've posted since 2003. I actually wrote a post on a gun that i tried, ran about 100 rounds through it...Frickin hated it. big bulky, recoiled like a wet mule, shot low out of the box, trigger felt like i was squeezing a marshmellow. And these guys call BS!!!!!!!! (no, it wasn't a Glock, but it was Plastic) I simply offered a little constructive input, yes i said it all rather elegantly......and instant swiss cheese is the result. Please Rant away.... Same thing happened to me. The first Browning Hi-Power I bought (still have it) was the biggest turd I ever owned. I posted some of the many things wrong with it a while and some dipstick started calling me a liar and then used me for target practice everytime I made a post. That's probably the single most obnoxious thing on the internet: people who have a "lovesfest" or ""hatefest" for a specific gun type and make it their hobby 24/7 to assault anybody who doesn't agree with their opinion. The funny thing is, the quality and fit is so inconsistent on production guns I would believe it if one guy told me his $600 Springfield was a match-grade jewel and I'd also believe the guy who bought the one sitting next to it in the case who said his wouldn't run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbadaboom Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 If "They" like it then you have to like it. If you do not like it then you are insulting their taste and you deserve a flaming for it. I hate self-centered ego-idiot attitudes. Yeah, I know where you are coming from Bear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
folsoml Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Not just other shooting forums. I'm on a martial arts forum that is quite obviously comprised of a high percentage of young teenagers (or at least people who act like them). They are quick to blast any idea that they disagree with, and will not hesitate to resort to name calling. I guess I've been spoiled by the professionalism I see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Not just other shooting forums. I'm on a martial arts forum that is quite obviously comprised of a high percentage of young teenagers (or at least people who act like them). They are quick to blast any idea that they disagree with, and will not hesitate to resort to name calling. I guess I've been spoiled by the professionalism I see here. Amen. I also read some MMA forums and the atmosphere there is horrible compared to this place. We are truly blessed with this special place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinistralRifleman Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I constantly get into similar debates on other forums... And if you really want to upset them tell them this; Anyone who shoots competitively even the lowest level shooter who does it regularly is going to have better and more valid criticism of guns and gear than the majority of the shooting public because we do it regularly in objective testing against our peers. People who simply blast ammo down range can only attest to the fact that something works, not how well it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I have totally given up on all other forums besides this one for anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 (edited) I constantly get into similar debates on other forums...And if you really want to upset them tell them this; Anyone who shoots competitively even the lowest level shooter who does it regularly is going to have better and more valid criticism of guns and gear than the majority of the shooting public because we do it regularly in objective testing against our peers. People who simply blast ammo down range can only attest to the fact that something works, not how well it works. I tell folks, "Some people shoot guns......IPSC shooters wear 'em out!" Edited May 23, 2006 by ima45dv8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eager Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 About a year ago on a "gun specific" forum site, a frequent advice giver/know it all (dispite being completely new to guns) blew a hole in his hand in his living room in front of his wife and daughter, while playing with his new gun. His best(?) contribution was of course, posting about the gruesome details of the event, including pics of the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 His best(?) contribution was of course, posting about the gruesome details of the event, including pics of the result. OK, so where's the link? Nolan ps I'm just kidding I really don't want to see any more results of stupidity, I saw plenty on my drive into work this morning. This forum is a breath of fresh air ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Just ask Patrick Sweeney about a particular gun forum and a book he wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 ..."doofi"... that's good. I used to visit/belong to several forums (fori...?) and ended up narrowing it down to just two or three, two of which I'm technically involved in. This particular forum here is unique and remains so. It appears we've had to run off a couple of scruffy dogs here or there along the way, but that kind of vigilance is part of the reason it's cool. Ditto for the little Oregon forum we run out here... the membership and the management are EXCEPTIONAL folks. I could hardly ask for better company. Thanks to all the 'vigilantes' who've kept BE.com clean and lean in nature, too. It's a big job. But, as you can see, I still drop in here a few times a day--every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I hate the fact that because someone "owns" a forum (NOT THIS ONE) you are not allowed to disagree even in a respectful way. They know all and tell you so and if you don't like it leave (which I have on a couple). Then the minions start to bash without knowing anything of what they speak to kiss up to their leader. Many places allow you to speak your mind in a polite manner. Many don't and the children all speak at once. I have gotten tired of all the BS and just let them have their way. Life is too short. IPSC shooters shoot guns. On many forums they just shoot off their mouths. I have found pleasurable experiences here and on Ted's IDPA forum. Regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberkid Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I hate this too. I used to check out the Sherdog MMA forums a lot, but it got to a point that was too immature for even me. I am still convinced the majority of those people do more to hurt their sport than help it. Unfortunatly, there are also some shooting forums the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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