Steve Smith
April 9, 2003, 02:35 PM
Fellow rifle enthusiasts...
A while back the staff of THR had to discuss the issue of "sniping" discussions here. Balancing free and legitimate technical discussion with the public image of THR and the potential liability for its founders was difficult. To be blunt, we don't want Oleg on the hook if the next McVeigh or Malvo can be tracked back here.
BUT we also don't want to stifle legitimate discussion of riflecraft, or to muzzle our members. You're responsible adults who can make your own adult decisions, and we respect that.
So.. here's the compromise.
Want to call the 600 yard target "enemy troops?" Fine. Want to call it a "Maryland terrorist?" We can live with that. But if a poster does not specify that he's concerned about one of those (or similar) then he's on thin ice. Leave it vague and it sounds like assassination or outright MURDER and that isn't appropriate. Such threads we'll have to close immediately.
We appreciate your understanding and co-operation. Please feel free to contact any of the moderators of the Rifle forum if you have any questions about this policy.
Sincerely,
Steve Smith
Bartholomew Roberts
Kaylee
Art Eatman
Just tossing this up as a friendly reminder....
Sorry, folks, this one is not up for discussion. :)
A while back the staff of THR had to discuss the issue of "sniping" discussions here. Balancing free and legitimate technical discussion with the public image of THR and the potential liability for its founders was difficult. To be blunt, we don't want Oleg on the hook if the next McVeigh or Malvo can be tracked back here.
BUT we also don't want to stifle legitimate discussion of riflecraft, or to muzzle our members. You're responsible adults who can make your own adult decisions, and we respect that.
So.. here's the compromise.
Want to call the 600 yard target "enemy troops?" Fine. Want to call it a "Maryland terrorist?" We can live with that. But if a poster does not specify that he's concerned about one of those (or similar) then he's on thin ice. Leave it vague and it sounds like assassination or outright MURDER and that isn't appropriate. Such threads we'll have to close immediately.
We appreciate your understanding and co-operation. Please feel free to contact any of the moderators of the Rifle forum if you have any questions about this policy.
Sincerely,
Steve Smith
Bartholomew Roberts
Kaylee
Art Eatman
Just tossing this up as a friendly reminder....
Sorry, folks, this one is not up for discussion. :)