Johnny Guest
Moderator In Memoriam
A problem has arisen.
Just in this single forum, within the past month, there have been at least ten threads based on the "Hate" of one type firearm or another. I don't know about in the other venues.
Some of the threads have been good natured and lightweight. Others have unfortunately been marked by bickering and acrimony. "Hate" is a very strong emotion. Most of those using the word probably mean they are disdainful of a particular item, brand, or cartridge. Some are only impatient with the controversy. Others, unfortunately, become very invested in advancing their own brand loyalty, their own fad, or their own philosophy. Some even engage in personal attacks on those who don't agree with them. It has been necessary for staff to close down two discussions, and others probably deserve it.
Friends, this is NOT The High Road way. Please, re-read forum rules, especially the part about attacking the argument and not the individual.
Look, let's simply stop tossing around the term HATE. If you MUST say you don't like something, or that you think your choice is the best, go for it. Just don't entitle your thread with the word HATE. Any thread so entitled will be closed and removed. Many members write lengthy and thoughtful responses. It would be a shame for their hard work to disappear.
Please recall, the board owner and the staff set the acceptable parameters in order to promote civil discourse. This is not censorship, simply moderation. I hope that this action will be seen only as a way to taper off and back away from unnecessary confrontation.
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Best,
Johnny Guest
Moderator, Handguns: Autoloaders
Just in this single forum, within the past month, there have been at least ten threads based on the "Hate" of one type firearm or another. I don't know about in the other venues.
Some of the threads have been good natured and lightweight. Others have unfortunately been marked by bickering and acrimony. "Hate" is a very strong emotion. Most of those using the word probably mean they are disdainful of a particular item, brand, or cartridge. Some are only impatient with the controversy. Others, unfortunately, become very invested in advancing their own brand loyalty, their own fad, or their own philosophy. Some even engage in personal attacks on those who don't agree with them. It has been necessary for staff to close down two discussions, and others probably deserve it.
Friends, this is NOT The High Road way. Please, re-read forum rules, especially the part about attacking the argument and not the individual.
Look, let's simply stop tossing around the term HATE. If you MUST say you don't like something, or that you think your choice is the best, go for it. Just don't entitle your thread with the word HATE. Any thread so entitled will be closed and removed. Many members write lengthy and thoughtful responses. It would be a shame for their hard work to disappear.
Please recall, the board owner and the staff set the acceptable parameters in order to promote civil discourse. This is not censorship, simply moderation. I hope that this action will be seen only as a way to taper off and back away from unnecessary confrontation.
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Best,
Johnny Guest
Moderator, Handguns: Autoloaders
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