FlSwampRat
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I have a pink Prius that I replaced my Miata with and I am thinking about that darling Hello Kitty AR.If you knew anything it would be a camo Yugo with matching Glock and AR-15.
I have a pink Prius that I replaced my Miata with and I am thinking about that darling Hello Kitty AR.If you knew anything it would be a camo Yugo with matching Glock and AR-15.
I'm am curious though, with none firearm related political discussions being forbidden, how did you come to the conclusion about who's a liberal and who's not?
This forum does a decent job of stepping in and cooling things down, but I'm on several forums for everything from ATVs to pickups and only on gun forums do I see so much sniping at each other and insults. I've had to walk away from all but a couple of gun forums and only this one and Cast Boolits are generally civil.
I have no idea why that is. On ATV forums, people disagree on the best tires, or best brand, or whatever. But rarely do people make personal attacks just because someone else thinks their ATV doesn't fit them. On another forum, people like to bag on Dodge pickups, but those who chime in and say they owned one and it was trouble-free don't get piled on and their manhood questioned.
Is it gun owners that are generally more grouchy and intolerant of others, or is it the subject matter of firearms that triggers strong emotional responses?
Perhaps it's the subject matter. A firearm is generally used to defend one's life and the lives of their loved ones, so the choice of a weapon may be much more intimate to some than what ATV they use in the woods.
I don't know. Thoughts?
I don't think there is any question that most of the mods/staff have a very strong liberal world view. A few members also, but near 100 percent among the mods.
I don't think there is any question that most of the mods/staff have a very strong liberal world view. A few members also, but near 100 percent among the mods.
Having been in positions where I have to, in the role of manager, LEO, teacher or whatever at the time, enforce rules with which I may or may not agree I have to separate myself from my role for that period of time. The job of someone in that position, to include moderating a forum that sometimes can be like herding cats, isn't easy. Some of us like scampering and meowing inordinately.The person I am here and the person I am in the real world are two different people. I am charged with maintaining order and ensuring that the forum runs smooth and up to standards.
In the roles such as I mentioned above one isn't allowed the luxury of a personal opinion or freedom of voice. It's restrictive but by its nature has to be.I rarely voice my personal opinion anymore. I don't want to be seen as speaking for THR as a while and there are very few people in this world who's opinions on politics or other topics not fit for THR I care about. Only two of them are members here and we are friends in the real world.
Now, we can talk about rifles, pistols, and hunting until the cows come home. That I still enjoy.
Generally this forum has some very good moderation and rules are pretty well followed.Perhaps it's the subject matter. A firearm is generally used to defend one's life and the lives of their loved ones, so the choice of a weapon may be much more intimate to some than what ATV they use in the woods.
Yep, me too.My love affair with the gun began long, long before we saw guns in forums as a subject of personal defense. My first 22 rifle was 1958 when I was 8 years old.
I agree.The best gun is the gun which works best for you in any given situation.
Obviously not.Simple enough?
I have never once though the moderation here is left-leaning. Not once. Civility isn't a "leftist" viewpoint.I don't think there is any question that most of the mods/staff have a very strong liberal world view. A few members also, but near 100 percent among the mods.
Civility isn't a "leftist" viewpoint.
I love it. Thanks for the info. I know this is a nice place. I had no idea this place has the readership of Facebook.
On the knowledge thing. Buck460, how long does it take for you to recognize the short term fly by's can be seriously FOS? Anybody can be wrong.
Having lost my cool once or twice discovered a basic truth. That, after my rant, that person is just as wrong or as stupid as before I have made a fool of myself.
Sarcasm, an anger symptom, is a poor way to communicate. The meaning, to others, is uncertain. Frequently, sarcastic people are seriously passive aggressive. Honestly, I rather keep this a personal secret. Otherwise, I will not be alone long. Thanks sincerely for your comments.
What exactly have they said or done that brought you to that conclusion? I'm pretty sure none of them have discussed their personal views outside of firearm ownership, so how do you know their "world view?"I don't think there is any question that most of the mods/staff have a very strong liberal world view. A few members also, but near 100 percent among the mods.
Agreed, and one of the main things that THR is here for.Now, we can talk about rifles, pistols, and hunting until the cows come home. That I still enjoy.
If folks would only do that more often.Decided not too. Too off topic
Unless it is something like 9mm versus 45 or Glock versus all comers. Oh, and that includes all Creedmoor threads as well.If folks would only do that more often.