Most important thing you've learned on THR

[herrwalther]

Any adult should be able to handle differing opinions, offensive comments and even insults. Of course, any adult should also strive to be inoffensive and respectful as well.

Differing opinions is one thing. Some adults never got past the petty name calling stage of development. Those are the types I will not waste my time dealing with. I already have children at home. I won't bother with adults who act the same.

 

[Howland937]

I have reached a stage in my life where I honestly don’t want to learn anything about some people. Not due to animosity, just absolute lack of interest. I hope they all live wonderful lives, but I just really don’t want to know.
And no, you aren’t on my list

Have no idea what happened there. Anyway, that comment makes sense. It reminded me of an older guy years ago that said he quit watching TV and only reads history books and the Bible as he found it more difficult keeping fact separate from fiction. He also said he didn't want to confuse his memories with things he'd read or seen on TV.

 

[Casefull]

I was surprised at the number of gun owners that would not take a life with a firearm. That are only in it for the sport of shooting and/or collecting.

 

[splattergun]

That I will always know less than I think I know.
There is more to know about guns than I could ever imagine.
To hold the highest respect for those who are willing to share their knowledge with me.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Have no idea what happened there. Anyway, that comment makes sense. It reminded me of an older guy years ago that said he quit watching TV and only reads history books and the Bible as he found it more difficult keeping fact separate from fiction. He also said he didn't want to confuse his memories with things he'd read or seen on TV.

I know, right? Anytime I tell someone about when I was a crew chief on an X-Wing Fighter during the Galactic Rebellion, they always start an argument. Some people's kids, I swear.

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

I know, right? Anytime I tell someone about when I was a crew chief on an X-Wing Fighter during the Galactic Rebellion, they always start an argument. Some people's kids, I swear.

Hey, I had friends on that Death Star.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

I know, right? Anytime I tell someone about when I was a crew chief on an X-Wing Fighter during the Galactic Rebellion, they always start an argument. Some people's kids, I swear.

Hey, I had friends on that Death Star.

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[theotherwaldo]

-You don't have to learn about someone to learn from them... .

 

[wagonburner]

Have no idea what happened there. Anyway, that comment makes sense. It reminded me of an older guy years ago that said he quit watching TV and only reads history books and the Bible as he found it more difficult keeping fact separate from fiction. He also said he didn't want to confuse his memories with things he'd read or seen on TV.

I don't have any "higher purpose" like the gent you speak of. My motivation is really very simple; I want to avoid folks who waste my time. Some folks will just consume your time with no value to you or to them. I'm done with that.

 

[Legionnaire]

Read twice, post once.

Not every thread is of interest.

Even fewer are worth responding to.

Paragraphs and punctuation are golden.

There are some here who really know their stuff.

I like it here.

 

[Pure2nd]

Any AD is a ND

 

[Col. Harrumph]

Don't know if it's the most important thing... but it's amazing how many people take me seriously when I pontificate about something.

 

[bannockburn]

I think like most members here that the one thing I have learned is that knowledge not shared is knowledge wasted. Now that doesn't necessarily mean you have to comment on every thread you read but some things you might take for granted as common knowledge may not be all that apparent to first time or younger gun owners.

One of my English teachers always said that when you go to write something try to take the viewpoint that the reader knows little or nothing about your subject material. Take the time and effort to explain your ideas and take it from there.

 

[tark]

In the six years I have been on this forum.....I have noticed there has been an alarming increase in the number of things about which I know nothing.....I just thought I did. When I first got here, I still thought Browning invented the Hi-Power! This is what I have learned:

No matter how much you think you know, another member here knows more..

I haven't bothered to read through all the posts, yet, but I'll bet I'm not the first one to say that.

 

[tark]

Almost forgot; two more things!

You don't get to spell California with a "K" and......

Nobody gets more "LIKES" than Gunny.....

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Don’t drink and post.

 

[Howland937]

Don’t drink and post.

I haven't had a drink in years, but I have the feeling some of the posts on here would make more sense if I did. Including my own...either before I write them or after. Or both.

 

[GAF]

I think I have learned the most from Frank Ettin`s explanation`s of law and how it work in reality and not what people wish it was..

 

[Kevin Rohrer]

Civility.

Not that I have noticed. This is the most argumentative gun forum I belong to.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

I haven't had a drink in years, but I have the feeling some of the posts on here would make more sense if I did. Including my own...either before I write them or after. Or both.

I enjoy good libations here and there, but don’t tie one on anymore. I’m too old for that $&@?.

But my early days on THR years ago? Well, my judgment was less mature.

Good Irish whiskey means no posting. I always regret it.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Not that I have noticed. This is the most argumentative gun forum I belong to.

What others do you belong to? I feel like the moderators keep a pretty tight lid (too tight IMHO) on things around here.

ETA: Let me be clear, too tight of a lid is better than too loose; it's a challenge to find the right balance.

 

[Texas10mm]

Many of the members here have little to no understanding of gun laws.

 

[Craig_AR]

unclenunzie said: ↑
Civility.

Not that I have noticed. This is the most argumentative gun forum I belong to.

It is possible to remain civil while arguing (in the classic rhetorical meaning) about a disagreement. I think most of the disagreements in THR are in this category. However, the word argumentative has more pejorative connotations, and while that does apply to some disagreements here, I agree that for the most part the Moderators help minimize such instances.

 

[D.B. Cooper]

Many of the members here have little to no understanding of gun laws.

It's not just members here, and it's not just gun laws. I'm convinced that a majority of Americans have little to no understanding of how our government works, or at least is supposed to work.

 

[.308 Norma]

I'm convinced that a majority of Americans have little to no understanding of how our government works,

Hmm. I was under the impression that "our government" didn't "work" much at all. And when it does work, it often makes a mess of things.